A Modern Approach to Improvisation: The Improvisational Style of Alex Sipiagin
The Contents of the book are as follows:
Forward by Randy Brecker
Alex Sipiagin's Biography
An Interview With Alex Sipiagin
Harmonic and Rythmic Concepts/analysis
Selected Discography/ Original Compositions
Transcriptions (17 total) (Contributors- Craig Tweddell and Brian Lynch)
-Blues
Blues for Dad, K's Blues, Tetragon, Blues for Kids, All is One, Blues for Wood
-Standards
The Way You Look Tonight, Just One of Those Things, Cherokee
-Original Compositions/Jazz Tunes
Chance(based on What is this thing...), Steppin' Zone, Fat Tuesday, Sonhando Com O Meu Primero Amor, Snova, Insensatez, Room 28,
Mood 2
TESTIMONIALS:
David Baker Says:
"This is a well-researched and important study via transcription and analysis of the style of Alex Sipiagin, an imprtant voice in contemporary jazz trumpet playing. I highly recommend this book for any serious jazz musician."
Jamey Aebersold says:
"Great book! Alex's melodic sense is unique and coupled with his marvelous tenique gives the listener and student a new way to explore jazz."
Gil Goldstein says:
"I met Alex 20 years ago, and have watched him develop and blossom into a full-flegded professional who can compose, arrange, and play in every musical situation with true musical statements. He is rare in any generation, and there are few who compare to him on any instrument."
Greg Wing says:
"Anyone who studies jazz will appreciate Eric's approach to understanding the man behind the music. His interview and transcriptions are testimony to his own personal growth as a student of jazz. I think readers will enjoy the musical journey of Alex Sipiagin; I know I have."
