Jazz Play-Alongs

Who it's for

• Jazz students and improvisers at all levels learning to solo over changes
• Drummers developing swing feel and comping vocabulary
• Jazz ensemble directors needing accessible material for rehearsal and performance

What's inside

• Jamey Aebersold volumes plus focused method books for drumset, saxophone, and other instruments
• Book and online audio format with professional accompaniment tracks in multiple tempos
• Beginning through advanced levels, from easy tunes to complex big band arrangements
• Single-instrument and flexible ensemble options

Things to consider

Start with Jamey Aebersold Volume 1 if you're new to jazz improvisation; his sequenced approach builds fundamentals logically. If you're focusing on one instrument, choose method books tailored to that voice (Riley for drums, snidero charts for reeds, Goodwin for big band context). Audio quality and multiple tempo options matter most here, so verify the format includes online access before purchasing.