A new system for learning how to play jazz. Each set contains a book with transposed parts for all instruments and a play-along CD with Ray playing many of the book examples on his saxophone. Volume one is for the absolute beginner jazz student who knows his/her major scales.

For players of all levels, this set is devoted exclusively to the blues form and covers a wide range of essential topics: blues form and variations, blue notes, basic chord substitutions, scales (blues, pentatonic, dominant), applying dominant scales with a passing tone to II-V progressions, improvising, etc.

Focuses on mastering the melodic minor scale, and learning how to apply it to complex chord progressions with greater ease to expand a player's working harmonic/melodic vocabulary.

Deals exclusively with the II-V-I progression for players of all levels who are serious about learning to play on changes. Topics include half-diminished chords, guide tones, walking bass lines, major scales with passing tones, rhythm changes, learning the melody/lyrics and using them as a basis for improvisation, and more.