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A Lyrical Approach to Jazz Improvising
Author(s): Richie Vitale (Author)
- Publisher: Lulu.com
- Publication Date: October 15, 2009
- Language: English
- Print length: 96 pages
- ISBN-10: 0557157870
- ISBN-13: 9780557157877
Book Description
For Preview click on “Preview” link below book. This is a definitive book on “How to Improvise” explained clearly and succinctly by trumpeter Richie Vitale. Richie has taught Master Classes and Clinics at the Eastman School of Music and is currently teaching at New Jersey City University (NJCU). This book, though written by a trumpet player, applies to all instruments and all people looking for a comprehensive book on the theory and thought process behind jazz improvisation. (Also available “Spiral Bound” to sit flat on music stand.)
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About the Author
Born in Rochester, New York on September 23 (also John Coltrane’s birthday) Richie Vitale played with Miles Davis’ drummer, Philly Joe Jones, at the early age of sixteen. Trumpet soloist with Frank Sinatra for five years, he has also performed with such luminaries as Tony Bennett, Buddy Rich, James Taylor and Sting and was featured soloist with the Vanguard Orchestra, the Toshiko Akiyoshi Big Band, the Basie Band, and the Ellington Band. Richie has taught Clinics and Master Classes at the Eastman School of Music, instructed the Jazz Ensemble at Long Island University and was Brass Instructor at Manhattan School of Music and Long Island University.
