15 great solo etudes for jazz style and improvisation [with a new appendix included]-Intermediate Jazz Conception is another addition to the popular series of etude books created by Jim Snidero featuring some of the finest jazz musicians in the world. This book/cd set includes 15 etudes based on standards modal tunes and blues demonstrated Ted Nash on tenor sax with the incredibly swinging rhythm section of Dave Hazeltine on piano Peter Washington on Bass and Kenny Washington on Drums. New to Intermediate Jazz Conception is an appendix dedicated to style and improvisation including a scales syllabus nomenclature and over 95 lines and ideas extracted for the study of improvisation!The recording features two separate versions of each etude; one with the soloistand rhythm section and one with the rhythm section only. Hear how the soloist performs the etudes play with or without the soloist on the cd and learn about both jazz style and improvisation from some of the best.

20 Progressive Pieces with Piano Accompaniment-Philip Sparke’s Starter Solos is the first volume of a progressive series of books that takes the young wind player from beginner to accomplished musician. Specifically tailored for each instrument this collection of 20 solos starts with pieces based on only a handful of notes and carefully introduces new musical elements such as articulation dynamics and key signatures in a structured progression to speed the learning process. The books provide invaluable additional material to complement any teaching method. Starter Solos comes with a play-along CD. The advantages of playing either with piano or CD accompaniment are that the beginning player can now experience theimportant aspects of ensemble playing from their earliest lessons thus developing the essential skills of listening while they play and maintaining strict tempo which is not always a factor when playing alone.

Each collection contains 11 songs arranged for the instrumentalist wanting to play in a jazz style -- without the need to learn to improvise. All of the books are compatible, with only minimal changes in the variation section to accommodate the ranges and unique characteristics of the instruments. Titles are: I Got Rhythm * But Not for Me * Embraceable You * A Foggy Day * Fascinating Rhythm * I've Got a Crush on You * 'S Wonderful * How Long Has This Been Going On * Nice Work If You Can Get It * Someone to Watch Over Me * Strike Up the Band.