In writing this book James Rae has drawn upon his extensive performing and teaching experience and presents, in an accessible and straightforward manner, a "way in" to the somewhat daunting area for the aspiring jazzmusician - that of improvisation. Using the CD, the player will feel im mediately supported and in the right harmonic and stylistic environment for taking those first steps. Musical examples with the rhythm section backing of professional jazz musicians will help steer the player into the more liberated world of improvisation.
