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Ray Brown Legendary Jazz Bassist

Written as a tribute to Ray Brown, Ray Brown Legendary Jazz Bassist, includes 18 transcriptions by Matthew Rybicki of Local 802 (New York City).

The First Genesis Memoir: The Living Years

The story of Genesis is the stuff of rock legends: how a humble schoolboy band evolved into a group of superstars. Founding member (with Phil Collins and Peter Gabriel) Mike Rutherford played lead guitar, was the backing vocalist, and penned some of their greatest hits.

How to Voice Standards at the Piano: The Menu

Jazz pianist Mark Levine of Local 424 (Berkeley, CA) provides an easy-to-learn method for playing the melodies of favorite jazz standards, using hip voicings as played by Bill Evans, Herbie Hancock of Local 802 (New York City), McCoy Tyner, and Kenny Barron of Local 802. Author of The Jazz Piano Book, Levine has created a […]

Miles Davis Omnibook for C Instruments: Transcribed Exactly from His Recorded Solos

This book contains 50 note-for-note transcriptions of many of Miles Davis’s famous solos, dutifully representing acknowledged classics, but also the variety and different phases of his storied career. Tunes include traditional standards, like “It’s Only a Paper Moon,” “If I Were a Bell,” “Stella by Starlight,” “All Blues,” “Milestones,” and “So What.” Among the instruction […]

Chicago Blues Rhythm Guitar: The Complete and Definitive Guide

As rhythm guitarist for blues legend Muddy Waters, Steady Rollin’ Bob Margolin is an expert in the art of Chicago blues rhythm guitar.

The Life and Career of Lou Reed: Waiting for the Man

In this revised edition of the acclaimed biography, the author provides a rich and sweeping account of Lou Reed’s four-decade career.

Jazz Guitar Soloing: The Cellular Approach

Sher Music Co. calls it “the ultimate practice book for serious jazz guitarists.” The Cellular Approach introduces a practical method for developing the ability to create convincing jazz solos in a wide variety of playing situations.

Without Frontiers: The Life and Music of Peter Gabriel

rom his Grammy award winning albums to his social activism-based concerts, Peter Gabriel is one of rock’s most active innovators.

The Real R&B Book: C Instruments

The Real R&B Book is a collection of 265 hot R&B tunes, plus lyrics. Among those included are: “ABC,” “Ain’t No Sunshine,” “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg,” “Baby Love,” “Chain of Fools,” “Cissy Strut,” “Everyday People,” “Fallin,’” “Gimme Some Lovin,’” “Green Onions,” “Hard to Handle,” “The Harlem Shuffle,” “Hold on I’m Comin,’” “I’ll Make Love […]

The 2000s for Piano: Over 40 Modern Pop Favorites

The 2000s for Piano contains more than 40 of the biggest hits of the new millennium. Piano accompaniment, vocal melodies, lyrics, and guitar chord diagrams are included for each