Guitar Resources in Books/Tab - Jazz

1. Complete Course in Jazz Guitar: Book Two by Micky Baker (5.0 Stars · 2 Reviews)
   The "sequel" to Vol. 1
   Books/Tab: Jazz · 2849 Hits · Posted on 11/7/1999 by Inactive Member
   
2. Hearin' The Changes-Dealing With Unknown Tunes By Ear by Jerry Coker (5.0 Stars · 2 Reviews)
   This is a study of the chord progressions of hundreds of jazz standards. By seeing the commonalities and harmonic traits of these progressions, the reader will be able to memorize tunes more easily and start to recognize progressions by ear.
   Books/Tab: Jazz · 2230 Hits · Posted on 9/4/2002 by Tom Cavanagh (2596)
   
3. How To Improvise by Hal Crook (5.0 Stars · 2 Reviews)
   One of the "bibles" for learning both the basic and more advanced concepts of jazz improvisation, and how to practice them...
   Books/Tab: Jazz · 2287 Hits · Posted on 4/22/2000 by Christopher Sung (9639)
   
4. Jazz Improvisation by Garrison Fewell (5.0 Stars · 2 Reviews)
   A great new book offering an organized approach to creating expressive and melodic jazz solos and accompaniments. Includes CD full of examples etc.
   URL: http://www.berkleepress.com
   Books/Tab: Jazz · 577 Hits · Posted on 8/1/2005 by Liam McCormack (10)
   
5. All Blues for Jazz Guitar by Jim Ferguson (5.0 Stars · 1 Review)
   Covers comping styles, chords, and grooves in a variety of settings -- the big band sounds of Freddie Green, ensemble oriented comping, walking bass lines and chords, and more. In standard notation and tab w/CD.
   Books/Tab: Jazz · 3577 Hits · Posted on 7/11/1999 by WholeNote
   
6. Jazz Improv (5.0 Stars · 1 Review)
   Quarterly publication featuring contemporary and classic jazz artists, interviews, reviews, lessons, and a free sampler CD with each issue.
   URL: http://www.jazzimprov.com
   Books/Tab: Jazz · 897 Hits · Posted on 7/6/2001 by Tony Cook (2424)
   
7. Larry Coryell Power Jazz Guitar by Larry Coryell (5.0 Stars · 1 Review)
   This is one of several books that Coryell has published in the subject of instructional advanced power and fusion jazz. It is an incredibly original and pioneering instructional book. It includes one CD
   Books/Tab: Jazz · 119 Hits · Posted on 12/30/2010 by Zach Rollins (169)
   
8. Play What You Hear by Chris Standring (5.0 Stars · 1 Review)
   A complete home study course in jazz guitar improv by Chris Standring
   URL: http://www.playjazzguitar.com
   Books/Tab: Jazz · 1166 Hits · Posted on 9/30/2001 by Chris Standring (9)
   
9. Six Essential Fingerings by Jimmy Bruno (5.0 Stars · 1 Review)
   A must have to get into the very core of what makes this Philadelphia jazz great tick when he plays.
   Books/Tab: Jazz · 1325 Hits · Posted on 9/19/1999 by Frederick Burton (5465)
   
10. The Bear Comes Home by Rafi Zabor (5.0 Stars · 1 Review)
    A bear -- yep, a bear -- plays saxophone like Coltrane, quotes Shakespeare and has an epiphany during a cross-country tour.
    Books/Tab: Jazz · 653 Hits · Posted on 1/17/2001 by Inactive Member
    
11. The Big Book Of Jazz Guitar Improvisation by Mark Dziuba (5.0 Stars · 1 Review)
    This book covers a number of advanced topics that will inspire jazz guitarists. Areas covered include guide tones, chromaticism, rhythmic motifs, phrasing, development and functional harmony.
    URL: http://www.guitarworkshop.com/
    Books/Tab: Jazz · 1410 Hits · Posted on 10/21/2003 by Tom Cavanagh (2596)
    
12. The Frank Gambale Technique Book 1 by Frank Gambale (5.0 Stars · 1 Review)
    Music theory broken down and analyzed. This book tells you everything you need to know about the theory of soloing over chord types.
    URL: http://www.frankgambale.com
    Books/Tab: Jazz · 802 Hits · Posted on 8/5/2006 by Robert Frankenburger (90)
    
13. The Jazz Theory Book by Mark Levine (5.0 Stars · 1 Review)
    This jazz theory book is easy to read, well organized, incredibly extensive and full of music examples. It starts with chord/scale structures then moves on to improvisational techniques, reharmonization, song form, composition and more.
    URL: http://www.shermusic.com
    Books/Tab: Jazz · 1001 Hits · Posted on 4/19/2003 by Paul Cabri (1075)
    
14. The Motivic Basis For Jazz Guitar Improvisation by Steve Rochinski (5.0 Stars · 1 Review)
    Rochinski writes, "One of the...myths in...formal jazz education is the idea of using chord scales for improvisation". The author clearly demonstrates how to use motives (short melodic ideas) to develop longer phrases to play over harmonic forms.
    Books/Tab: Jazz · 1579 Hits · Posted on 1/2/2003 by Tom Cavanagh (2596)
    
15. The Praxis System by Howard Roberts (5.0 Stars · 1 Review)
    One of the best, most comprehensive guides through the world of jazz music
    Books/Tab: Jazz · 1732 Hits · Posted on 7/1/1999 by Inactive Member
    
16. The Advancing Guitarist by Mick Goodrick (4.8 Stars · 5 Reviews)
    Mick lays out all the groundwork for mastering the fingerboard and the psychology of playing in a deep, informative, but always humorous way.
    Books/Tab: Jazz · 2404 Hits · Posted on 5/20/1999 by Christopher Sung (9639)
    
17. Mickey Baker's Complete Course in Jazz Guitar: Book One by Micky Baker (4.7 Stars · 3 Reviews)
    Like Micky says, "A modern method in how-to-play Jazz and hot guitar." This book is a classic.
    Books/Tab: Jazz · 1895 Hits · Posted on 11/7/1999 by Inactive Member
    
18. Bebop Blues by Corey Christiansen (4.5 Stars · 2 Reviews)
    Applying the jazz language to the blues is covered in this text in standard notation and tab. Written for blues guitarists who want take their blues playing to a new level
    Books/Tab: Jazz · 2170 Hits · Posted on 11/11/2000 by Corey Christiansen
    
19. Charlie Parker Omnibook (4.5 Stars · 2 Reviews)
    A collection of 60 Parker transcriptions, transcribed by Jamey Aebersold and Ken Slone. 148 pages
    Books/Tab: Jazz · 3255 Hits · Posted on 11/5/1999 by Jeremy Cotton (7923)
    
20. Jazz Guitar by Jody Fisher (4.3 Stars · 3 Reviews)
    This is a 4 books set, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, and Chord Soloing, taking you through the many facets of jazz guitar playing. A CD is optional, which demonstrates the many lessons in the books.
    Books/Tab: Jazz · 1262 Hits · Posted on 8/21/2000 by Joseph Scarfone (96)