Jazz Fake Books

People often ask what fake books they should bring to camp, and there are two answers.

The first is that you really don’t need a fake book because we provide all the music you’ll need for combo playing, big band, and even jam sessions.

The second answer has to do with the hidden meaning behind the question, which seems to be: “What fake books do you recommend?” On that one, the answer is easy. Now that The Real Book series has been legalized and legitimized by Hal Leonard, that’s the one you’ll find in most jazzers’ gig bags. We’ve seen at least three volumes and numerous editions. Get the latest.

We also like almost anything put out by Sher Music. We’ve used both The Real Easy Book and The New Real Books for camp activities.

If anyone else has favorites, please let us know.

Tritone Bob

For Lyell and Other Improvisers

In response to Lyell’s 2/12 question, and for everyone else with similar inquiries, I’m attaching a link to a PDF called All Ears: Aural Training, Improvisation, and the Creative Process, written by our own Fred Sturm. Our campers have found the exercises here most useful in improving their own improvisation, and we hope you will, too.

Bob DeRosa, TJFC

Fred Sturm’s All Ears

Welcome! Thanks for stopping by.

Whether you’re a veteran camper or you’re just stopping in to kick the tires, we’re glad you’re here.

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But more important, we hope to hear from you. If you’re a veteran camper with advice for those who are contemplating a first Tritone experience, please share it. If you’re thinking about a Tritone camp and have questions about what to expect, please ask.Here’s what’s going on this summer:

• Tritone Jazz at Naz, July 27-August 1, Nazareth College, Rochester, NY
• Tritone Cool at the Lake, August 10-15, Bjorklunden, Baileys Harbor, WI

We hope to hear from you soon.