Jazz Method Books

Originally written with flute players in mind, these etudes actually work great for alto sax too! They cover a wide variety of standard jazz material and are recommended for classical as well as jazz

Originally written with flute players in mind, these etudes actually work great for tenor sax too! They cover a wide variety of standard jazz material and are recommended for classical as well as jazz

12 Contemporary Jazz Etudes is written by the world-renowned jazz composer, arranger, saxophonist, bandleader, educator, and member of the Yellowjackets, Bob Mintzer. Designed for the medium to

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

Written by jazz musician Bob Mintzer, 14 Jazz & Funk Etudes presents practice and performance aids and explanations in a variety of jazz and funk styles. In addition, the books include a CD

Written for a wide variety of musicians, 15 Easy Jazz, Blues & Funk Etudes will appeal to both aspiring players and to more experienced musicians. For the younger player, particular care is

From the popular performer and composer, and published for both alto and tenor saxophones, here are 16 original solos based on well-known jazz standards designed to improve your time, melodic sense, and

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;

The second volume of this popular series features authentic arrangements of 10 big hits, with easy-to-read parts and great accompaniments on a professionally recorded CD. Titles include: Ain't No

These book/CD combinations let instrumentalists play along with a full big band to ten swinging classics from the suave Mr. Ellington! Titles include: Caravan; Chelsea Bridge; Cotton Tail; I'm Beginning

These book and CD packs feature easy-to-read, authentic big band parts for ten terrific jazz tunes with a professionally recorded play along CD that lets instrumentalists perform as part of a big band.

Play along with a professional big band and learn valuable styles while having fun! For aspiring jazz players, here are accessible and authentic big band arrangements for 10 hot Latin grooves including:

With these cool book/CD packs, solo instrumentalists can play their parts along with a full, professional big band. This set will aid players in learning correct style, interpretation and phrasing. Includes

Easy Improvisation is a great way to learn the basics of improvising, on your own, with friends, or with the whole band! Musicians are given guidance to play along in parts, to play along with

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

Eight complete arrangements for AATTB saxophone section or mixed combo with substitute parts included for 1st Alto (trumpet or flugelhorn) and for 2nd Tenor (trombone). The disc with play-along tracks for

These 18 songs in the swing idiom are progressive in difficulty and based on chord changes to popular standards. Each tune has a chord reference chart and includes annotations below the staves for

This is an essential book for jazz ensemble auditions, recitals, festivals, and lessons including 20 etudes based on the chord changes to popular jazz standards so players can learn to improvise over the

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