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Jamey Aebersold Jazz, Volume 1
(How to Play Jazz and Improvise)—
Jamey Aebersold. This first volume in this
acclaimed series is easy to understand and
inspiring for all musicians wishing to explore the
secrets of jazz improvisation. The CD includes
blues in Bb and F, four dorian minor tracks,
four-measure cadences, cycle of dominants, a
24-measure song, and II/V7 in all keys. The book
includes transposed parts for all instruments and
the CD also includes Jamey playing exercises
from the book. Includes: Scales/Chords;
Developing Creativity; Improv Fundamentals; 12
Blues Scales; Bebop Scales; Pentatonic Scales;
Time and Feel; 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! Level: Beginning/Intermediate.
2239994 Flexible Instrumentation
Book & 2 CDs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.95
Jamey Aebersold Jazz, Volume 2
(Nothin' But Blues)—Jamey Aebersold.
The blues have contained 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.
This set contains different blues melodies and is a
natural follow-up to Volume 1 or Volume 21. The
tempos are not fast and the material is presented
in various keys with a variety of moods from slow
to rock. The chords and scales are written in the
staff for each track. Titles include: Mr. Super Hip;
Horizontal (C Blues); 6/8 Modal Blues; Slow Blues
in G; Slow Blues in F; Fast Blues in Bb; Minor
Blues in C; Home Stretch; Long Meter Jazz/Rock
and Bird Blues. Level: Beginning/Intermediate.
2240018 Flexible Instrumentation
Book & CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.90
Jamey Aebersold Jazz, Volume 3
(The ii/V7/I Progression)—Jamey Aebersold.
The II/V7/I progression is probably the most
important musical sequence in modern jazz! This
book contains all the needed scales and chords
to each of the recorded tracks. Also presented
are 120 written patterns and three pages of piano
voicings that correspond to the tracks on the
recording. Includes: ii/V7/I in All Major Keys; G
Minor Blues; Bebop Tune; V7+9/I in All Keys; ii/
V7/I in Three Keys; F Blues with 8-Bar Bridge;
II/V7 Random Progressions and ii/V7+9/I in All
Minor Keys. Level: Beginning/Intermediate.
2240034 Flexible Instrumentation
Book & 2 CDs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.95
Jamey Aebersold Jazz, Volume 7
(Miles Davis)—Jamey Aebersold.
Here are eight jazz originals written by Miles
Davis, many recorded twice with one slower
track for easier learning, and another track at a
common performance tempo. This is a unique
way to learn eight of the most popular songs
of the 50s. Most are considered jazz classics
because most jazz musicians have learned them,
and all are interesting vehicles for improvising.
The interesting chord changes, altered bridges,
and logical melodies have been quoted in many
compositions throughout the music world. Here
is a way to gain an insight into early Miles and
gain an understanding of the transitional bop to
post-bop period. Titles include: Four; Solar; Tune
Up; Dig; Vierd Blues; Milestones; The Theme and
Serpents' Tongue. Level: Intermediate/Advanced.
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Jamey Aebersold Jazz, Volume 24
(Major and Minor)—Jamey Aebersold.
A great primer for learning basic skills in major and
minor keys. The CDs contain 30 extended tracks
of recorded background. Special tracks have
Jamey Aebersold playing various exercises and
soloing with actual cuts from this volume so you
can hear and see how to use this set. This set
will help your students gain confidence no matter
what their level of ability. Pick a different key each
day or week and practice! This is one of the most-
used sets in this series! Level: All.
2240372 Flexible Instrumentation
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Jamey Aebersold Jazz, Volume 25
(All Time Standards)—Jamey Aebersold.
Melodies are transposed for all instruments in this
largest collection of standards in the series. The
rhythm section on this CD has played extensively
with jazz legend Phil Woods. Titles include:
Summertime; Speak Low; September Song;
Old Devil Moon; The Party's Over; My Funny
Valentine; My Favorite Things; Love Is Here To
Stay; I've Grown Accustomed To Her Face; It
Might As Well Be Spring; I Love You; I Could
Write A Book; I Can't Get Started; Have You Met
Miss Jones; Foolish Heart; Come Rain Or Come
Shine and A Foggy Day. Lyrics included. Level:
Intermediate/Advanced.
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Jamey Aebersold Jazz, Volume 42
(Blues in All Keys)—Jamey Aebersold.
Here's a great way to expand your blues playing
in every key! This set has slow tempos for all
ability levels. Try playing some of the tougher
keys without looking at the music and see just
how fast your ear takes over. You'll find yourself
gaining confidence very quickly and that will
greatly improve your soloing. Transposed for
all instruments, each key contains a different
blues melody and two compatible chord/scale
progressions. Charlie Parker learned the blues in
all 12 keys before he learned anything else! Level:
Beginner/Intermediate.
2240703 Flexible Instrumentation
Book & CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.90
Jamey Aebersold Jazz, Volume 43
(Groovin' High)—Jamey Aebersold. Eight jazz
standards in comfortable tempos, transposed for
all instruments. Contents: Groovin' High; A Night
In Tunisia; All The Things You Are; Bluesette; I'll
Remember April; Hi Fly; West Coast Blues and
Afternoon In Paris. Level: Intermediate/Advanced.
2240737 Flexible Instrumentation
Book & CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.90
Jamey Aebersold Jazz, Volume 54
(Maiden Voyage)—Jamey Aebersold.
A great set for inexperienced jazzers, including
11 standards and 3 "workout" tracks. This is
the perfect tool for making the transition from
playing scales and chords to actual soloing. An
excellent resource for beginning improvisation,
it features slower tempos, easier changes, and
specific tips on approaching soloing. The scales
are written for every chord change. Titles include:
Summertime; Bb Shuffle Blues; Blue Bossa;
Impressions; Maiden Voyage; Watermelon Man;
Doxy; Autumn Leaves; Solar Flair; Song For My
Father; Cantaloupe Island; Satin Doll; Blues in
F; Footprints and III/VI7/ii/V7 Progression. Level:
Beginning/Intermediate.
5293923 Flexible Instrumentation
Book & CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.90
Jamey Aebersold Jazz, Volume 70
(Killer Joe)—Jamey Aebersold. This volume
meets the needs of the up and coming jazz player
who is ready to make the transition from scales
and chords to improvising on real standard chord
changes. The selections feature slower tempos,
easier changes and each has a great feel that
makes improvising easier. Titles include: Killer
Joe; Blue Moon; Sweet Georgia Brown; Sugar;
Misty; Stop-Time Blues; Girl From Ipanema;
Bb New Orleans Blues; You Stepped Out Of A
Dream; Mr. PC; Ladybird; Afternoon In Paris and
3/47 Blues. Level: Beginning/Intermediate.
5493689 Flexible Instrumentation
Book & CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.90
AEBERSOLD PLAY-ALONGS:
SETTING THE STANDARD
THROUGH THE YEARS
Whether playing for fun, learning improvisation, or performing solo jazz
gigs, these best-selling play-alongs have long been the standard of jazz
playing and improvising. With more than 130 volumes, they feature a
professional rhythm section on the CDs and will make learning tunes and
improvising easier. Here, listed in order of popularity, are the best selling
volumes chosen most often. For a complete list of the Aebersold play-alongs
and their contents, go to jwpepper.com/aebersold.
