An in-depth look at the styles of the masters, featuring lessons, music, historical analysis and rare photos, this book and CD set provides a complete overview of the techniques and styles popularized by 15 of the greatest jazz pianists of all time.
All the best are here: from the early ragtime stylings of Ferdinand 'Jelly Roll' Morton, to the classically inspired modal escapades of Bill Evans, through the '70s jazz funk of Herbie Hancock.
The accompanying CD contains 15 full-band tracks, giving you the best all-round guide to the world of the Jazz Piano at its very best.
Count Basie
Dave Brubeck
Duke Ellington
Bill Evans
Herbie Hancock
Earl 'Fatha' Hines
Ahmad Jamal
Thelonious Monk
Ferdinand 'Jelly Roll' Morton
Oscar Peterson
Bud Powell
George Shearing
Horace Silver
Lennie Tristano
McCoy Tyner