In writing this book James Rae has drawn upon his extensive performing & teaching experience and presents in an accessible & straight forward manner a "way in" to the somewhat daunting area for the aspiring jazz musician - that of improvisation. Using the CD, the player will feel immediately supported and in the right harmonic & stylistic enviroment to take those first steps, Musical examples with the rhythm section backing of professional jazz musicians will help steer the player into improv.