The Essence of the Blues by Jim Snidero provides beginning to moderately advanced musicians with an in-depth look into the blues. In 10 etudes focusing on various types of the blues, the musician lear
This comprehensive book & CD set can help drummers and bassists gain valuable playing experience in jazz, funk, and Latin jazz styles. The CD features 16 play-along tracks with parts and playing sugge
Helmut Eisel is regarded as one of the best and most versatile klezmer clarinettists in Europe. There are only a few musicians like him who are able to tell stories on their instrument, each of them b
Essential Play-Alongs for alto saxophone includes 12 easy to intermediate pieces in popular styles---from jazz and blues, to funk and Latin Music. The accompanying CD includes full versions as well as
Improvisation is at the heart of Jazz, but knowing how to play stylistically correct in a large Jazz ensemble is also a necessity. How to Play Lead Alto Saxophone in a Big Band offers tips, suggestion
This method includes the technical and stylistic aspects that are of interest to the flutist wishing to become acquainted with the world of Latin music. It focuses on the technical aspects of the clav
In the present volume, the author and professional guitarist Lupa Santiago presents chord fingerings and typical chord patterns for jazz guitar playing. Peppered with information for good part-writing
One of the most popular tunes of all time is "Take Five." Musicians know that it's the 5/4 time that makes it swing. Since Dave Brubeck, more and more musicians have devoted themselves to playing in o
How to Comp: A Study in Jazz Accompaniment is a comprehensive, one-step-at-a-time method for learning how to accompany an improvised solo. It offers precise explanations, practical exercises, recorded
Intermediate Jazz Conception: Alto & Baritone Sax is another addition to the popular series of etude books created by Jim Snidero, featuring some of the finest jazz musicians in the world. This Book &
Brazilian and Afro-Cuban Jazz Conception: Flute is part of an exciting series of play-along books by award-winning Brazilian flutist and composer Fernando Brandão and features 15 original tunes in var
