Intended to help the next generation of musicians to play jazz violin. Contains 25 solos with analysis, extensive interviews and historical information on Stephane Grappelli, Joe Venuti, Eddie South, Stuff Smith, Svend Asmussen and Jean-Luc Ponty. This is a collection of incredible value for any true musician or music fan - the interviews alone make the book a good purchase and the transcriptions of Grapelli's improvisations are well worth study.
Offers insightful interviews and fascinating transcriptions of some of the great jazz violinists: Eddie South, Stuff Smith, Joe Venuti, and Grapelli himself; as a cellist who loves jazz, this has helped me better understand improvisation and phrasing as tools for greater expression in all forms of music."- Hans Anderson, Cellist and Shar Fine Instruments Specialist
This edition contains the violin book with interviews. Published by Hal-Leonard
Difficulty: 5 - 6
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