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A CHROMATIC APPROACH TO JAZZ HARMONY AND MELODY - DAVID LIEBMAN
(173 page book)
Book $25.00 CD $14.95 Book with CD $39.95
This book should be seen as a method to help the artist to develop his or her
own way when trying to improvise chromatically. Through the concepts and
examples offered, the improviser should be able to use this material alongside
already familiar tonal ideas. Specifically, the book serves as a guide for
organizing chromaticism into a coherent musical statement meant to satisfy both
the intellectual and emotional needs of artistic creation. The reader will be
introduced to more than one way of conceiving chromatic lines and harmonies.
There is nothing theoretically complex or new in the text, it is the
organization of the material as well as many musical examples and transcriptions
(Bach, Scriabin, Coltrane, Shorter, Hancock, Beirach, Liebman plus others)
which should serve to inspire musicians to expand their usual diatonic
vocabulary. This book also provides insight into the style of playing that David
Liebman is known for. In addition the book contains 100 assorted solo lines and
100 chord voicings.
"To me this book is one of the most fascinating and illuminating books
ever written on the subject of improvisation. The first day after I got it I
practiced with it for about six hours straight. I love the way it just sort of
opens up your mind to look at harmony in such varied ways. All of the musical
examples are stimulating, and Dave's essay on related topics are as elegant and
insightful as anything I've ever read about improvised music. For musicians
looking to expand their harmonic and melodic vocabularies, this is the book!
Congratulations!" (Pat Metheny)
SOULS & MASTERS
Rhoda Averbach with David Liebman and Michael Gerber
150 Page Book w/ CD
$32.00
The Souls & Masters project resulted from a long-standing musical
collaboration among soprano saxophonist David Liebman and composer Rhoda
Averbach. The project consists of the Souls & Masters recording -
eight compositions by Averbach performed by Liebman and Gerber (Cactus Records,
Montreal) and the Sheet Music Book. Included is the written music for all the
recorded compositions. It is also an educational tool which comprehensively
documents the making of this album from start to finish. Included are solo
charts for all the pieces, arrangements showing exactly what was played,
transcriptions of two of the improvised solos, and an analysis of the two
transcriptions.
DAVID LIEBMAN TEACHES AND PLAYS
2 DVDs
$19.95
This 2 DVD presentation follows Lieb through one energy packed day in 2004 at
the Jamey Aebersold Summer Camps at the University of Louisville. He lectures on
a variety of subjects including how to practice and the use of saxophone
expressive techniques, interspersed with his always unique interpretations of
jazz classics backed by an all star rhythm section of David Hazeltine, Rufus
Reid, Steve Davis and John Riley. David's philosophy is straight forward and
comes from the heart backed by years of professional experience.
THE IMPROVISER'S GUIDE TO TRANSCRIPTION - DAVID LIEBMAN
DVD running time 1 hr. 38 min.
$39.95
This tape provides a detailed description of this process encompassing elements
of ear training, notational devices, instrumental technique and musical
analysis. Topics covered include the overall concepts and benefits of
transcribing, saturated listeni ng, vocalizing the solo, playing along with the
recording, suggested methods of analysis, exercises to expand and individualize
the material, categorizing and varying ii-V lines, choosing a solo to work on
and more. The emphasis is upon using transcripti on as a tool towards finding
one's own individual voice.
Understanding Jazz Rhythm The Concept of Swing
$29.95
DVD Running time 56 Minutes for all levels
In jazz the concept of swing if often alluded to, but rarely described in
details. On this video, noted saxophonist and educator David Liebman discusses
some basics of jazz rhythm as the phrasing of eighth notes and how to practice
them. Also covered are subtle aspects like playing on the top and bottom of the
beat as well as metric modulation and more.
THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO SAXOPHONE SOUND PRODUCTION - DAVID LIEBMAN
DVD running time 2 hrs. 23 min.
$59.95
This is a video which details the process of playing the saxophone with clear
descriptions of the exact mechanisms involved in sound production. Including
exercises and demonstrations, it is meant for all styles of saxophone playing.
DEVELOPING A PERSONAL SAXOPHONE SOUND - DAVID LIEBMAN
$19.95
This book describes the physiology of sound production and the mechanics
involved. This book is geared towards unlocking a saxophonist's creativity.
Included are specific written exercises and diagrams.
SELF PORTRAIT OF A JAZZ ARTIST - DAVID LIEBMAN -- Musical Thoughts and
Realities
(220 Page Book) $19.95
Completely revised and enlarged '96 edition.
This book focuses on the process of being a jazz artist. Written from the
creator's perspective, the book covers subjects that jazz musicians frequently
discuss amongst themselves including the creation of music and insightful
observations on the jazz scene itself. Liebman meticulously discusses soloing,
the role of the sideman, the recording studio, leading a group, practicing and
finding work, as well as other related topics.
"...an absolute must for anyone who studies or listens to jazz...a
penetrating, eloquently expressed view of the artistic process of jazz
improvisation, written by a brilliantly creative and accomplished player who
capably relates the music to literature, visual art, culture, history,
philosophy and spirituality...uniquely loaded with candid truths and sobering
facts of significant value."
(Jerry Coker)
"A rare insight into the workings of music by one of the leaders in the
field of creative music."
(Jamey Aebersold)
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