“In my many years as a professional bass player, I have NEVER found a book so filled with quality information and clear explanations. Simply put, Jazz Tactics is THE definitive book for learning how to play jazz.”
Peter Loudon
Jazz Tactics presents the material in a clear and simple way, and adds a taste of the human soul to the process.
Bobby Shew (Los Angeles, CA)
Jazz Tactics is full of all the right stuff and packed with humor and honesty. Chase Sanborn shares the principles of music in which I believe, and has my utmost respect.
Marvin Stamm (New York, NY)
Jazz Tactics helps the player understand the process of allowing what is inside of us to reach the outside. This method speaks to all musicians regardless of age and previous experience.
George Graham (Los Angeles, CA)
Jazz Tactics offers some of the best pedagogical material I’ve ever seen. Chase Sanborn presents the information in a clear, friendly, relaxed, and humorous manner, and plays with a big, beautiful sound.
Rick Rangno (Ottawa, Canada)
The Jazz Tactics DVD is insightful and well-organized. Trumpeter Chase Sanborn guides us through the various components of jazz, speaking at a level that is just right for students and teachers.
Review: Muzik Etc.
Chase Sanborn’s instruction is refined, concise and clear, and the DVD makes good use of the technology. Jazz Tactics will open many doors of understanding, and could well become a standard component of jazz education pedagogy.
Joe Auty (Indiana University)
Jazz Tactics is very informative and of course, entertaining, as we have come to expect from Chase Sanborn. It is a very impressive package!
Brian Scriver (GR Technologies)
For anyone who has ever wondered about jazz improvisation, I have one word: JAZZ TACTICS! (OK, two words.)
Jeanne Pocius (Boston, MA)
On the Jazz Tactics DVD, trumpeter Chase Sanborn and his tight rhythm section provide plenty of explanatory detail and artistic playing demonstrations. The split-screen technique is used effectively so that all players can be observed while playing. This excellent disc will be very helpful for the beginning improviser or the teacher seeking to gain a better grasp of the basic concepts of jazz improvisation.
Review: International Trumpet Guild Journal
The Jazz Tactics DVD is the best teaching tool I have ever seen. Even a bassoonist gets it!
Sandi Chasson (St. Andrew's College)
Jazz Tactics is packed with clear, accurate explanations of many of the sounds we hear in jazz today. It places welcome emphasis on our attitude and perspective toward playing music.
Matt Shulman (New York, NY)
Everything my teachers have been telling me for 59 years crystallized by watching Chase Sanborn’s DVD’s. What a good investment! Asher Hockett (Spencer, NY)
Jazz Tactics gets right to the heart of making music. Chase Sanborn’s approach is relaxed and engaging, yet brilliant in its simplicity. The concepts are easy for younger players to grasp, but there is a depth of knowledge for more experienced players.
Paul Baron (Bellingham, WA)
My background is almost exclusively ‘legit’, and Jazz Tactics has allowed me to pass some jazz knowledge along to my students.
Mark Flegg (Farmington Hills, MI)
Jazz Tactics is JazzTastic!
Dave Andrews (Fordingbridge, Hants, England)
Jazz Tactics is great. I learn something new each time I pick it up.
Alex Gutjahr (Hanmar, ON)
I am knocked out with Jazz Tactics. It’s the best teaching method I’ve seen!
Doc Little (Las Vegas, NV)
I have one word to describe Jazz Tactics: FANTASTIC! Everything is so clear and easy to understand.
Andy Braet (Petrolia, ON)
Jazz Tactics is well-organized, concise, humorous and full of great information. If you are a student or a teacher, you need Jazz Tactics!
John Bartman (Denver, CO)
Chase Sanborn’s books are both entertaining and educational, and I find myself referring to them often as a source of reference (and maybe for a little comic relief after a frustrating practice session).
Chuck Hukari (Lake Forest, CA)
The Jazz Tactics DVD is awesome-I’ve watched it three times already! Chase Sanborn is a heck of a good teacher, providing easy-to-understand information followed by musical examples. It really helped me make sense of the changes to ‘Joyspring’!
Jerry Cerchia (Chanhassen, MN)
Thanks to the terrific content and organization of Jazz Tactics, it all seems a lot less murky and confusing now.
Dave Okamoto (Newport Beach, CA)
Jazz Tactics is an incredible resource!
Don Herman (Monument, CO)
Jazz Tactics has shown me for the first time where to start, what to practice, and how to practice.
Leonard Brandt (East London, South Africa)
At a live seminar, you forget most of what you learn, but with the Jazz Tactics DVD, I can ‘top up’, taking another lesson whenever I need it.
