Essential Elements Jazz Play-Along – The Blues (book/CD)

Publisher: Hal Leonard
Series: Instrumental Jazz
Bb, Eb and C Instruments
Format: Softcover with CD-ROM
Composer: Various
Arrangers: Michael Sweeney, Paul Murtha
Level: 2

Welcome to the exciting world of jazz improvisation! This play-along book will help you get started creating your own improvised solos. The recordings feature professional jazz players performing well-known jazz classics and provide an excellent model for playing in a jazz style. In addition, sample solos are provided as a guide for creating effective melodies. An added feature on the CD-ROM is the Amazing Slow Downer software program for changing the tempo of any of the recorded tracks - when used in your computer, ASD allows you to adjust the tempo to suit your needs as you progress through the book.

•  Play-along CD with choice of full recording (with melody) or rhythm section only
• Tempo adjustment software (computer required)
• Sample written solos and improvising hints
• Rhythm book includes bass lines, piano voicings, and drum patterns

Includes 10 blues classics:

• •  All Blues
• •  Bags' Groove
• •  Blue 'N Boogie
• •  Blue Monk
• •  Blues in Frankie's Flat
• •  Blues in the Closet
• •  Cold Duck Time
• •  St. Louis Blues
• •  Straight No Chaser
• •  Tenor Madness