(featured on the iconic Heavy Metal Bebop ). The Crusaders (contributing to Street Life ).

Before we dissect the book, we must respect the author. Barry Finnerty is not a "theoretical" jazz player; he is a hired gun . His resume reads like a timeline of 80s and 90s fusion and pop royalty:

The Serious Jazz Practice Book by Barry Finnerty is widely considered a modern essential for any instrumentalist looking to build a sophisticated jazz vocabulary through rigorous, systematic study. Az Samad Lessons Overview of the Method Finnerty, a veteran guitarist who played with legends like Miles Davis The Brecker Brothers The Crusaders

There is a section of 20 licks. Do not learn all 20. Pick three.