Improvising: My Life in Music (Includes Audio CD)
by Larry Coryell
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Author: Larry CoryellEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2007-04-07
ISBN: 0879308265
Number of pages: 240
Publisher: HAL LEONARD CORPORATION
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Book Review: the father of fusion
Summary: 4 Stars
I was always big fan of coryell(even with his sometimes excessive overplaying,I 'got it',Gary Burtons' 'Duster' was one of the 1st jazz records I bought because of the fast fingered guitar player-I was 14 or 15 at the time)
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Great read.You can really get the vibe of new york in the 60's when he tells the story.He put in a lot of time on his instrument,hung out with the great musicians of the day.He came up with the concept of playing altered scales/'jazz' lines over the rock rhythms.
He got into drugs and alcohol early on and it took years for him to get sober(and it strained his family life because of it) but thankfully he did get straight and is still here with us and playing great.
Thanks Larry
Summary of Improvising: My Life in Music (Includes Audio CD)
Jazz guitar legend Larry Coryell takes an unflinching look at his life and career, recounting his musical journey from his scuffling early days in New York City and his pioneering role in the jazz fusion movement to his current status as a world ambassador of jazz. Coryell reveals his own involvement in and eventual victory over the drug scene, and he gives his take on the musical giants he has known and performed with. Along the way, he details the development of his own style and provides inspirational words for fellow musicians. A special section presents a selection of Coryell's beloved Guitar Player magazine columns. Includes CD with audio lessons and original compositions recorded specifically for this book.Jazz Books
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