Odd Meter Escapades: 14 Advanced Jazz Studies for Trumpet by Chris Kase is appropriate for college through professional trumpet players.

Challenge your ability to play in unusual time signatures! Odd Meter Escapades features fourteen jazz etudes in meters such as 5/4, 7/4, 9/4, and 11/4, together with a play-along CD which includes rhythm section accompaniments and performances by the author.

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The studies in this book borrow their harmonies from well-known jazz standards—occasionally with interesting, re-harmonized twists. They often contain quotes of the original melodies, and sometimes include phrases inspired by some of your favorite jazz soloists.

Note: Odd Meter Escapades is written in both English and Spanish.

“'Odd Meter Escapades' will greatly enhance your odd time signature playing and conception. These pieces are expertly played by Chris on an accompanying CD. The only way to gain proficiency in odd time signatures is to play constantly in them, and this book affords you that opportunity!” - Randy Brecker, Trumpet Soloist; Recording Artist

“I must say that 'Odd Meter Escapades' has surpassed all my expectations. Chris Kase has put together a great collection of odd meter etudes based on standard harmonic forms. Each etude has a finely crafted play along track with and without Chris’ excellent trumpet playing. As much as I was hopeful that I would acquire some good sight-reading material, what I received is a serious, progressive approach to developing odd meter rhythmic vocabulary. I’m looking forward to adding this to my daily regimen. Thank you, Chris!" - Sam Zambito, Lead Trumpet Player at Walt Disney Entertainment

“This is a wonderful book with many great pieces for students and pros to learn from! Playing in odd meters is a challenge, so any book that addresses this issue is a welcome tool.” - Joe Magnarelli, Trumpet Soloist; Recording Artist; Faculty, Juilliard School of Music and Rutgers University

36 pages, spiral bound to lay flat on the music stand; includes CD

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