THE ART OF JAZZ TRUMPET

in Two Volumes by JOHN MCNEIL

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Published by: GERARD and SARZIN PUBLISHING CO.

The first comprehensive study of modern jazz trumpet playing.

Volume One contains a personal history of jazz trumpet, a selected discography, and in-depth analysis of phrasing, articulation, valve technique and alternate fingerings.

Volume Two contains exercises to develop jazz articulation, rhythmic diversity and finger coordination.

"At last! Jazz trumpet players finally have a book of their own! John thoroughly covers the main topics relating to jazz trumpet technique. I especially liked his informative history of modern jazz trumpet. I highly recommend The Art of Jazz Trumpet to both students and professionals."
- RANDY BRECKER

"A great book!"
- CLARK TERRY

TABLES OF CONTENTS

THE ART OF JAZZ TRUMPET Volume One

Introduction
Jazz Trumpet History: A Personal View an excerpt about Charlie Parker
All In the Family -- A Jazz Trumpet Family Tree
Jazz Articulation
Doodlin'
Multiple Tonguing
Improvising With Wide Intervals
Alternate Fingerings
Circular Breathing
Microphone Technique
Precision Valve Technique
Some Ideas About Practicing
The Martin Committee Connection
Selected Discography

THE ART OF JAZZ TRUMPET Volume Two

Introduction
Articulation Studies
. . . Articulation Study No. 1
. . . Articulation Study No. 2
. . . Articulation Study No. 3
. . . Blues in G
. . . Rhythm Changes in C
. . . Fourths and Seconds
Cross Accents
Finger Coordination
Alternate Fingering Drills
. . . False Finger Study No. I
. . . False Finger Study No. 2
Wide Intervals
. . . Wide Interval Study No. 1
. . . Wide Interval Study No. 2

John McNeil is a jazz musician living in New York City. A faculty member of New England Conservatory of Music, he has recorded numerous albums under his own name and has performed with Horace Silver, Gerry Mulligan and others.