Play section lead and jazz solos in eight new arrangements recorded by Peter Ecklund and the Messengers of Swing. Includes: Blues for Lester · Every Tub · Walkin' the Goat · Young at Heart · Lester's Honey · Tail Fins · First Lady · Blue Lester. Play section lead and jazz solos in eight new arrangements recorded by Peter Ecklund and the Messengers of Swing. Includes: Blues for Lester · Every Tub · Walkin' the Goat · Young at Heart · Lester's Honey · Tail Fins · First Lady · Blue Lester.

Performed by David Syme piano Accompaniment: Stuttgart Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Emil Kahn Brilliantly written for the instrument this C-minor concerto is unusual when compared to most other Mozart concerti. A passionate work filled with originality Mozart employs his largest orchestra utilizing woodwinds extensively giving a beautiful effect. Highly recommended. Includes a high-quality printed music score and a compact disc containing a complete version with soloist in split-channel stereo (soloist on the right channel); then a second version in full stereo of the orchestral accompaniment minus the soloist.Performed by David Syme piano Accompaniment: Stuttgart Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Emil Kahn Brilliantly written for the instrument this C-minor concerto is unusual when compared to most other Mozart concerti. A passionate work filled with originality Mozart employs his largest orchestra utilizing woodwinds extensively giving a beautiful effect. Highly recommended. Includes a high-quality printed music score and a compact disc containing a complete version with soloist in split-channel stereo (soloist on the right channel); then a second version in full stereo of the orchestral accompaniment minus the soloist.

Music Minus One Tenor Saxophone-These all-time standards have been arranged for tenor sax and symphony orchestra for a beautiful palette of sound. Great music and not of excessive difficulty. Includes a high-quality printed music score and a compact disc containing a complete performance in split-channel stereo with the soloist on the right channel and a second performance in full stereo minus the soloist. Performed by John Cipolla tenor saxophone Accompaniment: Stuttgart Festival Orchestra Conductor: Emil KahnThese all-time standards have been arranged for tenor sax and symphony orchestra for a beautiful palette of sound. Great music and not of excessive difficulty. Includes a high-quality printed music score and a compact disc containing a complete performance in split-channel stereo with the soloist on the right channel and a second performance in full stereo minus the soloist. Performed by John Cipolla tenor saxophone Accompaniment: Stuttgart Festival Orchestra Conductor: Emil Kahn

Performed by Tom Collier drums Accompaniment: Jersey State College Jazz Ensemble Conductor: Dick Lowenthal Dick Lowenthal's prize-winning ensemble the Jersey State College Jazz Ensemble is here presented performing the best of their book at the time these were recorded. We asked Tom Collier superlative West Coast percussionist to lay a new drum-track and this is the result. Includes a high-quality music book featuring solo parts for each tune and two compact discs featuring a complete digital stereo reference recording plus recordings of the accompaniments minus you the soloist.Performed by Tom Collier drums Accompaniment: Jersey State College Jazz Ensemble Conductor: Dick Lowenthal Dick Lowenthal's prize-winning ensemble the Jersey State College Jazz Ensemble is here presented performing the best of their book at the time these were recorded. We asked Tom Collier superlative West Coast percussionist to lay a new drum-track and this is the result. Includes a high-quality music book featuring solo parts for each tune and two compact discs featuring a complete digital stereo reference recording plus recordings of the accompaniments minus you the soloist.

