The Essence Of Bebop

• Unlocks the heart and soul of Bebop
• Real-world application of jazz theory
• Ten etudes with in-depth analysis
• Amazing play alongs with New York artists
• Six instrument editions for classroom study

The Essence of Bebop is a masterwork by critically acclaimed NY saxophonist and composer
Jim Snidero. Unlocking the heart and soul of this incredible language, The Essence of Bebop is
the first true “manual” on mastering bebop.

Using some of the greatest bebop musicians as models- Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie,
Thelonious Monk, Bud Powell, Miles Davis, The Jazz Messengers, Horace Silver Quintet, John
Coltrane, Freddie Hubbard, Sonny Rollins- these 10 etudes and play alongs could easily be
mistaken for actual works of these jazz giants, providing fertile ground for in depth study and
analysis. Additional historical insights, listening and reading suggestions result in an instant
classic in jazz education that’s perfect for individual or classroom study.

The Essence of Bebop goes well beyond the notes, providing insight into how bebop masters
mold solos into profound musical statements. Concepts of shape, timing, balance and pacing
provide the framework in which ideas unfold and flow. All articulation is notated for stylistic
nuance and swing.

The included play alongs were recorded at a top NY studio with historically significant jazz
artists who have performed and recorded with Art Blakey, Horace Silver, Sonny Rollins, Milt
Jackson, Freddie Hubbard, Cedar Walton and many others.

- 10 etudes transposed for alto sax, tenor sax, trumpet, trombone, flute and clarinet
- Each etude focuses on specific techniques of a historic bebop master
- Analysis of each etude includes historical perspective, theory, soloing concepts and exercises
- All articulation and phrasing notated for proper style interpretation
- Simple, alternate riffs provided for double-time passages
- Suggested listening and reading materials
- Play alongs include versions with and without the soloist
- Up tempo etudes include slower and faster play along versions