Subtitled "Introductory Etudes in Jazz Comprehension." Swing, jazz rock, funk & Latin style selections are included. Text, along with demonstration & play-along tracks, assure correct interpretation, helping students to build a solid foundation for reading jazz charts & improvising. Perfect for private lessons or as an individual study method. The selections are also suitable for audition & performance situations such as Solo & Ensemble festival. Includes 12 etudes. --the publisher