This uniquely organized method devotes a thorough chapter to each of the prevailing tune-types of jazz -- standard, bebop, modal, blues, contemporary, ballad and free form -- listing and discussing their characteristics and illustrating approaches to understanding and performing each type of tune. Includes CD.

This uniquely organized method devotes a thorough chapter to each of the prevailing tune-types of jazz -- standard, bebop, modal, blues, contemporary, ballad and free form -- listing and discussing their characteristics and illustrating approaches to understanding and performing each type of tune. Includes CD.