Jamey Aebersold's Jazz Ear Training is a no-nonsense approach consisting of two hours of recorded ear training exercises with aural instructions before each. It starts very simply, with intervals and gradually increases in difficulty until you are hearing chord changes and progressions. All answers [...]
These tunes represent a large portion of the jazz player's vocabulary and all are considered jazz standards. Songs range from simple to complex, slow tempos to fast. The chord changes on several tunes are such that even the novice improviser can solo using a single scale such as the blues or pentato[...]
Intermediate/Advanced. 2 CDs and book. 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 is the most extensive play-a-long collection of hi[...]
14 of the greatest standards ever written now in keys specifically designed for singers. Includes a book and 2 CDs - one CD for high voice and the other CD for low voice - so all singers, men and women, can find a key comfortable for their personal range. The book includes all of the songs written i[...]
Beginning/Intermediate. This set contains some of Horace's most famous songs. Tempos are all slow to medium and musical styles & grooves represented include slow 2-beat, rock blues, lush ballad, 32 bar shuffle, bossa and swing. Many of these can be heard on Horace's break-through albums of the 60s a[...]
Intermediate/Advanced. He who commands the ballad will command the audience! Here are 8 soulful ballads enjoyed by both musicians and listeners for years. Ballads have always been a challenge to play, but when you hear the right changes played with great feeling by this outstanding rhythm section yo[...]
Intermediate/Advanced. 15 jazz favorites recorded on one of the finest jazz labels. Captures the spirit, sound, and soul of the Blue Note* era; a variety of tunes spanning the entire spectrum of a standard jazz player's bag. Composers include John Coltrane, Wayne Shorter, Stanley Turrentine, Freddie[...]
All Levels. Nothing beats the thumpin' sound and feel of the Hammond B3 Organ. People from the great Jimmy Smith to the young and exciting Joey DeFrancesco have demonstrated its unique ability to swing hard! Now, for the first time, you can take advantage of the opportunity to play along with two of[...]
All Levels. 13 of the most popular songs ever produced by composers such as George Gershwin and Cole Porter. Like jazz tunes, many of these originated from Broadway shows. Beautiful ballads, bluesy slow swings, soaring melodies, interesting bridges, and daring lyrics have all been discovered and rei[...]
Beginning/Intermediate. Standards and workouts for making the transition from playing scales & chords. An excellent resource for beginning improv. Features slower tempos, easier changes, and specific tips on approaching soloing. Scales written for every chord change. Perfect for High School and Coll[...]
Intermediate/Advanced. 11 bandstand favorites composed and/or recorded by one of Jazz's greatest trumpet innovators. Different than most of our other volumes where many tunes incorporate new musical influences and styles such as rock, latin, and fusion. Perfect for anyone wishing to "spice up" their[...]
Advanced. Only for the brave! Find out how good you really are when tempos reach 340 beats per minute! Songs are typically played at "break neck" speed on popular jazz recordings, club dates, and jam sessions. A much requested set that is sure to fill a void in this series. You've heard stories of j[...]
Jamey's guitar adaptation of his famous Volume 1: How to Play Jazz and Improvisation is so revered by guitarists, jazz great Corey Christiansen has now adapted Jamey's Volume 2: Nothin' But Blues for Guitar, as well. Formatted exactly like the Volume 1: Jazz Guitar book, Volume 2 includes all of the[...]
Building on the success and popularity of Volume 1: Jazz Guitar and Volume 2: Nothin' but Blues, Corey Christiansen has adapted another classic, Volume 3: The ii-V7-I Progression for Guitar. As with the previously mentioned adaptations, this one uses both standard and TAB notation and is correlated [...]
Intermediate/Advanced. 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 unique sampling of his personal favorites for you to learn and enjoy.Rhythm Section: Andy LaVerne[...]
Intermediate/Advanced. Since his days with Dave Brubeck in the 1980s, Jerry's influence as a modern jazz tenor man has been undeniable. Less well-known are his tasty compositions, presented here in this collection for your enjoyment. Jerry has recorded all these songs on various Double-Time Jazz CDs[...]
Intermediate/Advanced. 15 of the best jazz songs of the 60s and 70s by the legendary jazz giant Joe Henderson.Rhythm Section: Steve Allee (p); Tyrone Wheeler (b); Steve Davis (d)Includes:- Step Lightly- Recorda Me- Inner Urge- Out Of The Night- Black Narcissus- A Shade Of Jade- Isotope- Serenity- Ma[...]
Book and 4 CDs!!! For all instrumentalists wishing to improve their "time", sharpen their harmonic awareness, or just experiment with different rhythm section configurations. The best way to develop ""good time"" is to play with musicians who have good time; musicians like Adam Nussbaum and Jay And[...]
Intermediate/Advanced. The organ play-a-longs have been some of our most popular. Staying in that tradition, this play-a-long features one of jazz's greatest B-3 players, Joey DeFrancesco, with his working trio groovin' on blues, standards, and originals. Features Organ, Guitar, and Drums. See ""Rel[...]
14 songs by the bop legend.Rhythm Section: Steve Allee (piano), Bill Moring (bass), Tim Horner (drums)Includes:Cool AidDriftingDutch MorningEddie's BluesHouse Of ChanJohnny HodgesLady JLew BlewSamba DuboisSuganThe Squire's ParlorThe Stanley StomperWaltz For A Lovely WifeWithout You[...]
Jazz favorites by the legendary Saxophonist/composer recorded by his trio.Rhythm Section: Jeb Patton (Piano); Ameen Saleem (Bass); Winard Harper (Drums)Includes:GeminiGingerbread BoyMona's MoodForever SonnyYou Or MeOne For JuanBasic BirksNew PictureCTAWithout You, No MeA Sound For Sore EarsThe Voice[...]
Another super-groove play-a-long featuring Joey with his trio accompanying you on Blues and some of the greatest standards ever written. Rhythm Section: Joey DeFrancesco (Organ); Paul Bollenback (Guitar); Byron Landham (Drums) Includes: Now's The Time Four On Six The More I See You Mercy, Mercy, M[...]
A wonderful collection of 13 original jazz songs by the masterful artist/composer Randy Brecker, comprising a wide variety of modern and straight-ahead styles. Book includes the lead line and harmony parts transposed for all instruments.Although notably most famous for his work as one-half of the Br[...]
Intermediate. Some of the most famous jazz standards in the world from rich, lush ballads to crisp and light swing tunes that every jobbing musician should know. An inspiring way to practice. A great gift for any musician wanting to learn standards, or who plays just for fun! Duke Ellington has prob[...]
Intermediate. All three rhythm section members have played with the Cannonball Adderley quartet, so you are getting it from the authentic source! Catchy melodies, bluesy riffs, and hip changes are the hallmark of this set. Find out what ""groovin'"" is really all about!Rhythm Section: Ronnie Mathews[...]