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. Includes a CD with playalong rhythm-section tracks and full performances recorded by top musicians. Contains sections for improvised solos, with notated guideline pitches to get you started.
Contents
Blue Train [John Coltrane]
Playing in the Yard [Sonny Rollins]
All Blues [Miles Davis]
Cold Duck Time [Eddie Harris]
The Preacher [Horace Silver]
Mercy, Mercy, Mercy [Joe Zawinul]
Honeysuckle Rose [Thomas 'Fats' Waller / Andy Razaf]
Tea for Two [Vincent Youmans / Irving Caesar]
Les feuilles mortes [Joseph Kosma / Johnny Mercer]