Articles on Jazz Improvisation
Some articles about jazz improvisation and harmony by professor Joan Wildman of the University of Wisconsin. Also, soundclips, examples and links to other jazz sites.
http://hum.lss.wisc.edu/jazz/Caltera School
[Berwyn, IL, US] Jeremy Callner and Jason Paterna offers studies in jazz improvisation, combos, ear training, and music business. Photos, email address.
http://www.calteraschool.com
Chicago Center for the Performing Arts
Offers private instrumental instruction including improvisation and combo playing.
http://www.theaterland.com/music_jazz.htm
Clifford Brown Jazz Foundation
Names of those awarded scholarships by the foundation, with links to audio files of recordings by the great trumpeter.
http://www.brownradio.com/cbjf.htm
Dixieland Jazz
Offers Louis Armstrong transcriptions, improvisation lessons, and 'Band in a Box' songs.
http://www.meister.u-net.com/dixie/dixieland_jazz.htm
Hal Galper Articles on Forward Motion
Jazz pianist Hal Galper explains his theory on Forward Motion in jazz music.
http://www.halgalper.com/
International Association for Jazz Education
Association with thousands of members in more than thirty countries. Current and past issues of newsletter, annual conference, membership application, bulletin board, teacher training institute, links directory, sponsorship and patron recognition.
http://www.iaje.org/
International Association of Schools of Jazz
[Netherlands] Organisation of institutions engaged in the teaching of jazz on a regular basis.
http://www.iasj.com/
Jan's Jazz Page
Jan Nilsson offers free downloads of jazz standards for jazz practice. MIDI and Cakewalk files. Band-in-a-Box styles downloadable as well.
http://w1.155.telia.com/~u15507440/
Jazz for the Unhip
Basic facts about jazz for Generation Y as explained by Britney Spears. Instruction on instrumentation, improvisation, and well-known artists with photographs and links to audio files.
http://www.geocities.com/jazz4theunhip
Jazz Guitar Group FAQ
The official Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) site for the Yahoo Jazz Guitar Group (YJGG). An Archive containg charts, MIDI files, tunes, etc.
http://www.jazzguitarfaq.com/
Jazz Guitar Improvisation in One Lesson
Jazz guitar online diagrams outline limits of classical jazz harmony in major with improvisation options. More than isolated chords or single key area map. No previous theory required.
http://www.jazzmaster.com/
Jazz Impact Institute
Bassist, educator, and NEA grant recipient Harvey Gold, Ph.D., presents seminars with his jazz sextet to teach corporate employees how to handle change.
http://www.jazz-impact.com
Jazz Resource Center
Systematic approach to piano voicings and scales as well as transcriptions.
http://www.jazzcenter.org/
Jazzmasters Workshop
Non-profit organization providing free jazz education to school children in California and other states. Mentors, FAQ, contributions.
http://www.jazzmastersworkshop.org/
Jeff Helgesen's Home Page
Features tens of jazz trumpet solos transcriptions. (PDF format). Includes Dorham, Hubbard, Fagerquist, Baker and other trumpettists.
http://www.shout.net/~jmh/
Psyching Out Improvisation Demons
Roger Freundlich shares his experience in teaching jazz improvisation to adult students.
http://www.saxontheweb.net/Freundlich/TeachingImprov.html
SoYouWanna Learn About Jazz?
Full length article discusses the fundamentals of jazz appreciation, including history, styles, and personalities.
http://www.soyouwanna.com/site/syws/jazz/jazz.html
speakingjazz.com
This website presents a new, highly effective and comprehensive phrase-based approach to jazz improvisation, with an emphasis on the language of bebop.
http://speakingjazz.com
The Brubeck Institute at University of the Pacfic
Offering fellowships, jazz camp, summer jazz colony, and jazz archives for developing artists. Includes news, contact, programs, calendar, sponsors, special events, and staff biographies.
http://www.brubeckinstitute.org/
The Jazz School
[Berkeley, CA, US] Non-profit school for all ages. Admissions and courses offered.
http://www.jazzschool.com/
Todd Urban
This site offers information on up-coming performances and recordings by pianist/bassist Todd Urban. Contact and lesson information is also available. Lesson concept explained.
http://toddurban.com
Transposable Jazz Song Charts
A collection of over 500 chord charts of Jazz standards (Real book) that can be transposed to any key. This site requires registration.
http://www.4me4.us/realbook.asp
WNUR Links to Jazz Education
WNUR's page of links to jazz education sites, university courses, and jazz charts.
http://www.wnur.org/jazz/education.html
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