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In The World of Jazz Trumpet - A Comprehensive History and Practical Philosophy, acclaimed jazz trumpet soloist Scotty Barnhart examines the political, social and musical conditions that led to the creation of jazz as America's premier art form. He traces the many factors that enabled freed slaves and their descendants to merge the blues, gospel, classical marches, and African rhythms to create a timeless and profound art that, since its inception, circa 1900, continues to have a major impact on all music. The World of Jazz Trumpet is a must-have study of the jazz trumpet for students, instructors, and professional musicians, as well as for anyone who appreciates the genre. Readers will appreciate Barnhart's personal and professional connection to a major part of American and world history. This book fills a major void in the world of jazz education as well as in general music education. With entries on 800 trumpeters, it is destined to become required reading in thousands of colleges, schools and homes around the world.
List Price: $24.95 Amazon Price: $16.47 Used Price: $7.98 Customer Review: People Who Love Life and Jazz Need This Book
Reviewer: Pam Laws, Retired Professor of Jazz History, Tallahassee Community College, Tallahassee, Florida.
It may that one day the History of Jazz will be documented as that which was written before Ken Burns' Jazz and after that series ended. What can not be argued, however, is that academe has not always embraced this history in spite of its essential place in understanding what the United States and its people have been and are becoming. Understanding people has, perhaps, been its greatest lack, for it has simply been easier to subjugate the people who created this music for the purposes of personal politics, introspective psychological grind, or intellectualizing those people out of existence into a safe place where they could be tolerated beyond their apparent gifts. Nevertheless, when cultural critics have challenged the United States to be more than a vertiginous interpretation of European culture, or when the social blinders didn't work so that injustices within the U.S. made its democratic principles abroad seem hypocritical, the U.S. turned to Jazz and its musicians to defend against charges that there was nothing authentic about U.S. culture or that its citizens were mere capitalistic pawns. And as though Gabriel himself could defend these ideals, the United States has often turned to its
jazz trumpeters to proclaim its greatness and its innocence. The list is a long once that includes Louis Armstrong, Lester Bowie, Wynton Marsalis, and, of course, Scotty Barnhart.
Barnhart has proven to be not only an inescapably gifted trumpeter but a goodwill ambassador for the music as well as the author of one of its definitive histories. Subjective historians should be squirming a little bit after they ready this history of the jazz trumpet, for its main ingredients are the essence of the music: innocence and joy in the face of too much imposed cynicism and generosity in the face of too much self absorption. But that's who Scotty Barnhart is as a jazz artist and as a man. How quickly historians have rushed to note that Louis Armstrong and others have shown a face of joy when so much around them was anything but joyful; nevertheless, the interpretation of that joy was often in the hands of those who didn't ask Armstrong. Perhaps that is why so many were shocked when Pops took a stand about Little Rock and kept right on smiling when critics and danger loomed. What kind of Joy is this? How could he keep smiling in the path of harm? Why didn't they just ask him? The joy of Scotty Barnhart's book is that he welcomes the questions and even generously answers them before they are asked. He has written a book because he wants others to share the information, and he is generously with what he has discovered.
Scotty Barnhart plays the trumpet, knows the music, composes, listens to others, and is abundantly joyful in his life as a jazz trumpeter. Without any apologia, he presents one of the most detailed accounts of jazz trumpeting even as he communicates it with the tone of an artist who is still exuberant about what he does. Perhaps that is what, initially, catches the reader off guard. Barnhart tells the truth without grinding the proverbial ax. He reveals and explains without pretense, and he teaches without condescension. If it is true that the best teachers are those who do what they teach and inspire others, then Barnhart is a master teacher in The World of Jazz Trumpet. And in an arena of jazz history writings that have sometimes sacrificed the very gut revelations of truth in order to intellectualize them beyond even the comprehension of those who lived injustices or who died without being hailed as artists, this book is more than fresh air; it is need, met and satisfied.
Four features of this book stand out: First, Barnhart goes out of his way to reveal trumpet artists who have either been forgotten altogether or who are not usually included in the jazz history-as-usual assembly line textbooks. Next, in a field that has been accused of harboring misogynistic attitudes and practices, Barnhart includes an entire chapter of women jazz trumpeters as though it is the most natural thing in the world to do. (Perhaps Abraham Maslow's theory of self actualization is an appropriate description of Barnhart here, for only a man who is secure within himself and only an artist who is secure with his artistry does not feel threatened by others musicians, even women.) then, Barnhart, allows the musicians to speak for themselves. The transcribed interviews create even more integrity about this book if that is possible. I can't help but wonder if Barnhart's book includes this last feature because he, himself, has been subjected to so much interpretation and explanation of his being and his artistry by those who wouldn't take the time to ask him who he is, what he does, and why. Finally, Barnhart includes and features vocalists as he exposes the jazz conversation. It isn't that other authors haven't discussed the jazz singer and profiled the greats; it is that Barnhart integrates them and admits that he studies singers. Shall we talk about courage here? Shall we even think that in a text about jazz trumpet, the voice is heralded as essential study and not just a footnote on the tragic life of Billie Holiday?
