Archive for February, 2012

Mel Bay’s Master Anthology of Jazz Guitar Solos

Friday, February 24th, 2012 at 5:01 am  
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Mel Bay's Master Anthology of Jazz Guitar Solos presents a generous collection of 67 challenging pieces designed to enhance the repertoire of the intermediate to advanced jazz guitarist. Many of the world's finest jazz guitarists of the latter half of the 20th century are represented, including John Abercrombie, Cal Collins, Mickey Baker, Jim Ferguson, Sal Salvador, Buddy Fite, Jerry Hahn, Rick Haydon, Sid Jacobs, Bucky Pizzarelli, Charles Chapman, and many others. The selections include both new pieces and some of the best previously published pieces from the latter half of the 20th century. Standard notation and tablature are offered for most pieces (a few are notation only), along with a biographical sketch of the performer. A set of 3 companion stereo CD's is included, making this an ideal sourcebook for serious students and professionals alike. Join with Mel Bay Publications, Inc. in celebrating the new millennium with music.

Mel Bay’s Interviews with the Jazz Greats … and more!

Friday, February 24th, 2012 at 5:01 am  
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Here is a collection of insightful interviews with many of the most prominent figures in today's guitar world. Presents 25 articles selected from Charles Chapman's extensive work as a music journalist, including legends such as Johnny Smith, Tim May, Martin Taylor, John Abercrombie, George Benson, John Scofield, and Howard Alden. An interview with renowed luthier Robert Benedetto is included as an added bonus. This book illustrates the passion these guitarists have for their art, the respect they have for music and one other, and their desire to pass their art and sentiments on to others.

Wired – Musicians’ Home Studios: Tools & Techniques of the Musical Mavericks

Friday, February 24th, 2012 at 5:01 am  
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(Book). Advances in recording technology have changed the rules of the road, putting musicians in the driver's seat. Wired peers into the personalities of artists/producers with profiles, photo essays and comprehensive descriptions of their home studios. Stark conceptual photography will reflect the personas of artists such as No Doubt, Sonic Youth, Snoop Dogg, Korn, and more as they are connected to their home studios and surroundings. By bringing profiles, images, and technical data together in one package, both fans and mainstream producers will find themselves interested in a visually stunning and educational book.

The Final Note

Friday, February 24th, 2012 at 5:01 am  
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Skeet Seaton is one of the most admired bass players on the scene today. He's played with a virtual who's who of rock, jazz, pop and country. He enjoyed great personal success in his early career but these days he is considered one of the best side men in the business. When Skeet records his latest solo record and turns it over to the record company, he is expecting the usual luke warm reaction, but this time, the response is overwhelmingly positive. They love it, especially the playing of the guitar player. Skeet is thrilled, but soon discovers that the guitar on the record company's copy of the CD is not the guitar that he layed down. Is it divine intervention or just a cruel joke? There's only one man who could have played these world class guitar licks and that's Skeet's ex best friend, Stan Balch but why would he tamper with Skeet's album and how could he when he's...dead.

Encyclopedia of Heavy Metal Music

Friday, February 24th, 2012 at 5:01 am  
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It has been reviled, dismissed, attacked, and occasionally been the subject of Congressional hearings, but still, the genre of music known as heavy metal maintains not only its market share in the recording and downloading industry, but also as a cultural force that has united millions of young and old fans across the globe. Characterized by blaring distorted guitars, drum solos, and dramatic vibrato, the heavy metal movement headbanged its way to the popular culture landscape with bands like Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath the 1970s. Motley Crue and Metallica made metal a music phenomenon in the 1980s. Heavy metal continues to evolve today with bands like Mastodon and Lamb of God.

Providing an extensive overview of the music, fashion, films, and philosophies behind the movement, this inclusive encyclopedia chronicles the history and development of heavy metal, including sub-movements such as death metal, speed metal, grindcore, and hair metal.

Essential and highly entertaining reading for high school and undergraduate courses in popular music studies, communications, media studies, and cultural studies, the Encyclopedia of Heavy Metal Music and Culture offers a guide to the ultimate underground music, exploring its rich cultural diversity, resilience, and adaptability. Entries for musicians include a discography for those wanting to start or develop their music collections.

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