Clifford Brown was one of the most influential jazz trumpeters and was a true Master of Jazz. His fantastic tone, time, feel and command of the jazz language have been inspiring jazz musicians on all instruments for decades. This book breaks down many of the one and two-bar phrases played by Clifford and helps students apply them to their own playing. Lines played over minor, dominant, and major chords as well as short, long, and minor ii-V material can be mastered by practicing with the accompanying play-along audio. Chapters on Guide Tones, Bebop Scales, Targeting, and Playing the Upper-Structure will help students analyze and memorize the lines presented in the book. There is also a chapter with further insight into Clifford's style which discusses his phrasing as well as other musical devices he used to get his sound. A must have for aspiring students wanting to master the jazz language. Includes access to online audio.

3-b9      
About the Authors      
Augmented Dominant      
Bebop Scales      
C 12-Bar Blues      
Clifford Brown and Charlie Parker      
Clifford Brown's Style      
Conclusion      
Developing Vocabulary      
Dominant Chord Material      
Guide Tones      
Introduction      
Long ii-V-I      
Major Chord Material      
Minor Chord Material      
Minor ii-V Material      
Minor ii-V-I      
One Measure ii-V (Short) Material      
Playing the Upper-Structure of Chords      
Progression similar to Confirmation      
Progression similar to Pent Up House      
Progression similar to Solar      
Selected Discography      
Short ii-V-I      
Targeting      
Turnarounds      
Two Measure ii-V (Long) Material