I think that people who love life and who love Jazz need this book. The balance of humanity and exposition are obvious, but it is Scotty Barnhart's joy and generosity in sharing, not just presenting, what he loves that distinguishes The World of Jazz Trumpet. Apparently, it's okay to be a jazz artist, an intellect, a man, an African American who knows about injustices, and still be happy. Perhaps it is these very ingredients that will keep Jazz alive long after this generation's jazz artists join their brothers and sisters in jazz heaven.
Customer Review: Finally: a single volume just on jazz trumpet
Finally: a single volume devoted entirely to the art and players of jazz trumpet, rather than having it hide in the more generalized chronicles of jazz history! Internationally acclaimed jazz trumpeter and composer Scotty Barnhart is the perfect author for his definitive guide: he's the featured soloist with the Count Basie Orchestra and has performed with many greats over the decades. This isn't just a history of the instrument's development: it's a survey of its musical, social, political and economic heritage charting its evolution through major contributors, blending in the insights and perceptions of fellow jazz trumpeters who share their stories and philosophies. Any interested in jazz in general or jazz trumpet in particular must have THE WORLD OF JAZZ TRUMPET: A COMPREHENSIVE HISTORY & PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY.
Transcribed by Ken Slone, edited by Jamey Aebersold, these solos can be played with or without the original recordings. Improvised solos of such artists as Randy Brecker, Clifford Brown, Miles Davis, Kenny Dorham, Art Farmer, Woody Shaw and others. Solo From "Autumn Leaves" performed by Chet Baker Solo From "Gregory Is Here" performed by Randy Brecker Solo From "Liberted Brother" performed by Randy Brecker Solo From "Confirmation" performed by Clifford Brown Solo From "The Blues Walk" performed by Clifford Brown Solo From "Four" performed by Miles Davis Solo From "If I Were A Bell" performed by Miles Davis Solo From "Blue Bossa" performed by Kenny Dorham Solo From "Recordame" performed by Kenny Dorham Solo From "Woody 'n You" performed by Kenny Dorham Solo From "Blue Bossa" performed by Art Farmer Solo From "Hot House" performed by Dizzy Gillespie Solo From "Adjustment" performed by Tom Harrell Solo From "Clarence's Place" performed by Freddie Hubbard Solo From "Up Jumped Spring" performed by Freddie Hubbard Solo From "It's You Or No One" performed by Freddie Hubbard Solo From "Sky Dive" performed by Freddie Hubbard Solo From "You Stepped Out Of A Dream" performed by Booker Little Solo From "Silver's Serenade" performed by Blue Mitchell Solo From "Most Like Lee" performed by Lee Morgan Solo From "Sidewinder" performed by Lee Morgan Solo From "Speed Ball" performed by Lee Morgan Solo From "Ceora" performed by Lee Morgan Solo From "Ladybird I" performed by Fats Navarro S...
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List Price: $24.95 Amazon Price: $18.21 Used Price: $15.54 Customer Review: The Jazz Trumpet Bible
I fell in love with it since I bought it on Amazon.com. It quite amaze me since I wanna learn more about jazz. This book would definitely take u far as being the best trumpet player u'll be. I'm also a trumpet player, and 'specially play other instruments I self-taught like the piano, keyboard, organ, harmonica, recorder, trombone, mellophone, French horn, euphonium, percussion, drums, flugelhorn, guitar, etc.
I'm not gonna say "I don't like this or whatever". I think it's a great introduction showing some basics and material work on how you 'gon be good at it. I know a lot of people don't agree what I'm saying. I believe that every trumpet player or music learner perhaps should have this along with Jazz & Blues, Arban's Conservatory Method for Trumpet, 1001 Blues Licks, 1001 Jazz Licks, Building a Jazz Vocabulary, The Jazz Fakebook, 28 Modern Jazz Trumpet Solos, Bks. 1 & 2, 14 Blues and Funk Etudes, and 14 Jazz and Funk Etudes all by Bob Mintzer.
Like this is definitely a book I should keep even tho I wanted practice some more I believe.
Customer Review: Worthy Investment, Interesting Trip
Fellow Travelers -
I have found John McNeil's "The Art of Jazz Trumpet" to be truly helpful and inspiring. The exercises presented are tough, though-provoking, and very cleverly focused on amplifying skills that appear - to me at least - to be genuinely useful in a jazz setting. Personally, I see the value of this book less in the applicability of specific lines ("licks") to tunes, and more in improving the improviser's ability to present his/her own ideas with more propulsive articulation, fluidity, and melodic confidence.
There is, of course, a significant (in terms of wood shed frustration) cost factor here - but most players, I suspect, will feel that the improvements are deep and fast enough to fall well within our pain and patience thresholds.
