Intermediate/Advanced. These tunes represent a large portion of the jazz player's vocabulary and all are considered jazz standards. Songs range from simple to complex, slow tempos to fast. The chord changes on several tunes are such that even the novice improviser can solo using a single scale such as the blues or pentatonic, yet intermediate and advanced players will have plenty of challenge playing on the flowing and natural chord changes. Others present a greater challenge, with fast tempos, 3/4 time signatures and alternating grooves.

Rhythm Section: Dan Haerle (p); Rufus Reid (b); Jonathan Higgins (d)

Intermediate/Advanced. If you have been working on playing scales, chords, and harmony in general, this set is the next step towards getting your ears and fingers coordinated. This set is a continuation of Volume 3, but in much more depth. Features 23 CD tracks and most go through all 12 keys!

Rhythm Section: Jamey Aebersold (p); John Clayton (b); Mike Hyman (d)

Suggested Prerequisite: Volume 3 - The ii/V7/I Progression.

Intermediate/Advanced. Lyrics included. The largest collection of standards in the series. This rhythm section has played extensively with jazz legend Phil Woods!

Rhythm Section: Hal Galper (p); Steve Gilmore (b); Bill Goodwin (d)

Designed for ALL rhythm section players and teachers. Listen as you would any jazz recording as the melody is played in and out, solo, comp., and trade '4s'. Tremendous tool for teachers; allows isolation and careful study of each instrument's role with definitive chapters in the booklet. Includes piano & guitar voicings, transcribed bass lines, and outstanding drum info. Includes transcribed solos by Haerle, Petersen, and Coolman. Our first Play-A-Long where the drummer can be turned off and students can trade 4s and 8s with the pros (Vol. 30B only). Vol. 30A is for Keyboardists/Guitarists; Vol. 30B is for Bassists/Drummers.

Rhythm Section: Dan Haerle (p); Todd Coolman (b); Jack Petersen (g); Ed Soph (d)

Intermediate/Advanced. These are tunes everyone has heard and every musician should know. The names of the composers and lyricists read like a musical Hall of Fame. 19 tunes from the cream of the golden age of songwriting in America. Lyrics included.

NOTE TO BASSISTS: Steve's bass lines to these timeless standards were so terrific we decided to publish them in book form. This is your chance to see what he's doing.

Rhythm Section: Hal Galper (p); Steve Gilmore (b); Bill Goodwin (d)

Beginner/Intermediate. Heres a great way to expand your blues playing in every key! Slow tempos for all levels of ability. Try playing some of the tougher keys without looking at the music and see just how fast your ear takes over. Youll find yourself gaining confidence very quickly and that will greatly improve your soloing. Charlie Parker learned the Blues in all 12 keys before he learned anything else. Transposed for all instruments. Each key contains a different blues melody and two compatible chord/scale progressions.

Rhythm Section: James Williams (p); Bob Cranshaw (b); Mickey Roker (d)

Intermediate/Advanced. Harmonically speaking, Bill Evans remains one of the most influential musicians and composers in jazz. His compositions are among the richest and most original, laced with beautiful, lush alterations and passing chords. This set represents a sampling of Bill's illustrious career from Waltz For Debby, written in 1954, to Laurie, composed in 1979. Others provide unique challenges and give valuable insight into Bill's creative genius. The rhythm section skillfully plays each composition in the Bill Evans style, including his favorite piano voicings. All to provide you with a realistic sense of the Bill Evans mystic.

Rhythm Section: Dan Haerle (p); Todd Coolman (b); Steve Davis (d)

All Levels. Explores the fundamentals of playing rhythm. For decades, jazz greats have used these progressions as springboards to new interpretations and improvisations. Charlie Parker practiced I Got Rhythm in all 12 keys and recorded these progressions on 28 separate occasions! Includes written melody and solo sections. Special sections contain uniquely designed slow recorded tracks to help you fully understand the harmonies. Includes step-by-step instructions and examples of common 'rhythm' techniques and practice, including the use of blues, diminished, pentatonic, and other scales, and playing the 'changes.' This set has everything you need to get a true performance-quality understanding of I Got Rhythm changes!

Rhythm Section: Jim McNeely (p); Todd Coolman (b); Steve Davis (d)

All Levels. Here we have a typical minor blues in all 12 keys. Few chord progressions offer the freedom and variety of expression found in the minor blues progression. Great players have all approached this chord progression in a variety of ways. Often, they attack each chord vertically in its pure form or play horizontally across the progression, usually with a blues or minor pentatonic scale. Some take all or part of the changes harmonically 'out.'

Rhythm Section: Rob Schneiderman (p); Rufus Reid (b); Akira Tana (d)

Intermediate/Advanced. Finally, an authentic collection of Salsa/ Latin favorites. Complete with syncopations, voicings, and bass figures guaranteed to make you play in whole new ways and expand your musical awareness. There is no drum set on this recording! The percussion is purely Latin/American and the rhythm section is tight! This is like no other Play-A-Long in the series!

Rhythm Section: Mark Levine (p); David Belove (b); John Santos, Timbales & Miscellaneous Percussion; Harold Muniz (Congas & Miscellaneous Percussion)

Lush and haunting musical landscapes, blending contemporary electric and indigenous acoustic instrument. She plays electric and acoustic cello with a passion that translates into soul-baring poetry.