Playing Guitar in Jazz Band is for beginning to intermediate guitarists
who are interested in playing in a jazz big band. Playing this style of
guitar can be challenging, as the chord changes are often complex, yet
the guitar parts should remain simple enough to avoid detracting from
the overall sound of the band. This book breaks down that process by
substituting difficult chord shapes with more flexible voicings that are
designed to sound good on the guitar. Learn a wide variety of rhythmic
patterns and work with authentic chord charts that are exactly like the
ones you will encounter in real-life situations. This is the perfect
crash course for students who have just joined their first jazz band and
the ideal companion for music teachers who want to better understand the
role of the guitar in their ensemble. A CD demonstrating the examples in
the book is included.