Vol. 75, Countdown To Giant Steps (Book & CD Set) (Play- a-Long)

Intermediate/Advanced. This could have been titled 'Baby Steps to Giant Steps.' Finally, there is a 'steps' method of learning not only Giant Steps and Countdown, but also how to substitute those elusive chord changes for 'standard' chord changes in well-known standards. The second CD breaks down the Giant Steps cycle into simple segments at comfortable tempos. Also included are several well-known standards with Giant Steps harmony subsitiuted for the traditional harmony! The BEST way to learn Giant Steps harmony!

Rhythm Section: Andy LaVerne (p); John Patitucci (b); Steve Davis (d). Includes: Countdown, Giant Steps, Satellite, 26-2, Body And Soul, Exotica, Central Park West, Fifth House, Night Has A Thousand Eyes, Step By Step, But Not For Me, Plus a second CD of 17 'primer' tracks!