This volume is a step-by-step approach to improvisation in jazz, rock and pop music. Based on an easy piece which can be practised together with a band on the play-along CD, each chapter comes with brief explanations as to which notes sound best when improvising and why. Solos by experienced musicians serve as examples for the player's own attempts at improvisation. The textbook can also be used by a band at schools or music schools (for pupils with at least 2 years of instrumental lessons). / Instruments En Bb

The Christmas collection that all jazz cats will want in their stocking! This unique fake book features 150 custom arrangements of carols and contemporary holiday songs featuring sophisticated jazz chord changes in the popular user-friendly Real Book format. Players will enjoy putting the cool back into these Christmas classics.

Written for the musician who is interested in acquiring a firm foundation for playing jazz this unique book/CD pack examines the phrases of the masters!The book features standard notation with over 800 licks to help you play like your heroes.The accompanying CD contains helpful note-for-note demonstrations of every lick to help you hear just how each phrase should sound.