Thanks John for a terrific contribution to the field, and for my (small but enjoyable) personal mini-breakthrough - it has been a long time, and I'm really enjoying the experience.
Bravo.
Jim Stagnitto
www.stagnitto.newhopecollective.com
Book includes 10 Duets and one play-along CD. The duets are based on blues, rhythm changes and other "standard" chord progressions. The Play-along CD includes 40 play-along tracks. Master trumpeter Mark Olen plays both parts of the duets along with a fantastic rhythm section. Players have a choice of playing the lead part or the second part along with the recording. The Play-along CD also contains extra rhythm section tracks for extended blowing. Book includes a style and analysis section and detailed practice guide for intermediate, advanced and pro-level players.
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Transcriptions to Toot Suite featuring the jazz piano of Claude Bolling as well as the solo trumpet parts of world-renowned player Maurice Andre.
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Claude Bolling's Toot Suite is a great solo piece for those players who have to play a recital, but instead of classical, want a more jazzy feel to things. This solo is really fun, but long-6 movements, and if you have them all, 5 different trumpets-C, Eb, Piccolo, Cornet, and Flugelhorn. This is a great solo though. Somewhat repetitive at times, but still fun to play.
This engaging book unveils the personal and musical lives of 479 brilliant jazz trumpeters, past and present, through intimate biographical profiles that describe each artistÕs unique traits, intriguing life experiences, relationships with other influential players, career milestones and key recordings. Artist covered include: Dizzy Gillespie, Louis Armstrong, Miles Davis, Wynton Marsalis, Terence Blanchard, Arturo Sandoval, Red Allen, Chet Baker, Bunny Berrigan, Roy Eldridge, Freddie Hubbard, Freddie Keppard, Lee Morgan, Fats Navarro, King Oliver and hundreds of others - plus jazz figures who seem unlikely to have recorded on trumpet but did, such as Benny Goodman and Mose Allison. A fascinating read!
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Fans of jazz music in general and the trumpet in particular will appreciate this survey of the great jazz trumpeters from Dizzy Gillespie and Miles Davis to lesser-known players. The profiles read like fiction, providing dramatic biographical coverage of each player's life and musical abilities. An A-Z reference type approach makes this easy to quickly access.
A comprehensive study text teaching elements of jazz phrasing, articulation, vibrato, chord studies, and technical studies leading to improvisation. In addition, a theory workbook section teaches scales, modal concepts and chord construction. Includes jazz trumpet studies and trumpet improvising.
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Play Trumpet in a Big Band! Perfect for practice, performance,auditions, and more! One look at the player's list on this album will reveal some of the most famous veterans of the jazz era ('30s through '60s). An opportunity to jam with these jazz giants should not be missed. Under the leadership of Bob Wilber (he scored the film 'Cotton Club'), they present a memorable hour of music-making you'll not soon forget! Includes a high-quality printed music score and a compact disc featuring accompaniments minus you, the soloist. Musicians:Accompaniment: Bob Wilber All Stars: Bob Wilber, clarinet; Buck Clayton, trumpet; Vic Dickenson, trombone; Bud Freeman, tenor sax; Dick Wellstood, piano; Abdul Malik, bass; Panama Francis, drums Song Listing:Alter & Lange; arr. Wilber, Bob Do You Know What it Means to Miss New Orleans New Orleans Rhythm Kings & Melrose; arr. Wilber, Bob Tin Roof Blues arr. Wilber, Bob Keepin' out of Mischief Now Morton & Spikes Wolverine Blues Arlen & Gershwin; arr. Wilber, Bob The Man that Got Away Traditional; arr. Wilber, Bob When the Saints Go Marchin' in (arr. Bob Wilber) Williams, Spencer; arr. Wilber, Bob Basin Street Blues arr. Wilber, Bob Chimes Blues arr. Wilber, Bob High Society Mares, Morton, Rappolo & Melrose; arr. Wilber, Bob Milenberg Joys Armstrong & Morton; arr. Wilber, Bob Wild Man Blues
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This is the first illustrated history of the horns that have defined jazz since the 1920s and enhanced more recent pop and rock music with their distinctive, classy sounds. Offering superb, specially commissioned photography and inviting descriptive text, The Sax & Brass Book tells the unique 70-year story of these instruments. Exquisite, color pictorials included throughout enhance detailed historical profiles of master brass and woodwind manufacturers, including Buescher, Buffet, Conn, Holton, King Leblanc, Martin, Sax, Selmer, Yanagisawa, and Yamaha.
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I was part of the original conceptual team for this book and was very pleased to see the final outcome. This book is extremely well-written with lots of great photographs and charts. The focus is primarily on the saxophone, and die hard collectors/enthusiasts will appreciate the factual integrity of the book. I found the pictures particularly interesting, since most (if not all) of the horns pictured were distributed in the UK. Thus, you see some great export variants of the classic Selmer Balanced Action and Conn 10M. I highly recommend this great work to anyone who loves the saxophone.
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