Books and Manuals
Dysfunctional / life journeys of a second generation jazz musician
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"Charlie Parker, John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Lady Day (Billie Holiday). These are just a few of the individuals mentioned in Dysfunctional, a collection of memoirs from Alaadeen. These are also some of the great artists Alaadeen has not only worked with, but knew personally. Dysfunctional offers insight into the personalities of some of these great musicians. Things about them you may never read in other books or publications. Dysfunctional is a reading that anyone regardless of race, nationality, or life background can learn from. It is at times raw but educational. It is Alaadeen; insightful, organic, spiritual, and educational."
-Najee, Saxophonist/Flautist/Composer
The Rest Of The Story / Jazz Improvization and History
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"With this book, Alaadeen has opened the door to the complex mind of the jazz musician. The
information inside this book is extremely personal and informative at the same time. It is very
specific but still leaves room for the user to discover for themselves, their own paths to self
expression using the information provided. I am very happy Alaadeen has chosen to share his
personal discoveries in the "old school" way with us so that we may continue to grow as musicians, and learn more about the history of this music called jazz in the traditional way.
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-Bobby Watson, Professor of Jazz Studies, University of Missouri-Kansas City