For the "fearful" to the "fearless", Approaching The Standards is an innovative, user-friendly approach to jazz improvisation. Designed for the individual or group, each book and play- along CD contains 8 classic jazz tunes. All 3 volumes feature improvisation examples, jazz vocabulary, transcription opportunities, composer insight & a discography. The Rhythm Section/Conductor book includes the above plus piano voicings & comping rhythms, bass & drum parts, guitar chord frames, & conductor notes