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Play-A-Long Sets© Volumes 81 - 98 [Vol. 1 - 20] [Vol. 21 - 40] [Vol. 41 - 60] [Vol. 61 - 80] See the Brand new volumes! please note . . . Book/CD package count as three (3) items in calculating shipping charges; Book/2CD count as four (4). all descriptive information and summaries ©2002 Jamey Aebersold/Jazz Aids. All rights reserved. Vol. 81 - Contemporary Standards & Originals with the Dave Liebman Group: Learn to play a new twist on old standards with challenging, inventive arrangements, including odd meter, fusion, waltz, modal, etc., as well as several originals to explore. Phil Markowitz, piano; Vic Juris, acoustic & electric guitar; Tony Marino, acoustic & electric bass; Jamey Haddad, drums &percussion. (Book/CD) $15.90 tracks: Dancing In The Dark All Blues Green Dolphin Street Nica's Dream Maiden Voyage . . . and many more! Vol. 82 - Dexter Gordon Only in his last years as an actor in the acclaimed movie "Round Midnight" did Dexter Gordon gain widespread popularity, but jazz musicians have known about him for decades, through his big sound, hard swing and roaring compositions. Learn and enjoy these songs which are part of his great legacy. George Cables, piano; Rufus Reid, bass; Victor Lewis, drums. (Book/CD) $15.90 tracks: Fried Bananas Sticky Wicket Montmartre Apple Jump The Rainbow People Catalonian Nights LTD For Regulars Only Soul Sister Dexology Boston Bernie I Want More Antabus Vol. 83 - The Brecker Brothers Be like Mike! For years, musicians have been requesting a high quality funk/fusion play-a-long of well-known recorded hits. This is it! The Grammy winning Brecker Brothers band has successfully blended jazz, electronics, and contemporary rhythms into exciting, energetic jazz that has become accessible to audiences without compromising quality. Produced by former Brecker Brothers Band keyboardist George Whitty, these tracks contain "killer" electronic sounds and are awesome to play with! Jazz with "attitude!" (Book/CD) $16.90 tracks: Some Skunk Funk Above And Below And Then She Wept Funky Sea, Funky Dew Inside Out Slang Song For Barry Sponge Straphangin' . . . and more! Vol. 84 - Dominant Seventh Workout The Dominant Seventh is probably the most substituted, colored and altered sound in modern music. Its flexibility and distinctive nature made it a favorite of composers throughout the twentieth century and allowed it to dominate Blues, and Rock & Roll. This unique play-a-long explores the very nature of the Dom 7 sound and describes different ways jazz masters have used it for color and texture. Many written patterns will open your ears and extended play-a-long tracks (2CDs) will allow you to practice links and patterns, refine your technique and reaction time, and give you the skills to navigate Dominant 7ths with confidence. Jamey Aebersold, piano; Tyrone Wheeler, bass; Steve Davis, drums. (Book/2CD) $19.95 Disc One: 1. C7 2. F7 3. Bb7 4. Eb7 5. Ab7 6. Db7 7. F#7 8. B7 9. E7 10. A7 11. D7 12. G7 13. Cycle-Eight bars of each dominant 7th 14. Cycle-Two bars of each dominant 15. Cycle=One bar of each dominant 7th 16. Four bars each scale, ascend and descend chromatically 17. Tuning Notes Bb + A concert Disc Two: 1. Random Root Movement- 4 bars each-#17 in book 2. Random Root Movement- 2 bars each-#18 in book 3. Cycle, them crom. up and down- 2 bars each-#19 in book 4. "Almost Like A Blues"- 16-bar tune-#20 in book 5. Cycle in 3/4 meter- 4 bars each-#21 in book 6. II/V7/I in all twelve keys- #22 in book 7. Dim. whole tone resolving to minor- #23 in book 8. Dim. whole tone resolving to minor, then major-#24 in book 9. Dim. whole tone-8 bars each, random root movement-#25 in book 10. Dim. scales resolving to minor, then major-#26 in book 11. Dim. scales-8 bars each, random root movement-#27 in book 12. II/V7/I in minor thru four keys- #22 in book 13. "Sweet Georgia Brown"-#29 in book 14. "Indiana" (Back Home Again)-#30 in book 15. "Round About"-32 bar tune-#31 in book 16. Tuning Notes Bb + A Concert Vol. 85 - Tunes You Thought You Know: Reharmonized Standards Andy LaVerne is a well-respected musician much in demand all over the globe as well as the author of such books as the "Handbook of Chord Substitutions" and Volume 75 of the Aebersold series, "Countdown To Giant Steps." Here he brings you ten classic standards and one original rewritten to reflect his own approach to harmonic substitution and feel. You'll find yourself rediscovering the forms and melody of these important songs while being