15 tunes that reflect the breadth and diversity of jazz from the great African-American tradition to the vibrant and multicultural sounds of jazz today- arrangements by jazz arrangers carefully researched and designed to accommodate teacher and pupil alike- an approach that encourages playing by ear- minus-one rhythm-section tracks and full performances recorded by top jazz musicians- written-out piano score- sections for improvised solos with notated guideline pitches to get you started- background information including suggestions for further listening