This book and CD pack will teach saxophonists twelve of Coltrane's signature licks, including ones from: Blue Train (Blue Trane); Bye, Bye Blackbird; Giant Steps; Impressions; Moment's Notice; My Favorite Things; Naima (Niema); Acknowledgement (Part I); Bessie's Blues; Countdown; Lazy Bird and Mr. P.C. Also features in-depth analysis of his solos and compositions.

A fun collection of all-time big-band classics, with a play-along CD. Includes: April in Paris; I've Got You Under My Skin; In the Mood; It Don't Mean a Thing (If it Ain't Got That Swing); Route 66; Speak Low; Stomping at the Savoy; Tangerine; This Can't Be Love and Until I Met You (Corner Pocket).

The second volume of this popular series features authentic arrangements of 10 big hits, with easy-to-read parts and great accompaniments on a professionally recorded CD. Titles include: Ain't No Mountain High Enough; Brick House; Copacabana (At the Copa); Evil Ways; I Heard It Through the Grapevine; On Broadway; Respect; Street Life; Yesterday and Zoot Suit Riot.

These book/CD combinations let instrumentalists play along with a full big band to ten swinging classics from the suave Mr. Ellington! Titles include: Caravan; Chelsea Bridge; Cotton Tail; I'm Begging to See the Light; I'm Just a Lucky So and So; In a Mellow Tone; I'm In a Sentimental Mood; Mood Indigo; Satin Doll and Take the "A" Train.

These book and CD packs feature easy-to-read, authentic big band parts for ten terrific jazz tunes with a professionally recorded play along CD that lets instrumentalists perform as part of a big band. Players can learn style and interpretation while having fun playing along in a real big band setting. Included are these ten standard jazz charts: Bag's Groove; Blue 'N Boogie; Blue Train (Blue Trane); Doxy; Four; Moten Swing; Oleo; Song for My Father; Stolen Moments and Straight No Chaser.

Authentic big-band arrangements of ten holiday classics are featured in easy-to-read parts, with great big-band accompaniments on a professionally recorded CD. Songs include: Baby, It's Cold Outside; The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire); Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!; My Favorite Things; Silver Bells; White Christmas; Feliz Navidad; I'll Be Home for Christmas; Little Saint Nick and This Christmas.

Prepare and enhance your developing students' abilities to interpret and read varied jazz styles with this outstanding collection of etudes! This method was conceived for use with students having intermediate level playing skills as well as advanced students or teachers looking to expand their understanding of reading and playing jazz charts. These etudes are both fun to play and teach, providing a motivating element for practice and lesson sessions. There is written text at the end of each etude along with recorded demonstrations on the CD to help provide an understanding of the musical styles and concepts. Six of the selections are swing style etudes and the additional six etudes are an array of bossa nova, funk, and jazz/rock styles. This book will improve your individual players' comprehension of styles and will reap huge benefits for your entire jazz ensemble!

Here is a complete book of jazz technique studies and exercises for all instrumentalists. This text deals with many technique issues jazz musicians encounter in the real world, including chord scale exercises, motif exercises, finger busters, extended motif exercises, and ideas for improvisation.