Guitar Part-Performed by Christian Reichert guitar Accompaniment: Katarzyna Bury flute Two seminal pieces for guitar and flute duet. Castelnuovo-Tedesco's 20th-century masterpiece of the genre his Sonatina is a brilliant piece cast in three movements (I. Allegretto grazioso; II. Tempo di Siciliana; III. Scherzo-Rondo/Allegretto con spirito). Giuliani's Serenata is a perfect distillation of this 19th-century master's distillation of Italian and Viennese Early Romantic style. This deluxe 2CD set includes a slow-tempo practice version of each of these classics to help you get up to speed. Includes an authoritative newly engraved solo part printed on high-quality ivory paper; a digitalstereo compact disc featuring a complete performance of the concerto with guitar & flute and a second performance minus you the guitar soloist; and a second compact disc containing a full-speed version of the complete version as well as a special -20% slow-tempo version of the accompaniment for practice purposes. Each piece is indexed for your practice and performance convenience. Performed by Christian Reichert guitar Accompaniment: Katarzyna Bury flute Two seminal pieces for guitar and flute duet. Castelnuovo-Tedesco's 20th-century masterpiece of the genre his Sonatina is a brilliant piece cast in three movements (I. Allegretto grazioso; II. Tempo di Siciliana; III. Scherzo-Rondo/Allegretto con spirito). Giuliani's Serenata is a perfect distillation of this 19th-century master's distillation of Italian and Viennese Early Romantic style. This deluxe 2CD set includes a slow-tempo practice version of each of these classics to help you get up to speed. Includes an authoritative newly engraved solo part printed on high-quality ivory paper; adigitalstereo compact disc featuring a complete performance of the concerto with guitar & flute and a second performance minus you the guitar soloist; and a second compact disc containing a full-speed version of the complete version as well as a special -20% slow-tempo version of the accompaniment for practice purposes. Each piece is indexed for your practice and performance convenience.

Music Minus One Flute or Violin-Here are three marvelous baroque trio sonatas for flute or violin from the masters of the era. Flute virtuoso Katarzyna Bury lends a masterful interpretation of each sonata for your enjoyment and reference then you step in and take center stage with the full ensemble! Contains a high-quality music score featuring the solo flute (or violin) part printed on ivory paper and a compact disc containing digital stereo complete version of each sonata with soloist and digitally remastered stereo accompaniments to each sonata. Performed by by Katarzyna Bury flute Accompaniment: The Rameau TrioHere are three marvelous baroque trio sonatas for flute or violin from the masters of the era. Flute virtuoso Katarzyna Bury lends a masterful interpretation of each sonata for your enjoyment and reference then you step in and take center stage with the full ensemble! Contains a high-quality music score featuring the solo flute (or violin) part printed on ivory paper and a compact disc containing digital stereo complete version of each sonata with soloist and digitally remastered stereo accompaniments to each sonata. Performed by by Katarzyna Bury flute Accompaniment: The Rameau Trio

Alto Tenor Baritone Sax Trumpet or Clarinet-Performed by Bob Wilber tenor sax; Hilton Jefferson alto sax For Saxes Only is designed to give the jazz saxophonist (or clarinet or trumpet player) an opportunity to play with a top-flight sax section. Due to the comparative scarcity of big bands today this is the one area in which young players sorely lack experience. The problems of sight-reading intonation phrasing vibrato unisons subtone etc. which the player will encounter in working with this album are the same one would face playing with Ellington Basie or Goodman. If you haven't had the opportunity to work in a big band playing with this album should give you an idea of that special thrill one gets when theblend is perfect and everybody's swinging together! Includes printed musical score for E-flat and B-flat instruments and a compact disc featuring complete recordings (with alto sax as the solo instrument) and a second performance of the accompaniments only. Performed by Bob Wilber tenor sax; Hilton Jefferson alto sax For Saxes Only is designed to give the jazz saxophonist (or clarinet or trumpet player) an opportunity to play with a top-flight sax section. Due to the comparative scarcity of big bands today this is the one area in which young players sorely lack experience. The problems of sight-reading intonation phrasing vibrato unisons subtone etc. which the player will encounter in working with this album are the same one would face playing with Ellington Basie or Goodman. If you haven't had the opportunity to work in a big band playing with this album should give you an idea of that special thrill one gets whentheblend is perfect and everybody's swinging together! Includes printed musical score for E-flat and B-flat instruments and a compact disc featuring complete recordings (with alto sax as the solo instrument) and a second performance of the accompaniments only.

