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Forward Motion
This deep, yet user-friendly book provides a unique view of how to learn to play jazz correctly. Hal, who was the pianist for Cannonball Adderley and Phil Woods, among others, dissects the problem of how the phrasing of many aspiring musicians prevents the music from swinging. Indispensible! Endorsed by Dave Liebman, Bobby Watson, Dr. John Kuzmich and others.
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First published January 12, 2011
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November 30, 2025
I have quite a few books on music and often they contain similar points of view. This book is a rare one since it focuses on arriving to target notes on downbeats and hearing that in your head. Next to IFR (Improvise for real) I find it a more interesting book than most others. Highly recommended.
March 24, 2026
One day I’ll sound pretty with my improvisation. That’s not today but thinking “everything is a pickup” changed my life.
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