12 Contemporary Jazz Etudes is written by the world-renowned jazz composer, arranger, saxophonist, bandleader, educator, and member of the Yellowjackets, Bob Mintzer. Designed for the medium to advanced difficulty level, this book includes: 12 jazz etudes composed by Bob Mintzer in a variety of jazz styles, tempos, and time signatures; performance notes/tips for each etude to assist in interpretation and improvisation; play-along recording with a stellar rhythm section; and an opportunity to stu...

• Introduction
• Bob Mintzer Biography
• Performance Notes
• Bob Mintzer Selected Discography
• Everybody Gets the Blues (Not Everybody Can Play Them)
• Play Pretty
• Really Burning
• Boptimism
• Rhythm Changes
• Aha!
• Straight Ahead
• Five and Three
• Monteverde
• Home Run
• More Rhythm Changes
• Duet with Drums