Essential Elements Jazz Play-Along - Jazz Standards - Rhythm Section

At last, a jazz play-along book for developing players! In addition to being a perfect introduction to some of the best-known jazz standards, this book includes hints for improvising on each tune, a guide to jazz articulations, plus a scale/chord correlation chart.

Biographical sketches of key jazz figures are also included. And, if that wasn't enough, each tune comes with its own sample solo for reference or performance. The professionally recorded audio CD also includes tempo adjustment software for use in your computer (CD-ROM).

Includes:
Now's the Time
Killer Joe
Blue Bossa
C-Jam Blues
Footprints
Song for My Father
Autumn Leaves
Freddie Freeloader
St. Thomas and Blue Train.

• Professionally recorded Play-Along CD

• Tempo adjustment software for computer (CD-ROM)

• Choice of full recording (with melody) or rhythm section only

• Sample written solos and improvising hints

• Rhythm book includes bass lines, piano voicings, and drum patterns.