Essential Elements Jazz Play-Along (The Blues)
Michael Sweeney, Paul Murtha & Mike Steinel - Hal Leonard Corporation
Essential Elements Jazz Play-Along (The Blues)
Welcome to the exciting world of jazz improvisation! Whether used as a supplement to the Essential Elements for Jazz Ensemble method book or just by themselves, these play-along book and CD-ROM packages will help students get started creating their own improvised solos. The recordings feature professional jazz players performing well-known jazz and blues classics and provide an excellent model for playing in a jazz style. In addition, sample written solos and improvising hints are provided as a guide for creating effective solos. An added feature on the CD-ROM is the "Amazing Slow Downer" software program for changing the tempo of any of the full recordings with melody or rhythm section only when used in a computer. Also, the rhythm section book includes bass lines, piano voicings, and drum patterns. Includes 10 blues classics: All Blues; Bags' Groove; Blue 'N Boogie; Blue Monk; Blues in Frankie's Flat; Blues in the Closet; Cold Duck Time; St. Louis Blues; Straight No Chaser and Tenor Madness.