Jazz Special Combo – Adrian Ingram’s

Adrian Ingram is widely recognized as one of the foremost authorities on jazz guitar. He has written extensively on the history, players, styles and instruments of the genre. As an educator he ran the prestigious jazz guitar course at Leeds College of Music for almost 15 years, during which time he was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA) for his outstanding contribution to music education. He holds masters degrees in music education and music performance.

This DVD lesson covers everything you need to know about the basic language of jazz. It teaches clearly and concisely all of the necessary techniques required for advanced jazz guitar playing.

The Essentials of Jazz Guitar is not only vital for those new to the genre, but also of value to seasoned players who may have glossed over the valuable building blocks of jazz theory. It begins with basic chord scale relationships and chord construction and then progresses to extended and altered chords, substitution, harmonic pluralities, song-form and indispensable chord progressions. 62 Mins

The Guitar Styles of Wes Montgomery

Adrian Ingram’s detailed examination of Wes Montgomery’s unique style is a tour-de-force in the art of jazz guitar. Besides covering the more overt aspects of Montgomery’s style, such as thumb and octave techniques, important yet seldom discussed substitutional devices and soloing conceptions are also examined in detail. Rare film footage of Wes, together with performances by Adrian of classic tunes, like “4 on 6” and “West Coast Blues,” further illustrate and reinforce the ideas covered in this important DVD lesson. Everyone with an interest in jazz guitar will find something of value here.

Those who wish to incorporate the flavour of Wes Montgomery’s unique style into their playing will find the Guitar Styles of Wes Montgomery an indispensable lesson. A working knowledge of Wes Montgomery’s characteristic techniques provides new horizons which will ultimately allow you to take your playing onto a higher level. 85 Mins

Jazz for the Electric Blues Guitarist

Jazz for the Electric Blues Guitarist provides a valuable lesson for those who wish to introduce sophisticated jazz lines and more advanced chord concepts into their playing. This information-packed lesson takes the player on an exciting journey from the basic “jazz” blues progression to advanced chord substitution. Turnarounds and chord families, together with further elaborations and inversions are also discussed, in an easy to understand way, which will spice up your blues playing in no time.

As the DVD unfolds, Adrian Ingram reveals the secrets of jazz substitution and improvisation, showing how the fundamental concepts can be used to lift your blues playing onto a higher plateau.

Coloristic devices, such as Charlie Christian’s “worry notes” and Wes Montgomery’s “octaves,” are also discussed. Players as diverse as T. Bone Walker, Tiny Grimes, Kenny Burrell, Danny Gatton and Robben Ford have successfully blended blues and jazz. The information contained in this indispensable video lesson will enable you to join this illustrious group of jazz/blues fusionists. 76 Mins