Olegario Diaz
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Jazz players tend to be good sharers and good listeners—the qualities are virtually obligatory in often spontaneously conceived ensemble music. And the respect that the best players command can frequently be measured by the behavior of their fellow professionals in the audience. Bob Berg, the lean, flint-featured American saxophonist, often received that kind of attention. Berg's particular skill was the kind of high-energy, tenor-sax style that...
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Dive into the heart of modern jazz with "Iconic Line Phrases from Transcription Solos and Linear Intervalic Chord Scale Exercises for All Instruments" by Olegario Díaz. This indispensable guide offers musicians a deep exploration into the techniques of post-bop and contemporary jazz improvisation. With a tribute to the legendary Wayne Shorter, Díaz interweaves the spirit of Shorter's groundbreaking work into each lesson, crafting a curriculum that...
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Post-Bop is a modern jazz style that continues the distinguishing characteristics that separate jazz, from the world of pop and rock, swing rhythm and extended harmonies (9th chords 11ths, altered chords, etc). Post-Bop grew out of the Hard Bop genre during the early to mid-60s as musicians such as Bill Evans, Wayne Shorter and Herbie Hancock began to introduce more extended harmonies, abstract structures and looser rhythms in their playing and compositions.
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This book is a summary of both exercises and improvisation lines designed to enhance contemporary jazz style techniques. The book covers scales, arpeggios, chromatic exercises and jazz line phrases from transcribed solos. These exercises should be transposed to all twelve (12) tones in order to achieve perfect coordination. Major, minor and dominant chords, extended to their highest level, scale wise, arpeggios and chromatic passages. There are none...
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This book covers new concepts regarding post-bop and contemporary jazz improvisation in a practical way.
It is aimed at intermediate to advanced students. It provides new tools for performance in contemporary jazz improvisation. It covers all of my previously published books and adds brand new exercises and line phrases form transcriptions. Chromatic, linear, intervalic, arpeggios, extensions and passing tones in accordance with the chord and scale...
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This book is a summary of both exercises and improvisation lines designed to enhance Intervalic Improvisation. The book covers scales, arpeggios, chromatic exercises and jazz line phrases from transcribed solos. These exercises should be transposed to all twelve (12) tones in order to achieve perfect coordination. Major, minor and dominant chords, extended to their highest level, scale wise, arpeggios and chromatic passages. There are none signature...
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Delve into the Mind of a Jazz Legend
Are you ready to transcend your musical boundaries? Experience the unparalleled genius of Joe Henderson through the eyes of renowned author and educator Olegario Diaz. Joe Henderson Jazz Master provides an unforgettable journey into the life and artistry of one of jazz's most influential tenor saxophonists.
Imagine immersing yourself in the deeply evocative melodies and intricate harmonies of Joe Henderson. This...