SKU: AP.1-ADV14845

ISBN 9783892212256. UPC: 805095148459. English.

Brazilian and Afro-Cuban Jazz Conception is the new exciting series of play-along books by award-winning Brazilian flutist and composer Fernando Brandão and features 15 original tunes in various Brazilian and Afro-Cuban styles. This edition clearly aims at being more than a simple play-along collection. For each of the tunes, a thorough analysis and additional exercises are given. An extensive introduction into the various styles and rhythms of Brazilian and Afro-Cuban music makes these books even more valuable. The rhythm section and soloists are among the most prestigious musicians in contemporary Brazilian music.

Rhythm Section: Leandro Braga, piano; Adriano Giffoni, bass; Xande Figueiredo, drums; Zero, percussion.

Titles include: Afoxé Urbano * Bangu * Bolero for Lucia * El Son Mayo * Frog Samba * Funky Samba * The Island * Latin Tower * Lucas' Cha Cha * Rodrigo No Frevo * Sad Solitude * Sanfona * Samba Dance * Santa Cruz * Snobby.

SKU: PE.HX104BCL

ISBN 9781619283213. UPC: 241444426494.

An attractive first introduction to the art of improvised jazz. Simple strategies are provided for young musicians to experience success learning to perform blues, swing, Latin, and rock music, all delivered in a stylish comic book format. Featuring online play-along tracks, four flexible band charts in contrasting styles, transcribed demonstration solos, and a limited number of scales to learn. Through exercises geared to foster confidence, increase vocabulary, set historical context, and introduce multiple styles of improvisation, your students will be excited to Play Jazz.

SKU: BT.MUSAM991870

ISBN 9781847722850. English.

Take the centre stage and play along with a live jazz trio. The authentic CD backing tracks will help you achieve a more professional performance. With this great three-part hybrid book you get printed music with ten piecesinmelody line arrangements.

The audio CD contains professional 'live' performances of every piece featuring a three-piece band, plus backing tracks to play along with.

The book includes:

• Ten toplinearrangements of jazz tunes of an intermediate standard (a step up from the Guest Spot series).
• A CD of demo and backing tracks performed by a live jazz trio.
• Background song notes for each tune at the front of thebook.
• A hybrid code enabled the user to download parts and scores for the backing band (Piano, Bass, Drums) so they can play with friends as well as with the backing CD.

SKU: BT.MUSAM991870B

English.