This DVD reveals a world of sounds - American, Hawaiian, Indian, English - vibrant with emotional nuances conjured from a cold piece of steel. The sound of slide guitar evokes auditory landscapes: the drowsy expanses of Paris, Texas or the heated intensity of the Mississippi Delta. But as the 14 superb performances here demonstrate, it can also paint India's Assamese highlands, Hawaiian beaches or the Greenfields of Canada.

Sonny Terry started playing harmonica in his teens, as a blind street musician in North Carolina. After a stint with a medicine show, he hooked up with the popular ragtime singer/guitarist Blind Boy Fuller. When he was 23, he made his recording debut, backing up Fuller. Barely a year later in 1938, he was wowing New York audiences at Carnegie Hall, appearing solo as part of John Hammond's Spirituals to Swing concert. Sonny Terry died in 1986, leaving behind many recordings and numerous fans -- as well as harmonica players trying to duplicate his virtuosity. He was a true originator and a powerful entertainer.

For use with all Bb, Eb and C instruments, the Jazz Play-Along Series is the ultimate learning tool for all jazz musicians. Within musician-friendly lead sheets, melody cues, and other split-track choices on the included CD, this first-of-its-kind package makes learning to play jazz easier than ever before!

Les titres de ce recueil sont issus du grand répertoire des Standards de Jazz. Chaque titre est presente sous deux formes. La premiere version est un arrangement pour piano entierment doigte et chiffre de l'oeuvre. La seconde version represente le theme simple accompagne de son chiffrage harmonique d'origine, en quelque sorte la matiere premiere a partir de laquelle toute forme d'arrangement peut etre elabore. An vu de ces deux versions, les pianistes pourront analyser les ameliorations melodiques et harmoniques apportees a l'arrangement pour piano et s'exercer a l'improvisation sur ces themes. Les professeurs trouveront aussi dans ce volume un bon repertoire de base pour initier leurs eleves a l'etude du jazz.Afin d'apporter un cote ludique a ce recueil, les midi-files contenus dans leCD mixte (CD audio and CD rom) offrent la possibilite d'ecouter les titres en MIDI au moyen de la carte son d'un ordinateur. De plus, avec un material approprie (sequenceur, editeur de partitions et autres), il est possible de changer les sons et les tempi, de jouer facilement des passages en boucles ainsi que toute autre possibilite offerte par les differents logiciels actuels.Nous vous souhaitons donc un excellent voyage au pays du jazz et esperons vous apporter un reel plaisir pianistiqueThe titles in this collection are abstracts from the great repertory of the Standards of Jazz. Each title is presented in two ways. The first version of the work arrangement for piano with all fingering and figuring included. The second version present the elementary theme along with the origianl harmonic figuring which is the 'raw material' used for composing all arrangements. By using these two versions, pianists will be able to analyze the melodic and harmonic improvements added to the piano arrangement, as well as practice their own improvisations on the themes. Piano teachers will also find in this volume a good basic repertory to introduce Jazz to their students.The playful aspect is added to this anthology by way of the midi-files which accompany the mixed CD (CD audio and CD rom) offering the possibility to listen to the pieces in midi by using the sound card of a computer. In addition, it is possible to change the sounds and teh tempo with appropriate equipement.

Les titres de ce recueil sont issus du grand repertoire des Standards de jazz et de Blues. Ce volume est concu en deux parties. La premiere partie presente tous les themes, tels que joues par le saxophoniste tenor sur le CD Audio fourni avec ce recueil. La seconde partie offre a l'instrumentiste les cles pour une improvisation reussie. Au debut de chaque partie, une notice pedagogique donne des pistes de travail a explorer ainsi que des conseils sur la maniere d'utiliser au mieux ce livre. Les professeurs trouveront aussi dans ce volume un bon repertoire de base pour initier leurs eleves a l'etude des musiques improvisees que sont le jazz et le blues.Concernant l'utilisation du CD audio, une plage est laissee a l'accord de l'instrument, puis chaque oeuvre est developpee de la maniere suivasnte:Le theme de base est jour par le saxophoniste tenor (accompagne par le trio Claviers-Basse-Batterie) afin de 'montrer le chemin' au musicienLe theme original n'est plus joue par le saxophoniste et laisse entierement place a l'instrumentiste qui, accompagne de la section rhythmique, pourra laisser libre cours a sa creativite (exposition du theme puis improvisationsur la structure harmonique). Nous vous souhaitons un excellent voyage au pays du jazz du blues et esperons vous apprter un reel plaisir a jouer ces oeuvres.The titles in this collection are abstracts from the great repertory of the Standards of Jazz and Blues. This book is made of two parts. The first one presents all the themes such as perfromed by the Tenor Saxophonist on the Audio CD play along furnished with this volume. The second part offers the performer keys for a succesfull improvisation. At the beginning of each part, a pedagogical content gives work trails to explore so as advice on how to use at best this book. Music teachers will also find in this volume a good basic repertory to introduce improvised music styles such a Jazz and Blues to their students.The first track on the Audio CD is for tuning, then each title is developed as follows:The basic theme is played by the tenor saxophonist, accompanied by the keyboard/bass/drum trio, to show the method to the musicianThe original theme is no more interpreted by the saxophonist and place is left entirely at the performer's disposal who, accompanied by the rhythm section, will give free reins to his creativity (theme exposition followed by an improvisation on the harmonic structure).

