Fifteen tunes that reflect the breadth and diversity of jazz, from the great African-American tradition to the vibrant and multicultural sounds of jazz today. Contains sections for improvised solos, with notated guideline pitches to get you started and a CD featuring playalong rhythm-section tracks and full performances recorded by top musicians.
Contents
Watermelon Man [Herbie Hancock]
Old Joe Clark [Trad. / Trad. American]
Wanderlust [Duke Ellington / Johnny Hodges]
Second Shot [John Dankworth]
Things are Getting Better [Julian 'Cannonball' Adderley]
Fotografia [Antonio Carlos Jobim]
I'm an Old Cowhand [Johnny Mercer]
Song for my Father [Horace Silver]
The Trolley Song (from Meet Me In St. Louis) [Hugh Martin / Ralph Blane]