'Sure - everybody has an opinion on how to play outside. But until now, no|one has made an in-depth exploration of the commonalities and differences in|how the greatest jazz players on the planet have incorporated their|inspiring, harmony defying techniques. With Playing Outside the Chord, David|Kane invokes a thoughtfully curated selection of transcribed phrases that|take the reader beyond the simple mechanics of what is being played and offer|revelatory insights into what the players are (or might be) thinking when|they play it. Its a daunting, seemingly impossible objective, yet here it is,|beautifully examined, notated, and explained in an accessible way that every|musician can understand.|''This book is a treasure trove, full of important information on|chromaticism and its usage. From Bach to Schoenberg, Dave covers a lot of|ground and the book is very well organized. He specifically addresses the|melodic aspect of improvisation, including lines and phrases, rather than the|usual emphasis on harmony. What's special is that he explores the feeling and|overall effect of the lines on the listener. This book is all you need as a|working guide towards understanding the implications of 20th century jazz and|classical music. -David Liebman|LEVEL-UP!!! If youre feeling uninspired, stuck, or limited by your current|play, this is the perfect book to help you break those chains, stimulate your|creativity, and take your playing and composing in compelling new directions.|Enthusiastically endorsed by modern jazz luminaries such as David Liebman and|Richie Beirach, Playing Outside the Chord is devoted to melodic phrasing that|transcends conventional chord/scale relationships. This exciting technique|incorporating the theory and practice of horizontal playing and extended|tonality pioneered by jazz titans such as Michael Brecker, Cory Henry, John|Scofield, Brad Meldhau, and Jacob Collier is a vital component of the modern|jazz performance and improvisation toolbox.|Featuring over 200 musical examples gleaned from classic solos, plus 15|extensive tranillegalscriptions of legendary performances, this book is skillfully|designed to clue you in on the theoretical basis of outside play as practiced|by these trail-blazing musicians. It systematically describes each type of|technique used, including timing and source considerations, and by doing so|unlocks a wealth of modern ideas that offer rich possibilities for the|creative improviser. Kanes insightful treatise on outside playing represents|an important expansion of the ideas available to the dedicated student of|improvisation. 164 pages. '
