APPROACHING THE STANDARDS 1 + CD / rhythm section (piano, bass, drums)

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Publisher Warner Bros. Publications
Genre: music for music school
jazz, blues, ragtime & swing
Arrangement: melody / chords
piano / chords
drums
Cast: solo
small ensemble (up to 10 musicians)
Format: book + CD
Series: Approaching The Standards
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… show more

Audio examples

1. Billie´s  Bounce
2. On the Trail
3. Cantaloupe Island

Songlist (8)

  1. Billie´s  Bounce
  2. On the Trail
  3. Cantaloupe Island
  4. The Preacher
  5. Summertime
  6. Satin Doll
  7. C Jam Blues
  8. I Got Rhythm

Product 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.