Selected Resources for Jazz Piano Teachers
Some things that I have found useful in my teaching
Aebersold, Jamey. Play-along sets for all instruments. Pub: Jamey Aebersold Jazz
Vol. 1 How to Play Jazz and Improvise (book/CD) Beginner/Int Level
Vol. 2 Nothin' But Blues (book/CD) Beg/Int Level
Vol. 21 Gettin' It Together (book/CD) Exercises for all levels
Vol. 24 Major and Minor (book/2 CDs) All levels in all major and minor keys
Vol. 42 Blues (book/CD) Blues in all keys. Slow tempos.
Vol. 52 Maiden Voyage: 14 Easy to Play Jazz Tunes (book/CD)
Asirvatham, Sandy. Pub: Chelsea House
The History of Jazz (100 pages, easy reading)
Baerman, Noah. Pub: Alfred Music
The Big Book of Jazz Piano Improvisations: tools and inspiration for soloing
Beginning Jazz Keyboard, Intermediate Jazz Keyboard, Mastering Jazz Keyboard (a complete keyboard method in three books/CDs)
Beale, Charles. Pub: ABRSM (distributed by Hal Leonard)
Jazz Piano from Scratch: A how-to guide for students and teachers
Jazz Piano Levels 1-5 (student books with CD)
BMG Video. Pub: ABRSM (distributed by Hal Leonard)
The Story of Jazz (97 min video)
Boyd, Bill. Pub: Hal Leonard
An Introduction to Jazz Chord Voicing for Keyboard
Intermediate Jazz Chord Voicing for Keyboard
Jazz Starters, Jazz Bits and Pieces, Jazz Delights, and Jazz Fest (compositions in jazz styles)
Think Jazz: A Jazz Piano Method
Collins, Ann.
Lead Lines and Chord Changes. Pub: Alfred
Jazz Works (text/2 CDs/GM discs available) Pub: Alfred
Jazz Piano Projects. Pre-Jazz Level. Pub: FJ.H
Jazz Piano Projects. Beginning Jazz Level (self-published)
Combe, Mervyn. Pub: Abbeville Press
The Chronicle of Jazz (illustrated jazz history book)
Corea, Chick, host. Pub: Video Artists International, Inc.
Piano Legends (video) Historical review of piano styles through 23 renowned jazz pianists.
Evans, Lee. Pub: Hal Leonard
Easy Jazz Standards and More Easy Jazz Standards (arranged solos of standards, late intermediate level). Very good arrangements.
Galloway, Lee. www.Leegalloway.com
The Metronome That Swings (two CDs of swing counting at various tempi)
Gelly, Dave.
Icons of Jazz: A History in Photographs 1900-2000
Gridley, Mark. Pub: Prentice-Hall
Jazz Styles: History and Analysis (a serious history of jazz textbook/CDs available)
Haerle, Dan.
Jazz Improvisation for Keyboard Players. Pub: Studio P / R / CCP Belwin
Jazz Piano Voicing Skills. A Method of Individual or Class Study. Pub: Jamey Aebersold Jazz
Jazz/Rock Voicings for the Contemporary Keyboard Player. Pub: Warner Bros.
Hill, Willie L. Jr. Pub: Warner Bros.
Approaching the Standards Vols. 1-3 (book and CD) Separate books for C, Bb, Eb, and Bass clef instruments, rhythm section, and vocal. Indispensable resource.
Houghton, Steve. Pub: Warner Bros.
The Complete Rhuthm Section (video) Setup, rhythm section player roles, styles.
Lawn, Richard L. and Jeffrey L. Hellmer. Pub: Wardsworth
Jazz Theory and Practice (text and ear-training diskette)
Legal Fake Books
The New Real Book, Vol. 1, 2, 3. Pub: Sher Music
The Real Easy Book, Vol. 1, 2, 3. Tunes for Beginning Improvisers. Pub: Sher Music
Jazz Standards Fake Book. Pub: Hal Leonard
Real Jazz Standards Fake Book. Pub: Hal Leonard (includes lyrics and verses)
The Real Christmas Book. Pub: Sher Music
Levine, Mark. Pub: Hal Leonard
The Jazz Piano Book (text) Very comprehensive, serious study
The Jazz Theory Book (text) Thorough, well-organized, clearly presented
Mantooth, Frank. Pub: Hal Leonard
Voicings for Jazz Keyboard (quartal voicing)
The Best Chord Changes For: The World's Greatest Standards; The Most Requested Standards; The Best Standards Ever; Most Popular Songs; Best Known Songs (re-harmonized standards)
Patterns for Improvisation: From The Beginning (book 1) and Movin' On to the Blues (book 2)
MTNA & IAJE
The Jazz Studies Guide. Order from MTNA (888-512-5278 or www.mtna.org)
Noona, Walter & Carol. Pub: Heritage Music Press
Hot Solos Jazz (composed original pieces at intermediate level)
Ostwald, Andy. Pub: Mel Bay
Play Jazz, Blues, and Rock Piano by Ear 1-2-3 (books with CD)
Ranier, Tom. Pub: Jasmine Music
Piano in the Rhythm Section (video). Setup, comping in contemporary styles.
Swain, Alan. Pub: Jasmine Music
Improvise! A step-by-step approach using the blues in F. Excellent resource.
Valerio, John. Pub: Hal Leonard
Playing Keyboard Bass Lines (book/CD) Excellent resource.
Intros, Endings & Turnarounds (book of examples) Excellent resource.
Jazz Piano Concepts & Techniques (24 lessons, starting with diatonic 7th chords)
Weatherford, Carole Boston. Pub: Walker & Company
The Sound That Jazz Makes (very easy to read, beautifully illustrated poem)
