transcriptions by Masaya Yamaguchi, forward and performance notes by David Dempsey.
This book presents an exploration of Coltrane's changes (Giant Steps/Countdown) by studying 13 of his arrangements, each containing Coltrane's unique harmonic formula. It includes complete solo transcriptions with extensive performance notes for each.
Songs included:
- Body and Soul
- But Not for Me
- Central Park West
- Countdown
- Fifth House
- Giant Steps
- Summertime
- The Night Has A Thousand Eyes
- and more!!
This book is a gold mine for thoses wishing to substitute "Giant Steps" changes over "traditional" standards and harmony.
NOTE: These solos are in C, So all you tenor players will have to transpose if you wish to play along with Trane's CDs.
