John Coltrane Plays "Coltrane Changes" (Songbook): C Instruments
May 2003 · Hal Leonard Corporation
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(Artist Transcriptions). In the late 1950s, John Coltrane composed or arranged a series of tunes that used chord progressions based on a series of key center movements by thirds, rather than the usual fourths and fifths of standard progressions. This sound is so aurally identifiable and has received so much attention from jazz musicians that it has become known as "Coltrane's Changes." This book presents an exploration of his changes by studying 13 of his arrangements, each containing Coltrane's unique harmonic formula. It includes complete solo transcriptions with extensive performance notes for each. Titles include: Body and Soul * But Not for Me * Central Park West * Countdown * Fifth House * Giant Steps * Summertime * and more.
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A virtuoso jazz tenor saxophonist, John Coltrane was one of the pantheon of jazz improvisers. During the 1960s, Coltrane abandoned be-bop, which made him famous, for open-ended improvisation influenced by African and Indian music. However, some critics believe that Coltrane would have returned to simpler forms of jazz had his career and life not been cut short by cancer. St. John's Church in San Francisco was founded in 1971 in honor of Coltrane. Coltrane is considered to be one of the most important jazz musicians in the history of music. His influence remains in the jazz world and even infiltrated the rock world.
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