Jazz Piano Masterclass With Mark Levine UPC 9781883217471

Jazz Piano Masterclass with Mark Levine: The Drop 2 Book by Mark Levine The 'Drop 2 Book' is the first and only publication to explore the 4-note, block-chord approach to jazz piano playing íï as used by piano masters like Kenny Barron, McCoy Tyner, Barry Harris, Cedar Walton and Bill Evans. In this book, world-renowned educator and pianist Mark Levine gives the reader a comprehensive, step-by-step, beginning to advanced Masterclass on this fascinating approach to voicing chords. Included in the book are complete chapters on: The basic Drop 2 approach More advanced Drop 2 techniques Soloing and 'comping' in Drop 2 Techniques for practicing Drop 2 Plus a CD is included of Mark demonstrating each exercise! An invaluable insight into the harmonic minds of some of our greatest piano players, by the author of "The Jazz Piano Book." 68 pages, plus audio CD. Sample Tracks Track #32 http://www.shermusic.com/new/1883217474-32.mp3 Track #39 http://www.shermusic.com/new/1883217474-39.mp3 Track #55 http://www.shermusic.com/new/1883217474-55.mp3 Track #63 http://www.shermusic.com/new/1883217474-63.mp3 Endorsements Mark Levine is a wellspring of knowledge on modern jazz piano playing. His books are invaluable tools in aiding the aspiring pianist. Furthermore, his brilliant playing is proof that he knows what he's talking about.íñ íï Mulgrew Miller This is a must for any musician wanting to understand more fully the inner workings of jazz.íñ íï Alan Broadbent This is the meat and potatoes of jazz piano playing. These voicings will make you sound like a real jazz piano player in no time.íñ íï Jamey Aebersold