Books I Recommend

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The New Real Book

by Chuck Sher

The gold standard in “Fake Books”. The melodies and harmonies are more accurate than the “Real Books” and the lyrics are included. My go to fake book for learning standards.

The Jazz Theory Book 

by Mark Levine

A comprehensive theory book for serious students of jazz. Not a guitar instruction book, but a structured approach to learning jazz theory for all musicians.

Wes Montgomery Guitar Folio

by Steve Kahn

Expanded fourth edition now includes thirty legendary guitar solos with chord progressions and guitar voicings transcribed by Steve Khan. This is the first transcription book I purchased and it served me well. I highly recommend!

Joe Pass Chord Solos

by Joe Pass

I have learned an enormous amount about harmony and voice leading by studying this book. If you want to explore real world jazz applications of drop 2 voicings, this is the gold standard.