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 • $94.00 • (£72.00)
978-1-4758-4686-7 • Paperback • March 2019 • $38.00 • (£30.00)
978-1-4758-4687-4 • eBook • March 2019 • $36.00 • (£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