Cannata & Kennedy: Improvising And Soloing In The Pocket offers nine pieces from Richie Cannata's self-titled CD in a variety of styles each clearly notated for melodies chords and scale forms. Each piece also has a theory worksheet for additional study.The included DVD professionally recorded in a state-of-the-art studio includes play-along tracks that let you 'sit in' with the best and a round-table discussion giving plenty of background and playing tips for each piece.Richie Cannata is a long-time saxophonist who has performed and recorded with stars such as Billy Joel. Sean Kennedy is a much-in-demand drummer who hasalso performed and recorded with the best. Together both Cannata and Kennedy will stretch your musical skills and guide you through the creative world of improvisation.

An innovative user friendly approach to jazz improvisation designed for the individual or group.

Here is a fabulous collection of 15 arrangements by Michael Sweeney Peter Blair Jerry Nowak and John Berry. These are all proven winners from the acclaimed ?Discovery Jazz Series? and provide an economical source for quality and varied programming! As you can see from the list of titles there is no dead wood here! Includes: April in Paris Blues Machine Georgia on My Mind Harlem Nocturne I Heard It through the Grapevine It Don't Mean a Thing Mission: Impossible Theme Mood Indigo Moten Swing On Broadway Rock Around the Clock A String of Pearls T.W.A. (Trumpets with Attitude) Tangerine and Tequila.