Explores the fundamentals of playing rhythm. For decades, jazz greats have used these progressions as springboards to new interpretations and improvisations. Charlie Parker practiced ?I Got Rhythm? in all 12 keys and recorded these progressions on 28 separate occasions! Includes written melody and solo sections. Special sections contain uniquely designed slow recorded tracks to help you fully understand the harmonies. Includes step-by-step instructions and examples of common "rhythm" techniques and practice, including the use of blues, diminished, pentatonic, and other scales, and playing the "changes." This set has everything you need to get a true performance-quality understanding of "I Got Rhythm Changes!" Rhythm Section: Jim McNeely (p); Todd Coolman (b); Steve Davis This volume includes a high-quality stereo CD and a coordinated booklet with parts for all instruments - treble and bass clef, Bb, and Eb. The special stereo separation has the left channel recorded with bass and drums, while the right channel contains piano or guitar and drums. .