| Born and raised in Norway, Jostein Gulbrandsen has lived in New York City since 2001, where he is an active performer leading his own trio and quartet. He has recorded two albums, Twelve and Release of Tension. Through a blend of European, American Jazz and fusion, he has developed a unique style that is both melodic and harmonically rich. In this book he will teach you to play: lines over dominant seventh chords; lines over minor seventh chords; lines over major seventh chords; major ii-V-I lines; minor ii-V-I lines; lines over modern jazz chord progressions; motifs; comping and voice-leading; lines by influential guitarists; and more. You'll also learn to play five jazz standards, including: Invitation - On Green Dolphin Street - Someday My Prince Will Come - Stella by Starlight - St. Thomas. The book includes online access to video demonstrations, for download or streaming, of each example.
In Modern Jazz & Fusion Guitar, Jostein Gulbrandsen shares his unique style that blends European and American jazz and fusion.
With this informative method, you will learn:
Lines over dominant seventh chords
Lines over minor seventh chords
Lines over major seventh chords
Major ii-V-I lines
Minor ii-V-i lines
Lines over modern jazz chord progressions
Motifs
Comping and voice-leading
Lines by influential guitarists
Solos over jazz standards:
Chord changes to 'Invitation'
Chord changes to 'On Green Dolphin Street'
Chord changes to 'Some Day My Prince Will Come' Chord changes to 'Stella By Starlight'
Chord changes to 'St. Thomas'
Modern Jazz & Fusion Guitar includes online access to video examples for download or streaming, using the unique code inside the book. Each example is demonstrated on video and presented in standard notation and tablature. More than 140 video examples are included. |
