12 Medium-Easy Jazz, Blues & Funk Etudes. (C Instrument). By Bob Mintzer. For C Instruments. Book; CD; Instrumental Series. Belwin Play-Along Series. Blues; Funk; Jazz. Grade 2.5. 56 pages. Published by Belwin Music (AP.37011). ISBN 0739076132. Blues; Funk; Jazz. Created for a wide variety of musicians, 12 Medium-Easy Jazz, Blues & Funk Etudes will appeal to both aspiring players and more experienced musicians. Accessible, yet with some challenges, this music was written by world-renowned jazz composer, arranger, saxophonist, bandleader, educator, and member of the Yellowjackets, Bob Mintzer. Designed for the medium-easy difficulty level, this book includes: -12 jazz, blues and funk etudes composed by Bob Mintzer in a variety of jazz styles, tempos, and time signatures. -Performance notes/tips for each etude to assist in interpretation and improvisation. -Play-along CD with a stellar rhythm section. -Transcription Exercise -Composition Exercise -Practice Page with scales/chords -All books are compatible and written so they can be performed together -Opportunity to study and learn these skills: -Melodic composition -Improvisation -Sight reading -Motivic development -Scales and chords -Jazz concept -Major and minor blues -Jazz waltz -Slow/Medium/Fast swing -Funky groove