Complete list of Approaching the Standards

This is another unique study on learning jazz improvisation. There are 8 Classic Jazz Standards in the book. Each of them is presented in 4 ways. For example, the first tune "Billies Bounce" by Charlie Parker, you find the head written out. Second, you will see a chord chart to solo over with the playalong CD. Third, there is a sample solo chorus which you listen to and analyze. Fourth there is a solo to transcribe by ear from the CD. Then there are improvisation tips, licks and tricks for help in improvising.

The CD Each of the tunes are recorded twice with a full rhythm section, the first track has: 1. Head 2. Example Improvisation which is written out in the book for listening/analyzing 3. Improvised Solo (listen and transcribe) 4. Head The Second Track is a playalong you play the head and then solo over open choruses, head and out.

Songs Billies Bounce On the Trail Cantloupe Island The Preacher Summertime Satin Doll C Jam Blues I Got Rhythm Learn a Bebop head. Listen, read, analyze a great solo. Transcribe a solo. Play the head and solos along with a great rhythm section. A great way to study.