The blues have contained the very essence of the jazz sound since the 1920s. A player who masters the sound and feel of the blues will play other jazz tunes in a manner that will inspire the listener. Contains 11 different blues melodies and is a natural follow-up to Volume 1 or Volume 21. Tempos are not fast. Presented in various keys with a variety of moods from slow to rock. Chords and scales are written in the staff for each track. A special guitar edition is now available (item #24-V02G) Beginning/Intermediate. Rhythm Section: Dan Haerle (p); Rufus Reid (b); Mike Hyman (d). Suggested Prerequisites: Volumes 24, 1, and 21. Titles: Mr. Super Hip * Horizontal (C Blues) * 6/8 Modal Blues * Slow Blues in G * Slow Blues in F * Fast Blues in F * Fast Blues in B-flat * Minor Blues in C * Home Stretch * Long-Meter Jazz/Rock * Bird Blues.
