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

Finally, an authentic collection of Salsa/Latin favorites, with syncopations, voicings and bass figures guaranteed to make you play in whole new ways and expand your musical awareness. There is no drum set on this recording! All the percussion is purely Latin/American and the rhythm section is tight! Be sure to check this one out. It?s like no other play-a-long in the series. Rhythm section is Mark Levine-Piano; David Belove?Bass; John Santos-Timbales and miscellaneous percussion; Harold Muniz-Congas and miscellaneous percussion. Sabor - Linda Chicana - Mambo Inn - II/V7/I Cha Cha - II/V7/I Bolero - Afro Blue - Come Candela - Delirio - Manteca - Curacao - Philly Mambo - Mindanao - Picadillo

Nine all-time classics! This set includes some of the most famous jazz standards in the world . . . ballads to swing. Every jobbing musician should know these tunes. The ballads are rich and lush while the swing tunes are crisp and light. Each tune “feels” great! An inspiring way to practice. Makes a great gift for any musician who wants to learn standards, or who plays just for the fun of it! Everyone should learn these songs. Duke Ellington has probably single-handedly influenced more music and musicians than any other jazz musician. Rhythm section is the finest - Kenny Barron, piano; Ron Carter, bass; Ben Riley, drums. Satin Doll - Perdido - Take The “A” Train - Solitude - Mood Indigo - Sophisticated Lady - Prelude To A Kiss - In A Sentimental Mood - I Let A Song Go Out of My Heart

Here we have a typical minor blues in all 12 keys. Few chord progressions offer the freedom and variety of expression found in the minor blues progression. Great players have all approached this chord progression in a variety of ways; from attacking each chord vertically in its pure form to playing horizontally “across” the progression, usually with a blues or minor pentatonic scale, to taking all or part of the changes totally harmonically “out”. A perfect practice set for all musicians! Rob Schneiderman, piano; Akira Tana, drums; Rufus Reid, bass.

Troisième édition, révisée. Suggested Prerequisites: Volume 24, 1, 21.The Blues have had the very essence of the jazz sound since the 1920’s. A player who masters the sound and feel of the Blues will play other jazz tunes in a manner that will inspire the listener. The rhythm section on this recording really grooves and makes this set fun to play with. Contains 11 different Blues and is a natural follow-up to Volume 1 or Volume 21. The tempos are not fast. The Blues are presented in various keys and with a variety of moods from slow to rock. Chords and scales are written in the staff for each recorded track. Rhythm section is Dan Haerle, piano; Mike Hyman, drums; and Rufus Reid, bass.Mr. Super Hip - Horizontal (C Blues) - 6/8 Modal Blues - Slow Blues in G - Slow Blues in F - Fast Blues in F - Fast Blues in Bb - Minor Blues in C - Bird Blues - Home Stretch - Long-meter Jazz/Rock

(Sample solos by Mike Steinel)Welcome to the exciting world of jazz improvisation! Whether you are using this book as a supplement to the Essential Elements for Jazz Ensemble method book or just by itself this play-along book will help you get started creating your own improvised solos. The recordings feature professional jazz players performing well-known jazz classics and provide an excellent model for playing in a jazz style. Inaddition sample solos are provided as a guide for creating effective melodies. An added feature on the CD-ROM is the Amazing Slow Downer software program for changing the tempo of any of the recorded tracks - when used in yourcomputer ASD allows you to adjust the tempo to suit your needs as you progress through the book.Includes 10 blues classics: All Blues ? Bags' Groove ? Blue 'N Boogie ? Blue Monk ? Blues in Frankie'sFlat ? Blues in the Closet ? Cold Duck Time ? St. Louis Blues ? Straight No Chaser ? Tenor Madness.

Intermediate/Advanced. Play along for fun or use as an opportunity to learn 9 important songs you can use on almost any gig. Ellington's historic compositions have proven themselves equally as worthwhile for small groups as they were for his famous Big Bands and have been recorded by a wide variety of artists such as Johnny Hodges, Miles Davis, Yusef Lateef, and Mulgrew Miller. Titles In A Mellow Tone Cottontail Got It Bad Warm Valley C Jam Blues Just Squeeze Me I Didn't Know About You Don't Get Around Much Anymore Do Nothing 'Til You Hear From Me

These jazz classics represent a slice of Mile’s illustrious career, from 1957 to 1964, during which Miles was at the apex of his popularity. As an example of Miles unparalleled influence as a trumpeter, composer and band leader, several of his sidemen Cannonball Adderly, John Coltrane, Bill Evans, David Liebman, Thelonious Monk, Charlie Parker, Sonny Rollins and Wayne Shorter have all had play-a-longs of their own compositions presented here in this series! Commemorating the 50th play-a-long in the series, here are the classic tunes Miles Davis made famous. Pianists and everyone else interested in piano voicings/comping, now have the extra advantage of being able to purchase all of Mark Levine’s piano comping transcribed note-for-note in the Volume 50 Transcribed Piano Voicings book! Rhythm section is Mark Levine, piano; Todd Coolman, bass; and Steve Davis, drums. All Blues - Nardis - So What - Eighty-One - Freddie Freeloader - Joshua - Milestones (New) - Blue In Green - Seven Steps To Heaven