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Jamey Aebersold
Here’s the play-along for all those who have requested a set that utilizes a guitar trio instead of the usual piano trio as the accompanying instrumentation. The swinging but relaxed…
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A stellar representation of American popular music that will offer years of enjoyment for all musicians. Includes: Out of Nowhere; Soon; Stella by Starlight; My Ideal; My Old Flame; It…
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A great way to expand your blues playing in every key! Slow tempos for all levels of ability. Try playing some of the tougher keys without looking at the music…
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…
This rhythm section has played extensively with jazz legend Phil Woods! Includes: A Foggy Day; Come Rain Or Come Shine; Foolish Heart; Have You Met Miss Jones; I Can’t Get…
Two hours of recorded ear training exercises with aural instructions before each. Beginning to advanced. Starts very simply, with intervals gradually increases in difficulty until you are hearing chord changes…
This is the culmination of Jamey’s 30 years as one of the world’s leading jazz exponents. Easy to understand and inspiring for all musicians wishing to explore the secrets of…
18 tunes from the cream of the golden age of songwriting in America. Lyrics included. Includes: On Green Dolphin Street; Just Friends; Don’t Blame Me; The Shadow of Your Smile…
13 of the most popular songs ever produced. Contents: Night and Day; How Long Has This Been Going On?; I Get A Kick Out of You; You Do Something to…
Play your favorite Christmas Songs in a Jazz style. Includes: Frosty The Snowman; Here Comes Santa Claus; Up On The House Top; Jingle Bell Rock; Over The River And Through…
A player who masters the sound and feel of the blues will play other jazz tunes in a manner that will inspire the listener. Contains 11 different blues melodies and…
For all instrumentalists and vocalists. Great primer for learning basic skills in major and minor keys. All exercises and sax solos on the demo CDs are transcribed and written out…
120 written patterns (transposed for all instruments) and 3 full pages of piano voicings. Contains a Scale Syllabus which allows you to find and use various substitute scales, just like…
Contains 10 Bossa Novas that jazz players have enjoyed for years. Complete with melody, chords, and lyrics. Transposed parts for all instruments. Includes: Little Boat; Once I Loved; How Insensitive…
Includes all of the scales and basic info you need to get started in Jazz Blues with TAB and Frames for the non-reading guitarist. Tracks include many different blues grooves…
A smooth blend of the songs written and recorded by the great alto innovator David Sanborn and his side-man Marcus Miller. State-of-the-art studio production techniques and authentic arrangements by keyboardist…
Tom has earned the reputation of one of New York’s finest jazz trumpet players and is quickly becoming known for the refreshing style of composition. Here we have 12 of…
Jamey Aebersold,Dan Haerle
This set contains 9 original songs written by Jamey Aebersold and Dan Haerle. The songs are a challenge but are well worth the effort because they present problems you will…
These tunes represent a large portion of the jazz player’s vocabulary and all are considered jazz standards. The chord changes on several tunes are such that even the novice improviser…
Andy LaVerne has quickly emerged on the scene as a leading jazz pianist and composer. His chord substitution style has been widely admired and carefully studied. This set offers a…
What better way to learn these perennial bandstand favorites than from the source himself? With Dave Brubeck and his sidemen providing the accompaniment, you know it’s as authentic as it…
Lee Morgan is best remembered for his sassy, super-hip trumpet style, but he is also remembered for his compositional style that greatly influenced the sound of jazz in the late…
The man who brought the trombone to the front of the band was also known as an amazing composer. These songs are a fitting tribute to his legacy.
