Howard Roberts - Jazz Guitar Stylings

Book is new but book cover is not in perfect condition

Publisher : Mel Bay
Level : Intermediate

The Jazz Stylings of Howard Roberts consists of transcriptions of melody, solo, comping examples and ensemble passages from Howard's extensive solo albums spanning from the '50's to the '70's in accurate detail. There is a bio of HR (as he was affectionately known to all of his acquaintances and fans) with personal comments from Pete Jolly, well known LA jazz and studio pianist who was best friends with Howard going back to their early days in Phoenix.

Dedication by Jeff 'Skunk' Baxter
Memories of Howard Roberts by Michael Anthony
Remembrances of Howard by Bob Bain
Author's Introduction by Mitch Holder
A Brief H.R. Biography
Bio Sidebar by Pete Jolly
The Sound Of Howard Roberts
Notes and Sources to the Transcriptions

Songs:

• Serenata Burlesca
• Will You Still Be Mine
• Easy Living
• Theme to Route 66
• When Lights Are Low
• Hoe Down
• Shiny Stockings
• Down Under
• Li'l Darlin'
• Bluesette
• Cute
• Chim Chim Cher-ee
• Autumn Leaves
• Mr. Lucky
• Winchester Cathedral
• If She Walked Into My Life
• The Face I Love
• It's About Time
• Serenata

Quotes and Reminiscences
Appendix B
H.R.'s Toolbox: Mr. Roberts' Guitars
Appendix B
H.R.'s Toolbox: The Benson Amp Story by Ron Benson
Appendix C
A Selected Discography

• Howard Roberts Jazz Guitar Styling
• Howard Roberts Super Solos