Synopses & Reviews
Learn to play swing rhythm and lead guitar in the style of the masters! With this book/CD pack you get: transcriptions of original hit recordings; Performance notes to help you understand the solos; Instruction in comping patterns and chord embellishment; A history of swing guitar; and 16 great swing tunes from the classcis to the revival hits. Includes: Go Daddy-O * I Ain't Got Nobody (And Nobody Cares for Me) * In the Mood * It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing) * Jump, Jive An' Wail * Rocket 88 * Route 66 * Sentimental Journey * Take the "A" Train * Tuxedo Junction * Zoot Suit Riot * and more.
Table of Contents
It don't mean a thing (if it ain't got that swing) -- In the mood -- Tuxedo junction -- Take the "A" train -- A string of pearls -- Jersey bounce -- Sentimental journey -- Route 66 -- Choo choo ch' boogie -- Just a gigolo/I ain't got nobody (and Nobody cares for me) medley -- Zoot suit riot -- Since I don't have you -- Jump, jive an' wail -- Go daddy-o.