Jazz Play-Along Volume 148-Jazz Play-Along Volume 148: John Coltrane Favorites is for use with all Bb Eb Bass Clef and C instruments and is the ultimate learning tool for all jazz musicians. With musician-friendly lead sheets melody cues and other split-track choices on the included CD this first-of-its-kind package makes learning to play jazz easier than ever before. For study each tune includes a split track with:Melody cue with proper style and inflectionProfessional rhythm tracksChoruses for soloingRemovable bass partRemovable piano partForperformance each tune also has:An additional full stereo accompaniment track (no melody)Additional choruses for soloing

These methods provide complete courses for players off all ages guiding students from their first note to 'classics' together with compositions by contemporary writers. Each book is accompanied by high quality rhythm section tracks recorded on compact disc. Right from the start students can enjoy authentic jazz sounds playing in the company of professionals. With step-by-step instruction and a progression of specially written pieces the fundamental elements of good technique are introduced alongside the rhythmic subtleties of jazz. Improvisation is encouraged from an early stage and is given direction through the systematic study of scales and arpeggios and advice onear-training and chord patterns. With supplementary suggestions for listening and reading and an Appendix containing all the chord progressions for 'live' accompaniment of the tunes The Jazz Methods are ideally suited to both students working alone and those learning with a teacher. John O'Neill has a solid understanding of jazz and how it can be taught. I highly recommend his educational jazz materials. (Jamey Aebersold) ...a rare opportunity for a new player (or a more experienced one) to develop a really musical facility. A rare addition to the jazz improvising library. (Lee Konitz international jazz saxophone soloist) Following on from the best-selling Jazz Method for Saxophone Developing Jazz Technique for Saxophone will help intermediate players take their jazz skills to a new level. The 22 pieces are written in a variety of jazz styles including reggae jazz waltz bossa nova calypso New Orleans South African salsa samba blues and swing. Special emphasis is given to helping students improvise over chord sequences such as the II-V-I progression. Idiomatic effects such as vibrato subtone glissandi and ?bending? notes are dealt with and there is a special chapter on overtones. Several new scales are introduced including the whole tone and diminished scales and a special section on patterns contains many ideas for

An In-Depth Look at the Styles of the Masters-This book/CD pack is solely devoted to providing you with a complete overview of the techniques and styles popularised by the greatest jazz tenor saxophonists of all time. All the best are here: from the cool bebop excursions of Dexter Gordon to the stellar musings of John Coltrane with more than a dozen master players examined in between. Includes lessons music historical analysis and rare photos plus a CD with 16 full-band tracks!The 16 pieces in this book are each in the style of on of the following artists:Lester Young; Coleman Hawkins; Ben Webster; Paul Gonsalves; Gene Ammons; Dexter Gordon; Zoot Sims; Sonny Stitt; Sonny Rollins;Hank Mobley; Harold Land; Stan Getz; Charlie Rouse; John Coltrane; Joe Henderson; and George Coleman

From Hal Leonard's acclaimed Essential Elements series for Jazz Ensemble here is an economical collection of 15 complete arrangements in a variety of styles. As a bonus feature each arrangement includes exercises for melody rhythm and improvisation. A valuable teaching tool in addition to filling your programming needs!Includes: All of Me Ballad for a Blue Horn Basin Street Blues Blues for a New Day Bubbert Goes Retro Bubbert'sGroove Ja-Da Mister Cool On Broadway Perfidia Satin Doll So What Song for San Miguel Sunday Afternoon and Take the “A” Train.

Improvisation - Stilistik - Spezialeffekte-Following on from the best-selling Jazz Method for Saxophone Developing Jazz Technique for Saxophone will help intermediate players take their jazz skills to a new level. This method bridges the gap between beginning tenor sax students and Jamey’s Play-A-Longs with basic but hip solos and a swingin’ rhythm section. The 22 pieces are written in a variety of jazz styles including reggae jazz waltz bossa nova calypso New Orleans South African salsa samba blues and swing. Special emphasis is given to helping students improvise over chord sequences such as the II-V-I progression. Idiomatic effects such as vibrato subtone glissandi and ‘bending’notes are dealt with and there is a special chapter on overtones. Several new scales are introduced including the whole tone and diminished scales and a special section on patterns contains many ideas for practising in all 12 keys. A superb rhythm section provides backing for all the pieces and exercises on the accompanying CD.

Written by the Jazz Musician Bob Mintzer includes practice and performance materials in various styles used in Jazz and Funk performance.

Jazz Play-Along Volume 174-Jazz Play Along: Volume 174 - Tin Pan Alley allows learners to master the art of improvisation while playing along to some of the best loved jazz tunes of all time.Suitable for use with all B-flat E-flat Bass Clef and C instruments this songbook comes complete with lead sheets melody cues and a CD with split-track choices. Tin Pan Alley features 10 jazz favourites including By The Light Of The Silvery Moon For Me And My Girl and Shine On Harvest Moon.

Explore the unique sound and soul of jazz innovator Sonny Rollins on licks from 12 classic songs: Airegin; Biji; Don't Stop the Carnival; Doxy; Duke of Iron; God Bless' the Child; Oleo; St. Thomas; Sonnymoon for Two; Tenor Madness; Way Out West; You Don't Know What Love Is

Published in five compatible books Reading Jazz is supplied with an accompanying CD. The most common jazz rhythms are presented one at a time in order of increasing complexity in a series of short exercises and duets. The CD is used as an example of the proper performance techniques needed and for jazz reading practice with a professional rhythm section.

Jam with Eric Marienthal These books are written to help improve improvising skills. They offer the opportunity to practice soloing with a band at your convenience witha collection of solos written over a series of different chord changes and styles such as straight-ahead jazz funk swing R

This series of graded albums providing a wealth of jazz repertoire. It contains well-known tunes in accessible arrangements and new pieces specially commissioned from top jazz musicians and educators. The CD with each album provides 'minus-one' backing tracks as well as recordings of full performances.

Jazz Play-Along Volume 69-For use with all Bb Eb and C instruments the Jazz Play-Along series is the ultimate learning tool for all jazz musicians. With musician-friendly lead sheets melody cues and other split-track choices on the included CD this first-of-its-kind package makes learning to play jazz easier than ever before.

The Bluesier Side of Jazz for Alto Saxophone and Eb instruments by Andrew D. Gordon and Frank Villafranca was inspired by the piano students Andrew teaches at Shepherd University School of Music in Los Angeles and is dedicated to those students: Jungwon Yumiko Yoko Eunice Sooji Hae Ji and Ok Kyu. As with many students that come from a classical background it is a difficult transition to learn to play Blues

15 tunes that reflect the breadth and diversity of jazz from the great African-American tradition to the vibrant and multicultural sounds of jazz today. Arrangements by jazz arrangers are carefully researched and designed to accommodate teacher and pupil alike. An approach that encourages playing by ear. Includes â??Minus-oneâ?? rhythm-section tracks and full performances recorded by top jazz musicians. Written-out piano score and sections for improvised solos with notated guideline pitches to get you started. Background information including suggestions for further listening.

This series of graded albums providing a wealth of jazz repertoire. It contains well-known tunes in accessible arrangements and new pieces specially commissioned from top jazz musicians and educators. The CD with each album provides 'minus-one' backing tracks as well as recordings of full performances.