Created for a wide variety of musicians, 12 Medium-Easy Jazz, Blues and Funk Etudes will appeal to both aspiring players and more experienced musicians. Accessible, yet with some challenges, this music was written by world-renowned jazz composer, arranger, saxophonist, bandleader, educator, and member of the "Yellowjackets," Bob Mintzer. Designed at the medium-easy grade level, this book includes: jazz, blues and funk etudes in a variety of styles, tempos, and time signatures; performance notes for each etude to assist in interpretation and improvisation; a play-along CD with a stellar rhythm section; transcription and composition exercises; practice pages with scales and chords; opportunities to study and learn invaluable jazz skills. All books are compatible and written so they can be performed together.

Written by jazz musician Bob Mintzer, 14 Jazz and Funk Etudes presents practice and performance aids and explanations in a variety of jazz and funk styles. In addition, the books include a CD containing combo accompaniment that's ideal for practice sessions.

Learn about the wonderfully rich music which is derived from the fusion of the cultures of West Africa, Europe, and the indigenous Indian cultures of the Caribbean region with this book and CD pack. Most of the rhythms presented here have evolved from their original multiple percussion origins, and have been applied to the drum set. For each style sample or exercise, the CD contains a performance demo and then a version without the drums for playing along. For students wanting to be well rounded, well trained musicians, this publication provides the information and exercises that will give them a strong musical foundation in these important genres.

Doug Cameron's Alternative Styles music book series offers a unique look into solo jazz violin technique. In the introductory book, he offers tips on writing, arranging, recording, practicing, improvising, intonation, sitting in jam sessions, the music business, performing and production. Volumes 1-3 contain original tunes and arrangements that encourage students to improvise using jazz and blues soloing techniques. Each book comes with a DVD of Doug performing each tune and offering performance advise. In addition to the DVD, customers will also receive a CD of accompaniments (minus the solo violin part) for each tune as well.

Hudson Music has teamed up with Turn It Up & Lay It Down creator Spencer Strand to bring you this series of books to accompany the popular and critically-acclaimed Turn It Up and Lay It Down CDs. Each book in the series represents a custom-tailored appraoch to learning grooves, fills and concepts that can be applied to learning different styles and playing along with the accompanying CDs. This is a complete instructional play-along package with a unique twist! The included minus-drums CD features 11 tracks that gradually step up in tempo from 100 to 310 BPM. Based on classic jazz standards, these play-along tunes give the drummer the opportunity to work on increasing his/her jazz drumming facility in a real-world musical fashion. The package contains drum charts and suggested patterns for each song, as well as a lead sheet for each song, helping the drummer to understand what he or she may encounter on a real jazz gig. Written by two jazz pros, Peter Retzlaff and Jim Rupp, this book/CD pack also includes a complete instructional method for learning how to play jazz, covering such topics as developing your jazz ride cymbal patterns, feathering the bass drum, learning comping patterns, and playing with brushes. All of the songs and educational topics are accompanied by clear text that explains the concepts, along with an extensive recommended listening discography.

Want to learn how to build great bass lines? This book will help! While reading from the book, play along with the bassist on the recording from A New Approach to Jazz Improvisation Volume 54: Maiden Voyage (sold separately - J.W. Pepper number 5293923) until you've mastered his "feel" and nuances. Then, using the special stereo separation on all "New Approach" recordings, switch the bassist off and play along with just the piano and drums! This book is a great study in professional bass line construction, and is a natural companion to the Aebersold play-alongs. Combo and jazz ensemble instructors can use this book to give their bass students instant, professional bass lines. Includes transcribed bass lines to the chord changes of: Autumn Leaves; Bb Shuffle Blues; Cantaloupe Island; Doxy; F Blues; Footprints; Impressions; Maiden Voyage; Satin Doll; Song for My Father; Summertime; Watermelon Man and III/V17/II/V Progression. Includes notes in bass clef with chord symbols above each measure.

Here's a great resource for all musicians wishing to learn fantastic bass lines. While reading from the book, play along with the bassist on the recording from A New Approach to Jazz Improvisation Volume 70: Killer Joe (sold separately - J.W. Pepper number 5493689) until you've mastered his "feel" and nuances. Then, using the special stereo separation on all "New Approach" recordings, switch the bassist off and play along with just the piano and drums! This book is a great study in professional bass line construction, and is a natural companion to the Aebersold play-alongs. Combo and jazz ensemble instructors can use this book to give their bass students instant, professional bass lines. Includes transcribed bass lines to the chord changes of: Killer Joe; Blue Moon; Sweet Georgia Brown; Sugar; Misty; Stop-Time Blues; The Girl from Ipanema; Bb New Orleans Blues; Mr. PC; You Stepped Out of a Dream; Ladybird; Afternoon in Paris and 3/4 Blues.

This book and CD pack will teach saxophonists twelve of Coltrane's signature licks, including ones from: Blue Train (Blue Trane); Bye, Bye Blackbird; Giant Steps; Impressions; Moment's Notice; My Favorite Things; Naima (Niema); Acknowledgement (Part I); Bessie's Blues; Countdown; Lazy Bird and Mr. P.C. Also features in-depth analysis of his solos and compositions.

With Big Band Drumming at First Sight, Steve Fidyk offers a comprehensive approach to improve sight-reading skills in a big band setting. With advice on how to accompany different musical forms and playing styles, Fidyk gives detailed information that will strengthen your ability to recognize band figures and beat patterns quickly and easily. The companion play-along MP3 CD features 10 arrangements of varying style with beat and figure examples extracted from each score that are "looped" or repeated several times for thorough study. Big Band Drumming at First Sight will be an invaluable tool in helping you to become a better sight-reader! Read, listen, study, and learn through Steve's experience on what it takes to look at a drumset part once, and know how to deliver the musical goods with confidence!

A fun collection of all-time big-band classics, with a play-along CD. Includes: April in Paris; I've Got You Under My Skin; In the Mood; It Don't Mean a Thing (If it Ain't Got That Swing); Route 66; Speak Low; Stomping at the Savoy; Tangerine; This Can't Be Love and Until I Met You (Corner Pocket).