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Welcome to the exciting world of jazz improvisation. Whether you are using this book as a supplement to the Essential Elements for Jazz Ensemble method book or just by itself, this play-along book will help you get started creating your own improvised solos. The recordings feature professional jazz players performing well known jazz classics and provide an excellent model for playing. In addition, sample solos are provided as a guide for creating effective melodies. An added feature to the CD-ROM is a software for changing the tempo of recorded tracks! When used in your computer, The Amazing Slow Downer will allow you to adjust the tempo as you progress through the book.

Includes 10 blues classics:
All Blues
Bags' Groove
Blue 'N Boogie
Blue Monk
Blues in Frankie's Flat
Blues in the Closet
Cold Duck Time
St. Louis Blues
Straight No Chaser
Tenor Madness
Hal Leonard Essential Elements Jazz Play-Along - The Blues (Flute, French Horn, and Tuba) Book/CD
Hal Leonard Essential Elements Jazz Play-Along - The Blues (Flute, French Horn, and Tuba) Book/CD