* 15 tunes that reflect the breadth and diversity of jazz, from the great African-American tradition to the vibrant and multicultural sounds of jazz today
* arrangements by jazz arrangers, carefully researched and designed to accommodate teacher and pupil alike
* an approach that encourages playing by ear
* 'minus-one' rhythm-section tracks and full performances recorded by top jazz musicians
* written-out piano score
* sections for improvised solos, with notated guideline pitches to get you started
* background information including suggestions for further listening

Tunes include -

* Benny Carter arr. Malcolm Miles A Walkin' Thing
* King Radio arr. Pete Churchill Brown Skin Girl
* Sonny Henry arr. Pete Churchill Evil Ways
* Hoagy Carmichael, Stuart Gorrell arr. Janette Mason Georgia on my Mind
* Dudu Pukwana arr. Chris Batchelor Hug Pine (Bambelela)
* John Scofield arr. Iain Dixon I'll Take Les
* Johnny Mercer arr. Pete Churchill I'm an Old Cowhand
* arr. Pete Churchill Old Joe Clark
* Tito Puente arr. Charles Beale Oye Como Va
* Red Garland arr. Phil Peskett Red Pepper Blues
* Iain Ballamy Rowing Song
* Rahsaan Roland Kirk arr. Nikki Iles Serenade to a Cuckoo
* Charles Lloyd arr. Liam Noble, Will Michael Sombrero Sam
* Horace Silver arr. Isabelle Postill Song for my Father
* Julian 'Canonball' Adderley Things are Getting Better

Bk/CD, 48 pages including removable piano part