Aebersold Aebersold Jamey N°012 - Duke Ellington + CD
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Essential Information About This Method
Essential Information About This Method
- 9 Must-Know Duke Ellington Standards : an essential repertoire, from ballads to swing themes, to know in order to play the "classics" of jazz.
- A Musical and Motivating Play-Along : each piece "fits well" and inspires working on tone, placement, and improvisation.
- Two Complementary Moods : rich and warm ballads, lively and light swing tunes, to vary sensations and playing goals.
- Exceptional Rhythm Section : Kenny Barron (piano), Ron Carter (bass), Ben Riley (drums) for top-class accompaniment.
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Summary of This Method
This collection brings together nine jazz "all-time classics" composed by Duke Ellington, designed to be part of every musician's vocabulary. It features globally renowned themes, perfect for developing a solid standards culture, working on memory, and gaining ease with forms and harmonies frequently encountered in jam sessions. The set covers a wide range of expressions: from deep, dense, and lyrical ballads to more refined and airy swing pieces. The goal is clear: to have you practice real songs that are immediately musical, with a natural and inspiring playing feel.
The presence of a prestigious rhythm section provides real comfort for practice and a "live" realism. Kenny Barron's piano, Ron Carter's bass, and Ben Riley's drums offer a finely crafted harmonic and rhythmic foundation, ideal for refining phrasing, articulation, breath in lines, and sense of time. Whether you want to learn melodies, explore improvisation, improve your placement, or simply play for pleasure, these tunes form an essential base and an excellent gift for any musician drawn to standards.
Track list: Satin Doll, Perdido, Take The "A" Train, Solitude, Mood Indigo, Sophisticated Lady, Prelude To A Kiss, In A Sentimental Mood, I Let A Song Go Out of My Heart.
Technical specifications
| Publication | Methods | ||
| Composer | Duke Ellington | Instrumentation | All instruments |
| Artist | Duke Ellington | Genre | Jazz sheet music (standards) |
Questions frequently asked
For which instruments is this Duke Ellington method suitable?
The book is designed for all instruments and is based on nine Duke Ellington standards.
Which pieces are included in the collection?
The collection notably contains Satin Doll, Perdido, Take The "A" Train, Solitude, and Mood Indigo. Sophisticated Lady, Prelude To A Kiss, In A Sentimental Mood, and I Let A Song Go Out of My Heart complete the selection.
Who are the musicians in the rhythm section?
The accompaniment features Kenny Barron on piano, Ron Carter on bass, and Ben Riley on drums. The piano provides the harmonic framework. The bass and drums support the rhythmic placement on the nine tracks.
Does this method allow practicing jazz improvisation?
The work focuses on forms and harmonies frequently encountered in jam sessions, through titles like Satin Doll and In A Sentimental Mood. It allows addressing melodies, phrasing, and the sense of time.
Does Aebersold Jamey N°012 Duke Ellington include a CD?
The reference is offered with a CD, as indicated by its title '+ CD'.