inspired to create your OWN reharmonizations! A great set to make these familiar tunes fresh again. Andy LaVerne, piano; Rufus Reid, bass; Steve Davis, drums. (Book/CD) $15.90 tracks: Maiden Voyage I Hear A Rhapsody Watermelon Man On Green Dolphin Street Song For My Father Softly As In A Morning Sunrise Cantaloupe Island Stella By Starlight Yesterdays Smoke Gets In Your Eyes Dream (by Andy LaVerne) Vol. 86 - "Shoutin' Out" - Tunes of Horace Silver Few musicians and composers have influenced jazz the way Horace Silver has. His groups, recordings and compositions have helped define the very shape of jazz as we know it today . . . So here we continue the explorations of Volumes 17 and 18 of the Aebersold series (which featured Horace's tunes) to challenge and stretch your playing on these songs. A number of styles are represented and the rhythm section will help you make these tunes your own. Mark Levine, piano; Lynn Seaton, bass; Adam Nussbaum, drums. (Book/CD) $15.90 tracks: Juicy Lucy Penny Mary Lou The Hardbop Grandpop Doodlin' Serenade To A Soul Sister Tokyo Blues Shoutin' Out Pretty Eyes Moon Rays Señor Blues Jungle Juice Vol. 87 - "When Lights Are Low" - Benny Carter Intermediate level Legendary multi-instrumentalist/composer Benny Carter has granted us the impressive honor of compiling a remarkable play-a-long of his favorite works. Mr. Carter's fine harmonic awareness and keen melodic ear combine for unforgettable jazz compositions for every taste. Harry Pickens, piano; Tyrone Wheeler, bass; Steve Davis, drums. (Book/CD) $15.90 tracks: When Lights Are Low Another Time, Another Place People Time Summer Serenade Easy Money Hello Doozy You, Only You Evening Star The Courtship South Side Samba All That Jazz The Romp Tuning Notes Vol. 88 - "Millennium Blues" Blues with a twist for the third millennium! The BLUES are BACK!! The Blues are the basis of much of modern music, and this volume highlights many of the different ways the "blues" are approached in jazz. There are a variety of feels, grooves and tempos which will give you a good workout on the blues progression. John Stetch, piano; Rufus Reid, bass; Akira Tana, drums. (Book/CD) $15.90 tracks: Achin' And Breakin' Lame Duck Solar The Real McCoy 3/4 Double-Up Blues In A Minor Mood Bertha's Bossa Sweet Combustion Hustle And Shuffle Dance Of The Infidels Faster Than Whiz Stop, Stop, Stop-Time Blues Three Plus Two E.T.'s Blues Tuning Notes related titles: Volume 2 - Nothin' But Blues Volume 42 - "Blues" In All Keys Volume 57 - Minor Blues In All Keys Vol. 89 - "Darn That Dream" Twelve of the world's most often played standards. Learn and enjoy these timeless classics while being accompanied by a rhythm section of master musicians. Mark Levine, piano; Lynn Seaton, bass; Steve Davis, drums. (Book/CD) $15.90 tracks: This Can't Be Love Can't We Be Friends For Heaven's Sake I Can't Give You Anything But Love (slow) The Gentle Rain Who Can I Turn To Darn That Dream No More Blues The Things We Did Last Summer Who Cares My Ship Idaho I Can't Give You Anything But Love (fast) Tuning Notes Vol. 90 - "Odd Times" Don't feel uncomfortable everytime someone calls a tune in an odd meter. At last, here is a thorough workout in odd time signatures, including 3/4, 5/4, 6/8. 11/4, and alternating time feels that will give you the confidence and proficiency to perform at your best. Use this set to practice with and make unusual time signatures feel as natural as 4/4. Andy Laverne, piano; John Goldsby, bass; John Riley, drums. (Book/CD) $15.90 tracks: First Step Take Five Girl From Ipanema Guido Rides Again Latin Minor Blues Major Scales My Favorite Things On Green Dolphin Street Seven For Twelve Shuffle Blues Vol. 91 - "Player's Choice" A collection of excellent songs well known to all working musicians. Mark Levine, piano; Rufus Reid, bass; Barry Ries, drums. (Book/CD) $15.90 tracks: Azule Serape Repetition Blue Daniel Beatrice Dear Old Stockholm You Know I Care A Child Is Born On A Slow Boat To China Limehouse Blues (slow) Bernie's Tune Our Delight Limehouse Blues (fast) Tuning Notes Vol. 92 - Lennie Niehaus Intermediate level Lennie's reputation as a jazz and film composer, arranger, and jazz recording artist is second to none. His musical and playable style of writing has made his many solo/etude books among the most popular jazz books in the world. Lennie has personally assembled the songs for this play-a-long and added 9 new selections to create a wonderful set for all to enjoy. Lynne Arriale, piano; Tyrone Wheeler, bass; Steve