Warner Brothers Approaching the Standards, Volume 1

• Instrumentation: BASS CLEF INST
• Model # SBM00004CD

For the "fearful to the fearless," Approaching the Standards is an innovative, user-friendly approach to jazz improvisation. Designed for the individual or group, each of the three volumes of this play-along CD contains eight classic jazz tunes. Each volume features a jazz group demo recorded by top pros in a jazz gig setting, clearly written musical examples, jazz vocabulary, transcription opportunities, informative composer insight, and a useful discography. Everything you need to begin improvising or to improve your jazz skills is included in Volumes 1, 2, and 3, available for C, B-Flat, E-Flat, and Bass Clef instruments. Volume 1 includes: Billie's Bounce • On the Trail • Cantaloupe Island • The Preacher • Summertime • Satin Doll • C Jam Blues • I Got Rhythm. Song List:Billie's BounceC Jam Blues (Instrumental)Cantaloupe IslandI Got RhythmOn The TrailSatin Doll (Instrumental)Summertime (From "Porgy And Bess")The Preacher (Instrumental)