Charlie Christian was one of the most influential jazz guitarists of the swing era, an innovator and accomplished player who brought the guitar closer to the front of the band rather than the rhythm instrument it began as. Chord shapes form a visual frame of reference for the player, so it is easier to play the single note, improvised horn-like lines out of chord shapes that Charlie Christian was known for. The concepts and fingerings presented in this book have been developed by analysing many of the licks used by Charlie Christian in his solos. As well as the didactic purpose this will be of great value to all guitarist with an interest in Charlie Christian's style and career. A CD is included which features 93 demonstration tracks to facilitate faster learning. Arranged for standard guitar notation with large chord boxes and easy to read diagrams.

By Duke Ellington. For guitar and voice. Guitar Collection. Swing, Standards and Jazz. Difficulty: medium. Guitar tablature songbook. Standard guitar notation, guitar tablature, vocal melody, lyrics, chord names, guitar chord diagrams, guitar notation legend and introductory text. 48 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

By Louis Prima. For voice, piano and guitar chords. Piano/Vocal/Guitar Artist Songbook. Vocal Standards and Swing. Difficulty: medium. Songbook. Vocal melody, piano accompaniment, lyrics, chord names and guitar chord diagrams. 64 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

Duke Ellington - Guitar. (Big Band Play-Along Volume 3). By Duke Ellington (1899-1974). Big Band Play-Along. Play Along. Softcover with CD. 24 pages. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.843090). ISBN 1423449800. Play Along. 9x12 inches. This pack lets instrumentalists play along with a big band to 10 swinging classics, including: Caravan • Chelsea Bridge • Cotton Tail • I'm Beginning to See the Light • I'm Just a Lucky So and So • In a Mellow Tone • In a Sentimental Mood • Mood Indigo • Satin Doll • Take the “A” Train.

Ten songs for guitar in standard notation and tablature. Includes Soir De Dispute, La Valse Des Niglos, Swing Valse and La Camarde, with guitar chord boxes. French language version.

The Genius Of Django Reinhardt by Django Reinhardt. For guitar. Hal Leonard Transcribed Score (Authentic transcriptions of all instruments),. Swing. Difficulty: medium. Guitar solo songbook (no tablature). Standard guitar notation, chord names and introductory text. 64 pages. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.26711). ISBN 0793524660. With standard guitar notation, chord names and introductory text. Swing. 9x12 inches. This classic collection of Django tunes is an intimate look at his style. Included are transcriptions of many Django tunes complete with all rhythm guitar changes. Included are: Crepuscule * Belleville * Are You In The Mood * Ultra Fox * and 14 others. As a bonus we've included special chorus arrangements to four tunes arranged by Ike Issacs in the style of Django. This includes My Serenade * Minor Swing * Manoir De Mes Reves * and Daphne.About Transcribed Score:Transcribed Scores are vocal and instrumental arrangements of music from some of the greatest groups in music. These excellent publications feature transcribed parts for lead vocals, backup vocals, lead guitar, rhythm guitar, bass, drums, and all of the various instruments used in each specific recording session. All songs are arranged exactly the way the artists recorded them.

Basic Acoustic Swing Jazz. Finally, a great method which will show you how to play the acoustic jazz guitar in the style of players like Django Reinhardt, Oscar Alleman and Eddie Lang - their style is characterized by a powerful rhythm guitar and a vital swinging single-note solo line. Due to the fact that it can be very hard to master the original transcriptions, this book simplifies this style without losing the essence of the original sound. Written in standard notation and TAB, the material can be played by students and players that master the easy to intermediate level on plectrum style jazz guitar. All titles are included on CD, as well as some play along tracks which offer a great possibility to improvise on typical gypsy chord changes and rhythms.

Fingerpicking Duke Ellington. (15 Songs Arranged for Solo Guitar). By Duke Ellington (1899-1974). Guitar Solo. Softcover. Guitar tablature. 40 pages. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.699845). ISBN 1423416589. With guitar tablature. 9x12 inches. 15 Ellington classics, including: Caravan • Do Nothin' Till You Hear from Me • Don't Get Around Much Anymore • I'm Just a Lucky So and So • In a Sentimental Mood • It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing) • Mood Indigo • Prelude to a Kiss • Satin Doll • Sophisticated Lady • Take the “A” Train • and more.

By Claude Bolling. Guitar Solo. 20 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

Now you can add authentic jazz feel and flavour to your playing. Here are 101 definitive licks, plus a demonstration CD, from every major jazz guitar style, neatly organised into easy-to-use categories. They're all here!