Approaching the Standards, Volume 1

For the “fearful to the fearless,” Approaching the Standards is an innovative, user-friendly approach to jazz improvisation. Designed for the individual or group, each of the three volumes of this play-along CD contains eight classic jazz tunes. Each volume features a jazz group demo recorded by top pros in a jazz gig setting, clearly written musical examples, jazz vocabulary, transcription opportunities, informative composer insight, and a useful discography. Everything you need to begin improvising or to improve your jazz skills is included in Volumes 1, 2, and 3, available for C, B-Flat, E-Flat, and Bass Clef instruments. Volume 1 includes: Billie’s Bounce * On the Trail * Cantaloupe Island * The Preacher * Summertime * Satin Doll * C Jam Blues * I Got Rhythm.

Additional Information

SKU#: 00-SBM00002CD
UPC: 654979007401
ISBN-10: 0769292186
ISBN-13: 9780769292182
Series: Jazz Improvisation Series
Secondary Category: Jazz Ensemble Method
Format: Book & CD
Page Count: 36
Contributors: By Dr. Willie L. Hill, Jr.
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