Tony Farrell (Nottingahamshire, England)
Jazz Tactics is REALLY clearing up a lot of the confusion!
Jonathan Fowler (Houston, TX)
I only wish I had Jazz Tactics when I was younger. The information is great and so well-presented!
Jim Allen (Melbourne, Australia)
Jazz Tactics has the vitality and spirit of a live teaching session, and sets a new standard for a clear teaching method.
Yngvil Vatn Guttu (Norway)
Chase Sanborn’s books and DVD’s are utterly inspirational!
Alan Graham (Berkshire, England)
Jazz Tactics is fantastic for anyone who wants to learn more about the jazz idiom.
Bob Clowes (Mystic, CT)
I was late for work yesterday because I watched every minute of the Jazz Tactics DVD. The best thing a teaching tool can do is motivate me to practice, and that is exactly what I did!
Klaus Anselm (Kingston, ON)
My students and I appreciate the subtle humor, simple and succinct explanations, the exercises designed for specific technical requirements, and the general information on becoming a jazz musician.
Wayne Bowden (Victoria, Australia)
Jazz Tactics is very inspiring. Thanks for putting together such a great package!
Jeff Gibbons (Robe, South Australia)
I am impressed by Chase Sanborn’s ability to express complex thoughts in a way that is real, human, clear, concise and informative.
Pete Vogelsang (Ottawa, ON)
There is so much ground covered by Jazz Tactics that it’s truly amazing. This is the most helpful tool I’ve ever had for learning to play music!
Dave Cole (Toronto, ON)
Jazz Tactics is clear, logical, inspiring, funny, and VERY helpful. I’m on my way!
Windy Dankoff (Santa Fe, NM)
Chase Sanborn has a great way of relaying information and demonstrates a very relaxed approach to the instrument. Kudos!
Eric Brewington (Upper Marlboro, MD)
Chase Sanborn educates in a concise, clear and often humorous manner. Anybody who is involved in music education should have Jazz Tactics.
Garry Burns (County Meath, Ireland)
Jazz Tactics takes it step-by-step, providing plenty of advice in bite-size ‘nuggets’ of information.
Tim Hutson (Columbus, OH)
Chase Sanborn’s simple yet profound approach is inspiring, and his music is filled with passion.
Albert Benton (Broken Arrow, OK)
I have never seen anything that is even nearly as good as Jazz Tactics. The explanations are clear and the playing is wonderful.
Jim Cunningham (Butler, PA)
Jazz Tactics is clearly written and well-organized. Chase never takes anything for granted, even common terms are defined, and his advice is practical, not theoretical. It is also a fun read!
Frank Campos (Ithaca, NY)
Jazz Tactics has been a HUGE help in unlocking some of the basic concepts of jazz playing. Thanks for putting the cookies on the bottom shelf!
Wes Hall (Little Rock, AK)
I’m an intermediate jazz sax player. I’ve found Jazz Tactics and the accompanying DVD to be very helpful. The concept of the ‘4 T’s’ helps me structure my practice sessions, and has increased my efficiency dramatically. There is a lot of information out there about jazz improvisation, but surprising little about the ‘essential skills’ and how to develop them in an organized fashion. Thank you for writing this book!
Al Waldchen (La Jolla, CA)
Chase Sanborn seems to approach every project with joy and love, and it really shows with Jazz Tactics.
“In my many years as a professional bass player, I have NEVER found a book so filled with quality information and clear explanations. Simply put, Jazz Tactics is THE definitive book for learning how to play jazz.”
Jazz Tactics presents the material in a clear and simple way, and adds a taste of the human soul to the process.
Jazz Tactics is full of all the right stuff and packed with humor and honesty. Chase Sanborn shares the principles of music in which I believe, and has my utmost respect.
Jazz Tactics helps the player understand the process of allowing what is inside of us to reach the outside. This method speaks to all musicians regardless of age and previous experience.
Jazz Tactics offers some of the best pedagogical material I’ve ever seen. Chase Sanborn presents the information in a clear, friendly, relaxed, and humorous manner, and plays with a big, beautiful sound.
The Jazz Tactics DVD is insightful and well-organized. Trumpeter Chase Sanborn guides us through the various components of jazz, speaking at a level that is just right for students and teachers.
Chase Sanborn’s instruction is refined, concise and clear, and the DVD makes good use of the technology. Jazz Tactics will open many doors of understanding, and could well become a standard component of jazz education pedagogy.
Jazz Tactics is very informative and of course, entertaining, as we have come to expect from Chase Sanborn. It is a very impressive package!
For anyone who has ever wondered about jazz improvisation, I have one word: JAZZ TACTICS! (OK, two words.)
