(Sample solos by Mike Steinel) Welcome to the exciting world of jazz improvisation! Whether you are using this book as a supplement to the Essential Elements for Jazz Ensemble method book or just by itself, this play-along bookwill help you get started creating your own improvised solos. The recordings feature professional jazz players performing well-known jazz classics and provide an excellent model for playing in a jazz style. In addition, samplesolos are provided as a guide for creating effective melodies. An added feature on the CD-ROM is the Amazing Slow Downer software program for changing the tempo of any of the recorded tracks - when used in your computer, ASDallows you to adjust the tempo to suit your needs as you progress through the book. Includes 10 blues classics: All Blues - Bags' Groove - Blue 'N Boogie - Blue Monk - Blues in Frankie's Flat - Blues in the Closet - Cold Duck Time■ St. Louis Blues - Straight No Chaser - Tenor Madness. - Play-along CD with choice of full r ecording (with melody) or rhythm section only - Tempo adjustment software (computer required) - Sample written solos and improvisinghints - Rhythm book includes bass lines, piano voicings, and drum patterns