Here are my top ten choices. I hope you will find them helpful. Perhaps They're in your music room as well. I use them for quick reference and also playing certain songs from the selections.
1. The Jazz Theory Book by Mark Levine
"The Jazz Theory Book should be in every musician's library regardless of the level of their ability." -- James MoodyThe Jazz Theory Book
2. Keyboard Runs for the Pop & Jazz Stylist by Noreen Grey Lienhard
"Noreen Grey Lienhard has performed with such jazz luminaries as StanGetz and Joe Morello. She has taught at William Paterson College in Wayne, New Jersey and at the University of Bridgeport in Connecticut." -- Noreen's BioKeyboard Runs for the Pop & Jazz Stylist
3. Jazz Improvisation for Keyboard Players Complete Edition by Dan Haerle
Jazz Improvisation for Keyboard Players: Complete
"Improvisation, almost a lost art in some styles of music, is the freest form of expression, of the human spirit." -- Dan Haerle
4. The Jazz Piano Book by Mark Levine
"One of the best jazz piano books I've ever seen - very easy to understand."-- Kenny Barron
The Jazz Piano Book
5. How To Play Jazz and Improvise by Jamey Aebersold
"Music is universal. If you have a desire to play, you won't be satisfied until you do. I hope this book has helped you achieve some of your musical desires."
-- Jamey AebersoldHow to Play Jazz & Improvise. Volume 1 (Paperback Book & CD Set)
6. Beginning Jazz Keyboard by Noah Baerman
"Anyone with basic keyboard skills can dig right in and begin learning jazz right away." -- Alfred Publishing Co.Complete Jazz Keyboard Method: Beginning Jazz Keyboard
7. Jazz, Rags & Blues by Martha Mier
"Jazz is an important and distinctive American contribution to the 20th-century music." -- Martha MierJazz, Rags & Blues, Book 2 (Alfred's Basic Piano Library)
8. Jazz/Rock Course by Bert Konowitz
Alfred's Basic Adult Jazz/Rock Course (Alfred's Basic Piano Library)"Jazz and rock music are an important part of today's musical scene, yet they play only a small part in most pianist's formal training."-- Bert Konowitz
9. Beginning Jazz Improvisation (Intermediate Level) by Lee Evans
"Lee Evans as a professional artist has blended the performance of classical music and jazz in a most successful manner." -- The PublisherBeginning Jazz Improvisation Intermediate Level (Piano Music)
10. New Orleans Jazz Style by William Gillock
"One of the really significant contributions of the twentieth century to music... and a strictly American development... is the jazz idiom." -- William Gillock
New Orleans Jazz Styles (Willis)
These are the top ten jazz books in my library. Yes, I have some more but I thought it would be a good idea to introduce these ones to you. As I mentioned earlier, perhaps you'll find them at your library, order through Amazon or find some in a used book store.
For those interested in the virtual keyboard software, check Song Robot
If you're not a book learner but want to watch piano instruction on Dvd, here is my list of Jazz dvds I recommend.
Jazz 101
Jazz 201
- Step-by-step effective piano sight reading techniques
- Complete DVD/CD with hundreds of exercises
- 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
www.SightReadingTips.com
- Take Your Piano Playing To The Next Level
- Learn How To Improvise Using Chords Techniques
- 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
www.PlayPianoTips.com
All the best and happy learning,
"The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you." B.B.King
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