Music Minus One Flute Deluxe 3-CD Set-The second in a two-album series for flute and guitar conceived and produced by noted guitarist Ed Flower. This continues through the classical-to-modern eras with works from Giuliani Schubert and more. Ed accompanies Jeremy Barlow in each duet. Become part of the most felicitous duet-sound in music the flute and guitar. Includes a printed music score and a digital stereo compact disc featuring a complete performance of each piece and a second performance minus you the soloist. Also includes a special -20% slow-tempo accompaniment version of each piece. Performed by Jeremy Barlow flute Accompaniment: Ed Flower guitarThe second in a two-album series for flute and guitar conceived and produced by noted guitarist Ed Flower. This continues through the classical-to-modern eras with works from Giuliani Schubert and more. Ed accompanies Jeremy Barlow in each duet. Become part of the most felicitous duet-sound in music the flute and guitar. Includes a printed music score and a digital stereo compact disc featuring a complete performance of each piece and a second performance minus you the soloist. Also includes a special -20% slow-tempo accompaniment version of each piece. Performed by Jeremy Barlow flute Accompaniment: Ed Flower guitar

In this first volume of master classes for trombone virtuoso Per Brevig of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra demonstrates each of these wonderful solos then you join the piano accompanist for a journey to pro level on the trombone! Includes a high-quality printed music score annotated with performance suggestions and a compact disc with complete versions (with soloist) followed by piano accompaniments to each piece minus the soloist. Performed by Per Brevig trombone Accompaniment: Judith Olson pianoIn this first volume of master classes for trombone virtuoso Per Brevig of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra demonstrates each of these wonderful solos then you join the piano accompanist for a journey to pro level on the trombone! Includes a high-quality printed music score annotated with performance suggestions and a compact disc with complete versions (with soloist) followed by piano accompaniments to each piece minus the soloist. Performed by Per Brevig trombone Accompaniment: Judith Olson piano

Extraordinary virtuoso Paul Brodie plays each of these wonderful beginning-level solos on alto saxophone. Includes printed music score containing the solo part annotated with performance suggestions and a compact disc with complete versions (with soloist) followed by piano accompaniments to each piece minus the soloist. Includes a high-quality printed music score containing the solo part annotated with performance suggestions and a compact disc with complete versions (with soloist) followed by piano accompaniments to each piece minus the soloist. Performed by Paul Brodie alto saxophone Accompaniment: Antonin Kubalek pianoExtraordinary virtuoso Paul Brodie plays each of these wonderful beginning-level solos on alto saxophone. Includes printed music score containing the solo part annotated with performance suggestions and a compact disc with complete versions (with soloist) followed by piano accompaniments to each piece minus the soloist. Includes a high-quality printed music score containing the solo part annotated with performance suggestions and a compact disc with complete versions (with soloist) followed by piano accompaniments to each piece minus the soloist. Performed by Paul Brodie alto saxophone Accompaniment: Antonin Kubalek piano

Music Minus One Flute-This third volume of intermediate contest solos features the choicest repertoire for flute as performed by Donald Peck of the Chicago Symphony and then by you the soloist. Includes additional slow-tempo practice versions of Lane's Sonata Andersen's Scherzino and the Handel Sonata's Allegro movement. Includes a high-quality printed music score annotated with performance suggestions and a digitally remastered compact disc with complete versions (with soloist) followed by piano accompaniments to each piece minus the soloist. Performed by Donald Peck flute Accompaniment: Judith Olson pianoThis third volume of intermediate contest solos features the choicest repertoire for flute as performed by Donald Peck of the Chicago Symphony and then by you the soloist. Includes additional slow-tempo practice versions of Lane's Sonata Andersen's Scherzino and the Handel Sonata's Allegro movement. Includes a high-quality printed music score annotated with performance suggestions and a digitally remastered compact disc with complete versions (with soloist) followed by piano accompaniments to each piece minus the soloist. Performed by Donald Peck flute Accompaniment: Judith Olson piano

