Gordon Goodwin Big Phat Play Along: Drums (Book & CD) (Hal Leonard Jazz Play-Along)

This jazz play-along book for drummers, authored by Gordon Goodwin and Bernie Dresel, includes a collection of 10 high-energy Big Phat Band songs with expert charts designed to challenge and develop your skills. This book-and-CD set allows intermediate and advanced drummers to play along with studio-quality recordings, mirroring the live feel of playing with a big band.

Key Features:

• Tracks Included: Swingin' for the Fences, La Almeja Pequena, Hunting Wabbits, Whodunnit?, Count Bubbas Revenge, Get in Line, Horn of Puente, The Jazz Police, High Maintenance, and Cut 'n Run.
• Skill Development: Improve sight-reading, rhythmic accuracy, and jazz styles while following Dresel's insights on each piece.
• High-Quality Audio: CD contains real instrument recordings for an authentic jazz experience.

Why Choose This Book: A must-have for drummers aiming to refine their swing feel and proficiency in jazz. Goodwin’s and Dresel’s contributions provide a well-rounded approach for enhancing versatility in reading and playing, with charts that cover various styles and tempos.

Specifications:

• Length: 68 pages
• Publisher: Alfred Publishing
• Language: English
• Dimensions: 22.86 x 0.64 x 29.85 cm
• ISBN-10: 0739039695
• Play-Along Format: Includes CD for practice with professionally recorded big band tracks.