Eight classic jazz originals written by Miles Davis. This is a unique way to learn eight of the most popular songs of the Fifties. These tunes are considered jazz classics because most all jazz musicians around the world have learned them. And the reason so many jazz musicians have learned them is because they are all such interesting vehicles for improvising and interesting chord changes, altered bridges and logical melodies that have been quoted in many compositions throughout the music world. Gain an insight into early Miles and gain an understanding of the transitional bop to post-bop period. Rhythm section is Dan Haerle, piano; Rufus Reid, bass; Jonathan Higgins, drums. Four - Solar - Tune Up - Dig - Vierd Blues - Milestones (Old) - The Theme - Serpent's Tooth. Related Publication: Vol. 50 Magic of Miles.

Jazz Play-Along Volume 160-For use with all B-flat E-flat Bass Clef and C instruments this volume of the Jazz Play-Along series allows you to learn 10 classic songs by the prolific Anglo-American Jazz Pianist George ShearingWith musician-friendly lead sheets melody cues and other split-track choices on the included CD these first-of-a-kind packages help you master improvisation while playing some of the greatest tunes of all time. FOR STUDY each tune includes a split track with: Melody cue with proper style and inflection • Professional rhythm tracks • Choruses for soloing • Removable bass part • Removable pianopart. FOR PERFORMANCE each tune also has: An additional full stereo accompaniment track (no melody) • Additional choruses for soloing.

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

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

Jazz Play-Along Volume 155-For use with all B-flat E-flat Bass Clef 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 these first-of-a-kind packages help you master improvisation while playing some of the greatest tunes of all time. FOR STUDY each tune includes a split track with: Melody cue with proper style and inflection • Professional rhythm tracks • Choruses for soloing • Removable bass part • Removable piano part. FOR PERFORMANCE each tune also has: An additional full stereo accompaniment track (nomelody) • Additional choruses for soloing.

Jazz Play-Along Volume 103-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 helps you master improvisation while playing some of the greatest tunes of all time. For study: each tune includes a split track with: Melody cue with proper style and inflection Professional rhythm tracks Choruses for soloing Removable Bass part Removable Piano part For Performance each tune also has: An additionalfull stereo accompaniment track (no melody) Additional choruses for soloing This volume features 10 songs: Dear Old Stockholm Gypsy in My Soul I Hear a Rhapsody Ill Wind (You're Blowin' Me No Good) Mean to Me On Green Dolphin Street Pure Imagination Robbin's Nest Rosetta and Smoke Gets in Your Eyes.

Jazz Play-Along Volume 144-For use with all Bb Eb C and bass clef instruments this edition from the Jazz Play-Along Series is the ultimate learning tool for all jazz musicians wishing to play 10 of the best from bebop trumpet master Lee Morgan. 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 soloing • Removable bass part • Removable piano part. FOR PERFORMANCE each tune also has: • Anadditional full stereo accompaniment track (no melody) • Additional choruses for soloing.