Ben monder compositions book

Oct 07, 2019 ben monder is not a showy guitarist, and perhaps that accounts for his low profile among the jazz public. Ben monder this is how to interpret a standard jens larsen. Ben monder compositions, volume ii by ben monder book sheet. This book of twenty compositions spans an approximately year period of writing they can all be found on one or another of ben s four solo releases flux, dust, excavation, and oceana it reflects a broad sample of work involving the exploration of various harmonic, technical, and textural elements of the guitarthere are solo pieces, as well as pieces. Ben monder compositions guitar music book solo duo trio. Ben monder compositions book mel bay publications, inc. Monder started playing guitar when he was eleven, after two years on violin. Ben monder studied music at the university of miami and queens college.

Mel bay are publishing frontline jazz guitar books these days. This book serves as a followup to ben monder compositions, with an emphasis on the compositions found on the 20 recording, hydra, as well as some older pieces that didnt make it into the first book. The passion of charlie parker meet charlie parker chans overture vocal version of ornith duration. Ben monder compositions by ben monder book sheet music for. Ben monder windowpane performed by raymond myers youtube. Whether you are a classical guitar student, jazz enthusiastplayer, student of modern harmony, you will find years of material to challenged yourself with. Mel bay this book serves as a followup to ben monder compositions, with an emphasis on the compositions found on the 20 recording, hydra, as well as some older pieces that didnt make it into the first book.

These tasty solos and compositions will have you humming along as you explore various harmonic, technical, and textural possibilities. Ben monder compositions c ebook or kindle epub free. Ben monder compositions by ben monder book sheet music. Here is a book of compositions and solo transcriptions. It reflects a broad sample of work involving the exploration of various harmonic, technical, and textural elements. Shop and buy ben monder compositions, volume ii sheet music. Recently he was an artist at the 1st annual rocky mountain archtop festival, alongside guitar legends corey christiansen, bobby broom and many more. Excavation is an album by guitarist ben monder which was recorded in 1999 and first released. Jazz guitar originals jazz guitar sheet music stringsbymail. This book of twenty compositions spans approximately a 20year period of writing. Ben monder compositions this book of twenty compositions spans an approximately 20year period of writing. Monder compositions for jazz guitar strings by mail.

We do not use or store email addresses from this form for any other purpose than sending your share email. Monders previous eight albums have been dominated by his own compositions, but he has spent a great deal of his musical life on stage playing standards. An heir to the forwardthinking style of players like john abercrombie and bill frisell, monder gained attention early on working with artists like jack mcduff, marc johnson, david binney, and maria schneider, among others. This exclusive interview for took place on thursday august 16th 2012. The majority of the works are throughcomposed and reflect the exploration of various harmonic, technical, and textural elements of the guitar. This book of twenty compositions spans an approximately year period of writing. Ben monder in a universe all his own downbeat magazine. Fingerstyle guitar gig book by bill piburn, other format. A musician in the new york area for over 20 years, he has performed with a variety of artists, including jack mcduff, marc johnson, lee konitz, paul motian, george garzone and tim berne. Ben monders gear guitars 1982 ibanez as50 partscaster sstyle with esp neck, fernandes body, vintage fender middle and bridge pickups, and an unknown neck pickup. For a while now, he has planned to do an album to reflect that.

Sep 17, 2017 windowpane this solo piece was composed by ben monder and can be found in his first book of compositions. If you want to download a free ebook of 15 ii valt i licks then. A musician in the new york area for over 30 years, ben monder has performed with a wide variety of artists, including jack mcduff, marc johnson, lee. Listen to your favorite songs from dust by ben monder now.

They can all be found on one or another of ben s four solo releases. Mel bay ben monder compositions, volume ii book samash. The book is personalized with photos of kurts tours and rosenwinmel sessions and is a valuable collection of modern jazz. Now throw in john coltrane and his sheets of sound and william bay, a fine guitarist and composer and the president of mel bay publications, of course and youve got the world at your fingers. Ben monder compositions, volume ii book mel bay publications, inc. Rather than showcasing his own intricate compositions, monder presents his distinctive take on jazz standards and pop tunes from the 60s and. Mel bay products are available through your local music store or through online dealers.

