Mark Levine Jazz Piano Book ed. Chuck Sher

Mark Levine Jazz Piano Book ed. Chuck Sher

First published in 1989, and covering a range of topics including left-hand voicings, scales and modes, improvisation, chords and comping. Whilst much of the book involves musical theory, Jazz standards, together with notated examples, are used to help explain specific topics or ideas.

Now considered one of the most comprehensive jazz piano methods ever written having been endorsed by legend Kenny Barron and Jamey Aebersold.

Also available:

Mark Levine Jazz Theory Book ed. Chuck Sher

The Mastery Of Bill Evans

Jazz Piano Solos Volume 19: Bill Evans

Alternatively:

Bill Evans Trio: Waltz for Debby Vinyl

Topics include:

• Fundamentals:
  Intervals, triads, major modes, and the II-V-I progression.
• Voicings:
  3-note voicings, Sus and Phrygian chords, and tritone substitution.
• Advanced Techniques:
  Block chords, stride piano, Bud Powell voicings, and Latin jazz.
• Practical Skills:
  Comping, soloing, and how to read lead sheets.