On the Jazz Tactics DVD, trumpeter Chase Sanborn and his tight rhythm section provide plenty of explanatory detail and artistic playing demonstrations. The split-screen technique is used effectively so that all players can be observed while playing. This excellent disc will be very helpful for the beginning improviser or the teacher seeking to gain a better grasp of the basic concepts of jazz improvisation.
The Jazz Tactics DVD is the best teaching tool I have ever seen. Even a bassoonist gets it!
Jazz Tactics is packed with clear, accurate explanations of many of the sounds we hear in jazz today. It places welcome emphasis on our attitude and perspective toward playing music.
Everything my teachers have been telling me for 59 years crystallized by watching Chase Sanborn’s DVD’s. What a good investment!
Asher Hockett (Spencer, NY)
Jazz Tactics gets right to the heart of making music. Chase Sanborn’s approach is relaxed and engaging, yet brilliant in its simplicity. The concepts are easy for younger players to grasp, but there is a depth of knowledge for more experienced players.
My background is almost exclusively ‘legit’, and Jazz Tactics has allowed me to pass some jazz knowledge along to my students.
Jazz Tactics is JazzTastic!
Jazz Tactics is great. I learn something new each time I pick it up.
I am knocked out with Jazz Tactics. It’s the best teaching method I’ve seen!
I have one word to describe Jazz Tactics: FANTASTIC! Everything is so clear and easy to understand.
Jazz Tactics is well-organized, concise, humorous and full of great information. If you are a student or a teacher, you need Jazz Tactics!
Chase Sanborn’s books are both entertaining and educational, and I find myself referring to them often as a source of reference (and maybe for a little comic relief after a frustrating practice session).
The Jazz Tactics DVD is awesome-I’ve watched it three times already! Chase Sanborn is a heck of a good teacher, providing easy-to-understand information followed by musical examples. It really helped me make sense of the changes to ‘Joyspring’!
Thanks to the terrific content and organization of Jazz Tactics, it all seems a lot less murky and confusing now.
Jazz Tactics is an incredible resource!
Jazz Tactics has shown me for the first time where to start, what to practice, and how to practice.
At a live seminar, you forget most of what you learn, but with the Jazz Tactics DVD, I can ‘top up’, taking another lesson whenever I need it.
Jazz Tactics is REALLY clearing up a lot of the confusion!
I only wish I had Jazz Tactics when I was younger. The information is great and so well-presented!
Jazz Tactics has the vitality and spirit of a live teaching session, and sets a new standard for a clear teaching method.
Chase Sanborn’s books and DVD’s are utterly inspirational!
Jazz Tactics is fantastic for anyone who wants to learn more about the jazz idiom.
I was late for work yesterday because I watched every minute of the Jazz Tactics DVD. The best thing a teaching tool can do is motivate me to practice, and that is exactly what I did!
My students and I appreciate the subtle humor, simple and succinct explanations, the exercises designed for specific technical requirements, and the general information on becoming a jazz musician.
Jazz Tactics is very inspiring. Thanks for putting together such a great package!
I am impressed by Chase Sanborn’s ability to express complex thoughts in a way that is real, human, clear, concise and informative.
There is so much ground covered by Jazz Tactics that it’s truly amazing. This is the most helpful tool I’ve ever had for learning to play music!
Jazz Tactics is clear, logical, inspiring, funny, and VERY helpful. I’m on my way!
Chase Sanborn has a great way of relaying information and demonstrates a very relaxed approach to the instrument. Kudos!
Chase Sanborn educates in a concise, clear and often humorous manner. Anybody who is involved in music education should have Jazz Tactics.
Jazz Tactics takes it step-by-step, providing plenty of advice in bite-size ‘nuggets’ of information.
Chase Sanborn’s simple yet profound approach is inspiring, and his music is filled with passion.
I have never seen anything that is even nearly as good as Jazz Tactics. The explanations are clear and the playing is wonderful.
Jazz Tactics is clearly written and well-organized. Chase never takes anything for granted, even common terms are defined, and his advice is practical, not theoretical. It is also a fun read!
Jazz Tactics has been a HUGE help in unlocking some of the basic concepts of jazz playing. Thanks for putting the cookies on the bottom shelf!
I’m an intermediate jazz sax player. I’ve found Jazz Tactics and the accompanying DVD to be very helpful. The concept of the ‘4 T’s’ helps me structure my practice sessions, and has increased my efficiency dramatically. There is a lot of information out there about jazz improvisation, but surprising little about the ‘essential skills’ and how to develop them in an organized fashion. Thank you for writing this book!
Chase Sanborn seems to approach every project with joy and love, and it really shows with Jazz Tactics.