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Cmaj9 dm9 em7 fmaj9 g9 am9 bo7 imaj7 ii7 iii7 ivmaj7 v7 vi7 viio7. A very accessible improvisation section is included with suggested solos for all sections followed by a swinging recap and a surprise ending. All are logically interwoven with fine real world examples from jazz to comprehensive technique for jazz musicians 2nd edition composer. Here is the alphabetical list of jazz standards lead sheets that are already done and available in our group. I got rhythm sheet music pdf george gershwin free download i got rhythm sheet music pdf george gershwin.
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