( 7 reviews )
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Posted: Jul 21 2008
I agree with many of the other reviewers on this book. I am a guitar instructor (only been teaching for 4 years now) and I wouldn't recommend students getting this book. I work through certain passages myself, but like the reviews said, this is not progressive, it doesn't go from easy to hard. Its full of useful information, but diggin into the book is mildly difficult if you're new to jazz guitar. The concepts are what i'd consider intermediate to advanced (more towards the advanced). The author shows you what chords you can use, but throws all the possibilities on one page, which can be intimidating for any student (or anyone for that mannor). And from there, it shows licks a student can try over specific chords. Then end will write transcriptions of solos over a chorus of a specific tune (Mr. Pc, and others, not many others) Realistically, this can develop some stylistic fundamentals, but in no way would teach anything about improvisation. The book is just all these ideas thrown together in a very unorganized mannor. I'd recommend looking for a different jazz guitar book, unless you're looking to emulate licks ands licks of the greats. Even if you are, i'd recommend the essential collection (John Coltrane, Charlie Parker, etc.) of books. Definately not for new players to the jazz realm.
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Posted: Dec 13 2007
I've been working through this book for about a year, way to long. I made up my mind to complete it, that may have been a mistake. I like the cord arrangements, that's a plus...trying to follow along with the cd tracks will drive you crazy..why?? do you muddle up the tracks with over bearing horns, drums, ect..I don't get it! Also he could have slowed things down a little..the changes are way to fast, all of this should have done better....
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( 1 of 2 found this review helpful ) Posted: Sep 4 2006
Concise but full of things to learn. It's a compendium for any guitar method. It will introduce you to the world of jazz. Not for guitar beginners.
