Fifteen tunes that reflect the breadth and diversity of jazz, from the great African-American tradition to the vibrant and multicultural sounds of jazz today. Introduces an approach that encourages playing by ear. Includes a CD featuring playalong rhythm-section tracks and full performances recorded by top jazz musicians.

• Burning Torch [Don Drummond / Arthur Reid]
• Hug Pine (Bambelela) [Flackton]
• Bags' Groove [Milt Jackson]
• Slinky Thing [Simon Whiteside]
• A Walkin' Thing [Benny Carter]
• Ja-Da [Bob Carleton]
• Still Waters [Charles Beale]
• An Inland Island [Pete Churchill]
• Dead Ranch [Bill Frisell]
• Contemplation [McCoy Tyner]
• Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen [Trad.]
• When Lights Are Low [Benny Carter]
• Sombrero Sam [Charles Lloyd]
• I'm an Old Cowhand [Johnny Mercer]
• Evil Ways [Sonny Henry]