JAMEY AEBERSOLD JAZZ

One of the most important exercises one can attempt in jazz is to play tunes in all twelve keys. But often this seems mysteriously difficult ? Where do you begin? How can you hear the changes in those ?odd? keys? Well, now anyone can do it with this fantastic play-a-long of 7 easy to medium difficulty songs in all twelve keys! The professional rhythm section provides the energy to really inspire you, and is absolutely rock solid. The first chorus...

One Dozen more Great American standards in the mode of Volume 79. Many contemporary compositions, particularly Bebop tunes, have taken their harmonies from these wonderful ageless songs. Rhythm section is Mark Levine, Tyrone Wheeler, and Barry Ries.

From the esteemed author of "Intervalic Improvisation - The ModernSound," AROUND THE HORN is the most thorough and exhaustive study ofscales and arpeggios ever assembled. Included are 21 scales andarpeggios every jazz musician needs to know based on the Major, MelodicMinor, and Harmonic Minor modes.Also included are specially designed etudes to open your ears andincrease your modal awareness. This book will allow any instrumentalistto gain facili...

A collection of excellent songs written by jazz masters that are well known to all working musicians, offering you an opportunity to play through an assortment of harmonies and song forms. Most of these songs were written by jazz musicians for jazz musicians, so they fit in any musician's repertoire. Mark Levine, piano; Rufus Reid, bass; Barry Ries, drums.

Bass lines by Tyrone Wheeler. For All musicians wishing to learn fantastic bass lines. While reading from the book, play along with the bassist on the recording (sold separately) until you feel you've mastered his "feel" and nuances. Then, using the special stereo separation on all of our Play-A-Long recordings, switch the bassist off and play along by yourself with just the piano and drums! This book (like all the Aebersold bass line t...