Olegario Diaz is a renowned pianist from Caracas, Venezuela. He has recorded and performed with some of the most acclaimed Latin Jazz artists, including Tito Puente and Paquito Rivera. Diaz leads an active life as a performer and educator, frequently traveling to New York City.

This book is designed to improve the student’s facility at reading and improvising over chord changes. Essential Tools for Jazz Piano addresses improvisation in both single and block texture, as well as discussing chor...