Jerry Coker

Im Schwierigkeitsgrad fortschreitende Sammlung von vielen Patterns über die gebräuchlichsten Akkordsequenzen, mit Einblick in das Lydian Chromatic Concept. Die 'Patterns For Jazz' von Jerry Coker gehö...

Patterns for Jazz stands as a monument among jazz educational materials. Condensed charts and pertinent explanations are conveniently inserted throughout the book to give greater clarity to the applic...

This is the definitive study of chord progressions of hundreds of carefully chosen tunes from the jazz musician's repertoire, comparing them, linking them together by commonalities, and codifying harm...

This is a primer in jazz theory, intended to prepare the student for the serious study of jazz improvisation, arrangement and composition. The focus is on the harmonic language of jazz, especially the...

Jerry presents an easy-to-understand no nonsense approach for quickly analyzing any tune to make it easier to understand, transpose, and improvise over. Thinking in Roman numerals, recognizing the com...

This book evolved from 40 years of teaching jazz composition and arranging plus 50 years of personal writing experience in the professional field. It is, therefore, a comprehensive study, covering pre...

The jazz ballad provides our greatest opportunity for lyrical expression and represents the surest way to the musical heart. Traditionally, it has been the testing ground for a performer's worth, yet...

A Study Guide for Developing Soloists - Newly revised format features a 274 page Book, two audio play-a-long/demonstration CDs, and a third CD with 168 printable pdf pages of transcribed solos (from t...

Jerry Coker's new 84 page pocket-sized handbook teaches you not only 'how' to play in all 12 keys, but also 'why' it is essential to play in all 12 keys. This book is dedicated to all musicians who re...

This book is Jerry's newest contribution to the tool box of all serious musicians looking for new ways to expand their creative range. An easy read, Jerry presents a variety of ideas and material incl...

The Teaching of Jazz' is a book for teachers, students, administrators, and the self-taught who are involved in the study of jazz music and its outreach... a definitive book! Jerry Coker, creator of t...

New, revised edition of Jerry's best-selling Listening To Jazz. Without relying on overly technical terms, Jerry explains what to look and listen for so that you can fully enjoy and appreciate America...

How To Practice Jazz, published by the renowned Jamey Aebersold Jazz, is an indispensable guide for every aspiring jazz musician. Too often, musicians spend countless hours in the practice room withou...

Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of jazz piano! Whether you are already an experienced player or a non-pianist—such as an arranger, composer, or instrumentalist looking to expand your harmoni...

The scale and arpeggio studies contained in this book represent the very fabric from which most flute music is made. A conscientious daily study of these exercises will not only augment the flutist's...

Explores the 'hows, whats, and whys' of practice, performance, technique, and musicianship. Sometimes, it only takes a 'nudge' to move your playing to the next level. 6'x9' paperback. Why do musicians...

Foreword by Stan Kenton and Gunther Schuller. An excellent treatise on the subject of Improvising Jazz. Can serve as a text book as well as a self teaching device. Covers all the improvisor's basic to...

Are you ready to unlock the secrets of jazz improvisation and discover your unique musical voice? "Elements of the Jazz Language for the Developing Improviser", published by Columbia, is the definitiv...

Unlock the art of spontaneous music-making! With the "Complete Method for Improvisation" from Alfred Publishing, musicians of all instruments can explore new creative horizons. This comprehensive meth...

Patterns for Jazz stands as a monument among jazz educational materials. Condensed charts and pertinent explanations are conveniently inserted throughout the book to give greater clarity to the applic...