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B-flat, E-flat and C Instruments Jazz Ensemble - Grade 2 SKU: HL.842360 Bb, Eb and C Instruments. Composed by Various. Arranged by Michael Sweeney and Paul Murtha. Instrumental Jazz. Instruction, Jazz. Softcover with CD-ROM. 88 pages. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.842360). ISBN 9781423462613. UPC: 884088272234. 9.0x12.0x0.217 inches. Michael Sweeney and Paul Murtha.(Sample solos by Mike Steinel) Welcome to the exciting world of jazz improvisation! Whether you are using this book as a supplement to the Essential Elements for Jazz Ensemble method book or just by itself, this play-along book will help you get started creating your own improvised solos. The recordings feature professional jazz players performing well-known jazz classics and provide an excellent model for playing in a jazz style. In addition, sample solos are provided as a guide for creating effective melodies. An added feature on the CD-ROM is the Amazing Slow Downer software program for changing the tempo of any of the recorded tracks - when used in your computer, ASD allows you to adjust the tempo to suit your needs as you progress through the book. Includes 10 blues classics: All Blues • Bags' Groove • Blue 'N Boogie • Blue Monk • Blues in Frankie's Flat • Blues in the Closet • Cold Duck Time • St. Louis Blues • Straight No Chaser • Tenor Madness. • Play-along CD with choice of full recording (with melody) or rhythm section only • Tempo adjustment software (computer required) • Sample written solos and improvising hints • Rhythm book includes bass lines, piano voicings, and drum patterns.