"A natural storyteller in the oral tradition, [author Artt Frank's] gifts at dialog and narrative shine in this new book, except here the tale is true and the material is from Artt's exciting and heart-rending years with his jazz brother, Chet Baker. Artt knew Chet's jazz life. He lived it with him, on and off the bandstand."
-- Drummer Kevin Rabbas, author of Bird's Horn and Sonny Kenner's Red Guitar
Analyzing Jazz: A Schenkerian Approach
Music theorist Steve Larson sketches out Schenkerian-style graphs of five recorded performances of "Round Midnight" (two by Thelonious Monk, one by Oscar Peterson, and two by Bill Evans).
The Jazz Loft According to W. Eugene Smith
New York City, 1957-1965...raw, uncensored jazz.
Interested? You can find this video in the Browsable DVD area...look for call number DVD ML3508.8.N5 J39 2018!
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Sonata for Alto (or Baritone) Sax by Phil Woods
This piece has undergone several transformations since its Carnegie Hall premier in 1962 under its original title: Four Moods for Alto Sax, Piano, and String Bass. Woods composed the work for saxophonist Victor Morosco, and in 1972 Morosco requested a revision that would eliminate the string bass part (no reflection, I'm sure, on bassist John Beal's 1962 performance!). A third edition, the one we have in the library, was published in 1997 by Advance Music, and includes performance notes by Victor Morosco. There are many opportunities for improvisation and embellishment by the performer throughout the four movements.