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These two selections from Mark Levine are highly recommended:
The Jazz Theory Book                The Jazz Piano Book

Jazz Theory Books

Understanding scales, intervals & chord voicing provides the basis for Jazz improvisation,
soloing and fill-ins. Below are several well written books for the study of Jazz theory.
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Chords and Scales for Jazz Keyboard
Chords & Scales
for Jazz Keyboard
This intermediate book presents traditional scales and chords within the framework of a chord progression including charts of chords which complement each scale. Over 160 examples apply the scales and harmonies to Jazz chord progressions. The keyboardist will gain new insights into practical application of scales and chord tones for improvisation.
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Exploring Jazz Piano Chords
Exploring Jazz
Piano Chords
Starting with the most basic intervals, this text explains how chords are built and used in different performance settings. Covering the basics as well as advanced chord types such as 9ths, 11ths, 13ths, drop voicings, substitutions, clusters and polytonal clusters with numerous charts for quick reference, playing with harmonic variety, color and interest.
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Jazz and Popular Keyboard
Jazz and
Popular Keyboard
The most complete set of chord charts ever published, covering 576 chords in every key. Fully explains the use of modern chord symbols and the use in modern harmony of chords. All left-hand fingerings given. This excellent reference resource also explains and exemplifies the styles of Jazz, Blues and Ragtime chord progressions and patterns.
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Jazz Chords with Linear Harmony
Jazz Chords &
Linear Harmony
Connecting Chords with Linear Harmony is written by Bert Ligon. This 150 page study presents three basic outlines used in Jazz performance, improvisation and composition. Appoaches in technique are based on a study of hundreds of detailed examples from great jazz artists including Bill Evans, Miles Davis, George Russell, Gil Evans and more.
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