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Contemporary Latin Jazz Guitar Vol 2: Solos
Dive into the dynamic world of Latin Jazz guitar improvisation with "Latin Jazz Guitar Vol 2: Solos". This essential guide is perfect for musicians and enthusiasts looking to elevate their improvisational prowess and imbue their playing with the distinctive "Sabor" of Latin Jazz.
Building on the foundational concepts introduced in Volume 1, I take you deeper into the advanced rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic techniques that are pivotal for a Latin Jazz soloist. This volume offers invaluable insights into the improvisational tools utilized by some of the most influential Tres, Cuatro, Requinto, and Guitar players. Through meticulous analysis of note choices, articulation, phrasing, and sound, I uncover the unique aspects of each player's style and identify the common threads that link traditional and contemporary artists, shaping the landscape of Latin Jazz Guitar and even Latin Rock.
For any guitarist serious about mastering Latin Jazz, "Contemporary Latin Jazz Guitar Vol 2: Solos" is an indispensable resource. This comprehensive guide offers practical insights for enhancing your improvisational skills while deepening your understanding of the genre’s improvisational elements. With my book, you'll find the gateway to achieving stylistic consistency and creative expression in Latin Jazz.
Key Highlights
- Comprehensive Transcriptions: Delve into 54 meticulously transcribed solos from legends such as Steve Khan, George Benson, Bruce Forman, Peter Bernstein, Arsenio Rodriguez, Yomo Toro, Carlos Emilio Morales, and Edgardo Miranda, among others.
- In-Depth Analysis: Gain a deeper understanding of the note choices, articulation, phrasing, and sound that define each solo, providing a clear path to incorporating these techniques into your own playing.
- Play-Along Compositions: Practice with specially designed compositions that allow you to apply the insights and techniques learned from the transcriptions in a practical, engaging manner.
By exploring the transcriptions and analyses in this volume, you'll be able to infuse your improvisations with the soulful and vibrant "Sabor" of Latin Jazz. Gain insights from the masters and enhance your playing with the authentic sounds and techniques that have defined Latin Jazz guitar.
Endorsements
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Oscar Stagnaro (Six Time Grammy Award winning Bassist, Composer, Author, Professor and Latin Music Studies advisor at Berklee College of Music)
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Brent Fischer (Grammy® Award winning Producer, Composer, Arranger)
Forget online searches—this book is what you need for Latin Jazz Guitar!! Neff Irizarry has distinguished himself through his exemplary work in this companion book to volume I. Clear, concise explanations with great examples. Either book can stand on it’s own but together they form a comprehensive discourse. If you want to immerse yourself in Latin Jazz guitar, get this book!
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Victor Mendoza (Vibraphonist, Latin Jazz Artsist, Composer, and former Berklee College of Music Professor)
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Jon Damian (Professor Emeritus, Berklee College of Music)
Neff Irizarry has produced yet another rich compilation of musical ideas in the world of Latin Jazz. As in his first book, Neff’s new book Contemporary Latin Jazz Guitar Volume II, Neff offers us a vast treasure trove of ideas from great musicians inspired to work in this fascinating world.
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Arturo O’Farrill (Grammy® Award Winning Pianist, Composer, Arranger)
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Pete Bernstein (renowned Jazz guitarist)
Neff Irizarry is a masterful musician and great practitioner of Latin music on the guitar. He has written an incredibly thorough and comprehensive book on Latin music and how it relates to the guitar. There is no other book like this to my knowledge. It is truly inspiring and presents a beautiful window into this musical world. For those relatively unfamiliar with this tradition (like myself), it will give a rich introduction into how deep this water is and for those already familiar it provides so much detail and connects all the threads of how the guitar can function in this music. I look forward to diving deeper into all the amazing examples of the guitar and tres in traditional Latin music. It is a book that will provide a lifetime of study. Thank you Neff!
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Larry Baione (Chair Emeritus, Guitar Department, Berklee College of Music)
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Israel Sandoval (Spanish renowned guitar Artist, and Professor Graduate Program, Berklee Valencia)
If there is one person who can clearly explain the secrets of the guitar in Latin Jazz, it is Neff Irizarry. He navigates effortlessly through all the waters of modern guitar, Jazz, and Latin Jazz.