The quiet, expressive opening of this number leads into an authentic salsa theme featuring the syncopated rhythms and spirited lines for which this music is widely known. Improvised choruses can be opened

This fresh and energized composition will challenge your band and dazzle your audience.

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

Here is an exciting and unique way to learn and practice basic jazz style. Each set includes 15 solo etudes based on blues and standard chord progressions demonstrated by some of the most respected jazz

This method breaks new ground, unlocking the heart and soul of the most important language in jazz, creating the first true "manual" on bebop. Using some of the greatest bebop musicians as models

The Essence of the Blues provides beginners and moderately advanced musicians with an introduction to the language of the blues. Perfect for study, rehearsals or classroom, this book and CD method

The solos in this book, all over standard jazz tunes, provide a wealth of jazz and blues vocabulary, rhythms and licks. They serve as templates for improvisations and will help create desired

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

For jazz phrasing, interpretation and improvisation, this book is the long-awaited third series of play-along books by Jim Snidero. Featuring 15 challenging (but not too challenging) tunes with familiar

For jazz phrasing, interpretation and improvisation, this book/CD package is an exciting way for players at all levels to learn the language of jazz! Each book/CD set features 21 solo etudes based on

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