Forward Motion: From Bach to Bebop A Corrective Approach to Jazz Phrasing

Galper, Hal

ISBN 10: 1883217415 / ISBN 13: 9781883217419

Published by Sher Music, Petaluma, CA, 2005

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4to. 193pp. NO INTERNATIONAL OR PRIORITY. VG- spiral bound wraps (Upper right front has a dog-ear fold).

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Forward Motion: From Bach to Bebop A Corrective Approach to Jazz Phrasing
• Publisher: Sher Music, Petaluma, CA
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1883217415
• ISBN 13: 9781883217419
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: paperback.

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Synopsis

This deep, yet user-friendly book provides a unique view of how to learn to play jazz correctly. Hal, who was the pianist for Cannonball Adderley and Phil Woods, among others, dissects the problem of how the phrasing of many aspiring musicians prevents the music from swinging. Indispensible! Endorsed by Dave Liebman, Bobby Watson, Dr. John Kuzmich and others.

About the Author

Jazz pianist, composer, and educator Hal Galper is among the finest post-bop performers, known for his fluid solo performances and work with icons like Chet Baker, Phil Woods, and the Brecker Brothers. An East Coast native, Galper first came to the public's attention playing with Baker's quartet in the mid-'60s before launching his own career with albums like 1972's The Guerilla Band. From there, he played with a string of marquee artists like Lee Konitz, Tom Harrell, and Woods, while also releasing his own largely acoustic piano albums, including 1992's Tippin', 2009's Art-Work, and 2018's Cubist. In addition, he has contributed to the world of academia, teaching at the New School of Jazz and Contemporary Music and Purchase Conservatory. Galper remains an active performer, balancing his time between teaching and playing with his trio as on 2019's The Zone: Live at the Yardbird Suite.