Approaching the Standards, Vol. 1: Bb (Jazz Improvisation) (Jazz Improvisation Series, Vol 1)

by Willie Hill

Book Overview

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."

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0769292186
• ISBN13: 9780769292182
• Release Date: December 1999
• Publisher: Alfred Music
• Length: 36 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.8" x 0.3" x 8.8"