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

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

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

11 groovin’ jazz masterpieces from the legendary Wes Montgomery accompanied by a swingin’ rhythm section in the style of his popular band. Wes’ natural and effortless style is evident in each one of these soulful jazz standards. Great fun for all musicians and wonderful additions to your song list for any gig. Rhythm section is Hal Halper-Piano; John Goldsby-Bass; Barry Ries-Drums. Cariba - Four On Six - Road Song - Jingles - West Coast Blues - Leila - Angel - D Natural Blues - Doujia - Full House - Far Wes

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.