(Book). Jazz guitar legend Larry Coryell takes an unflinching look at his life and career, recounting his musical journey from his scuffling early days in New York City and his pioneering role in the jazz fusion movement to his current status as a world ambassador of jazz. Coryell reveals his own involvement in and eventual victory over the drug scene, and he gives his take on the musical giants he has known and performed with. Along the way, he details the development of his own style and provides inspirational words for fellow musicians. A special section presents a selection of Coryell's beloved Guitar Player magazine columns. Includes CD with audio lessons and original compositions recorded specifically for this book.

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Our songbook features note-for-note transcriptions with tab for 13 tunes spanning the career of this eclectic jazz-rock/fusion pioneer. Includes: Billy Bean * Birdfingers * Blues for Django and Stephane * The Dragon Gate * Elementary Guitar Solo #5 * Fairfield County Blues * Gratitude "A So Low" * Introduction to "Ruby" * Low-Lee-Tah * No More Booze, Minor Blues * Sentenza Del Cuore * Spaces Revisited * These Are Odd Times.

(Book). This practical book with CD helps guitarists improve their ability to play over changes, better understand jazz harmony, and expand their jazz vocabulary. Using examples from his own experiences playing with many well-known musicians, top fusion guitarist Larry Coryell provides dozens of musical exercises - plus original compositions - that challenge guitarists to increase flexibility in their thinking and playing. Topics include: new approaches to playing accompaniment ("comping"); integrating chords and scales in jazz solos; interpreting chord changes; and improvising - the art of creating music spontaneously with other players.

(Book). More than a method or exercise book, this guide challenges jazz guitarists to increase originality in their thinking and playing. Master player Larry Coryell takes readers deep inside the music to make connections between ideas and the guitar fretboard, helping them unlock their own creativity. This book/CD set builds logically from basic ideas to more advanced techniques, which Coryell explains in fine detail. He highlights musical ways to understand complex jazz concepts and presents his unique approach to improvisation by providing exciting new ways to play scales, intervals, arpeggios, melody and chords. Emphasizing group interaction and solos that sizzle, Coryell taps his decades of experience as a performer to offer insights into inventive, powerful ensemble playing. "This book should open the door to a better understanding in our quest for advanced guitar playing." Al DiMeola

In this update of the Acoustic Guitar Answer Book, Sharon Isbin, the classical guitar virtuoso who heads the Juilliard School Guitar Department, answers 50 essential questions about performing, practicing, and choosing and caring for your guitar. The questions were asked by Acoustic Guitar magazine readers and answered by Isbin in four years of Master Class columns in the magazine. This book collects all this vital information together in an easy reference format - an absolute must for every classical guitar player. Includes new appendices of resources for classical guitarists and students. 88 pages, 9 inch. x 12 inch.

Sadly, Tilikum died on January 6, 2017. But the fight to free other wonderful sea animals like Tilikum is long from over. Tilikum lived in a cement pool since he was about two, when he was ripped from his mother's side off the coast of Iceland in 1983. Tracey Lynn Coryell joins the Blue Freedom movement to free orcas like Tilikum, and other gorgeous and intelligent sea animals, with this book and music by singer-songwriter Tracey, accompanied by legendary jazz guitarist Larry Coryell. Tilikum's Dream adds one more voice to the Blue Freedom campaign to give "a voice to the voiceless whales and dolphins who have been captured and forced into a life of captivity, where they are made to endlessly perform tricks or cooperate with swim programs for the profit of marine parks." (www.bluefreedom.org)This beautifully illustrated book is accompanied by a musical soundtrack written and performed by Tracey Lynn Coryell on vocals and her husband, legendary jazz guitarist, Larry Coryell, on guitar. The track can be played instantly on any smartphone by using a barcode scanner or downloading the STKR.IT app. Just scan the QR code and enjoy! You can also download and play the soundtrack by going to stkrit.com and entering the code below the QR code in the book.Proceeds from the sale of Tilikum's Dream support the activities of Blue Freedom.For more information about the Free Tilly Campaign and Blue Freedom, visit www.bluefreedom.org.

Presents an in-depth exploration of the musician's controversial electric period and the impact it had on the jazz community, as drawn from firsthand recollections about his artistic and personal life. Reprint.