Approaching the Standards, Volume 1 (Jazz Improvisation) - Softcover

Hill, Willie L

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0769292178 ISBN 13: 9780769292175

Publisher: Warner Bros. Publications Inc.,U.S., 1999

Synopsis

For the fearful to the fearless," Approaching the Standards is an innovative, user-friendly approach to jazz improvisation. Designed for the individual or group, each of the three volumes of this play-along CD contains eight classic jazz tunes. Each volume features a jazz group demo recorded by top pros in a jazz gig setting, clearly written musical examples, jazz vocabulary, transcription opportunities, informative composer insight, and a useful discography. Everything you need to begin improvising or to improve your jazz skills is included in Volumes 1, 2, and 3, available for C, B-Flat, E-Flat, and Bass Clef instruments. Volume 1 includes: Billie's Bounce * On the Trail * Cantaloupe Island * The Preacher * Summertime * Satin Doll * C Jam Blues * I Got Rhythm."

Edition details

• Publisher: Warner Bros. Publications Inc.,U.S.
• Publication date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0769292178
• ISBN 13: 9780769292175
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 36