Intermediate/Advanced. Harmonically speaking, Bill Evans remains one of the most influential musicians and composers in jazz. His compositions are among the richest and most original, laced with beautiful, lush alterations and passing chords. This set represents a sampling of Bill's illustrious career from Waltz For Debby, written in 1954, to Laurie, composed in 1979. Others provide unique challenges and give valuable insight into Bill's creative genius. The rhythm section skillfully plays each composition in the Bill Evans style, including his favorite piano voicings. All to provide you with a realistic sense of the Bill Evans mystic. Rhythm Section: Dan Haerle (p); Todd Coolman (b); Steve Davis (d) Includes: # Waltz For Debby # Walkin' Up # Laurie # Peri's Scope # Funkallero # Turn Out The Stars # Very Early # Interplay # Time Remembered

Intermediate/Advanced. This could have been titled Baby Steps to Giant Steps. Finally, there is a steps 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 subsitiuted for the traditional harmony! The BEST way to learn Giant Steps harmony! Rhythm Section: Andy LaVerne (p); John Patitucci (b); Steve Davis (d) Includes: # Countdown # Giant Steps # Satellite # 26-2 # Body And Soul # Exotica # Central Park West # Fifth House # Night Has A Thousand Eyes # Step By Step # But Not For Me # Plus a second CD of 17 primer tracks!

Intermediate/Advanced. 15 jazz favorites recorded on one of the finest jazz labels. Captures the spirit, sound, and soul of the Blue Note* era; a variety of tunes spanning the entire spectrum of a standard jazz player's bag. Composers include John Coltrane, Wayne Shorter, Stanley Turrentine, Freddie Hubbard, Joe Henderson, Chick Corea, and more! Includes selected written harmony parts. Rhythm Section: Hal Galper (p); Steve Gilmore (b); Bill Goodwin (d), Drums Includes: # Recorda-Me # El Toro # One For Daddy-O # Blue Train # Shirley # Lazy Bird # Inner Urge # Moment's Notice # Locomotion # Isotope # Home At Last # Marie Antoinette # Crisis # Ceora # Chick's Tune # and more! *BLUE NOTE is a registered trademark of Capitol Records, Inc. Used by permission.