The Contemporary Jazz Pianist Vol. 4

A Comprehensive Approach to Keyboard Improvisation by Bill Dobbins. Both a continuation of the study of styles in Volume 3 and a representation of these style as developed by 24 of the most influential soloists ever, including Jelly Roll Morton, Earl Hines, Art Tatum, Monk, Cecil Taylor, Oscar Peterson, Chick Corea, and Keith Jarrett.

Chapter Contents:

Variation I - Scott Joplin
Variation II - Jelly Roll Morton
Variation III - James P .Johnson
Variation IV - Willie "the Lion" Smith
Variation V - Earl Hines
Variation VI - Fats Waller
Variation VII - Teddy Wilson
Variation VIII - Duke Ellington
Variation IX - Art Tatum
Variation X - Meade Lux Lewis
Variation XI - Pete Johnson
Variation XII - Jimmy Yancey
Variation XIII - Thelonious Monk
Variation XIV - Bud Powell
Variation XV - Oscar Peterson
Variation XVI - Erroll Garner
Variation XVII - Lennie Tristano
Variation XVIII - Bill Evans
Variation XIX - Clare Fischer
Variation XX - Jimmy Rowles
Variation XXI - Cecil Taylor
Variation XXII - Chick Corea
Variation XXIII - Keith Jarrett
Variation XXIV - Richie Beirach
Conclusion
Appendix
Discography