Jazz Play-Along Volume 87-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 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 forsoloing.Includes 10 traditional songs: Alexander's Ragtime Band • Ballin' the Jack • Bill Bailey Won't You Please Come Home • The Darktown Strutters Ball • A Good Man Is Hard to Find • Royal Garden Blues • That's a Plenty • Tiger Rag (Hold That Tiger) • Toot Toot Tootsie! (Good-Bye!) • When the Saints Go Marching In.

The Alfred Jazz Play-Along series goes beyond the other play-alongs! Some of the best jazz tunes written are arranged in an educational and fun setting, with sophisticated recordings by some of the top musicians in the country. Each volume has parts for C, Bb, Eb, and bass clef instruments and includes a sample jazz solo that is 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. A jazz solo is written out for each song--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: Alone Together * Good Bait * How High the Moon * In Your Own Sweet Way * Invitation * It's a Raggy Waltz * Old Devil Moon * Robbin's Nest * Unit 7.