CONCEPTUAL JAZZ: Change of Direction is Change of Complexion
By Frank Caruso In past articles I have discussed the use of several devices, such as perfect 4th triads applied to scale patterns and...
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- Jan 2, 2019
- 2 min
CONCEPTUAL JAZZ: 7 Variations of II-V-I progressions
By Frank Caruso 7 variations of II-V-I progressions and their use in “tweaking” changes. In this article I would like to examine a device...
- Nov 5, 2018
- 1 min
CONCEPTUAL JAZZ: Masterclass - Blues Piano
By Frank Caruso Conceptual Jazz: Masterclass: Blues Piano Soloing and Comping for Beginners Frank Caruso presents Conceptual Jazz:...
- Sep 5, 2018
- 3 min
CONCEPTUAL JAZZ: Preparing for the Upcoming School Year
By Frank Caruso While discussing a topic for this issue Mike Jeffers suggested I share some ideas that will aid in making this a...
- Aug 3, 2018
- 7 min
IMPROVISATIONAL DEVICES USED BY EDDIE GOMEZ
BY CLAY CORSO Eddie Gomez is one of the most established and creative bass players to grace the instrument. He has performed with Bill...
- Jul 9, 2018
- 6 min
CONCEPTUAL JAZZ
WITHOUT A SONG By Clay Corso Frank Caruso’s Improvisational Devices on Without a Song Frank Caruso, a veteran Chicago pianist, is known...