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; from attacking each chord vertically in its pure form to playing horizontally “across” the progression, usually with a blues or minor pentatonic scale, to taking all or part of the changes totally harmonically “out”. A perfect practice set for all musicians! Rob Schneiderman, piano; Akira Tana, drums; Rufus Reid, bass.

Lyrics included. These eight great time-tested standards span over 75 years of American popular music and were favorites with every prominent big band and combo from the 20’s to the 40’s. Artists as diverse as Eubie Blake and John Coltrane have enjoyed and performed these classics in their own style, proof of their unending flexibility and popularity. Rhythm section is Hal Galper, piano; Steve Gilmore, bass: Bill Goodwin, drums. Oh, Lady Be Good - Blue Room - Avalon - Poor Butterfly - Bye Bye Blackbird - Indian Summer - Sweet Georgia Brown - Too Marvelous For Words

Standards with the Joey DeFrancesco Trio, Play-a-long With B3 Organ! Another super-groove play-a-long featuring Joey with his trio accompanying you on Blues and some of the greatest standards ever written. Rhythm Section: Joey DeFrancesco (Organ); Paul Bollenback (Guitar); Byron Langham (Drums)Now's The Time - Four On Six - The More I See You - Mercy, Mercy, Mercy - Luch Portion - I Fall In Love Too Easily - Bye, Bye, Blackbird - Gee, Baby Ain't I Good To You - Indiana - February 14th - Anthropology - Summertime - I'm Getting Sentimental Over You - Slow Blues in Bb - Obama Nation Support média : Compact disc

Essential beginning/intermediate drum play-a-long tracks from Volume 54, Maiden Voyage with careful, concise written transcriptions to show the drummer what he is hearing and tips/suggestions for approaching each style. All songs every drummer should know representing a wide variety of forms, feels and tempos. Special stereo separation on the CD allows for the drum track to be eliminated so you can “sit in” with the piano and bass. Support média : Compact disc Langue : en anglais

Intermediate/Advanced. Play along for fun or use as an opportunity to learn 9 important songs you can use on almost any gig. Ellington's historic compositions have proven themselves equally as worthwhile for small groups as they were for his famous Big Bands and have been recorded by a wide variety of artists such as Johnny Hodges, Miles Davis, Yusef Lateef, and Mulgrew Miller. Titles In A Mellow Tone Cottontail Got It Bad Warm Valley C Jam Blues Just Squeeze Me I Didn't Know About You Don't Get Around Much Anymore Do Nothing 'Til You Hear From Me

This set features 11 Standard grooves, forms and chord progressions every drummer will encounter including swing, latin, 3/4, calypso, alternating feels, odd forms and more. The special CD stereo separation allows the drum track to be removed, so you can play-a-long and trade fours with the comping piano and bass. The book contains both time and solo transcriptions and information on approaching each type of song. For all drummers, student or pro! Support média : Compact disc Langue : en anglais

Here’s a great way to expand your blues playing in every key. And, it’s real fun, too! These are slow tempos and are 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. You’ll find yourself gaining confidence very quickly and that confidence 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. It’s enjoyable and it’s sure to make you a better blues player. Get started now with this great addition to the series. The outstanding rhythm section is James Williams, piano; Bob Cranshaw, bass; Mickey Roker, drums.