Beginning/Intermediate. 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.
Rhythm Section: Dan Haerle (p); Rufus Reid (b); Mike Hyman (d). Includes: Mr. Super Hi, Horizontal (C Blues), 6/8 Modal Blues, Slow Blues In G, Slow Blues In F, Fast Blues In F, Fast Blues In Bb, Minor Blues In C, Home Stretch, Long-Meter Jazz/Rock, Bird Blues. Suggested Prerequisites: Volumes 24, 1, & 21.