Concerto No. 3 in D Major KV40-Performed by Iliana Todorova piano Accompaniment: Plovdiv Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Nayden Todorov These two early concerti composed when Mozart was just a child already demonstrate Mozart's unbelievable talent. Basically constructed from orchestrated movements of other composers' sonatas they nevertheless bear that Mozart touch. And they are wonderful for early pianists being amongst the easiest concerti to play. They were enormously popular during Mozart's early years and remain solid musical treats for student and professional alike. Includes a high-quality printed music score and two compact discs containing a complete version with soloist in digitalstereo; then a second version in featuring the orchestral accompaniment minus the soloist. Also includes a slower practice recording of each concerto. These two early concerti composed when Mozart was just a child already demonstrate Mozart's unbelievable talent. Basically constructed from orchestrated movements of other composers' sonatas they nevertheless bear that Mozart touch. And they are wonderful for early pianists being amongst the easiest concerti to play. They were enormously popular during Mozart's early years and remain solid musical treats for student and professional alike. Includes a special second CD with slower practice version of each concerto. Includes a high-quality printed music score and two compact discs containing a complete version with soloist in digital stereo; then a second version infeaturing the orchestral accompaniment minus the soloist. Also includes a slower practice recording of each concerto.

Piano-Along with lyricist Hal David Burt Bacharach penned some of the best pop songs and standards of all time. These superb collections let solo instrumentalists play along with: Alfie · Blue on Blue · Do You Know the Way to San Jose · I Say a Little Prayer · Magic Moments · This Guy's in Love with You · Walk on By · What the World Needs Now · The Windows of the World · and Wives and Lovers. Each pack includes two CDs with complete performances plus minus-one tracks and newly engraved music for the solos printed on high-quality ivory paper.Along with lyricist Hal David Burt Bacharach penned some of the best pop songs and standards of all time. These superb collections let solo instrumentalists play along with: Alfie · Blue on Blue · Do You Know the Way to San Jose · I Say a Little Prayer · Magic Moments · This Guy's in Love with You · Walk on By · What the World Needs Now · The Windows of the World · and Wives and Lovers. Each pack includes two CDs with complete performances plus minus-one tracks and newly engraved music for the solos printed on high-quality ivory paper.

Volume Two of this two-part series an approach to jazz improvisation for the beginning player with copious exercises plus a wealth of compositions with rhythm section. The entire volume is based on the Mixolydian mode all chords used are dominant 7th chords. Includes a 56-page music book with full instructions exercises and compositions for C B-flat E-flat and Bass Clef instruments and a compact disc with the rhythm section on the left channel with melodies and solos on the right channel. By lowering the right channel you remove the recorded solos enabling you to play along with the rhythm section.Volume Two of this two-part series an approach to jazz improvisation for the beginning player with copious exercises plus a wealth of compositions with rhythm section. The entire volume is based on the Mixolydian mode all chords used are dominant 7th chords. Includes a 56-page music book with full instructions exercises and compositions for C B-flat E-flat and Bass Clef instruments and a compact disc with the rhythm section on the left channel with melodies and solos on the right channel. By lowering the right channel you remove the recorded solos enabling you to play along with the rhythm section.

These brand new book/CD packs are great examples of the famous Music Minus One quality! Each book contains ten classic ballads in new arrangements by Bob Wilbur. The accompanying CD features a complete performance followed by stereo backing tracks for you to play along with. These aren't just any backing tracks: the group is an all-star ensemble of live jazz musicians! Songs: The Christmas Song · Manhattan · One for My Baby · Sentimental Journey · Tenderly · Witchcraft · and more!These brand new book/CD packs are great examples of the famous Music Minus One quality! Each book contains ten classic ballads in new arrangements by Bob Wilbur. The accompanying CD features a complete performance followed by stereo backing tracks for you to play along with. These aren't just any backing tracks: the group is an all-star ensemble of live jazz musicians! Songs: The Christmas Song · Manhattan · One for My Baby · Sentimental Journey · Tenderly · Witchcraft · and more!

Music Minus One Flute-Forty-one selections from around the world chosen for their beauty and ease of performance. Certain to delight the beginning student. Includes a high-quality printed music score and a compact disc with stereo accompaniments to each piece minus you the soloist. Accompaniment: Harriet Wingreen piano Forty-one selections from around the world chosen for their beauty and ease of performance. Certain to delight the beginning student. Includes a high-quality printed music score and a compact disc with stereo accompaniments to each piece minus you the soloist. Accompaniment: Harriet Wingreen piano

