An exceptionally clear explanation and analysis with original examples of the concepts basic to modern jazz composition and instrumental improvisation. But the title is deceptive. Modern jazz is 20th Century harmony superimposed on traditional types of chord progression, and this book should be of use to any student (or teacher) of musical practice.
The fundamental ideas of chord structure, notation, chord progression, modulation, and variation of motivic and thematic material, including a simplified chord symbolism, are presented in edible portions. The discussion of the more exotic concepts of chord/scale relationships, chord superimposition, and functional chord substitution, are among the best I have seen, including college texts. This book is a solid value that becomes more and more useful with every rereading.
[Reviewed by Peter Lynn Sessions, The Last Whole Earth Catalog, p.338]

【コンテンツ】
1. the Improvisor's Basic Tools
2. an Introduction to Melody
3. the Rhythm Section
4. the First Playing Session
5. Development of the Ear
6. Further Study of Chord Types
7. Swing
8. the Diminished Scale
9. Analysis and Development of Melody
10. Chord Superimposition
11. Functional Harmony

出版年：1964年
言語：英語
ページ数：115ページ
サイズ：14cm×20.2cm×0.8cm

【コンディション】
表紙・背表紙・裏表紙に傷みがあります。内部ページにシミや多数の書き込み（写真5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10）があります。