Cole porter was one of the greatest contributors to the Great American Songbook. Jazz players have embraced his compositions for their natural melodies, comfortable harmonies, and clever lyrics. Presented here…
This play-a-long is the first of its kind to feature both piano and guitar accompaniment. Ron performs his best original music with his working quartet. For all instruments. Includes 2…
14 of the greatest standards ever written now in keys specifically designed for singers.One CD for high voice and the other CD for low voice - so all singers, men…
Includes 12 Classic compositions from the long time Jazz Messenger, altoist Bobby Watson, recorded by the famous Horizon rhythm section. Many of these are on numerous classic jazz recordings. This…
Play-a-long featuring Joey with his trio accompanying you on Blues and some of the greatest standards ever written. Includes: Now’s The Time, Four On Six, The More I See You…
Favorites from the popular composer, Eddie Electrifying Harris. Includes: Boogie Woogie Bossa Nova; Cryin’ Blues; Antidote; Listen Here; Summer’s On its Way; Recess; Sham Time; The Things You Do; Freedom…
With this set and Volumes 17 & 86, a total of 29 Horace Silver songs are at your disposal. The tempos are faster and provide the type of workout that…
If you are looking for something different, try this one! This set is unusual because it contains no ii/V7s. The tunes and chord progressions are not usually found in standard…
Here is a collection of some his most famous songs from the 60s and 70s. Contains some of the finest melodic and harmonic vehicles used in the Miles Davis and…
Jam with this all-star rhythm section on 9 fresh, original tunes by the great Cedar Walton with Cedar on piano! Several tunes have Cedar’s own harmony parts as used on…
Sammy Nestico’s charts have been played by more high school, college, and professional big bands than anyone else’s. Here’s your chance to become intimately familiar with these tunes. Contents: 88…
Harmonically speaking, Bill Evans remains one of the most influential musicians and composers in jazz. His compositions are among the richest and most original, laced with beautiful, lush alterations and…
Ellington’s historic compositions have proven themselves equally as worthwhile for small groups as they were for his famous Big Bands. Contents: C Jam Blues; Cottontail; Do Nothing ‘Till You Hear…
A slice of Miles’ career from 1957 to 1964 where he was at the apex of his popularity. Contents: Nardis; Joshua; So What; All Blues; Eightly One; Blue in Green…
More high energy, finger poppin’ favorites from the Hammond B-3 Organ of Hank Marr. Contents: Algo Bueno; Along Came Betty; Blues for Alice; But Not For Me; Bye Bye Blackbird…
Billy Strayhorn is one of the best-loved composers of jazz. His collaborations with The Duke Ellington Band have become standards. Contents: Satin Doll; Take The A Train; Blood Count; Chelsea…
This rhythmically unique treatment of Bird’s bebop classics inspires whole new directions in your playing. Contents: Barbados; Bird Gets The Worm; Bussy; Confirmation; Dewey Square; Donna Lee; Laird Bird; Marmaduke…
Twelve jazz favorites by the world renowned composer, arranger, and saxophone recording artist, Oliver Nelson. Includes one tune by Leonard Feather. A variety of feels and time signatures with a…
Only in his last years as an actor in the acclaimed movie Round Midnight did Dexter Gordon gain widespread popularity, but jazz musicians have known about him for decades through…
Legendary multi-instrumentalist/composer Benny Carter has granted us the impressive honor of compiling a remarkable play-along of his favorite works. Mr. Carter’s fine harmonic awareness and keen melodic ear combine for…
Introducing a new version of Jamey’s world famous Volume 1 - How To Play Jazz And Improvise completely revised and tailored to piano by jazz pianist Luke Gillespie.Introduces musicians to…
Contains much variety; rock, modal, and swing. 8 songs written by Herbie Hancock that range from the funky Watermelon Man to the modal Maiden Voyage.A great transitional set to take…
15 of the best jazz songs of the 60s and 70s by the legendary jazz giant Joe Henderson. Includes: Black Narcissus; Caribbean Fire Dance; Granted; Home Stretch; If; Jinrikisha; Mo’…
Learn 10 songs by the jazz legend, Charlie Parker, the foremost creator of Bebop. Includes Blues, rhythm changes, alternating latin/swing, fast, and standards are all in this outstanding collection. Learn…
For all levels, instrumentalists & vocalists. Hear David Liebman solo over every scale listed in the Scale Syllabus. He solos on two versions of each scale: the first is slow…
