Edition: Paperback Book & CD-ROM Package, Piano/Guitar/Bass/Drums

Description: 60 Pages

At last, a jazz play-along book for developing players! In addition to being a perfect introduction to some of the best-known jazz standards, this book includes hints for improvising on each tune, a guide to jazz articulations, plus a scale/chord correlation chart. Biographical sketches of key jazz figures are also included. And, if that wasn't enough, each tune comes with its own sample solo for reference or performance. The professionally recorded audio CD also includes tempo adjustment software for use in your computer (CD-ROM).

Includes: Now's the Time, Killer Joe, Blue Bossa, C-Jam Blues, Footprints, Song for My Father, Autumn Leaves, Freddie Freeloader, St. Thomas and Blue Train.

• Professionally recorded Play-Along CD

• Tempo adjustment software for computer (CD-ROM)

• Choice of full recording (with melody) or rhythm section only

• Sample written solos and improvising hints

• Rhythm book includes bass lines, piano voicings, and drum patterns

Note: Several different instrument editions available, search "Essential Elements Jazz Play-Along: Jazz Standards".

Autumn Leaves
Blue Bossa
Blue Train (Blue Trane)
C-Jam Blues
Footprints
Freddie Freeloader
Killer Joe
Now's The Time
St. Thomas
Song For My Father