The Jazz Harmony Book By David Berkman Full [verified] -
Many intermediate players sound "blocky." They play the chord written on the lead sheet, then the next chord, then the next. It sounds like they are typing. Berkman dedicates significant space to the techniques that make professional arrangements swing: Approach chords, diatonic and chromatic passing chords, and turnarounds.
. This system simplifies the vast landscape of jazz chords into manageable archetypes: The Inner Circle: At the center lies a tiny pool of functional archetypes— Tonic, Subdominant, and Dominant (typically the I, IV, and V chords). Expansion through Substitution: The Jazz Harmony Book By David Berkman Full
: Provides a "piano primer" for non-pianists and "tips for composers" that are highly regarded by professional educators. Many intermediate players sound "blocky