APPROACHING THE STANDARDS 3 + CD / rhythm section (piano, bass, drums)

Code: SBM00033CD
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Publisher Warner Bros. Publications
Genre: music for music school
jazz, blues, ragtime & swing
Arrangement: drums
melody / chords
piano / chords
Cast: small ensemble (up to 10 musicians)
solo
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… show more

Audio examples

1. Tenor Madness
2. Killer Joe
3. Bye, Bye, Blackbird

Songlist (8)

  1. Tenor Madness
  2. Killer Joe
  3. Bye, Bye, Blackbird
  4. Take the a Train
  5. Softly, as in a Morning Sunrise
  6. Secret Love
  7. Speak Low
  8. Cottontail

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.