I'm excited to share the release of a second book of Steve Davis trombone transcriptions, Correlations: Steve Davis' Improvised Trombone Solos!

Shortly after the release of our first transcription collection, featuring Steve's improvisations from his 2012 album Gettin' It Done, we began discussing another project. It is an absolute honor and a privilege to share this new collaboration with you.

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This book features transcriptions of all 11 of Steve Davis' trombone solos from his acclaimed 2019 album Correlations. With performances that showcase both his mastery of the improvisational process and his complete command of the instrument, this album captures Steve Davis at the height of his powers. This collection provides invaluable insights into the creative process of one of the world's foremost jazz trombonists, making this an essential resource for musicians, students, and jazz enthusiasts alike.

Correlations: Steve Davis' Improvised Trombone Solos is available now in both professionally printed and digital PDF editions through Bonetruth Music.

I'm excited to officially launch Bonetruth Music, my independent music publishing company dedicated to creating high-quality educational resources, sheet music, and original compositions and arrangements for musicians around the world.

Bonetruth Music is the new home of my growing catalog of published works, and will also serve as a home and a platform for new works from emerging composers, arrangers, educators, and artists.

All publications are available world-wide in professionally printed editions and digital PDF formats.

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This is just the beginning. I'm excited to continue expanding the Bonetruth Music catalog, and I look forward to seeing where this new endeavor leads.

As always, thank you for your continued support and inspiration.

Browse the complete catalog and learn more at bonetruthmusic.com.

I am excited to announce the release of my newest book project, Best Next Thing: Michael Dease's Improvised Trombone Solos!

Physical and digital PDF copies are available worldwide at bonetruthmusic.com.

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Best Next Thing: Michael Dease’s Improvised Trombone Solos provides an in-depth look at Dease’s improvisational approach on his 2022 release, Best Next Thing. Featuring transcriptions for each of Dease’s improvisations from the recording, this book gives you a look inside the mind of one of the world’s great jazz musicians as he continues to push and develop even further as an artist. Dease notes, “Best Next Thing documented a raucously joyful day of collaboration with a fearless frontline of new friends; Rudresh Mahanthappa and Alex Sipiagin. This new direction in my musical aesthetic was the “Best Next” decision I could have made, as it pushed my colleagues and I towards the limits of our expressive capabilities.” 

“Whether you're seeking technical refinement, stylistic inspiration, or simply the sheer joy of musical discovery, you will find it all within these pages. Michael Dease's solos are on fire, and I cannot recommend this collection enough.” - Carol Jarvis

I recently sat down with David Basse and Steve Davis to discuss my newest book project, Gettin’ It Done: Steve Davis’ Improvised Trombone Solos (available now in the store). Steve and I discuss our process for the project, and Steve also shares a few stories and words of wisdom.

You can check out the interview at: https://www.davidbasse.com/interviews.html

Over the summer, I was sorting through some files on my computer and going through some old stacks of miscellaneous music when I found a bunch of jazz trombone transcriptions I had done and forgotten about. It will take a little time to clean them up and upload them to my website, but there are more transcriptions on the horizon. Stay tuned!

To view the transcriptions that are currently available for view and download, click here.

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