Voortbouwend op zijn ervaringen als marinier bij het Amerikaanse Korps Mariniers en zijn latere herstel van gevechtswonden, is het werk van deze auteur diepgaand geïnformeerd door de realiteit van oorlog. Zijn academische studies in literatuur vormden de basis voor het verkennen van deze diepgaande thema's, wat leidde tot een carrière die diverse professionele rollen omvatte voordat hij zich concentreerde op historische fictie. Hij is gedreven om obscure maar belangrijke militaire campagnes te belichten en hun harde realiteit en historische betekenis tot leven te brengen voor de moderne lezer.
'Improvising Jazz' gives the beginning performer and the curious listener insights into the art of jazz improvisation. Jerry Coker, teacher and noted jazz saxophonist, explains the major concepts of jazz, including blues, harmony, swing, and the characteristic chord progressions.
During WWII, the spring/summer of 1942 bore little good news for the Allies. The Japanese Army steamrolled south, poising at the doorstep of Australia. In a surprising turn that lifts the Allied spirits and captures the American press, U.S. Marines land and hold Guadalcanal despite a brutal onslaught of fresh Japanese forces. For the first time, the press reported, the enemy stopped. But at the same time an elite 6,000 man Japanese assault force lands a few hundred miles away on New Guinea, racing up an incredibly rugged and steep trail high into the mountains known as the Kakoda Track. Their target is Port Moresby on the other side. The Australians throw a few hundred men at the attacking force, retreating again and again before finally stopping the Japanese with the harbor lights in sight. A battle of heroic desperation on both sides ensues, fought in the dark, a nation at stake.
First Among Men is a fictionalized, blood and guts WWII drama about the costly invasion of Attu Island in the far North Pacific in 1943. This little known battle over a small frozen patch of American soil pits the Japanese Imperial Army defenders against the invading US Army's 7th Infantry Division. The two sides not only fought one another, but faced constant rain, wind, snow and some of the toughest terrain in the world.
Experience Ultimate Expression. Lehrbuch.
Focusing on essential elements of music performance, this book covers criteria for selecting tunes and offers modification possibilities. It delves into rhythm section concepts specifically for ballads, as well as techniques for crafting effective introductions and endings. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of melody and improvisation, while also guiding readers to prepare their attitude, mind, and spirit for a holistic musical experience.
Dealing with unknown tunes by ear. Lehrbuch.
This comprehensive study explores chord progressions in jazz, linking tunes by common traits to enhance understanding. It aids in learning and memorizing music, developing musical hearing, and offers methods for effective study. Includes a list of 500 tunes, ear training tips, and "road maps" for ten songs to simplify progression comprehension.