Take the lead is an integrated series for alto saxophone, clarinet, flute, piano, tenor saxophone, trumpet and violin. In each edition all of the songs are in the same key at concert pitch, allowing the different instruments to play together. Chord symbols are included at concert pitch for use by piano or guitar.\'Take the Lead Smash Hits\'contains arrangements of chart hits encompassing a broad range of songs in a variety of styles Including hits by Westlife, Nelly Furtado Christina Aguilera and Hear Say. This is an excellent opportunity for young players to play their favourite chart hits, providing excellent concert repertoire as well as encouraging technical progression. With a choice of backing CD accompaniment or playing along with guitar or piano \'Take the Lead\' offers both teacher and student ultimate flexibility.Contents: I\'m Like A Bird; It\'s Raining Men; Lady Marmalade; Out Of Reach; There You\'ll Be; Uptown Girl; The Way To Your Love; Whole Again

Nine all-time classics! This set includes some of the most famous jazz standards in the world . . . ballads to swing. Every jobbing musician should know these tunes. The ballads are rich and lush while the swing tunes are crisp and light. Each tune ?feels? great! An inspiring way to practice. Makes a great gift for any musician who wants to learn standards, or who plays just for the fun of it! Everyone should learn these songs. Duke Ellington has probably single-handedly influenced more music and musicians than any other jazz musician. Rhythm section is the finest - Kenny Barron, piano Ron Carter, bass Ben Riley, drums. Satin Doll - Perdido - Take The ?A? Train - Solitude - Mood Indigo - Sophisticated Lady - Prelude To A Kiss - In A Sentimental Mood - I Let A Song Go Out of My Heart

By popular request, here we have world famous works from the Bossa Nova's greatest master, played with exceptional taste and sensisitivity in an authentic, relaxed style with a nylon string acoustic guitar rhythm section. For bossa novas with a discreet jazz flavor, check out Volume 31, Jazz Bossa Novas. Once I loved - Corcovado - Wave - S odance ssamba - O grande amor - Trista - Meditation - One note samba - Desafinado - Girl from Ipanema - How insensitive - No more blues

11 groovin? jazz masterpieces from the legendary Wes Montgomery accompanied by a swingin? rhythm section in the style of his popular band. Wes? natural and effortless style is evident in each one of these soulful jazz standards. Great fun for all musicians and wonderful additions to your song list for any gig. Rhythm section is Hal Halper-Piano John Goldsby-Bass Barry Ries-Drums. Cariba - Four On Six - Road Song - Jingles - West Coast Blues - Leila - Angel - D Natural Blues - Doujia - Full House - Far Wes

Here?s a great way to expand your blues playing in every key. And, it?s real fun, too! These are slow tempos and are for all levels of ability. Try playing some of the tougher keys without looking at the music and see just how fast your ear takes over. You?ll find yourself gaining confidence very quickly and that confidence will greatly improve your soloing. Charlie Parker learned the Blues in all 12 keys before he learned anything else. Transposed for all instruments. Each key contains a different blues melody and two compatible chord/scale progressions. It?s enjoyable and it?s sure to make you a better blues player. Get started now with this great addition to the series. The outstanding rhythm section is James Williams, piano Bob Cranshaw, bass Mickey Roker, drums.

Jazz / Partition CD inclus / Include Backing Tracks CD 25 titles from `100 Standards`.