Mel bay products are available through your local compositiins store or through online dealers. The understated appeal of ben monder page 3 of 4 jazztimes. Ben monder is not a showy guitarist, and perhaps that accounts for his low profile among the jazz public. Listen to your favorite songs from bloom by ben monder now. Ben monder compositions, volume ii ben monder on free shipping on qualifying offers. Ben monder compositions guitar music book solo duo trio same. A progressive jazz stylist with an ethereal yet edgy approach, guitarist ben monder has been an active leader and sideman since the mid80s. They are scored for solo guitar, guitar trio, guitar and voice duo, and quartet with one or multiple voices. Mel bay this book of twenty compositions spans approximately a 20year period of writing. Ben monder compositions ebook mel bay publications, inc. Ben monder compositions, volume ii book by ben monder this book serves as a followup to ben monder compositions, with an emphasis on the compositions found on the 20 recording, hydra, as well as some older pieces that didnt make it into the first book. Ben monder compositions, volume ii ebook mel bay publications.

Ben monder is a guitarist with a singular and influential voice. It reflects a broad sample of work involving the exploration of vari. In the past few years he has studied with julian lage, ben monder, jonathan kreisberg, and peter mazza among others. Retrieved 31 july for kurt composing usually starts with some kind of discovery. Mel bay this book of twenty compositions spans approximately a 20year period. Windowpane this solo piece was composed by ben monder and can be found in his first book of compositions. Ben monder is a master guitar player and composer whose work stretches what is possible for the conventional six string guitar. Listen to ben monder soundcloud is an audio platform that lets you listen to what you love and share the sounds you create 2 tracks. Sep 24, 2008 ben monder is a master guitar player and composer whose work stretches what is possible for the conventional six string guitar. The polytonal and sometimes polyrhythmic compositions on monders 2005 solo venture, oceana, so thoroughly transcended genre classifications that critics struggled to explain the music while simultaneously extolling it as a work of creative genius. Stream tracks and playlists from ben monder on your desktop or mobile device. The piece can be heard on the album excavation released in 2000. When you listen to his workwhether his original compositions on his earlier solo albums, his treatment of pop standards on his new album day after day, or his backing of bandleaders ranging from paul motian and guillermo klein to david bowiethe first thing you notice is his sheer. One of his early jobs was in 1986 when he performed with jack mcduff in 1995 he recorded his debut album, flux, featuring drummer jim black and bassist drew gress.

A 2volume of ben monders compositions spans an approximately 20year period of writing. Amps 1965 fender deluxe reverb 1968 fender princeton reverb with 30watt 6l6 output section. This book serves as a followup to ben monder compositions, with an emphasis on the compositions found on the 20 recording, hydra. This book of twenty compositions spans an approximately year period of writing they can all be found on one or another of ben s four solo releases flux, dust, excavation, and oceana it reflects a broad sample of work involving the exploration of various harmonic, technical, and textural elements of the guitarthere are solo. He has worked with a wide variety of musicians including lee konitz, toots thielmans, paul motian and maria schneider. This book serves as a followup to ben monder compositions, with an emphasis on the compositions found on the recording, hydra, as well as some older pieces that didnt make it into the first book. They can all be found on one or another of bens four solo releases. It reflects a broad sample of work involving the exploration of various harmonic, technical, and textural elements of the guitar. When you listen to his workwhether his original compositions on his earlier solo albums, his treatment of pop standards on his new. Kurt rosenwinkel compositions download as pdf file. His debut album for ecm amorphae is a kind of a movie for ones ears. There are 6 solo pieces, as well as pieces for trio and quartet, with voice being the 4th instrument.

Among his idols are also piano legends such as bud powell and keith jarrett, which as kurt puts offer certain aspects in their playing that he tries to emulate. Kurt rosenwinkel compositions by kurt rosenwinkel, other. This book of twenty ocmpositions spans an approximately year period of writing. It does not include the transcribed improvisations and it is not intended to be. This book serves ccompositions a followup to ben monder compositions, with an emphasis on the compositions found on the recording, hydra, as well as some older pieces that didnt make it into the first book. May 04, 2010 listen to your favorite songs from bloom by ben monder now. Ben monder windowpane performed by raymond myers windowpane this solo piece was composed by ben monder and can be found in his first book of compositions. They are scored for solo guitar, guitar trio, guitar. Dust is an album by guitarist ben monder which was recorded in 1996 and first released on the arabesque label the following year. Mel bay kurt rosenwinkel transcriptions of his star of jupiter album kurt rosenwinkel star of jupiter book mel bay publications, inc. From 197984, he attended the westchester conservatory of music, the university of miami, and queens college.