This rhythm section play-along songbook, featuring jazz standards by various composers and arranged by Michael Sweeney and Mike Steinel, is designed for developing jazz ensemble players building confidence in timing, groove, and improvisation. Focused on bass, piano, and drums, it provides a structured yet musical introduction to essential repertoire commonly used in jazz education and performance.
The collection includes 10 well-known jazz standards presented in clear notation tailored for rhythm section roles, making it suitable for players progressing at a consistent level. Each tune is supported by sample solos and practical improvisation hints, helping musicians understand phrasing, style, and interaction within an ensemble setting.
A professionally recorded audio CD provides both full performances and rhythm section-only tracks, along with tempo adjustment software for flexible, personalized practice. Players can develop timing and feel while working through real musical contexts that mirror rehearsal and performance situations.
Beyond simply playing notes, this collection helps musicians connect theory with practical application through a scale and chord correlation chart and a guide to jazz articulations. Biographical insights into influential jazz figures add context, making practice sessions more engaging and connected to the broader jazz tradition.
Song List
Autumn Leaves * Blue Bossa * Blue Train (Blue Trane) * C-Jam Blues * Footprints * Freddie Freeloader * Killer Joe * Now's The Time * St. Thomas * Song For My Father
Whether used in rehearsal, individual practice, or as a thoughtful gift for aspiring jazz musicians, this play-along book offers a balanced combination of structure and creativity, supporting steady progress while encouraging expressive playing.
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Condition: new. (Instrumental Jazz). (Sample solos by Mike Steinel) At last, a jazz play-along book for developing players! In addition to being a perfect introduction to some of the best-known jazz standards, Essential Elements Jazz Standards includes hints for improvising on each tune, a guide to jazz articulations, a scale/chord correlation chart, and biographical sketches of key jazz figures. And if that wasn't enough, each tune comes with its own sample solo for reference or performance! The professionally recorded audio CD has tempo adjustment software for use in your computer. Includes: Now's the Time, Killer Joe, Blue Bossa, C-Jam Blues, Footprints, Song for My Father, Autumn Leaves, Freddie Freeloader, St. Thomas and Blue Train. * Play-along CD with choice of full recording (with melody) or rhythm section only * Tempo adjustment software (computer required) * Sample written solos and improvising hints * Rhythm book includes bass lines, piano voicings, and drum patterns Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780634091865
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Condition: new. (Instrumental Jazz). (Sample solos by Mike Steinel) At last, a jazz play-along book for developing players! In addition to being a perfect introduction to some of the best-known jazz standards, Essential Elements Jazz Standards includes hints for improvising on each tune, a guide to jazz articulations, a scale/chord correlation chart, and biographical sketches of key jazz figures. And if that wasn't enough, each tune comes with its own sample solo for reference or performance! The professionally recorded audio CD has tempo adjustment software for use in your computer. Includes: Now's the Time, Killer Joe, Blue Bossa, C-Jam Blues, Footprints, Song for My Father, Autumn Leaves, Freddie Freeloader, St. Thomas and Blue Train. * Play-along CD with choice of full recording (with melody) or rhythm section only * Tempo adjustment software (computer required) * Sample written solos and improvising hints * Rhythm book includes bass lines, piano voicings, and drum patterns Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780634091865
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Condition: new. (Instrumental Jazz). (Sample solos by Mike Steinel) At last, a jazz play-along book for developing players! In addition to being a perfect introduction to some of the best-known jazz standards, Essential Elements Jazz Standards includes hints for improvising on each tune, a guide to jazz articulations, a scale/chord correlation chart, and biographical sketches of key jazz figures. And if that wasn't enough, each tune comes with its own sample solo for reference or performance! The professionally recorded audio CD has tempo adjustment software for use in your computer. Includes: Now's the Time, Killer Joe, Blue Bossa, C-Jam Blues, Footprints, Song for My Father, Autumn Leaves, Freddie Freeloader, St. Thomas and Blue Train. * Play-along CD with choice of full recording (with melody) or rhythm section only * Tempo adjustment software (computer required) * Sample written solos and improvising hints * Rhythm book includes bass lines, piano voicings, and drum patterns Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780634091865
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