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Transcribed by Dan Bowden. Jimmy
Bruno is regarded as a master guitarist and one of the preeminent
jazz musicians of his generation. With transcriptions from four
outstanding recordings (Burnin; Like That; Live at Birdland;
and Sleight of Hand), this book illustrates Jimmy's compositional
and linear improv skills as well as his incredible technique.
Selections include: Egg Plant Pizza; Wheat Thins; Night Mist;
E.V.; Waltz for Nancy; Night Dreamer; The Iguana's Uncle; f8;
Burnin' and A Rose for Peg. Although Bruno is known for his artistry
on the 7- string guitar, these intermediate to advanced plectrum
style arrangements are written in standard notation and tablature
for six-string guitar. Performance notes and suggested guitar
chords are provided for each piece. 120 Pages Level: Intermediate-Advanced
Binding: Wire Bound (Mel Bay Publications, Inc.) |
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To those who have never attended
a Benedetto Players concert, this video offers the chance to
experience a magical and musical evening with Jimmy Bruno, Jack
Wilkins, Adrian Ingram, Andy Mackenzie, Gerry Beaudoin, Frank
Vignola, and Howard Alden. The size of the room lends itself
to the ambiance that the Benedettos are seeking -- an intimate
setting where they can converse with friends and appreciate the
talents of this select gathering of musicians. They play jazz
because it is in their soul, displaying a depth of feeling and
virtuosity that is unsurpassed in any genre of music. This is
a "must have" video for any aficionado of great guitars
and great jazz guitar players. (c)2001, 83 minutes. VHS Video. |
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Guitarist face a sometimes overwhelming
number of choices as to where to play a given note or phrase
and what fingering to use. While a given fingering for a scale
or phrase may be possible, it may not be practical. In this book,
jazz guitarist Jimmy Bruno lays out six fingerings for the major
scales which he has found to be the most efficient in his thirty
years of professional playing. These patterns are then used to
derive fingerings for the dorian mode, mixolydian mode, natural
minor, harmonic minor, and melodic minor scales. Illustrations
are provided in notation and tablature with fretboard diagrams
aiding visualization. By using these fingerings consistently,
the guitarist will eliminate all unnecessary fingerings and remove
a major obstacle to his or her development as a musician. |
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