The Jazz Theory Book - Mark Levine

The Jazz Theory Book by Mark Levine is one of the most comprehensive and highly regarded studies of jazz harmony and theory ever published. Written in the language of the working jazz musician, this landmark educational resource delivers an in-depth yet approachable guide to the essential concepts behind modern jazz performance, improvisation, composition, and arranging.

Spanning more than 500 pages and featuring over 750 musical examples, this book takes students from foundational concepts such as chord construction and the II-V-I progression through advanced topics including scale theory, blues harmony, rhythm changes, slash chords, bebop scales, pentatonic concepts, lead sheet reading, tune memorisation, and extensive reharmonisation techniques. Written by acclaimed jazz pianist Mark Levine—who has performed with jazz legends including Bobby Hutcherson, Cal Tjader, Joe Henderson, and Woody Shaw—this book has become a standard reference for serious jazz musicians worldwide. Available from Sky Music Australia, it is an essential addition to any musician’s educational library.

Features

• Comprehensive study of jazz harmony and theory
• Over 500 pages of educational content and more than 750 musical examples
• Covers chord construction, II-V-I progressions, scales, reharmonisation, and improvisation
• Includes blues harmony, rhythm changes, slash chords, and bebop concepts
• Practical approach written for working jazz musicians
• Ideal for performers, composers, arrangers, and educators
• Written by acclaimed jazz pianist and educator Mark Levine

Specs

• Title: The Jazz Theory Book
• Author: Mark Levine
• Publisher: Sher Music Co., U.S.
• Published: 8th July 2005
• Format: Sheet Music / Educational Book
• Language: English
• Number of Pages: 537
• Audience: General Adult
• ISBN: 9781883217044
• ISBN-10: 1883217040
• Dimensions: 27.5 x 21.5 x 3.5 cm
• Weight: 1.3 kg
• Category: Jazz Theory / Educational
• Instrument: All Instruments
• Level: Intermediate to Advanced