Piano-This collection of stage band classics exploits the unusual meters which became the trademark of composer Hank Levy whose compositions have been recorded by such greats as Stan Kenton and Don Ellis. An exciting exploration of this now-all-too-rare genre. Includes a high-quality music book featuring solo parts for each tune and two compact discs featuring a complete digital stereo reference recording plus recordings of the accompaniments minus you the soloist. Accompaniment: Towson State College Jazz Ensemble Conductor: Hank LevyThis collection of stage band classics exploits the unusual meters which became the trademark of composer Hank Levy whose compositions have been recorded by such greats as Stan Kenton and Don Ellis. An exciting exploration of this now-all-too-rare genre. Includes a high-quality music book featuring solo parts for each tune and two compact discs featuring a complete digital stereo reference recording plus recordings of the accompaniments minus you the soloist. Accompaniment: Towson State College Jazz Ensemble Conductor: Hank Levy

Jazz Standards with Strings Deluxe 2-CD Set-This 2-CD set of superb jazz standards brings you soloist Larry Linkin with string accompaniments then he steps aside and lets you work your own artistry. Enjoy such classics as Night and Day 'Tis Autumn In a Sentimental Mood and many others! Includes a complete high-quality printed music score with performance suggestions and two compact discs containing the complete version of each piece with soloist and accompaniment then a second performance with accompaniments minus you the soloist. Performed by Larry Linkin clarinet

The Bob Wilber All-Stars-Performed by Hal McKusick alto saxophone Accompaniment: The Bob Wilber All-Stars: Bob Wilber soprano sax/clarinet; Hal McCusick alto sax; Frank Wess tenor sax/clarinet/flute; Joel Kaye baritone sax & bass clarinet; Bernie Leighton piano; George Duvivier bass; Bill Goodwin drums Big-band and jazz legend Bob Wilber brings together a stylish set of classics scored for sax quartet piano and rhythm section. The four-part voicing a departure from the traditional big-band era five-man section makes each voice all the more important and will enhance your pleasure in performing the missing part. This classy collection is not to be missed! Includes printed musical score forE-flat instruments and a compact disc featuring recordings of the complete version of each piece and a second performance of the accompaniments only. Performed by Hal McKusick alto saxophone Accompaniment: The Bob Wilber All-Stars: Bob Wilber soprano sax/clarinet; Hal McCusick alto sax; Frank Wess tenor sax/clarinet/flute; Joel Kaye baritone sax & bass clarinet; Bernie Leighton piano; George Duvivier bass; Bill Goodwin drums Big-band and jazz legend Bob Wilber brings together a stylish set of classics scored for sax quartet piano and rhythm section. The four-part voicing a departure from the traditional big-band era five-man section makes each voice all the more important and will enhance your pleasure in performing the missing part. This classy collection is not to be missed! Includes printed musical scoreforE-flat instruments and a compact disc featuring recordings of the complete version of each piece and a second performance of the accompaniments only.

Learn to Be a Studio Musician-You've just received your first studio call and already you can feel the tension mounting. Will you be able to read and interpret the music? Can you immediately get into the 'groove' without a lot of rehearsal time? How about coping with headphones and the ever-present click track? Here's an album that will give you 'studio' experience without the butterflies. No producer hovering over your shoulder no engineer hassling you for 'better sound.' This series is invaluable to every developing musician and will repay you with the experience you need and have a great time playing great music with this top-flight ensemble of working studio players! Includes a compact discfeaturing a complete version and a minus version of each piece with removable click-track on one channel and music book. Accompaniment: Tom Collier Keyboards Drums & Percussion Howard Roberts Guitar Dan Dean Electric Bass You've just received your first studio call and already you can feel the tension mounting. Will you be able to read and interpret the music? Can you immediately get into the 'groove' without a lot of rehearsal time? How about coping with headphones and the ever-present click track? Here's an album that will give you 'studio' experience without the butterflies. No producer hovering over your shoulder no engineer hassling you for 'better sound.' This series is invaluable to every developing musician and will repay you with the experience you need and have a great time playing great music with this top-flight ensemble of working studio players! Includes a compact discfeaturinga complete version and a minus version of each piece with removable click-track on one channel and music book. Accompaniment: Tom Collier Keyboards Drums & Percussion Howard Roberts Guitar Dan Dean Electric Bass