This tune book by Ed Harlow contains cool grooves for beginners. The beat is provided by the band The Boston Horns, and the melody and accompanying grooves are set in easy arrangements and can be played by

Improvisation 101 is a step-by-step approach to improvisation in jazz, rock and pop music. Based on easy music which can be practiced together with a band on the play-along CD, each chapter

This intermediate level book with accompanying CD contains very melodic, fun-to-play blues lines and riffs in various styles.  The keys and tempos are comfortable, making it an excellent tool for