Here we have a typical minor blues in all 12 keys. Few chord progressions offer the freedom and variety of expression found in the minor blues progression. Great players have all approached this chord progression in a variety of ways from attacking each chord vertically in its pure form to playing horizontally ?across? the progression, usually with a blues or minor pentatonic scale, to taking all…

Lyrics included. It has become standard practice today for the professional musician to play at least one Latin tune in each set as added spice to the overall sound. This set contains ten beautiful Bossa Novas that jazz players have been playing for years. Complete with melody, chords and lyrics. Transposed parts, too! These songs, with their crisp, clean tropical flavor, always seem to find a way…

24 beautiful, well-known standards in keys comfortable for most female singers. The first-class rhythm section plays each song with a special sensitivity and with the singer in mind, including intros that help orient the singer to the melody. Special stereo separation allows piano playing singers to eliminate the piano track and play/sing along with the bass and drums. Book includes lyrics written…

Billy Strayhorn is one of the best-loved yet underated composers of jazz. His famous collaborations with and for the Duke Ellington band have become some of jazz?s most enduring standards, and now for the first time you can discover for yourself Strayhorn?s unique and beautiful style. Discover why Ellington felt such an affinity for this man?s compositions. Hal Galper-piano Lynn Seaton-bass Stev…

These jazz classics represent a slice of Mile?s illustrious career, from 1957 to 1964, during which Miles was at the apex of his popularity. As an example of Miles unparalleled influence as a trumpeter, composer and band leader, several of his sidemen Cannonball Adderly, John Coltrane, Bill Evans, David Liebman, Thelonious Monk, Charlie Parker, Sonny Rollins and Wayne Shorter have all had play-a-l…

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…

This Billboard number one hit by Sheryl Crow is off of her 2002 album C'mon, C'mon, and was nominated for a Grammy award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance in 2003. This fun, upbeat tune evokes images of the sun, surf, and sand. It is arranged for lead, double tenor, double second, cello/guitar, bass pans, bass guitar (optional), drumset, and percussion. Whether playing it at your next concert …