Latin Jazz Guide: A Path to Authentic Percussion and Ensemble Performance - Softcover

Dreier, James

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1495028976 ISBN 13: 9781495028977

Publisher: Hal Leonard, 2015

Synopsis

(Percussion). "An invaluable resource!" Michael Spiro Latin Jazz Guide covers 12 of the most common Latin jazz styles such as bossa nova, samba, mambo, and cha cha cha, with style-specific information on each one that includes: "at-a-glance" basic info pages for each style; "percussion solutions" scores for basic and advanced players; rhythm section example scores for bass, piano and guitar; background information on each style; answers to FAQs; performance tips; resources for more in-depth study; recommended listening examples; exclusive example and play-along videos on the companion website; and more!

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About the Author

James Dreier is a drum set-Latin percussion specialist, educator, clinician, and performer. He holds a Bachelor of Music degree from Berklee College of Music (Boston, MA) and a Master of Arts degree in music theory from the University of Iowa. Dreier has made frequent research trips to Brazil and Cuba where he studied with local master drummers and musicians. Dreier was a founding member of the Iowa based-Latin/jazz group Orquesta Alto Maiz who released eight CDs over a 26 year span. He now leads his own Latin jazz group Ritmocano, who released their CD Familia, A Latin Jazz Journey under the Realtown record label in 2014. In 2015, Dreier published his book, Latin Jazz Guide, A Path To Authentic Percussion and Ensemble Performance (Hal Leonard Corp.). As a full time Lecturer at the University of Iowa, Dreier s duties include teaching Jazz Improvisation for Drum Set, Jazz Cultures in America and Abroad, directing the Latin-jazz Ensemble and the Hawkeye Big Band. He also performs frequently with a variety of bands and ensembles, including the UI Jazz Faculty group. Dreier is an educational artist for Sabian Cymbals

Edition details

• Publisher: Hal Leonard
• Publication date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1495028976
• ISBN 13: 9781495028977
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 168