How to learn Jazz? any recommended books?

Im trying my hand at jazz but im finding it very difficult... Too many chords to learn.

Is there a good book which is easy to read and learn from?

Try the Jimmy Bruno stuff- there are books and DVDs that are really thoughtfully laid out. I got a lot out of his No Nonsense Jazz Guitar DVD. Hope this helps...

I think Mickey Baker Jazz Guitar volume one is a great introduction to mainstream, like 1958 jazz. Part one is chords; you'd be playing cool stuff from page one. Part two is single line, no tab, but if you can read at least a little you can do it. Cool vamps and riffs, and entry level chord based scale playing. Cheap like dirt, too.

Check out "Jazz Rhythm Guitar" part of the Hal Leonard series. Very easy to follow and very helpful in getting to know some basic chord theory.

I think Mickey Baker Jazz Guitar volume one is a great introduction to mainstream, like 1958 jazz. Part one is chords; you'd be playing cool stuff from page one. Part two is single line, no tab, but if you can read at least a little you can do it. Cool vamps and riffs, and entry level chord based scale playing. Cheap like dirt, too.

I agree 100%!

I think Mickey Baker Jazz Guitar volume one is a great introduction to mainstream, like 1958 jazz.

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Ken

+2 on the Mickey Baker for starters. Also, really important ... just "listen" a lot!