Alfred Jazz Play-Along Series, Vol. I: Strayhorn & More [C, Bb, Eb & Bass Clef] (Bk/CD)
Go beyond the typical play-along with Alfred’s Jazz Play-Along Series, an innovative approach to teaching improvisation. Each volume contains parts for C, B-flat, E-flat, and bass clef instruments and includes a sample written-out jazz solo for you to listen to, study, and play.The included CD offers a demo track, play-along track, and split track functionality, featuring a professional rhythm section and horn player to learn the melodies, styles, and sample solos. In addition, the play-along tracks allow a soloist or group to learn and perform with the rhythm section only. Split tracks offer piano, guitar, and bass players the opportunity to perform with the track by dialing in/out left or right stereo channels.Each tune has specific improvisation tips and suggestions and the sample solo is an invaluable asset that makes learning how to improvise easier. Play-alongs have never been more complete, so collect the entire series!Volume 1 features six favorites from jazz legend Billy Strayhorn. The book contains such titles as "Take the ‘A’ Train," "Isfahan," "Freddy Freeloader," "Caravan," "Prelude to a Kiss," "Johnny Come Lately," "UMMG (Upper Manhattan Medical Group)," and more!
- SKU
- 00-33387
- Composer
- Strayhorn, Billy
- Artist
- Billy Strayhorn
- Voicing
- Various
- Manufacturer
- ALFRED
- Barcode
- 038081372891
- ISBN 10
- 0739062867
- ISBN 13
- 9780739062869
- Sample Pages
Audio Sample
Audio Sample
Isfahan
Audio Sample
Take the A Train
Contents
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Take the "A" Train
Billy Strayhorn (composer) -
Caravan (Instrumental)
Duke Ellington (composer)
Irving Mills (composer)
Juan Tizol (composer) -
Johnny Come Lately
Billy Strayhorn (composer) -
Upper Manhattan Medical Group a/k/a UMMG
Billy Strayhorn (composer) -
Raincheck
Billy Strayhorn (composer) -
Chelsea Bridge
Billy Strayhorn (composer) -
Isfahan (from "Impressions of the Far East")
Duke Ellington (contributor)
Billy Strayhorn (contributor) -
Prelude to a Kiss
Irving Gordon (lyricist)
Duke Ellington (composer)
Irving Mills (lyricist) -
Freddie Freeloader
Miles Davis (contributor)