I have had this book since 2006 and been using it as a reference since.
The author inspires confidence because of actual experience and credibility as a respected jazz musician. The book is written in a way that makes one feel like a human is talking to you. The voice is conversational.
Abundant examples. Starts from the basic interval concepts with examples using jazz songs.
The book clearly explains how chords are formed from scales.
It came as a surprise for me in the beginning, when...