Jamey Aebersold Volume 1 Jazz: How to play and improvise. Beginning/Intermediate level. The culmination of Jamey's 25 years as one of the world's leading jazz exponents. Volume 1 has unlocked the mysteries of jazz improvisation for a whole generation of musicians who previously had nowhere to turn for competent rhythm sections and accurate instruction. Now, Volume 1 has all new updated information presented in a new manner that is both easy to understand and inspiring for all musicians wishing to explore the secrets of jazz improvisation. Includes chapters on scales/chords, developing creativity, improv fundamentals, 12 Blues Scales, Bebop scales, pentatonic scales and usage, time and feeling, melodic development, II/V7s, related scales and modes, practical exercises/patterns and licks, Dominant 7th tree of scale choices, nomenclature, chromaticism, scale syllabus, and more. This complete improvisation set, along with Volume 24 "Major and Minor," can greatly open your ears and improve your playing. Music is fun and this set is the first step to enjoying it. Each of the recorded tracks feels great and is fun to play with. Recorded tracks include Blues in Bb and F, Four Dorian minor tracks, four-measure cadences, cycle of dominants, 24-measure song, II/V7 in all keys. Book includes transposed parts for all instruments Our Price (excluding vat): £15.95
Jamey Aebersold Volume 21 Gettin It Together SUGGESTED PREREQUISITE: VOLUME 1
For all musicians (instrumentalists and vocalists) regardless of ability. Use for individual or group playing and practicing. If you use this volume in conjunction with Volume 1 you will have a solid foundation from which to meet any new challenge you may encounter. This set will quickly change the practice habits of many musicians . . . instrumentalists as well as vocalists. It covers (all twelve keys) major, minor (dorian, harmonic and melodic), dominant 7th, half-diminished, lydian, and sus. 4. It also has a very slow blues in F and one in Bb. A total of 31 different tracks with a lot of variety. This is an extremely thorough practice set. The tempos are not fast, which allows everyone, beginner or advanced, to have an opportunity to sharpen his skills. The booklet contains a wealth of information on practicing, ear training, nomenclature, chromaticism, digital patterns, cycle exercises, fourth exercises, double-time passages, comments to band directors (concert, stage/jazz, orchestra and vocal), backgrounds for warm-up period, and exercises which correspond to the written tracks, and more. There is enough here to keep everyone busy for a long time. Use this set and your imagination and look out! Our Price (excluding vat): £19.95
Jamey Aebersold Volume 2 Nothin But Blues SUGGESTED PREREQUISITES: VOLUME 24, 1, 21
Beginning/intermediate level. The Blues have had the very essence of the jazz sound since the 1920s. A player who masters the sound and feel of the Blues will play other jazz tunes in a manner that will inspire the listener. The rhythm section on this recording really grooves and makes this set fun to play with. Contains 11 different Blues and is a natural follow-up to Volume 1 or Volume 21. The tempos are not fast. The Blues are presented in various keys and with a variety of moods from slow to rock. Chords and scales are written in the staff for each recorded track.
Rhythm section is Dan Haerle, piano; Mike Hyman, drums; and Rufus Reid, bass.
Mr. Super Hip, Horizontal (C Blues), 6/8 Modal Blues, Slow Blues in G, Slow Blues in F, Fast Blues in F, Fast Blues in Bb, Minor Blues in C, Bird Blues, Home Stretch, Long-meter Jazz/Rock Our Price (excluding vat): £14.95
Jamey Aebersold Volume 54 Maiden Voyage Beginning/intermediate level. 11 essential jazz standards and 3 important workout tracks for the student ready to make the transition from playing scales, chords and exercises to playing popular jazz standards. Excellent reference material that can be used as a resource for beginning improvisation . . . actual tunes instead of exercises! Features slower tempos and easier changes. Each selection includes its own specific tips and suggestions on how to approach soloing over it. Scales are written out for every chord change. A wide variety of related publications (see below) make this the perfect jazz improvisation method for High School and College music directors. LONG AWAITED!
Attention Educators! RELATED PUBLICATIONS: Vol. 54 Transcribed Piano Voicings, Bass Lines and Drum Play-A-Long. Using all these books in combination can help your jazz band's rhythm section really learn how to sound authentic. Also see Vol. 70 Killer Joe for *more* easy standards.
