Kris Johnson's first collection presents a lyrical and intimate portrait of America's Pacific Northwest, in which wilderness and home are interwoven. Its central sequence reimagines this landscape from the perspective of the British explorer, George Vancouver. These poems of loss and renewal explore what it is to be home.
A comprehensive guide for musicians at all levels, this book focuses on developing improvisation skills through a structured approach. It begins with the 12-bar blues progression and progresses to rhythm changes and original compositions based on jazz standards. Key topics include scales and modes, chords and riffs, transposition, musical quotation, and phrasing and articulation, making it an invaluable resource for both learners and educators in jazz music.