Hal Leonard Essential Elements Jazz Play-Along - The Blues (Rhythm Section) Book/CD

Welcome to the world of jazz improvisation. Whether you are using this as a supplement to the Essential Elements for Jazz Ensemble method book or by itself, this play along book will help you get started creating your own improvsed solos. The recording features professional jazz players performing well known jazz classics and provide an excellent model for playing in a jazz style. Sample solos are provided as a guide for creating melodies. An added feature on the CD-ROM is a software for changing the tempo of any of the recorded tracks! When used, The Amazing Slow Downer will allow you to adjust the tempo to suit your needs 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