Mel Bay Publications
A Fresh Approach to Improvising
Running Time : 66 minutes

This DVD is a fresh musical approach to jazz improvisation that raises the level of your awareness and provides you with the tools to master this unique language. All aspects of a tune are looked at: Melody, harmony, dynamics, motif development and much more. You will come to believe in yourself and learn to be true to your own unique musical style and expression. For jazz musicians of all levels and all instruments.

• Stella By Starlight Ned Washington - Victor Young
• Introduction
• Melody
• Harmony
• Making ideas from the melody and the rhythm of the melody.
• Rest and breathe physically and musically.
• Motif Development
• Listen
• Dynamics
• Pedal Point Stella
• Final Thoughts
• Fred Astaire in Chicago