pThe leading textbook in jazz improvisation, iCreative Jazz Improvisationi, Fifth Edition represents a compendium of knowledge and practice resources for the university classroom, suitable for all musicians looking to develop and sharpen their soloing skills. Logically organized and guided by a philosophy that encourages creativity, this book presents practical advice beyond the theoretical, featuring exercises in twelve keys, ear-training and keyboard drills, a comprehensive catalogue of relevant songs to learn, and a wide range of solo transcriptions, each transposed for C, Bb, Eb, and bass clef instruments. Chapters highlight discussions of jazz theory--covering topics such as major scale modes, forms, chord substitutions, melodic minor modes, diminished and whole-tone modes, pentatonic scales, intervallic improvisation, free improvisation, and more--while featuring updated content throughout on the nuts-and-bolts of learning to improvise.ppNew to the Fifth Edition pul liCo-author T