Fifteen tunes that reflect the breadth and diversity of jazz. Introduces an approach that encourages playing by ear. Includes playalong rhythm-section tracks and full performances recorded by top jazz musicians. Contains written-out piano score with sections for improvised solos, with notated guideline pitches to get you started. 1. Oh Lord, Don't let them Drop that Atomic Bomb on me [Charles Mingus] 2. Nobody knows the Trouble I've seen [Trad.] 3. A Caddy for Daddy [Hank Mobley] 4. Blues for Pat [Charlie Haden] 5. Those Cheerful Blues [Eddie Harvey] 6. A String of Pearls [Jerry Gray] 7. Li'l Darlin' [Neal Hefti] 8. I'm an Old Cowhand [Johnny Mercer] 9. Grand Street [Sonny Rollins] 10. Ja-Da [Bob Carleton] 11. Don't Tell me Now [Steve Arguelles] 12. Road Rage [Mark Bassey] 13. Ek Se [Abdullah Ibrahim] 14. Nkebo Baaya [E. T. Mensah] 15. Rings [Geoffrey Keezer]