12 CONTEMPORARY JAZZ ETUDES is written by the world-renowned jazz composer, arranger, saxophonist, bandleader, educator, and member of the Yellowjackets, Bob Mintzer. Designed for the medium to advanced difficulty level, this book includes: 12 jazz etudes composed by Bob Mintzer in a variety of jazz styles, tempos, and time signatures; Performance notes/tips for each etude to assist in interpretation and improvisation; Play-a-long CD with a stellar rhythm section; Opportunity to study and learn these skills: melodic composition, improvisation, sight reading, motivic development, call-and-response, and jazz concept; All books are compatible and written so they can be performed together. The 12 tunes are: "Everybody Gets The Blues (Not Everybody Can Play Them)", "Play Pretty", "Really Burning", "Boptimism", "Rhythm Changes", "Aha!", "Straight Ahead", "Five and Three", "Monteverde", "Home Run", "More Rhythm Changes", and "Duet With Drums". It is available in five versions (C, Bb, Bb Trumpet & Clarinet, Eb, and Bass Clef).