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Ed Byrne

Ed Byrne, trombonist, composer/arranger from Philadelphia, has worked with many of the world’s greatest performing artists: Chet Baker, Joe Henderson, Herbie Hancock, Dizzy Gillespie, Lionel Hampton, Maynard Ferguson, Billy Eckstine, Charles Mingus, Gerry Mulligan, Thad Jones/Mel Lewis, Archie Shepp, Buddy Rich, Mel Torme, James Brown, Tom Harell--and countless others. During his sixteen years on the New York City music scene, Ed also performed and composed/arranged numerous recordings. He has toured the Americas, France, Germany, and Sweden.

A Doctor of Musical Arts in Jazz Studies from the New England Conservatory, Ed is the recipient of many honors: he was nominated “Best Trombone Soloist” by Latin New York magazine; his composition “Fenway Funk” was nominated for a Grammy Award; and Eddie Palmieri’s album, Unfinished Masterpiece, on which Ed played lead trombone, won a Grammy Award. Ed’s new CD, Two Shades of Blue, is currently being sold by North Country Distributors.

Dr. Byrne, who has been on the faculties of Berklee College, Baruch College, University of the Arts, Greenfield Community College, and the University of Rhode Island, has published 42 texts on jazz improvisation, Linear Improvisation Method.

Awards

Ed is a Doctor of Musical Arts in Jazz Studies from the New England Conservatory. Nominated “Best Trombone Soloist” by Latin New York magazine Ed's composition “Fenway Funk” was nominated for a Grammy Award. Eddie Palmieri’s album, Unfinished Masterpiece, on which Ed played lead trombone, won a Grammy Award.

Gear

King 3 B Tenor Trombone with F Attachment; Polytone Mini-Brute Bass Amplifier


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ByrneJazz Releases Linear Jazz Improvisation "Polytonal Triad Etudes (Book 5)"

ByrneJazz Releases Linear Jazz Improvisation "Polytonal Triad Etudes (Book 5)"

Source: All About Jazz

Jazz Artist/Educator Ed Byrne's new advanced improvisation book is now available! ByrneJazz.com announces the release of Ed Byrne's new jazz improvisation method, Linear Jazz Improvisation Polytonal Triad Etudes." New! Linear Jazz Improvisation: Polytonal Triad Etudes (Book 5) This book offers enough advanced modern vocabulary to keep you occupied for at least a year! It begins with an 8-bar pantonal line based on triads, and then develops it in a variety of mind-blowing ways. Learn to sing and play it ~ ...

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ByrneJazz Releases Linear Jazz Improvisation "Functional Jazz Guitar"

ByrneJazz Releases Linear Jazz Improvisation "Functional Jazz Guitar"

Source: All About Jazz

Educator Ed Byrne's new guitar book is now available! ByrneJazz.com announces the release of Ed Byrne's new jazz guitar method, Linear Jazz Improvisation “Functional Jazz Guitar."

Learn all the basics of playing in a jazz group comping voicings with rhythms in all styles. It's fun to practice with the inter-related play-back files in all keys.

Linear Jazz Improvisation Functional Jazz Guitar

Learn the skills needed for playing in a jazz group with this fun 255-page method. Practice specific ...

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Linear Jazz Improvisation: Books Now in Hard Copy

Linear Jazz Improvisation:  Books Now in Hard Copy

Source: All About Jazz

Trombonist and composer Ed Byrne announces the release in HARD COPY of new editions of all 42 Linear Jazz Improvisation books: 12 Books for All Instruments and Voices: Concert, Bass Clef, Bb, and Eb. They are now available in spiral-bound hard copy through LuLu.com for easy reading on the piano or music stand with new color covers. They will soon be available also at Amazon. All LJI books come with play along capabilities (except Book 1). E-Book prices have been ...

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Linear Jazz Improvisation: New Web Site and Book Releases

Linear Jazz Improvisation: New Web Site and Book Releases

Source: All About Jazz

New ByrneJazz.com Web Site and Books Announcing the new ByrneJazz.com web site! Trombonist and composer Ed Byrne, will release a new edition of all 42 Linear Jazz Improvisation books: 12 Books for All Instruments and Voices: Concert, Bass Clef, Bb, and Eb. They will soon be available in spiral-bound hard copy through LuLu.com for easy reading on the piano or music stand with new color covers. They will also be available at Amazon in hard copy. All LJI books come ...

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New Jazz Web Site: Jazz Lessons Online with Ed Byrne

New Jazz Web Site:  Jazz Lessons Online with Ed Byrne

Source: All About Jazz

It is now possible to learn jazz in real time, face to face, with jazz master Ed Byrne.

You can now take highly personalized jazz lessons as if you're in Ed's music studio without ever leaving your home using free internet software.

Ed has had many mentions in the press and in publications. He was nominated Best Trombone Soloist by Latin New York magazine.

His composition “Fenway Funk" was a Grammy Award Nominee, and he also played lead trombone on ...

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Online Jazz Lessons with Jazz Master Ed Byrne

Online Jazz Lessons with Jazz Master Ed Byrne

Source: All About Jazz

Online jazz lessons are now available.

It is now possible to learn jazz in real time, face to face, with jazz master Ed Byrne.

You can now take highly personalized jazz lessons as if you're in Ed's music studio without ever leaving your home using free internet software.

Ed has had many mentions in the press and in publications. He was nominated Best Trombone Soloist by Latin New York magazine.

Ed has received numerous awards and honors:

His composition “Fenway ...

