Playing Through The Blues - Alto Sax [Alf:01-ADV14900]

This intermediate-level reading book with accompanying audio-tracks (12 full versions; 12 play-along versions) contains very melodic, fun to play blues lines and riffs in various styles/feels. The keys and tempos are comfortable. It's an excellent tool for learning what jazz soloing is all about. Besides reading, you can improvise over the play-along tracks using the chords for the tracks shown in the book. Rhythm Section: Fred Lipsius - piano, Bruce Gertz - bass, John Wheatley - guitar, Bob Kaufman - drums, Yoron Israel - drums.