Approaching the standards 1 (Rhythm s.)

Description

For the "fearful to the fearless," Approaching the Standards is an innovative, user-friendly approach to jazz improvisation. Designed for the individual or group, each of the three volumes of this play-along CD contains eight classic jazz tunes. Each volume features a jazz group demo recorded by top pros in a jazz gig setting, clearly written musical examples, jazz vocabulary, transcription opportunities, informative composer insight, and a useful discography. Everything you need to begin improvising or to improve your jazz skills is included in Volumes 1, 2, and 3, available for C, B-Flat, E-Flat, and Bass Clef instruments.

Volume 1 includes:

• Billie's Bounce
• On the Trail
• Cantaloupe Island
• The Preacher
• Summertime
• Satin Doll
• C Jam Blues
• I Got Rhythm.