Nine all-time classics! This set includes some of the most famous jazz standards in the world . . . ballads to swing. Every jobbing musician should know these tunes. The ballads are rich and lush while the swing tunes are crisp and light. Each tune ?feels? great! An inspiring way to practice. Makes a great gift for any musician who wants to learn standards, or who plays just for the fun of it! Everyone should learn these songs. Duke Ellington has probably single-handedly influenced more music and musicians than any other jazz musician. Rhythm section is the finest - Kenny Barron, piano Ron Carter, bass Ben Riley, drums. Satin Doll - Perdido - Take The ?A? Train - Solitude - Mood Indigo - Sophisticated Lady - Prelude To A Kiss - In A Sentimental Mood - I Let A Song Go Out of My Heart

Jazz Play-Along Volume 175-For use with all B-flat E-flat Bass Clef and C instruments the Jazz Play-Along series is the ultimate learning tool for all jazz musicians. With musician-friendly lead sheets melody cues and other split-track choices on the included CD these first-of-a-kind packages will help you to master improvisation while playing along to some of the greatest tunes of all time.For studying purposes each tune includes a split track with melody cue with proper style and inflection professional rhythm tracks choruses for soloing a removable Bass part and a removable Piano part.For performance purposes each tune also has an additional fullstereo accompaniment track (no melody) and additional choruses for soloing.Jazz Play-Along Volume 175: Tango includes 10 songs: Amapola (Pretty Little Poppy) Blue Tango El Choclo Hernando's Hideaway Jalousie (Jealousy) La Cumparsita (The Masked One) Libertango Say ?Si Si? Takes Two to Tango and Tango of Roses.

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.