Edition: Paperback Book and Online Audio

11 essential jazz standards and 3 important 'workout' tracks for the student ready to make the transition from playing scales, chords and exercises to playing popular jazz standards. Excellent reference material that can be used as a resource for beginning improvisation . . . actual tunes instead of exercises! Features slower tempos and easier changes. Each selection includes it's own specific tips and suggestions on how to approach soloing over it. Scales are written out for every chord change. This is the perfect jazz improvisation method for High School and College music directors.  

Attention Educators! Also see Vol. 70 'Killer Joe' for *more* easy standards.

Summertime
Bb Shuffle Blues
Impressions
Maiden Voyage
Watermelon Man
Doxy
Autumn Leaves
Song For My Father
Cantaloupe Island
Satin Doll
Blues In F
Footprints
III/V17/II/V7 progression

Jamey Aebersold - Piano
Tyrone Wheeler - Bass
Steve Davis - Drums