Series: Alfred Jazz Play-Along Series
Category: Mixed Instruments - Flexible Instrumentation
Instrumentation: C, B-Flat, E-Flat & Bass Clef Instruments
Level: 3-4
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, and features 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!
Titles: Take the ‘A’ Train * Isfahan, * Freddy Freeloader * Caravan * Prelude to a Kiss * Johnny Come Lately * UMMG (Upper Manhattan Medical Group) * Raincheck * Chelsea Bridge.
| Caravan (Instrumental) | Duke Ellington (composer); Irving Mills (composer); Juan Tizol (composer) |
| Take the "A" Train | Billy Strayhorn (composer) |
| Prelude to a Kiss | Irving Gordon (lyricist); Duke Ellington (composer); Irving Mills (lyricist) |
| Isfahan (from “Impressions of the Far East Suite”) | Duke Ellington (contributor); Billy Strayhorn (contributor) |
| Chelsea Bridge | Billy Strayhorn (composer) |
| Freddie Freeloader | Miles Davis (contributor) |
| Raincheck | Billy Strayhorn (composer) |
| Johnny Come Lately | Billy Strayhorn (composer) |
| Upper Manhattan Medical Group (a/k/a UMMG) | Billy Strayhorn (composer) |