Rhythm section is Jamey Aebersold, piano; Tyrone Wheeler, bass; and Steve Davis, drums.
Summertime, Bb Shuffle Blues, Impressions, Maiden Voyage, Watermelon Man, Doxy, Autumn Leaves, Song For My Father, Cantaloupe Island, Satin Doll, Blues In F, Footprints, III/V17/II/V7 progression and more Our Price (excluding vat): £14.95
Jamey Aebersold Volume 5 Time To Play Music SUGGESTED PREREQUISITE: VOLUME 24, 1 and 3
This is your chance! Take the techniques and theory youve learned from Volumes 1, 21, 24, 2 and 3 and apply them to a real playing situation on comfortable tunes. A great volume to use when making the transition from learning scales and chords to actually playing melodies and chord progressions. Eight songs written in the style of the great standards. Book contains suggestions for soloing on each tune and a Scale Syllabus. RELATED PUBLICATIONS: Jazz Solos by David Baker.
The rhythm section on this set makes you want to play! Dan Haerle, piano; Rufus Reid, bass; Jonathan Higgins, drums.
Groovitis, Beatitude, Modal Voyage, Bebopish, Killer Pete, Freddieish, Snap, Crackle & Pop, Essence Our Price (excluding vat): £14.95
Jamey Aebersold Volume 10 David Baker Intermediate/advanced level. This set is a sleeper! These songs are written by one of the finest jazz educators in the world. A pioneer in jazz pedagogy and a prolific writer, David Baker has written eight tunes which contain much variety. A wide variety of styles and tempos. The rhythm section really gets into each tune, which in turn, brings more out of you when you play. Songs are all truly performance level material, yet designed to specifically address the needs of the advancing improvisor with different challenges in each; swing, rock, bossa, waltz, slow groove and ballad. RELATED PUBLICATIONS: Jazz Solos by David Baker.
Rhythm section is Dan Haerle, piano; Rufus Reid, bass; Jonathan Higgins or Charlie Craig, drums.
Aulil
Black Thursday
LeRoi
Bossa Belle
Kentucky Oysters
Soleil d Altamira
Passion
Le Miroir Noir
Book/CD Our Price (excluding vat): £14.95
Jamey Aebersold Volume 11 Herbie Hancock HERBIE HANCOCK Beginning/intermediate level. This set contains much variety . . . rock, modal, and swing tunes. Eight songs written by Herbie Hancock that range from the funky Watermelon Man to the modal Maiden Voyage. Beginning improvisors will find many of the songs on this set a real treat with many containing only 3 or 4 chords at relaxed tempos. Intermediate players will enjoy the variety of styles to choose from and advanced players can get into the unusual changes and faster tempos on other tunes. This, like Volumes 5, 17, and 54, is another great transitional set to take you from learning your scales and chords to actually improvising on real jazz standards.
The rhythm section is Kenny Barron, piano; Ron Carter, bass; Billy Hart, on drums.
Cantaloupe Island
Watermelon Man
Maiden Voyage
Dolphin Dance
And What If I Dont
Jessica
Toys
Eye of The Hurricane
Book/CD Our Price (excluding vat): £14.95
Jamey Aebersold Volume 12 Duke Ellington Intermediate level. Nine all-time classics! This set includes some of the most famous jazz standards in the world . . . ballads to swing. Every jobbing musician should know these tunes. The ballads are rich and lush while the swing tunes are crisp and light. Each tune feels great! An inspiring way to practice. Makes a great gift for any musician who wants to learn standards, or who plays just for the fun of it! Everyone should learn these songs. Duke Ellington has probably single-handedly influenced more music and musicians than any other jazz musician. RELATED PUBLICATIONS: Vol. 48 In A Mellow Tone.
Rhythm section is the finest - Kenny Barron, piano; Ron Carter, bass; Ben Riley, drums.
Satin Doll
Perdido
Take The A Train
Solitude
Mood Indigo
Sophisticated Lady
Prelude To A Kiss
In A Sentimental Mood
I Let A Song Go Out of My Heart
Book/CD Our Price (excluding vat): £14.95