Breaking from her formula of updated jazz standards, on this 2004 album, Krall has covered a range of songs from artists as diverse as Mose Allison, Tom Waits and Joni Mitchell, as well as co-writing half the album with her husband, Elvis Costello. Includes bonus song: I'll Never Be The Same.

This series of graded albums provides a wealth of jazz repertoire. It contains well-known tunes in accessible arrangement and new pieces specially commissioned from top jazz musicians and educators. The CD with the album provides 'minus-one' backing tracks as well as recordings of full performances.

Creative Saxophone is an innovative series for the beginner alto or tenor saxophonist who wants to play Jazz, Rock, and other contemporary music styles whilst developing a solid technique. The idiomatic exercises and pieces encourage an awareness of authentic styles and give players the confidence to begin improvising from early on. Each book includes a CD of backings for many of the pieces, performed by world-class musicians.

Bob Brozman in Concert showcasing his unique acoustic blues style to dazzling effect.

The rare footage presented in this video presents Muddy Waters at his prime and with one of his best bands. The concert was filmed during a West Coast tour in 1971.

How do you keep that thumb-bass independent so it doesn't get derailed when your fingers pick the melody? Fred Sokolow makes it easy for beginners or intermediate guitarists by breaking it all down and taking each song step by step. First you learn the melody, then add the bass, then add the syncopation that makes it all swing. Songs include Nine Pound Hammer, I Am A Pilgrim, Windy And Warm, Whispering and Mack The Knife.

Creative Saxophone is an innovative series for the beginner alto or tenor saxophonist who wants to play Jazz, Rock, and other contemporary music styles whilst developing a solid technique. The idiomatic exercises and pieces encourage an awareness of authentic styles and give players the confidence to begin improvising from early on. Each book includes a CD of backings for many of the pieces, performed by world-class musicians.

Instantly downloadable sheet music by Brian Setzer for guitar of EASY skill level.

The Closest Thing To Crazy written bu Mike Batt, is a gorgeous hit single from Katie Melua's debut album, Call Off The Search and it provides a perfect demonstration of Melua’s mellifluous and shining voice. It is authentically arranged here for Piano and Voice with Guitar chord boxes.

Jamming with other players is one of the most fun, exciting things a guitarists can do. But, after you've played all of your memorized licks and solos, how do you make up your own? Whether you play rock, blues, country or jazz, this book teaches you how to: Build solos with scalesAd lib chord-based solosEmbellish melodiesPlay harmonised melody linesLeave the melody behind and improvise freelyStart developing your own style!

This book and CD pack includes 25 must-know boogie blues riffs arranged for beginning to intermediate guitarists. Also included are interesting facts and quotes from blues history.

A great supplement to Second Floor Music's Sing Jazz! book, Jazz Phrasing is a perfect workbook for all jazz vocalists. Includes CD with vocal and instrumental examples and sing-along rhythm section tracks.

This DVD runs for approximately 50 minutes and comes complete with an accompanying booklet showing examples in notation and tablature. Each is filled with rock solid information from beginning to end. Blues Rock Guitar Soloing features Mat 'Gurmanator' Gurman, a session player with an almost endless list of heavyweight credits in TV work and concert touring with internationally famous artists. Mat demonstrates the art of phrasing - the key to all improvised music. He teaches you how to get the music out of your head and into your playing so your solos make sense! Mat discusses how to get a great blues rock tone and demonstrates soloing in various styles. This DVD will help develop your ear and continue to improve your soloing for months and years to come!

This series of graded albums provides a wealth of jazz repertoire. It contains well-known tunes in accessible arrangement and new pieces specially commissioned from top jazz musicians and educators. The CD with the album provides 'minus-one' backing tracks as well as recordings of full performances

A step-by-step breakdown of the styles, sounds and techniques of the king of the blues. Featuring Andy Aledort.

Learn all the essentials of playing blues guitar from one of the genre's most renowned educators. This DVD covers twelve-bar blues form, the blues scale, major and minor pentatonics and more must know topics.

In this DVD package Larry divides this programme into two areas of speacialisation: Blues and Chord substitution. This is Larry's exciting fusion sound, spelled-out, clarified and made accessible to any guitarist.

Instantly downloadable sheet music by William Gillock for piano four hands of MEDIUM skill level.

Instantly downloadable sheet music by William Gillock for piano four hands of MEDIUM skill level.