Eight classic jazz originals written by Miles Davis. This is a unique way to learn eight of the most popular songs of the Fifties. These tunes are considered jazz classics because most all jazz musicians around the world have learned them. And the reason so many jazz musicians have learned them is because they are all such interesting vehicles for improvising and interesting chord changes, altered…

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! Eve…

By popular request, here we have world famous works from the Bossa Nova's greatest master, played with exceptional taste and sensisitivity in an authentic, relaxed style with a nylon string acoustic guitar rhythm section. For bossa novas with a discreet jazz flavor, check out Volume 31, Jazz Bossa Novas. Once I loved - Corcovado - Wave - S odance ssamba - O grande amor - Trista - Meditation - O…

These jazz classics represent a slice of Mile?s illustrious career, from 1957 to 1964, during which Miles was at the apex of his popularity. As an example of Miles unparalleled influence as a trumpeter, composer and band leader, several of his sidemen Cannonball Adderly, John Coltrane, Bill Evans, David Liebman, Thelonious Monk, Charlie Parker, Sonny Rollins and Wayne Shorter have all had play-a-l…

The popularity of Latin Jazz has been tremendous in recent years, and now this innovative play-a-long offers you these Charlie Parker originals in the Salsa/Latin Jazz style. This rhythmically unique treatment of Bird's beboop classics inspires whole new directions in your playing! A whole new way to think about the music of Bird! Mark Levine-piano David Belove-bass John Santos-Timbales and misc…

An incredible collection of 36 famous bass solos and lines from 18 masters written in bass clef, including Jimmy Blanton, Milt Hinton, Oscar Pettiford, Ray Brown, Paul Chambers, Sam Jones, Richard Davis, Stanley Clarke, and Michael Moore over the changes of great standards, including Body and Soul, Sophisticated Lady, Stardust, But Not For Me, All The Things You Are, April In Paris, Stella, Like S…

11 groovin? jazz masterpieces from the legendary Wes Montgomery accompanied by a swingin? rhythm section in the style of his popular band. Wes? natural and effortless style is evident in each one of these soulful jazz standards. Great fun for all musicians and wonderful additions to your song list for any gig. Rhythm section is Hal Halper-Piano John Goldsby-Bass Barry Ries-Drums. Cariba - Four …

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…