Davis, drums. (Book/CD) $15.90 tracks: Turn-Around Gone But Not Forgotten Making The Rounds Betwixt And Between Rush Hour Remember When Waltz For Spring Point Of No Return Back On Track Try For Five Moving Right Along Metamorphosis Pat's Retort Patterns Vol. 93 - "What's New" Here is the play-a-long for all those who have requested a play-a-long utilizing a guitar trio instead of the usual piano trio as the accompanying instrumentation. The swinging but relaxed sound of the guitar trio brings an intimacy to these songs that will allow you to feel and hear things differentlyas you play along. A fresh change of pace. Dave Stryker, guitar; Bill Moring, bass; Tim Horner, drums. (Book/CD) $15.90 tracks: Mr. Green Perhaps On Green Dolphin Street Ornithology What's New? Guitar On Top Autumn In New York Moon And Sand Body And Soul Stella By Starlight The End Of A Love Affair There Will Never Be Another You Vol. 94 - "Hot House" This set is for all those looking for a good collection of Bop favorites, Jazz classics, and well-known Standards; very much what you might encounter on a typical gig. The all-star rhythm section is one of the best in the business. This is one of the best-sounding play-a-longs yet! James Williams, piano; Christian McBride, bass; Jeff Watts, drums. (Book/CD) $15.90 tracks: Chi Chi Estate Close Your Eyes Crazy Rhythm Good-Bye Hot House This Old Country As Time Goes By All Or Nothing At All Blue And Sentimental Vol. 95 - "500 Miles High" For all instrumentalists and vocalists These famous standards and jazz favorites make this an enjoyable set for all musicians. Play and learn with this exciting rhythm section, recorded when they were hot off the road. David Hazeltine, piano; Dennis Irwin, bass; Tony Reedus, drums. (Book/CD) $15.90 tracks: Spotty Teaneck Free, is Free Triste All Of Me Talk Of The Town Windows A Bientot 500 Miles High Only Trust Your Heart Little B's Poem Parisian Thoroughfare Vol. 96 - "Latin Quarter" For all instrumentalists This set features the music and performances of Samuels' Caribbean Jazz Project. A totally authentic latin jazz fusion set - sounds awesome! Dave Samuels, vibes; Steve Khan, guitar, guiro; Ruben Rodriguez, bass; Richie Flores, congas & percussion; Robbie Ameen, timbales/drums; Dario Eskenazi, piano; Oscar Stagnaro, bass; Mark Walker, drums (Book/CD) $15.90 tracks: One Step Ahead Paco And Dave Ivory Coast One For Tom Rain Forest Latin Quarter Jamboree Sadie's Dance Turnabout Arthur's Dance Vol. 97 - "Standards With Strings" For all instrumentalists and vocalists When Charlie Parker made his famous "with strings" recordings, Jazz musicians everywhere realized the potential of lushly orchestrated strings to inspire and enhance their own creativity. Many legendary players - Cannonball Adderly, Blue Mitchell, and Clifford Brown, to name a few - soon followed suit, making a "with strings" album an almost essential rite of passage. Presented here are 10 beautiful standards arranged by jazz great LENNIE NIEHAUS recorded with state-of-the-art digital technology that gives the music a "presence" unequalled by other play-a-longs. This is sure to become an all time favorite! Steve Allee, piano; Tyrone Wheeler, bass; Steve Davis, drums; Peter McHugh, violins; Alan Oldfield, synth strings (Book/CD) $16.90 tracks: I Cover The Waterfront Fools Rush In You Go To My Head September In The Rain You're My Everything You And The Night And The Music Autumn In New York When Your Lover Has Gone Namely You Lover, Come Back To Me Vol. 98 - "Antonio Carlos Jobim -- BOSSA NOVA" For all instrumentalists and vocalists This set pays tribute to one of the greatest Brazilian composers of all time - JOBIM!! His songs have become an essential part of the jazz repertoire, and have even crossed over into the popular consciousness -- and now you can play them, too! With a nylon-string guitar instead of piano, this set has an authentic Brazilian feel that will inspire your imagination. Dave Stryker, nylon string guitar; Bill Mooring, bass; Duduka Da Fonseca, drums, percussion. (Book/CD) $15.90 tracks: Corcovado Wave Jazz 'N Samba O Grande Amor Triste One Note Samba How Insensitive The Girl From Ipanema Meditation Once I Loved Desafinado No More Blues all descriptive information and summaries ©2002 Jamey Aebersold/Jazz Aids. All rights reserved. please note . . . Book/CD package count as three (3) items in calculating shipping charges; Book/2CD count as four (4). [Top] [Vol. 1 - 20] [Vol. 21 - 40] [Vol. 41 - 60] [Vol. 61 - 80] [Home] [Order]