Jazz Play-Along

This could have been titled ?Baby Steps to Giant Steps.? Finally, there is a ?Steps? by-step method of learning not only Giant Steps and Countdown, but also how to substitute those elusive chord changes for ?standard? chord changes in well-known Standards. The second CD breaks down the Giant Steps cycle into simple segments at comfortable tempos. Also included are several well-known Standards with Giant Steps harmony substituted for the tradition...

Intermediate/Advanced. Until now, the task of memorizing tunes has required a great amount of time and has been left largely to chance by the musician. With no rules, guidelines, or systematic methods of study, the task has often left musicians with a great deal of confusion and frustration. This incredible work is a quick and easy method for learning and memorizing melodies and chord changes to any tune in any key! Cookin' CD rhythm section is f...

Intermediate/advanced level. These tunes represent a large portion of the jazz player?s vocabulary. They are all considered jazz standards. Songs range from simple to complex, slow tempos to fast. The chord changes on several tunes are such that the novice improviser can solo using a single scale such as the Blues or Pentatonic scale, yet intermediate and advanced players will still have plenty of challenge playing on the flowing and natural chor...

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.

Few musicians and composers have influenced jazz the way Horace Silver has. His groups, recordings and compositions have helped define the very shape of jazz as we know it today... So here we continue the explorations of Volumes 17 and 18 of the Aebersold Series (which featured Horace?s tunes) to challenge and stretch your playing on these songs. A number of styles are represented and the rhythm section will help you make these tunes your own. Ma...

Don?t feel uncomfortable everytime someone calls a tune in an odd meter. At last, here is a thorough workout in odd time signatures, including 3/4, 5/4, 6/8, 11/4, and alternating time feels that will give you the confidence and proficiency to perform at your best. Make unusual time signatures feel as natural as 4/4. Andy Laverne, piano; John Goldsby, bass; John Riley, drums.

Intermediate level. Lennie?s reputation as a jazz and film composer, arranger, and jazz recording artist is second to none. His musical and playable style of writing has made his many solo/etude books among the most popular jazz books in the world. Lennie has personally assembled the songs for this play-a-long and added 9 new selections to create a wonderful set for all to enjoy. Lynne Arriale, piano; Tyrone Wheeler, bass; Steve Davis, drums.

From All Of Me to 500 Miles High, these famous standards and jazz favorites make this an enjoyable set for all musicians. Play and learn with an exciting rhythm section - a great sounding set. David Hazeltine, piano; Dennis Irwin, bass; Tony Reedus, drums.

Series: Jazz Play Along Medium: Softcover with CD Composer: Various Composers For use with all Bb, Eb, C and Bass Clef instruments, the Jazz Play-Along series is the ultimate learning tool for all jazz musicians. With musician-friendly lead sheets, melody cues and other split-track choices on the included CD, this first-of-its-kind package makes learning to play jazz easier than ever before. FOR STUDY, each tune includes a split track with: ...

For use with all Bb, Eb, and C instruments, the JAZZ PLAY ALONG SERIES is the ultimate learning tool for all jazz musicians. With musician-friendly lead sheets, melody cues, and other split-track choices on the included CD, this first-of-its-kind package makes learning to play jazz easier than ever before. FOR STUDY, each tune includes a split track with: ? Melody cue with proper style and inflection ? Professional rhythm tracks ? Choruses for so...

For use with all Bb, Eb, and C instruments, the JAZZ PLAY ALONG SERIES is the ultimate learning tool for all jazz musicians. With musician-friendly lead sheets, melody cues, and other split-track choices on the included CD, this first-of-its-kind package makes learning to play jazz easier than ever before. FOR STUDY, each tune includes a split track with: ? Melody cue with proper style and inflection ? Professional rhythm tracks ? Choruses for so...

For use with all Bb, Eb, and C instruments, the JAZZ PLAY ALONG SERIES is the ultimate learning tool for all jazz musicians. With musician-friendly lead sheets, melody cues, and other split-track choices on the included CD, this first-of-its-kind package makes learning to play jazz easier than ever before. FOR STUDY, each tune includes a split track with: ? Melody cue with proper style and inflection ? Professional rhythm tracks ? Choruses for so...