The Alfred Jazz Play-Along Series goes beyond other play-alongs. Each voume has parts for C, Bb, Eb and Bass Clef instruments and includes a sample jazz solo that is written out for each instrumentalist to listen to, play, and practice. These sample solos are invaluable assets that make learning to improvise easier. The innovative, easy-to-use TNT2 Custom Mix software on the accompanying DVD-ROM allows the student to adjust the tempo, mix and customize a demo or play-along track, loop a section for specific practice, and more. Featuring a professional rhythm section and horn player, the demo tracks provide examples of articulation, interpretation, and improvisation. By removing the instrument part from a track mix, the student can play along to practice with the rhythm section. In addition, each jazz standard has specific improvisation tips and suggestions. A corresponding book for rhythm section instruments features piano, bass and drum parts. By combining the two books, small group arrangements can be created for further study and performance. Includes nine jazz standards: Crisis; Gibraltar; Hot House; Little B's Poem; Night and Day; Red Clay; 'Round Midnight; Sky Dive and Up Jumped Spring.