what is a good textbook to learn the theory of Jazz?

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[FishStory]

Mark Levine "Jazz Theory Book" published by Sher Music. You can buy it on amazon.com

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[knightwielder]

If you need a theory book, it isn't jazz! But I think I know where you are coming from. Your previous poster mentions a book I haven't heard of. But you need to find out about Jamey Abersold. He is a very good musician on several instruments who teaches and publishes books and records to learn jazz from. His catalog is on line, but I can't quote the site at this time. It also depends upon which instrument you are interested in. Abersold offers a variety of books on the specific instruments.

A question that can spark a conversation is "What is jazz". I've heard a lot of good ideas, but never a solid, encompassing answer. One of the best discussions on the subject is (you'll never guess) in wikipedia. But it, too, covers mostly the history of jazz and jazz is living and constantly changing. It's always striving to be better and different and new. So it is hard to define, and harder still to formulate a theory about. If you want to be a jazz musician, learn everything you can about playing your axe and be the best you can be at it. Learn ALL the different styles (even country) so you can pick and choose as the occasion warrants. You learn to be a great reader, but if you can't ear it out, also, you won't be able to play jazz. You must be able to play according to the mood of the room, the members of the band (or audience if you are solo), the style of the song, the chord structure, the rhythm laid down, and with the maximum technique you can apply. All these variables affect what you play, and if the variables are different, you will never play the same.

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[Jared C]

Mark Levine Jazz Theory.

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