Sure, everybody has an opinion on how to play outside. But until now, no
one has made an in-depth exploration of the commonalities and
differences in how the greatest jazz players on the planet have
incorporated their inspiring, harmony defying techniques. With Playing
Outside the Chord, David Kane invokes a thoughtfully curated selection
of transcribed phrases that take the reader beyond the simple mechanics
of what is being played and offer revelatory insights into what the
players are (or might be) thinking when they play it. It's a daunting,
seemingly impossible objective; yet here it is, beautifully examined,
notated, and explained in an accessible way that every musician can
understand.
This book is a treasure trove, full of important information on
chromaticism and its usage. From Bach to Schoenberg, Dave covers a lot
of ground and the book is very well organized. He specifically addresses
the melodic aspect of improvisation, including lines and phrases, rather
than the usual emphasis on harmony. What's special is that he explores
the feeling and overall effect of the lines on the listener. This book
is all you need as a working guide towards understanding the
implications of 20th century jazz and classical music. - David Liebman.
LEVEL-UP!!! If you're feeling uninspired, stuck, or limited by your
current play, this is the perfect book to help you break those chains,
stimulate your creativity, and take your playing and composing in
compelling new directions.
Enthusiastically endorsed by modern jazz luminaries such as David
Liebman and Richie Beirach, Playing Outside the Chord is devoted to
melodic phrasing that transcends conventional chord/scale relationships.
This exciting technique incorporating the theory and practice of
horizontal playing and extended tonality pioneered by jazz titans such
as Michael Brecker, Cory Henry, John Scofield, Brad Meldhau, and Jacob
Collier is a vital component of the modern jazz perf