TWO SHADES OF BLUE features five original compositions by Ed Byrne (leader, slide trombone, valve trombone) as well as stellar early-career performances by several of today's most esteemed jazz artists.  Originally recorded in 1985 (Suite I) and 1999 (Suite II), TWO SHADES OF BLUE has never been formally released. Ed Byrne, Grammy Award winning trombonist, composer, arranger, educator, Doctor of Musical Arts, and author has performed and recorded with a great many of the world's jazz and Latin musicians (including a Grammy Award as trombonist with Eddie Palmieri's band).

Ed Byrne (leader, trombone), John Abercombie (guitar), Ron McClure (bass), Victor Lewis (drums), Jim McNeely (piano), Milton Cardona (percussion), Mick Goodrick (guitar), Bob Gullotti (drums), John Lockwood (bass)

Award-winning New York City native trumpeter Jonathan Saraga's debut album "First Vision" features  six original ultra-modern jazz compositions.

Jonathan is accompanied by a few of today's most innovative up-and-coming jazz artists.

Award-winning French vocalist Marc Thomas's 5th album "Pardon My French" features four original modern jazz compositions by French pianist/composer Vincent Bourgeyx.

FORTH AND BACK features nine original compositions for jazz quartet by progressive jazz performer Carl Clements (saxophones, flute and Indian flute). 

As one of today's most active saxophonists, Carl regularly performs jazz and world music in jazz clubs and festivals throughout the U.S., Europe and Asia.  

Cover features original painting by Amanda Barrow.

Inspired by the sea, "Funkabyss" features original compositions and arrangements by Greek saxophonist Yiannis Kassetas accompanied by the Funk Wizards.

Using a wealth of examples from the jazz repertory, "Linear Jazz Improvisation" Book 1 avoids theoretical terminology and focuses on identifying and systematically developing  the essential elements of tunes.

LJI offers not only the methodology for focused practicing of meaningful improvisation in your own style, it supplies the very substance of what you play.

Dave Frank's "Joy of Improv" books are  currently being used as course material at universities and music schools worldwide, and are designed for players of all instruments as a way to develop the necessary foundation needed for a lifetime of blues and jazz improvisation.

Unlike many of the jazz instruction books on the market, JOI is a comprehensive curriculum for the aspiring improviser. Each book contains 26 lessons of graduated difficulty, and every lesson includes a technical exercise, loads of hip jazz voicings, a "solo pattern" for transposition, and an original blues tune and jazz line (based on a standard) written by Dave.

Learn the skills needed for playing in a jazz group with this fun 255-page method book. Practice specific cadence and blues comps; guide-tone and bass lines; rhythms, voicings, and licks in major and minor in all 12 keys-with nine Free Sound Files! 

"For someone who has been teaching jazz guitar for over forty years, it's great to finally have a book I can use. Ed Byrne's Functional Jazz Guitar book is a great way to help students realize their full potential." Dom Minasi

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