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

For use with all Bb, Eb, 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, 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: - An additional full stereo accompaniment track (no melody) - Additional choruses for soloing. 10 songs: Ain't Misbehavin' - Get Me to the Church on Time - I Love Paris - I've Grown Accustomed to Her Face - It Never Entered My Mind - Make Someone Happy - Old Devil Moon - Small World - Till There Was You - Too Close for Comfort. / Tout Instrument