Easy Jazz Conception

From the publisher-

Alto Sax: A new and exciting way for alto saxophone players to learn and practice basic jazz style. Easy Jazz Conception: Alto Saxophone Book & CD features 15 solo etudes based on blues and standard chord progressions, demonstrated by Jim Snidero on alto saxophone along with a world-class rhythm section: Mike LeDonne, piano; Peter Washington, bass; and Kenny Washington, drums. The recording features two separate versions of each etude: one with the soloist and rhythm section, and one with the rhythm section only. See and hear how the soloist phrases, play with or without the soloist on the CD and learn basic jazz style first-hand.

Tenor Sax: A new and exciting way for tenor and soprano saxophone players to learn and practice basic jazz style. Easy Jazz Conception: Tenor Saxophone Book & CD features 15 solo etudes based on blues and standard chord progressions, demonstrated by Eric Alexander on tenor saxophone along with a world-class rhythm section: Mike LeDonne, piano; Peter Washington, bass; and Kenny Washington, drums. The recording features two separate versions of each etude: one with the soloist and rhythm section and one with the rhythm section only. See and hear how the soloist phrases, play with or without the soloist on the CD and learn basic jazz style first-hand. Titles include: Basie's Blues * Bird's Backyard * Bossa at Night * Caliente Blues * Duke's Convoy * Hot and Humid * Important Events * Love Is Easy * Mist and Grits * Morning Calm * Prince Charming * Rock On * Shufflin' in F * So Long Birdie * Us. 

Trumpet: A new and exciting way for trumpet players to learn and practice basic jazz style. The Easy Jazz Conception: Trumpet Book & CD set features 15 solo etudes based on blues and standard chord progressions, demonstrated by Ryan Kisor on trumpet along with a world-class rhythm section: Mike LeDonne, piano; Peter Washington, bass; and Kenny Washington, drums. The recording features two separate versions of each etude: one with the soloist and rhythm section, and one with the rhythm section only. See and hear how the soloist phrases, play with or without the soloist on the CD, and learn basic jazz style first hand.

Trombone: A new and exciting way for trombone players to learn and practice basic jazz style. Easy Jazz Conception: Trombone Book & CD set features 15 solo etudes based on blues and standard chord progressions, demonstrated by Slide Hampton on trombone along with a world-class rhythm section: Mike LeDonne, piano; Peter Washington, bass; and Kenny Washington, drums. The recording features two separate versions of each etude: one with the soloist and rhythm section and one with the rhythm section only. See and hear how the soloist phrases, play with or without the soloist on the CD and learn basic jazz style first-hand. Titles include: Basie's Blues * Bird's Backyard * Bossa at Night * Caliente Blues * Duke's Convoy * Hot and Humid * Important Events * Love Is Easy * Mist and Grits * Morning Calm * Prince Charming * Rock On * Shufflin' in F * So Long Birdie * Us.

Bass Lines: Easy Jazz Conception: Bass Lines by Jim Snidero is an exciting and unique way for bassists to learn and practice how to play in a jazz rhythm section and how to accompany a jazz soloist. This set features 15 solo etudes based on blues and standard chord progressions, demonstrated by different soloists and a world-class rhythm section. Play-along tracks feature a rhythm section minus the bass lines. Titles include: Basie's Blues * Bird's Backyard * Bossa at Night * Caliente Blues * Duke's Convoy * Hot and Humid * Important Events * Love Is Easy * Mist and Grits * Morning Calm * Prince Charming * Rock On * Shufflin' in F * So Long Birdie * Us.