Each volume of this unique jazz improvisation method includes:
State of the art recordings (multi-track digital), recorded in the
excellent Bauer Studios, where many of the productions for the record
label ECM have been done, and in the Skyline Studios in New York City.
Each set contains six complete performances, including opening and
closing theme statements, improvised solos and six play-along tracks
which feature the rhythm section without soloist.
Many performances use the original arrangements from classic jazz
recordings (So What, Equinox, A Night In Tunisia, 'Round Midnight, Con
Alma, Webb City, Joshua etc.). Because the complete performances were
approached as in a professional recording session the play-along
versions sound fresh and spontaneous, with much interaction between the
rhythm section instruments and the soloists.
Piano and bass are clearly separated. Book with helpful commentary
and analysis of each recorded performance in English, français and
deutsch.
Transcribed solos: Each book contains at least one complete solo
transcription, many excerpts from other solos (piano and bass solos as
well as horn and guitar solos are included) plus appropriate chord/scale
information, including modes of the major, harmonic minor, melodic
minor and symmetrical scales.
Individual instrumental parts in C, B flat, E flat and bass clef: The
detachable instrumental parts are extremely practical for both
classroom and professional use.
Completely notated piano and bass parts: Volume 1, 2, 5, 6, 7 and 8
contain detachable piano (or guitar) and bass parts for all six
compositions, volume 3 on 3 tunes (A Night In Tunisia, 'Round Midnight
and Embraceable You).
Transcribed excerpts from piano and bass accompaniments: Excerpts
from piano and bass accompaniments have been selected in order to
illustrate the most important techniques for developing accompaniments
on these instruments. This includes piano chord voicings, harmonic
substitution and embellishment, developing bass lines, interaction with
other instruments, etc.