Coker, Jerry

"Jerry Coker's Creative Nudge is an HGH (human growth harmone) for jazz musicians - only legal and void of dangerous side effects. It is an improviser's steroid that stimulates artistic growth by refocusing energy into specific areas of study and practice. Coker speaks candidly to all jazz musicians - from beginners to advanced players - in a manner that is structured, but not pedantic; conversational, yet impassioned. Its 63 pages contain wisdom gleaned by a life dedicated to and enriched by jazz improvisation."

-- Steve Crews, master Jazz Pianist amd member of the Jamey Aebersold Jazz Quartet

"I'm all of one chapter into this pamphlet and am blown away by the positive nature of Coker's outlook. I am so glad I bought this and cannot put it down!"

-- Rick Schrenker, Jamey Aebersold Jazz customer from Massachussetts

Explores the "hows, whats, and whys" of practice, performance, technique, and musicianship. Sometimes, it only takes a "nudge" to move your playing to the next level. 6"x9" paperback.

Why do musicians choose Jazz Improvisation as an outlet for creativity? Why are we creating this music and who are we creating it for? All you need is a little information.

Master Jazz Educator Jerry Coker has put together this wonderfully structured text summarizing several important topics regarding Jazz and Jazz Improvisation; giving us all that much needed "nudge."

Covers topics such as:

Jazz Study Preparation
Achieving Maximum Results
Vehicle/Tune-Types
Instrumental Techniques and Tone
Scales and Keyboard Activities
Listening and Ear Training
Teaching Jazz
Repertoire
Much More!