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Intermediate/Advanced. 11 bandstand favorites composed and/or recorded by one of Jazz's greatest trumpet innovators. Different than most of our other volumes where many tunes incorporate new musical i...

Advanced. Only for the brave! Find out how good you really are when tempos reach 340 beats per minute! Songs are typically played at 'break neck' speed on popular jazz recordings, club dates, and jam...

Intermediate/Advanced. 11 groovin' jazz masterpieces from the legendary Wes Montgomery and accompanied by a swingin' rhythm section in the style of his popular band. Wes' natural and effortless style...

Intermediate/Advanced. Tom has earned the reputation of one of New York's finest jazz trumpet players and is quickly becoming known for the refreshing style of composition. Here we have 12 of Tom's ha...

Intermediate. One of the most important exercises one can attempt in jazz is to play tunes in all twelve keys. But often, this seems mysteriously difficult - Where do you begin? How can you hear the c...

Advanced. If you're ready for further challenges, try these slightly more difficult tunes in all 12 keys. Each tune begins with one chorus in the original key, and then moves through the other 11 keys...

The popularity of Latin Jazz has been tremendous in recent years, and now this innovative Play-A-Long offers you these Charlie Parker originals in the Salsa/Latin Jazz style. This rhythmically unique...

Intermediate.12 tracks of the best music ever written. Songs represented here appeal to a variety of musical tastes. Jazz players have kept these tunes alive. From the lush, expressive ballads to the...

Intermediate. The rhythm section sparkles on this exciting collection of 12 of the world's most popular songs. You'll enjoy the variety and be impressed with the nice balance of old and new well-known...

Intermediate. 12 jazz favorites by the world renowned composer, arranger, and saxophone recording artist, Oliver Nelson. Includes one tune by Leonard Feather. A variety of feels and time signatures wi...

12 of the world's finest standards done in the popular Latin Jazz style. A refreshing departure from the typical swing and bossa styles which have dominated jazz in the past. This set will invite you...

This could have been titled Baby Steps to Giant Steps. Finally, there is a steps method of learning not only Giant Steps and Countdown, but also how to substitute those elusive chord changes for stand...

Intermediate/Advanced. Until now, the task of memorizing tunes has required a great amount of time and has been left to chance by the musician. With no rules, guidelines, or systematic methods of stud...

Intermediate/Advanced. 12 great American songs from the golden age of popular music. These songs have been enjoyed and recorded in a variety of ways by countless musicians over different jazz eras. Ge...

Intermediate. One dozen more great American standards in the mode of Volume 79 'Avalon.' Many contemporary compositions, particularly Bebop tunes, have taken their harmonies from these wonderful, agel...

Intermediate/Advanced. A new twist on old standards, David's challenging, inventive arrangements of well-known tunes are welcome additions to the library of musicians looking for a fresh perspective....

Only in his last years as an actor in the acclaimed movie Round Midnight did Dexter Gordon gain widespread popularity, but jazz musicians have known about him for decades through his big band sound, h...

Intermediate/Advanced. The new millennium suggests a need for revamping great standards of the 20th century. Highly respected pianist, composer, and author Andy LaVerne has designed a set for such a p...

Intermediate/Advanced. Few musicians and composers rival Horace Silver's contribution to the jazz repertoire. His groups, recordings, and compositions have helped define the very shape of jazz today....

Intermediate. Legendary multi-instrumentalist/composer Benny Carter has granted us the impressive honor of compiling a remarkable Play-A-Long of his favorite works. Mr. Carter's fine harmonic awarenes...

Intermediate/Advanced. The BLUES are BACK!! The blues are the basis of much modern music, and this volume highlights many of the different ways the blues are approached in jazz. There are a variety of...

Intermediate/Advanced. 12 of the world's most beautiful and often-played standards. Learn and enjoy these timeless classics while being accompanied by a rhythm section of master musicians. Book includ...

Intermediate/Advanced. Featuring 'Take Five!' Don't feel uncomfortable every time someone calls a tune in an odd meter. At last, here is a thorough workout in odd time signatures, including 5/4, 6/8,...

Intermediate/Advanced. A collection of excellent tunes well-known to jazz fans and musicians because they have been played and recorded so often. Presented here is a nice assortment of forms and harmo...

Lennie's reputation as a jazz and film composer, arranger, and jazz recording artist is second to none. His musical and playable style of writing has made his many solo/etude books among the most popu...