Improvisation is at the heart of jazz, but knowing how to play stylistically correctly in a large jazz ensemble is also a necessity. How to Play Lead Trombone in a Big Band offers tips, suggestions, examples and a play along CD to help you put it all together.How to Play Lead Trombone in a Big Band by Mark Kellogg is an annotated guide written to help trombonists explore the joys and challenges of playing in a large jazz ensemble. Topics covered include the distinct roles of lead and section players in a big band - playing with a cohesive section sound - and performing with an even sense of balance, intonation and rhythmic feel. These insightful comments are conveyed by taking a detailed look at seven compositions and addressing the specific challenges of each work. The CD which accompanies this text provides a helpful aural guide, enabling the trombonist to listen to each example or to play along with the recording. The variety of jazz styles covered in this volume include medium swing, funk, bossa, fast swing, and Afro-Cuban feels. Composers and arrangers of these pieces include some of the most innovative and respected voices of the genre, such as Clare Fischer, Bill Dobbins, Jim Snidero, Heiner Wiberny and Joey Sellers. This publication is designed for use by trombonists of all ages and experience levels. / Trombone

Description Instrumental Play-Along: Popular Hits - Trombone Solo instrumentalists will love this collection of 15 of today's hottest hits! The full-accompaniment play-along CD features tempo adjustment software so you can change the tempo without changing pitch. Songlist Breakeven [Script, The] Fallin' For You [Caillat, Colbie] Fireflies [Owl City] Halo [Beyonce] Hey, Soul Sister [Train] I Gotta Feeling [Black Eyed Peas, The] I'm Yours [Mraz, Jason] Love Story [Swift, Taylor] Need You Now [Lady Antebellum] Poker Face [Lady Gaga] Smile [Uncle Kracker] The Climb [Cyrus, Miley] Use Somebody [Kings of Leon] Viva La Vida [Coldplay] You Belong With Me [Swift, Taylor]

Instrumental Play-Along-12 Coldplay favourites have here been arranged for Trombone. The CD includes accompaniment tracks so you can sound like a pro while playing!

Take centre stage and play along with a live band. The authentic CD backing tracks will help you achieve a more professional performance. Ten pieces in melody line arrangement. Professional 'soundalike' performances of every piece featuring a live band, plus backing tracks to play along with. Free Internet downloads. Full band score and parts downloadable to your computer. / Trombone

Take the centre stage and play along with a live jazz trio. The authentic CD backing tracks will help you achieve a more professional performance. With this great three-part hybrid book you get printed music with ten pieces in melody line arrangements. The audio CD contains professional 'live' performances of every piece featuring a three-piece band, plus backing tracks to play along with. The book includes: Ten top line arrangements of jazz tunes of an intermediate standard (a step up from the Guest Spot series). A CD of demo and backing tracks performed by a live jazz trio. Background song notes for each tune at the front of the book. A hybrid code enabled the user to download parts and scores for the backing band (Piano, Bass, Drums) so they can play with friends as well as with the backing CD. / Trombone

Instrumental Play-Along-15 solo arrangements of huge hits by the Lads from Liverpool are included in this collection perfect for budding instrumentalists. It features online access to audio demonstration tracks for download or streaming to help you hear how the song should sound. Songs include: All You Need Is Love Blackbird Day Tripper Eleanor Rigby Get Back Here There and Everywhere Hey Jude I Will Let It Be Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds Ob-La-Di Ob-La-Da Penny Lane Something Ticket to Ride Yesterday.