Thelonious Monk was one of the most influential pianists/composers the Jazz World has ever produced. His originality and unorthodox style have fascinated both musicians and fans and continue to shape the styles of young players today. Assembled here is a vintage collection of Classic Monk; most of which need no introduction to even the most novice jazz fan. The rhythm section on this recording tak…

Suggested Prerequisites: Volume 2 And Volume 1.Probably the most important musical sequence in modern jazz! A must for all aspiring jazz players. Book contains all the needed scales and chords to each of the recorded tracks. These are written in the staff.
Contains 120 written patterns that can be played with the various tracks on the recording, also includes three full pages of piano voicin…

Advanced. Only for the brave! Find out how good you really are when tempos reach 340 beats per minute! Songs are typically played at break neck speed on popular jazz recordings, club dates, and jam sessions. A much requested set that is sure to fill a void in this series. You've heard stories of jazz masters who used to play Cherokee in all 12 keys...now see what it's like for yourself. If you…

Bass Clef Edition. Par LATEEF YUSEF. This classic spiral-bound book, with a wealth of patterns, licks, and ideas, has been popular among jazz players for a long time. Page after page of material, collected from around the world during Yusef's vast touring. This collection of world sounds and exotic hybrids will have you hearing in whole new ways! Composers will find volumes of ideas and informatio…

Par HAUGLAND BEN. NEW! The much needed transcription book of a jazz genius. Mulgrew, a true jazz giant and legend, left us way too early but left behind an enduring legacy of famous recordings. This book includes 8 note-for-note transcriptions from landmarkrecordings, including Live at Yoshis (Vols 1 and 2), Live At The Kennedy Center (Vols 1 and 2), John Swana and Friends, and Young At Heart. The…

Includes 136 etudes and lip building exercises designed to build range, precision, and endurance and to familiarize the student with the most commonly used modes in jazz in all 12 keys. Because playing stylistically correctly is even more important than playing right notes, this book includes a professional jazz trombonist playing selected examples on the enclosed CD. This easy to read spiral-bo…

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…

Intermediate/Advanced. When Charlie Parker made his famous with strings recordings, jazz musicians realized the potential of lushly orchestrated strings to enhance their own creativity. Legendary players soon followed suit, making a with strings album almost an essential rite of passage. Here are 10 beautiful standards arranged by jazz great and award-winning arranger Lennie Niehaus. Rhythm S…

This set contains the essence of modern music and is considered by most musicians to be some of the most important music of this century. Bebop is the music of the future! Ten Charlie Parker songs that truly represent the Bebop Era. This is truly a bebop rhythm section and they make the songs sing! This is a tremendous way to learn ten songs by the master musician, Charlie Parker. The songs have a…