The Blues

Welcome to the exciting world of jazz improvisation! Whether you are using this book as a supplement to the "Essential Elements for Jazz Ensemble" method book or just by itself, this play-along book will help you get started creating your own improvised solos.

The recordings feature professional jazz players performing well-known jazz classics and provide an excellent model for playing in a jazz style. In addition, sample solos are provided as a guide for creating effective melodies. An added feature on the CD-ROM is the "Amazing Slow Downer" software program for changing the tempo of any of the recorded tracks - when used in your computer, ASD allows you to adjust the tempo to suit your needs as you progress through the book.