Rowman & Littlefield Publishers / National Association for Music Education (NAfME)
Pages: 140
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Trim: 6¼ x 9⅛
978-1-4758-4685-0 • Hardback • March 2019 • $99.00 • (£76.00)
978-1-4758-4686-7 • Paperback • March 2019 • $40.00 • (£30.00)
978-1-4758-4687-4 • eBook • March 2019 • $38.00 • (£30.00)
Fumi Tomita, a Jazz bassist, received his D.M.A. from the Eastman School of Music. Active for many years in New York city as a performer/educator, he is currently the Assistant Professor of Jazz at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
Introduction
Chapter 1: Rhythm section basics
Chapter 2: Bass
Chapter 3: Drum Set
Chapter 4: Piano
Chapter 5: Guitar
Appendix A: ii-V-I
Appendix B: Recordings
About the Author
The Jazz Rhythm Section introduces the basics of this very important part of the jazz ensemble. . . . The Jazz Rhythm Section is intended for novice directors, but directors of all levels will benefit as well.
— JAZZed Magazine
Fumi Tomita has written The Jazz Rhythm Section, for all Band Directors that answers many important Pedagogical Questions! I recommend it to all Band Directors, as a reference guide, to a more meaningful understanding of the Roles, Function and Importance of a Jazz Rhythm Section!
— Justin DiCioccio, Jazz Artist, Performer, Conductor, Pedagogue, Clinician; Associate Dean Emeritus, Manhattan School of Music Jazz Arts Program
This book is a welcome addition to the subject of Jazz Pedagogy. Thorough and well laid out with clear and necessary information for anyone leading a jazz ensemble.
— Dave Rivello, Assistant Professor of Jazz and Contemporary Media - Eastman School of Music