JAZZ BOOKS

[Bernardo Pires]

Let´s post some good Jazz books.
I like the Single Note Soloing by Ted Greene (2 vols). Great book, but it doesn´t have tab only sheet music.
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[Bernardo Pires]

All books of Ted Greene are very good. But the single note soloing has a nice approach IMO.

[shawn]

The Jazz Theory Book, A must have.

[jdonah]

FretBoard RoadMaps: Jazz Guitar by Fred Sokolow
ISBN 0-634-00139-6

Also:

The Complete Jazz Guitar Method by Jody Fisher
Beginner, Intermediate, Mastering Chord/Melody, Mastering Improvisation.

Both of the these series are immensely valuable. They all have CD's and are perfect for anyone looking to behold the intense challenge of learning some Jazz.

And as always, don't be a fool and buy 20 different books on Jazz guitar (like I did). Pick one that looks like it is to your level or offers something new that the other 30 books that you've stowed away doesn't have.
Jazz is more difficult than blues, BUT once you learn a few concepts you'll be less apprehensive about learning something new. Most players don't advance past simple blues licks and progressions because they are for one, lazy, and two, think jazz is like going from 1+1 (blues) to calculus (jazz) It really isn't that difficult. Anything worthwhile doing takes time and effort. So, turn off that TV or computer and pickup your guitar and one of these books and relax. Don't overwhelm yourself.

Joe

[pd]

Hi--I'm new to the forum--as Andrew York might put it, I'm a "classical cat" who recently became interested in jazz. Some books I'm using and would recommend to other beginners are: Jody Fisher's beginners jazz book (my bible), Jim Ferguson's "All Blues for Jazz Guitar," and "Latin Guitar" by Bruce Buckingham.

[shawn]

Also, Jamey Aebersold books (www.jazzbooks.com) is great for beginners and some intermediate soloists. Very nice collection of material to learn from.

[mississippimudman]

Greetings all:
I have begun my trek into the realm of jazz after 6 years of "regular" guitar playing; I've picked up Andrew Green's Jazz Guitar Technique and it looks like a great book, however I cannot read music, only tab. Anyone have a suggestion on a good primer (might one of the previously mentioned cover the topic)?
james

[Matt]

Jazz Guitar Hal leonard

[jazzwannabe]

I just picked up "Barry Galbraith Guitar Solos" from Mel Bay and it is great. 13 nice arrangements of standards, if you're interested in some chord/melody playing.

Barry's arrangements are sparse (compared to, say, a Joe Pass piece), but very musical.

Mike

[mahayana]

If you like a challenge, "The Ellington Collection for Solo Guitar" by Howard Morgan has some pretty stuff in it. Both music and tab. The only one I have memorized is "Don't Get Around Much Anymore."

[jazzalta]

Charlie Parker Omnibook. It's a must for bebop style licks.

[anders]

The Wes Montgomery Guitar Folio by Steve Khan features great transcriptions of solo's, chord melody and original Wes compositions.

[dirkji]

Mick Goodrick's 'The Advancing Guitarist' is a good book.
Not for beginners though...

Greetz,
Dirk.
www.jazzguitar.be

[slowpoke]

Playing Guitar in a Jazz Big Band for the Beginning Jazz Guitarist (ISBN: 0793549582) really helped me get a basic grasp on "jazz" chords. It's nice because the tunes correspond with vol 54 and none of the grips are too difficult. I only borrowed it from the library but I plan on getting one day, it's a great introduction IMO. I've got the Joe Pass Guitar Style and that book sure is a workout... and I haven't even ventured past the first couple of pages. I like Joe Pass guitar chords, especially the section with standard chord progressions and possible substitutions.

[mahayana]

Here's a description of "The Jazz Theory Book" Mark Levine

www.jazzguitar.be/store/the-jazz-theory-book.php