Publisher: Advance Music
Level: intermediate to advanced
10 great studies in the style and language of bebop

The Essence of Bebop is the new series by critically acclaimed New York saxophonist Jim Snidero. The Essence of Bebop reveals the heart and soul of this groundbreaking jazz style and is the first real "manual" for mastering bebop.

The 10 studies are inspired by Miles Davis, Charlie Parker, John Coltrane, Sonny Rollins and many more, offering a unique basis for study and analysis. Historical insights as well as recommended listening and reading make this edition an indispensable part of jazz education. 

The downloadable play-along recording has versions with and without the soloist, and features Michael Dease (trombone), Mike LeDonne (piano), Peter Washington (bass), and Joe Farnsworth (drums).

• Monktified
• The Messengers
• Amazing Bud
• Pure Silver
• Miles ’63
• Bird And Diz
• Straight Trane
• Freddie
• One For Sonny
• Bird