Volumes 41-50 Jamey Aebersold Play-A-Longs
Detailed Descriptions

Volume 41 BODY AND SOUL

All levels. Lyrics included. A large selection of famous standards that will have every musician rushing home from work to play. This set of 17 familiar classics will inspire you to play your best, increase your song list, and equip yourself for any musical situation. Learn these songs inside and out and have fun doing it! Rhythm section is Dan Haerle, piano; John Goldsby, bass; Ed Soph, drums.

Volume 42 BLUES IN ALL KEYS

Here’s a great way to expand your blues playing in every key. And, it’s real fun, too! These are slow tempos and are for all levels of ability. 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 confidence will greatly improve your soloing. Charlie Parker learned the Blues in all 12 keys before he learned anything else. Transposed for all instruments. Each key contains a different blues melody and two compatible chord/scale progressions. It’s enjoyable and it’s sure to make you a better blues player. Get started now with this great addition to the series. The outstanding rhythm section is James Williams, piano; Bob Cranshaw, bass; Mickey Roker, drums.

RELATED PUBLICATIONS: “Volume 42 Bass Lines” and “Lennie Niehaus Plays the Blues.”

Volume 43 GROOVIN' HIGH

Intermediate/advanced level. Six “must know” bebop tunes and two essential standards you’ll play on every gig. Tempos are comfortable and not too fast. Bebop is the ultimate jazz language builder. Master the art of Bebop and all other styles will come much easier. Most of today’s greatest modern players like Bob Berg, Terrence Blanchard, Jerry Bergonzi, Chick Corea, Freddie Hubbard, and the Brecker Brothers all used Bebop as the foundation for building their unique styles and, no doubt, they know all the tunes on this recording inside and out. Get right to the heart of the “Jazz sound!” Rhythm section is Dan Haerle, Todd Coolman and Steve Davis.

Volume 44 AUTUMN LEAVES

All levels. Lyrics included. Sit back and let this exciting New York rhythm section take you on an exhilarating ride through these timeless jazz session favorites. Sultry ballads, exciting bossas and finger snappin’ swing tunes at comfortable tempos make this a welcome edition to anyone’s musical library. Rhythm section is Niels Lan Doky, piano; Christian Doky, bass; Billy Hart, drums.

Volume 45 BILL EVANS

Intermediate/advanced level. Harmonically speaking, Bill Evans remains, today, as one of the most influential musicians and composers in jazz. Bill Evans compositions are among the richest and most original compositions in jazz, laced with beautiful, lush alterations and passing chords. This set represents a sampling of Bill’s illustrious career from Waltz For Debby, written in 1954, to Laurie, composed in 1979. Other favorites provide unique challenges and give us some valuable insight into Bill’s creative genius. The rhythm section skillfully plays each composition in the Bill Evans style, including his favorite piano voicings, to provide you with a realistic sense of the Bill Evans mystic. Rhythm section of Dan Haerle, piano; Todd Coolman, bass; and Steve Davis skillfully plays each tune in the Evans style.

Volume 46 OUT OF THIS WORLD

All levels. Lyrics included. A cross section of ageless standards encompassing a wide span of styles and musical periods from Louis Armstrong to Miles Davis, gleaned from Broadway shows, best-selling records and popular musicals. You’re guaranteed to find this set to be “Out Of This World!” Features an exciting rhythm section of Mulgrew Miller, piano; Lonnie Plaxico, bass; Ronnie Burrage, drums.

Volume 47 I GOT RHYTHM (All Twelve Keys)

All levels. FUN and EDUCATIONAL! Explores the fundamentals of playing RHYTHM (I Got Rhythm) changes in all keys. For decades, jazz greats have used these progressions as springboards to new interpretations and improvisations. Charlie Parker practiced I Got Rhythm in all 12 keys and recorded these progressions on 28 separate occasions! All 12 keys include a written melody as well as a solo section. Special section contains uniquely-designed slow recorded tracks to help you fully understand harmonies. The book includes step-by-step instructions and examples of common “rhythm” techniques and practice, including the use of Blues, Diminished, Pentatonic and other scales, as well as playing the “changes.” This set has everything you need to get a true performance-quality understanding of I Got Rhythm changes! Great for beginning Rhythm players! Rhythm section is Jim McNeely-piano, Todd Coolman-bass and Steve Davis-drums.

Volume 48 IN A MELLOW TONE (Duke Ellington)

Intermediate/advanced level. Play along just for the fun of it or use this set as an opportunity to learn nine important songs you can use on almost any gig. Ellington’s historic compositions have proven themselves equally as worthwhile for small groups as they were for his famous Big Bands and have been recorded by a wide array of artists, such as Johnny Hodges, Miles Davis, Yusef Lateef, and Mulgrew Miller. Here are nine of Duke’s famous classics and a rhythm section that grooves on all of them! An essential package for ALL musicians and vocalists wishing to learn and enjoy these wonderful, timeless standards. Lyrics included for many of the tunes. Rhythm section is Dan Haerle-piano, John Goldsby-bass and Steve Davis-drums.

Volume 49 SUGAR

All levels. This recording “FEELS GOOD.” Nothing beats the "thumpin'" sound and feel of the Hammond B-3 Organ. People from the great Jimmy Smith to the young and exciting Joey De Francesco have demonstrated it’s unique ability to swing hard! Now, for the first time, you can take advantage of the opportunity to play along with two of Jazz’s finest, Hank Marr and Jimmy Rupp. Once you try it, you’ll be hooked! The song selection is perfect for the organ, as many have an inherent “bluesy” sound. You’ll find playing lyrically much easier and you’ll love the heavy blues flavoring. Don’t miss this one! Hank Marr-organ and synth., Jimmy Rupp-drums.

Volume 50 THE MAGIC OF MILES

All levels. These jazz classics represent a slice of Mile’s illustrious career, from 1957 to 1964, during which Miles was at the apex of his popularity. As an example of Miles unparalleled influence as a trumpeter, composer and band leader, several of his sidemen Cannonball Adderly, John Coltrane, Bill Evans, David Liebman, Thelonious Monk, Charlie Parker, Sonny Rollins and Wayne Shorter have all had play-a-longs of their own compositions presented here in this series! Commemorating the 50th play-a-long in the series, here are the classic tunes Miles Davis made famous. Pianists and everyone else interested in piano voicings/comping, now have the extra advantage of being able to purchase all of Mark Levine’s piano comping transcribed note-for-note in the Volume 50 Transcribed Piano Voicings book! See MORE AEBERSOLD section for price and details. Rhythm section is Mark Levine, piano; Todd Coolman, bass; and Steve Davis, drums.

RELATED PUBLICATIONS: Volume 50 “Transcribed Piano Comping” and Volume 7 “Miles Davis.”

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