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Introduction to Jazz Piano Spiral-bound – July 9, 2020

by Jeb Patton (Author)
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 21 ratings
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This is a thorough approach to learning all the fundamentals necessary to be a jazz pianist. Jeb covers the blues, chord construction, elementary up to more advanced chord voicings, comping, soloing and much more. Accompanying audio files available for free download at shermusic.com. For the dedicated student, this will be your Bible!
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Jeb Patton is a living treasure. His new book Introduction to Jazz Piano: A Deep Dive is an extremely valuable text for students and pros alike. Jeb is the most noble and authentic kind of a teacher that can be found. BENNY GREEN --Personal correspondence

An Introduction to Jazz Piano, A Deep Dive is just that. It is an in-depth, refreshing course on deepening one's skill set. It encourages musical exploration in a conceptual way, rather than a one-size fits all approach. High recommended. ALAN PASQUA --Personal correspondence

It's difficult to know where and how to begin in the vast language of jazz piano, but Jeb Patton's comprehensive introduction hones in on fundamental concepts that provide a firm foundation for a lifetime of exploration. AARON DIEHL --Personal correspondence

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Jeb Patton was the long-time pianist for Jimmy Heath and the Heath Bros and is currently an in-demand NY jazz musician, as well as having recorded several very high-level albums under his own name. He is also the author of two earlier, very well-received Sher Music Co. books.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Sher Music Co (July 9, 2020)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Spiral-bound ‏ : ‎ 224 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0997661755
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0997661750
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.25 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 11 x 8.5 x 0.25 inches
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5.0 out of 5 stars Introduction to Jazz Piano
Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2023
This is a Sher Music publication, the publisher behind Mark Levine’s books and David Berkman’s Jazz Harmony book, amongst other great titles. If you're new to jazz, this is where you should start.

While Levine’s books are encyclopedic, and Berkman’s book is all about harmony/reharmonization, this title is really focused on building the basics of jazz vocabulary and getting it under your fingers by working with classic songs, which helps develop your ear as well. I’d say 90% of the examples/exercises involve popular jazz songs. In other jazz books the theory doesn’t always flow together and you’re left wondering how it all connects (or rather there are a lack of exercises), but Patton connects everything in a step-by-step manner. This is done by giving you many exercises to apply what you're learning to what was previously learned.

While Berkman’s book is beginner friendly and is a step-by-step guide as well, you’ll find that a beginner will need more guidance on the fundamentals since that title's focus is on harmony. This book seems to be filling in any gaps with Sher’s other titles for the beginner. On Sher's website you can look at the table of contents and preview some pages.

Thanks to the other reviewer for mentioning that there are Youtube companion videos to go with this which are great. You couldn't really ask for anything more.
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Lew Friedland
5.0 out of 5 stars Best single introduction to jazz piano
Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2022
I'm an intermediate level jazz pianist and have been through many books and guides. This is the single most useful that I have seen, hands down, bar none. There are two critical differences here. First, Patton relies on classic jazz tunes to teach. There are exercises, yes, all useful and well-thought through, but he returns again and again to excellent tunes by Armstrong, Davis, Basie, Ellington and many other greats. You are playing with the tunes while learning, which is the best way to learn. Second, the instruction is carefully thought through and orderly, each individual instruction is useful and leads to the next logically. I've learned more from this book than all the others put together.
Two minor qualifications. First, despite it's title, this book requires some piano knowledge. It's an introduction to jazz, but you need to have some sense of piano. It's not a beginner's book. That said, if you are just starting to learn and you can read a bit of music, it's still terrific. Second, there are a number of key places, especially where rhythmic patterns are being demonstrated, that I really really wish had audio attached. Patton has a series of companion YouTube videos which are essential, but some comping patterns aren't on either.
But neither of these matters much. This is a great book.
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Lawrence E. Dunlap
5.0 out of 5 stars A very important book.
Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2020
I have this book and feel it is one of the best books on jazz piano published. I would send students to Amazon to purchase the book, but it is out of stock.
This is available again. I highly recommend it/
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Sarah Watson
5.0 out of 5 stars Introduction To Jazz Piano by Jeb Patton is a must have.
Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2020
When will Introduction To Jazz Piano by Jen Patton be available again?
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