Here’s a great way to expand your blues playing in every key. And, it’s real fun, too! These are slow tempos and are for all levels of ability. Try playing some of the tougher keys without looking at the music and see just how fast your ear takes over. You’ll find yourself gaining confidence very quickly and that confidence will greatly improve your soloing. Charlie Parker learned the Blues in all 12 keys before he learned anything else. Transposed for all instruments. Each key contains a different blues melody and two compatible chord/scale progressions. It’s enjoyable and it’s sure to make you a better blues player. Get started now with this great addition to the series. The outstanding rhythm section is James Williams, piano; Bob Cranshaw, bass; Mickey Roker, drums.

Real Book Multi-Tracks Volume 4-Real Books are the best way to practice jazz! This book contains accurate easy-to-read lead sheets for 10 songs by the jazz legend Charlie Parker along with customizable audio tracks that are available to download online. Separate lead sheets are included for C B-flat E-flat and Bass Clef instruments. The interactive online audio interface includes: tempo control; looping; buttons to turn each instrument on or off; lead sheet with follow-along marker; and melody performed by a saxophone or trumpet on the “head in” and “head out.” The full stereo tracks can also be downloaded and played off-line. Real BookMulti-Tracks Volume 4: Charlie Parker Play-Along features the songs: Anthropology Blues for Alice Confirmation Donna Lee K.C. Blues Moose the Mooche My Little Suede Shoes Ornithology Scrapple from the Apple and Yardbird Suite.

The Alfred Jazz EASY Play-Along series goes beyond the other play-alongs. Each volume has parts for C, Bb, Eb, and bass clef instruments and includes a sample jazz solo written out for you to listen to, play, and practice. The included CD has a demo and play-along track for each tune. The demo track , featuring a pro rhythm section and horn player, is a learning tool for the melodic concept, overall jazz style and the sample jazz solo. The play-along track allows a soloist or group to learn and perform with the rhythm section. Specific improvisation tips and suggestions are included. The included sample jazz solo is an invaluable asset that makes learning how to improvise easier. There is also a matching book for rhythm section featuring piano, bass and drum parts. Nine great tunes=great jazz! Titles: Gentle Rain * Listen Here * Manha de Carnival * Night and Day * Poinciana * Recorda Me * The Shadow of Your Smile * Softly, as in a Morning Sunrise * Star Eyes. Recorda Me (Remember Me) Softly, As in a Morning Sunrise The Shadow of Your Smile (from The Sandpiper) Star Eyes Manha de Carnaval Gentle Rain Poinciana Night and Day (from Gay Divorcee) Listen Here

Billy Strayhorn is one of the best-loved yet underated composers of jazz. His famous collaborations with and for the Duke Ellington band have become some of jazz’s most enduring standards, and now for the first time you can discover for yourself Strayhorn’s unique and beautiful style. Discover why Ellington felt such an affinity for this man’s compositions. Hal Galper-piano; Lynn Seaton-bass; Steve Davis-drums.Lush Life - Satin Doll - Take the A Train - A Flower is A Lovesome Thing - Rain Check - My Little Brown Book - Blood Count - Isfahan - Drawing Room Blues - Chelsea Bridge - Johnny Come Lately - UMMG

Lyrics included. It has become standard practice today for the professional musician to play at least one Latin tune in each set as added spice to the overall sound. This set contains ten beautiful Bossa Novas that jazz players have been playing for years. Complete with melody, chords and lyrics. Transposed parts, too! These songs, with their crisp, clean tropical flavor, always seem to find a way of warming up those cold practice rooms on a cool day. Find out why this has always been one of our most popular volumes. Rhythm section is Hal Galper, piano; Steve Gilmore, bass; Bill Goodwin, drums. Girl From Ipanema - One Note Samba - Desafinado - Meditation - So Nice - Little Boat - How Insensitive - Wave - Quiet Night - Once I Loved

This set contains the essence of modern music and is considered by most musicians to be some of the most important music of this century. Bebop is the music of the future! Ten Charlie Parker songs that truly represent the Bebop Era. This is truly a bebop rhythm section and they make the songs sing! This is a tremendous way to learn ten songs by the master musician, Charlie Parker. The songs have all become well known jazz standards that are essential for every jazz player to know. There are blues, “Rhythm” changes, alternating latin/swing, fast, and standard 32 bar songs in this outstanding collection. Learn from the master! The recorded back-up rhythm section is Kenny Barron, piano; Ron Carter, bass; and Ben Riley, drums. Now’s The Time - Donna Lee - Billie’s Bounce - Dewey Square - Yardbird Suite - Ornithology - Confirmation - Scrapple From The Apple - Thriving From A Riff - My Little Suede Shoes