Jack Wilkins: Solo Jazz Guitar Seminar

Jack Wilkins: Solo Jazz Guitar Seminar

What comes to your mind when you think of “Jazz”? Do you picture somebody in a black suit playing saxophone in a smoky underground club? Or do you maybe fantasize about the Manhattan skyline by night? Obviously, there are many meanings and connotations to the word “Jazz.” For decades, music historians, fans, and critics have debated about the origin and the meaning of this word. We are not claiming to have an ultimate answer to this, but we can point to at least one undeniable truth. There is definitely one unwritten law when it comes to the term “Jazz.” Are you ready for it?

New York.

From nostalgic memories of Big Bands playing on Broadway in the 1930’s, black and white pictures showcasing soldiers swing dancing, to Miles Davis playing legendary concerts at Carnegie Hall… Even in this fast-paced day and age of the internet, where tech companies are changing the landscape of this famous city, New York still remains the capital city of the arts. It is still the melting pot and must-go place for young talented people. Every upcoming young guitar player wants to “make it” in the Big Apple. They all feel drawn to the rich Jazz history and legacy of this city. This will not change. There will always be some amount of romanticism surrounded by playing Jazz in New York City. Jazz and New York have an inseparable bond.

Now, what if you could experience and be mentored by someone who has been part of that history for nearly 50 years? Somebody who is not only a native New Yorker but also has been around Jazz for decades. Taga Publishing is proud to present to you New York’s legend Jack Wilkins.

Jack Wilkins has quietly but firmly established himself as a musician’s musician. His resume is an impressive collection of work, mostly performed in the shadows of some of music’s most celebrated artists ranging from Chet Baker, Buddy Rich, Stan Getz, Charles Mingus, Tony Bennett, Mel Tormé, Ray Charles, Kenny Barron, Morgana King, The Brecker Brothers, Eddie Gomez, Sarah Vaughan, The Manhattan Transfer, Nancy Marano, Jimmy McGriff, Sal Nistico, Zoot Sims, Sheila Jordan, Jay Clayton and Jack DeJohnette.

The list goes on and on, but don’t forget that Jack also has been a regular educator and longtime teacher at the New School, New York University, Long Island University and the Manhattan School of Music. Ever since his highly regarded debut record “Windows” in 1973, Jack Wilkins always continued to impress the Jazz scene and never failed to stretch the boundaries.

If you’ve wanted to experience the charm and romanticism of authentic New York Jazz while taking your Jazz Guitar playing to the next level, you will get more than just a conventional guitar lesson. You will be taught by somebody who has been there and done that. TAGA Publishing proudly presents to you Jack Wilkins: Solo Jazz Guitar Seminar

In our interactive video course, Jack shares priceless insights and methods in these guitar lessons to help you discover and get started in the following:

I-vi-ii-V Progression
Diminished Passing Chords
Tunes that change key
ii-V-I’s
Adding color to ii-V-I’s
Altering the V chord
Inner Voicings
How to play intros
How to play Ballads
Song examples for Here’s That Rainy Day and Misty, Body And Soul, All Of Me, etc…

As always, all of the performances are tabbed out and notated for your practice, reference and study purposes and all videos are supported by the newest Soundslice Technology. Jack Wilkins: Solo Jazz Guitar Seminar is not only about learning Jack’s style as you too will be able to create and improvise your own Solo Jazz Guitar arrangements after successfully going through this course. You will be prepared and ready to join the New York Jazz scene!

If you ever wanted to experience one of New York’s finest Jazz educators, this is your chance to get first-hand knowledge and advice. If you ever wanted to take your Solo Jazz Guitar skills to a level which enables you to paint pictures in people’s mind with your playing, TAGA Publishing’s Jack Wilkins: Solo Jazz Guitar lessons will deliver you with all the necessary tools that will let you be a part of New York’s authentic Jazz.