Finally, an authentic collection of Salsa/Latin favorites. Complete with syncopations, voicings, and bass figures guaranteed to make you play in whole new ways and expand your musical awareness. There is no drumset on this recording. The percussion is purely Latin/American and the rhythm section is tight. This is like no other play-along in the series. Rhythm Section: Mark Levine (p); David Belove (b); John Santos, Timbales & Miscellaneous Percussion; Harold Muniz (Congas & Miscellaneous Percussion). Titles: Sabor * Linda Chicana * Mambo Inn * ii/V7/I Cha Cha * ii/V7/I Bolero * Afro Blue * Come Candela * Delirio * Manteca * Curacao * Philly Mambo * Mindanao * Picadillo.

"Melodies to fit Mark's comping can be found in James Aebersold's Volume 64 salsa/Latin jazz play-a-long. However, this music in no way constitutes an arrangement of any previously copyrightable material. The music in this book is the original, creative, intellectual property of Mark Levine."--Page i.

From the source! Paquito produced and oversaw the recording himself using his own world renowned band! The diverse music presented here is a welcome addition to every musician's play-along library. This set contrasts the thrill of hot, exciting Latin classics with the meditative, laid-back feel of Brazilian favorites. A refreshing change of pace. Rhythm Section: Daniel Freiberg (p); Oscar Stagnaro (b); Mark Walker (d); Parnell Saturnino (Percussion). Titles: A Night in Englewood * Guataca City * La Dama y el Vagabundo * Christmas Without You * Lorenzo's Wings * Memories * Chucho * Bluellespie * El Cura * Gdansk * South of the Waltz * Chick * Wapanga.

(Jazz Instruction). A one-of-a-kind book encompassing a wide scope of jazz topics, for beginners and pros of any instrument. A three-pronged approach was envisioned with the creation of this comprehensive resource: as an encyclopedia for ready reference, as a thorough methodology for the student, and as a workbook for the classroom, complete with ample exercises and conceptual discussion. Includes the basics of intervals, jazz harmony, scales and modes, ii-V-I cadences. For harmony, it covers: harmonic analysis, piano voicings and voice leading; modulations and modal interchange, and reharmonization. For performance, it takes players through: jazz piano comping, jazz tune forms, arranging techniques, improvisation, traditional jazz fundamentals, practice techniques, and much more!

(Keyboard Instruction). This comprehensive book and CD package will teach you the basic skills you need to play smooth jazz piano. From comping to soloing, you'll learn the theory, the tools, and the tricks used by the pros. The accompanying CD features many of the examples in the book performed either solo or with a full band. Specifically, you'll learn: scales and chords, harmony and voicings, progressions and comping, rhythmic concepts, melodies and soloing, characteristic stylings, the history of jazz, and more. THE HAL LEONARD KEYBOARD STYLE SERIES provides focused lessons that contain valuable how-to insight, essential playing tips, and beneficial information for all players. Comprehensive treatment is given to each subject, complete with a companion CD.

Twelve of the world's finest standards done in the popular Latin jazz style. A refreshing departure from the typical swing and bossa styles which have dominated jazz in the past, this set will invite you to experience playing with an authentic Latin rhythm section over the chords to popular standards. Rhythm Section: Mark Levine (p); David Belove (b); Harold Muniz & John Santos (various percussion). Titles: St. Thomas * West Coast Blues * Soul Eyes * Body and Soul * Forest Flower * Have You Met Miss Jones * Desafinado * What is This Thing * What's New * Don't Blame Me * Opus De Funk * I Can't Get Started.

Eight time-tested standards span over 75 years of American popular music and all are favorites with every prominent big band and combo from the '20s to the '40s. Artists as diverse as Eubie Blake and Coltrane have enjoyed and performed these classics in their own style---proof of their unending flexibility and popularity. Rhythm Section: Hal Galper (p); Steve Gilmore (b); Bill Goodwin (d). Titles: Oh Lady Be Good * Blue Room * Avalon * Poor Butterfly * Indian Summer * Bye Bye Blackbird * Sweet Georgia Brown * Too Marvelous for Words.

This set is for all those looking for a good collection of bop favorites, jazz classics, and well-known standards . . . very much what you might encounter on a typical gig. The all-star rhythm section is one of the best in the business! Rhythm Section: James Williams (p); Christian McBride (b); Jeff Watts (d). Titles: All Or Nothing at All * As Time Goes By * Blue and Sentimental * Chi Chi * Close Your Eyes * Crazy Rhythm * Estate * Good Bye * Hot House * The Old Country.