Approaching the Standards is a user-friendly approach to jazz improvisation. Designed for the individual or group, each of the three volumes of this play-along CD contains eight classic jazz tunes. Each volume features a jazz group demo recorded by top pros in a typical jazz gig setting, clearly written musical examples, jazz vocabulary, transcription opportunities, composer insight, a glossary of jazz terms, and a useful discography. Also available for Bb, Eb and Bass Clef instruments.