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Article: Bebop Jazz Piano: the Complete Guide with CD.(Book Review)
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- American Music Teacher
- Article date:
- August 1, 2003
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by John Valerio. Hal Leonard Corporation (7777 W. Bluemound Rd., P.O. Box 13819, Milwaukee, WI 53213), 2003. 96 pp. $17.95.
Published as part of the Hal Leonard Keyboard Style Series, Bebop Jazz Piano helps experienced pianists understand--by listening and performing--one of the most influential yet complex styles of jazz. I think it is important to note that the author, John Valerio, has been busy over the past five years exploring other aspects of keyboard jazz. He has authored four additional books, each published by Hal Leonard: Jazz Piano Concepts and Techniques (1998), Playing Keyboard Bass Lines (1998); Intros, Endings and Turnarounds for Keyboard (2001) ...