Discover Modern Saxophone Licks for Jazz Guitar
The saxophone has always been at the forefront of modern jazz and has
blazed new pathways of melodic improvisation. So to be an authentic
modern jazz guitarist, it's essential to learn the language of the
saxophonists who broke new ground to the artform.
Jazz guitar legend Ulf Wakenius had the privilege of playing with many
of these outstanding saxophone innovators, including Michael Brecker and
Joe Henderson. In this book, he presents a unique modern jazz guitar
approach as he teaches how jazz guitarists can learn and apply the
language of these legendary saxophonists to create burning licks and
solos.
Far more than a "just another lick book" - this is the most practical
post-bop modern jazz masterclass you can buy.
Deep Dive into the Saxophone Soloing Language of Coltrane, Brecker and
more - All Written and Notated for Jazz Guitar
You'll learn the secrets of 5 iconic modern jazz innovators, along with
hundreds of licks, phrases, solos and concepts to break away from
clichéd guitar language.
You'll master the jazz saxophone language of...
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John Coltrane - a towering figure of bebop, post-bop and modal
jazz
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Joe Henderson - the master of phrasing and rhythmic variation
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Wayne Shorter - one of the most powerful and creative voices of
modern jazz
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Michael Brecker - a master craftsman who makes simple ideas sound
complex and exciting
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Joshua Redman - the most sublimely lyrical of the new generation
of players
As well as learning hundreds of great modern jazz licks for guitar,
you'll get a detailed analysis of each player's style to understand the
thinking behind their licks.
What You'll Learn
This book teaches the central concepts of the post-bop modernist
approach and shows hundreds of ways to apply these ideas.
- Over 100 authentic modern jazz saxophone licks written for guitar in
notation and TAB
- How to create and apply cutting edge Coltrane patterns to break away
from arpeggio soloing
- The sophisticated substitution techniques of John Coltrane and Michael
Brecker
- How to combine enclosures, sequences and approach notes to create
fresh soloing ideas
- The easy guide to melodic side-steps and other creative ways to add
tension
- How to play beautifully constructed phrases over popular standards,
every time
