The Jimmy Raney Book

•  A complete overview of Jimmy's essential lines across his recorded output, broken down by types, chord types and progressions
•  In-depth look at Jimmy's subtle mastery of rhythm, with numerous examples of his polymeter, asymmetry, and displacement concepts
•  Jimmy's original techniques for creating long lines and making bad lines into good ones!
•  Looks at the "big picture" of Jimmy's core concepts: multi-measure lines, evolving sequence, harmonic concepts, and compositional techniques
•  Introduces a practical method for creating original lines based on Jimmy's core vocabulary

This book is a welcome addition for any musician seeking a deeper insight into what makes bebop really fly.” — Randy Vincent


Sample Pages
Sample Pages
Sample Pages

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