Jamey Aebersold has a great system for learning jazz. We have used
them in the school system where I work with great success. Try
starting here:
http://www.jazzbooks.com/jazzhandbook/Default.htm
Hope this helps
On 22-Jan-07, at 10:52 AM, Guy Hayden wrote:
I would like a reference to a thorough discussion of this topic. I have an
adult string bass student that wants to learn jazz improvisation.
She needs
some sort of methodical approach.
If someone hasn't already mentioned it, The Jazz Theory Book by Mark
Levine is good, also Jazz Theory by Andrew Jaffe. Mark's book is
very easy to read, while Andrew's book is maybe a bit more complete
and rigorous. Both are recommended.
Christopher
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