{"title":"Sitting In Series","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"alf-00-42813","title":"Sitting In: Blues Piano - Backing Tracks and Improv Lessons (Book \u0026 Online Audio\/Software)","description":"\u003cb\u003eSitting In: Blues Piano - Backing Tracks and Improv Lessons (Book \u0026amp; Online Audio\/Software)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBy Loren Gold\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSit in with the band and bring your playing to life\u003c\/b\u003e Soloing is an important part of your playing, but practicing on your own doesn't always get the creative juices flowing---there is nothing like the experience of sitting in with a full band. Though playing with a group isn't possible every time you want to jam, Sitting In: Blues Piano brings the band to you anytime so you can practice comping patterns and soloing with the same energy as playing live. The book offers tips and techniques from veteran blues and rock performer Loren Gold to give life to your practice sessions and inspire you to add new sounds to your blues vocabulary. \u003cb\u003eFeatures\u003c\/b\u003e * High-quality studio play-along recordings performed by a live band * Progressions in the most important blues styles including shuffle, boogie-woogie, gospel, blues-rock, swing blues, and more * Recordings include sample solos, and the progressions are repeated so you can jam freely * Soloing tips feature scales, modes, comping patterns, and other ideas to develop your blues vocabulary * Listening suggestions * Our TNT 2 software that lets you customize the mix, loop sections for practice, and change tempos and keys \u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e Loren Gold is an in-demand keyboardist, vocalist, and songwriter who has worked extensively with international pop and rock acts. In 2009, he became the keyboardist and vocalist for Roger Daltrey, which ultimately led to touring with The Who. Loren has performed with Kenny Loggins, Dan Aykroyd (The Blues Brothers), Toni Braxton, Joss Stone, Melissa Etheridge, and Gladys Night, and has served as Musical Director for artists such as Taylor Hicks and Demi Lovato. 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Though playing with a group isn't possible every time you want to jam, Sitting In: Jazz Piano brings the band to you anytime so you can practice comping patterns and soloing with the same energy as playing live. The book offers tips and techniques from veteran jazz educators Noah Baerman and Jen Allen to give life to your practice sessions and inspire you to add new sounds to your jazz vocabulary. \u003cb\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/b\u003e * High-quality studio play-along recordings performed by a live band * Progressions in the most important jazz styles including standards, modern jazz, bebop, Latin jazz, ballads, and more * Recordings include sample solos, and the progressions are repeated so you can jam freely * Soloing tips feature scales, modes, comping patterns, and other ideas to develop your jazz vocabulary * Each tune includes an overview and listening suggestions \u003cb\u003eAbout the Authors\u003c\/b\u003e Noah Baerman earned his bachelor's and master's degrees in jazz studies from Rutgers University, studying under Kenny Barron. To date, Noah has released nine jazz albums under his own name. Noah is active as an educator, directing the Jazz Ensemble at Wesleyan University and teaching at numerous other institutions. He has written nine other instructional books for Alfred Music, including the three-volume Complete Jazz Keyboard Method and The Big Book of Jazz Piano Improvisation. Jen Allen received her bachelor's degree in 2000 from The Jackie McLean Institute of Jazz at the Hartt School, where she studied under McLean and other jazz luminaries, including Steve Davis, Nat Reeves, Andy Laverne, and Harold Danko. She regularly appears as a bandleader and sideman at major jazz venues throughout New York City and the Northeastern United States. 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Practice comping and soloing with the same energy you get with a real, live band. Veteran blues and rock pianist Loren Gold (The Who) leads you through all the tips and ideas you need to add authentic rock sounds to your practice sessions. The recording features some of today's hottest players in full performance and minus-one mixes. The TNT 2 software lets you slow down tracks, loop sections, and isolate parts to customize your practice. 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