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New Improvisation Method: Ed Byrne's Linear Improvisation

New Improvisation Method:  Ed Byrne's Linear Improvisation

Source: All About Jazz

Ed Byrne's Linear Improvisation introduces my new improvisation method, Linear Improvisation. Book I lays out the concepts, with examples done in state of the art Finale notation. Book II (for all instruments) applies the concept of chromatic targeting to triads. Book III (for all instruments) applies this concept to the 11 seventh chords. Below are some of the things covered in Linear Improvisation: Develop your tonal memory and extend your vocabulary. Learn to improvise on a tune's primary materials: the ...

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Ed Byrne Long Distance Private Jazz Lessons

Ed Byrne Long Distance Private Jazz Lessons

Source: All About Jazz

Ed Byrne is now accepting a select number of students for long distance lessons--IN REAL TIME WORLD WIDE. Lessons will be administered LIVE through internet audio transmission. Software is FREE, Easy To Install. If you would like to request lessons based on my method, send me an email to set up a FREE telephone interview. Applicants will be selected based on their dedication and willingness to learn, rather than their current skill level. * World-Wide Private Lessons with Jazz Artist ...

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New Improvisation Method: Linear Jazz, by Ed Byrne

New Improvisation Method:  Linear Jazz, by Ed Byrne

Source: All About Jazz

New Improvisation Method & Web Site ________________________________________ Hi Everyone: Visit my new web site: http://www.byrnejazz.com It introduces my new improvisation method, Linear Improvisation. Book I lays out the concepts, with examples done in state of the art Finale notation. Book II (for all instruments) applies the concept of chromatic targeting to triads. Book III (for all instruments) applies this concept to the 11 seventh chords. Below are some of the things covered in Linear Improvisation: • Develop your tonal memory ...

"Ed Byrne is one of the finest jazz musicians I’ve ever worked with." --Chet Baker, Down Beat

"Since his great trombone soloist, Ed Byrne, left the band recently, Charlie Persip is 'low profiling' the solos in the trombone section." --John S. Wilson, New York Times

"Ed Byrne's trombone style is ahead of its time.” --Hilarie Grey, Jazz Times

“Ed Byrne’s warm trombone solos are in a style rarely heard since the days of J. J. Johnson." --John Storm Roberts, High Fidelity

"The exciting moments came as they always do in Maynard Ferguson’s band: from the trombone solos of Ed Byrne." --Bob Smith, Vancouver Sun

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Primary Instrument

Trombone

Willing to teach

Intermediate to advanced

Credentials/Background

Ed currently has Live Online Jazz Students in Real Time all over the world: the Americas, UK, PR, UAE, Greece, Sweden, France, Germany, etc. Byrne Jazz Online Lessons Features: Learn in real-time with world-class jazz artist Ed Byrne. www.byrnejazz.com www.jazz-lessons-online.com [email protected] 413-772-2656 Jazz lessons in the privacy of your own home at your own pace. Get live feedback on your playing. Hear the nuances and phrasing of Ed's own personal examples. Learn the distinct styles of world reknowned jazz greats. Take the shortest, most direct route to reaching your musical goals. Develop your tonal memory. Extend your vocabulary. Learn to improvise on a tune's primary materials. Master songs in their entirety: Reduced melody, guide tone lines, root progressions & essential rhythms. Learn tunes more quickly & effectively. Target essential melody notes with chromatic groups. Combine reduced melody targeting with reduced rhythms of specific compositions. Apply these essentials to the blues & other types of tunes. Use pitch collections derived From combining the melody & harmony of compositions. For More Information: Ed is offering live jazz lessons for those musicians who are seriously interested in learning jazz online. These lessons are available to anyone, regardless of age, background or jazz experience. Ed has taken people from classical, blues and rock backgrounds and has put them on the right track to building a solid jazz vocabulary. Lessons are purchased in blocks of four and may be taken on a weekly or bi-monthly schedule. For inquiries and availability of Online Lessons, please email us. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Faster Results: Most Effective Improvisation Method Ever! All Styles, Levels, Instruments "Ed Byrne is one of the finest jazz musicians I have ever worked with." -Chet Baker "Ed Byrne taught me virtually all I know about composition, and he encouraged and inspired me with his dedication to, and love of, music." -Freddie Bryant, Guitarist "Linear Improvisation is the most valuable jazz improvisation resource that I have ever read or used. I am sure that It will be used in classrooms across the globe for many years to come" -Chris DeVito, Pianist "Put simply and without exaggeration, Ed Byrne is the best teacher of jazz I have ever met." -Ernest Urvater, Pianist "Linear Improvisation is monumental in improvisation pedagogy." -Jonny Johansson, Guitarist "I have come to the conclusion that there are two types of jazz pros. Those that are unable to explain what they do, and those that are able, but unwilling to reveal trade secrets. That places Ed Byrne in the unique category of a jazz pro who both knows what he is doing, and is willing to share." -Stu Hesley, Guitarist Derive scales from the keys of songs—without greek names or complex theories. Develop your sonic fingerprint (personal style) & become a more convincing musical public speaker. Linear Improvisation Will Rapidly Improve Your Improvisational Skills: Develop Tonal Memory Extend Your Vocabulary Learn to Improvise on a Tune's Primary Materials Master Songs in Their Entirety: Reduced Melody, Guide Tone Lines, Root Progressions & Essential Rhythms Learn Tunes More Quickly & Effectively Target Essential Melody Notes with Chromatic Groups Combine Reduced Melody Targeting with Reduced Rhythms of Specific Compositions Apply These Essentials to the Blues & Other Types of Tunes Use Pitch Collections Derived From Combining the Melody & Harmony of Compositions Derive Scales From the Keys of Songs—Without Greek Names or Complex Theories Develop Your Sonic Fingerprint (Personal Style) & Become a More Convincing Musical Public Speaker

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Music

Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson

Two Shades of Blue

EdBy Records
2001

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Full Cycle

GNP Crescendo
1983

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