Essential Elements Jazz Play-Along - The Blues: Bb, Eb and C Instruments (Paperback)

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 a jazz style.

In addition, sample solos are provided as a guide for creating effective melodies.

An added feature on the CD-ROM is the Amazing Slow Downer software program for changing the tempo of any of the recorded tracks - when used in your computer, ASD allows 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.