(B-Stock) From Rock to Jazz For Guitar – Ian Cruickshank

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This book is B-stock, meaning there are some superficial markings on the pages due to it’s age however this in no way interferes with reading any of the pages.

“From Rock to Jazz: Alternative First Steps Toward Playing Jazz Guitar” by Ian Cruickshank is a 56-page book published in 1989 by Music Maker Books. It serves as an introduction for rock guitarists looking to transition into jazz, covering chords and improvisation in a straightforward, plain-English approach.

Ian Cruickshank himself was a British guitarist, author, and educator, known for his work in blues-rock and gypsy jazz. He played in the Keef Hartley Band under the stage name Spit James before dedicating himself to gypsy jazz, inspired by Django Reinhardt.