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Jamey Aebersold Jazz, Volume 87: Benny Carter: Book & Online Audio

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Jamey Aebersold Jazz, Volume 87: Benny Carter: Book & Online Audio

Jamey Aebersold Jazz, Volume 87: Benny Carter: Book & Online Audio

When Lights Are Low

By Benny Carter

Level: Intermediate / Advanced

Item: 24-V87DS
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Legendary multi-instrumentalist/composer Benny Carter has granted us the impressive honor of compiling a remarkable play-along of his favorite works. Mr. Carter's fine harmonic awareness and keen melodic ear combine for unforgettable jazz compositions for every taste. Intermediate level. Rhythm Section: Harry Pickens (p); Tyrone Wheeler (b); Steve Davis (d). Titles: All That Jazz * Another Time Another Place * Doozy * Easy Money * Evening Star * People Time * South Side Samba * Summer Serenade * The Courtship * When Lights Are Low * You Only You * The Romp.

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Series: Jazz Play-A-Long for All Instruments
Publisher: Jamey Aebersold Jazz
Page Count: 84
ISBN10: 1-56224-246-6
ISBN13: 978-1-56224-246-6
UPC: 635621000872
SKU: 24-V87DS

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About the Author: Benny Carter

Benny Carter stands as one of jazz's most intellectually rigorous composers and arrangers, a musician whose harmonic sophistication elevated the entire art form. His prolific output across alto saxophone, trumpet, trombone, and clarinet gave him uncommon insight into orchestration and voicing, skills that shaped his writing for both small groups and big bands throughout a career spanning nearly eight decades.

Why we love this

Carter's compositions here reveal a composer interested in melody that sings across changes rather than melodies built on changes; the harmonic language is modern without being austere, making these tunes genuinely fun to blow over. The rhythm section of Harry Pickens, Tyrone Wheeler, and Steve Davis locks into a groove that feels relaxed and conversational, letting soloists breathe naturally rather than fight against the accompaniment.

What to expect

Sophisticated without pretension. The tunes occupy that rewarding middle ground where the harmonic journey feels substantial but not academic, where a soloist can spend time developing ideas rather than scrambling to keep up. Carter's melodic writing frequently surprises with gentle twists that stick in the ear.

Who it's for

Intermediate and advancing jazz students across all instruments will find material here that teaches voice leading through the act of soloing over it. This volume works equally well for solo practice, small ensemble rehearsal, or classroom listening and analysis.

How to get the most out of it

  • Spend time with the melody as written before soloing; Carter's lines contain harmonic information that will inform smarter solo choices.
  • Listen to how the rhythm section voices chords on the recording. Those voicings will anchor your own harmonic perspective.
  • Pay attention to the exact tempo the trio establishes on each track. Carter's compositions often shift feel slightly between tunes, and matching that precision is part of respecting the writing.
  • Use space generously. The accompaniment has room built in; resist the urge to fill every beat.

How to use it

Schedule these as centerpieces for jazz combo performances or as primary material during a unit on jazz composition and arranging history. Several tunes like "South Side Samba" and "Summer Serenade" also work well in showcases where you want to feature different instrumental colors without overwhelming listeners.

Skills your students will build

  • Solo phrasing over seventh chords and extended harmony
  • Listening to and matching rhythmic pocket established by recorded rhythm section
  • Chord-tone navigation and target note selection
  • Recognition of compositional intent: knowing when to state melody cleanly versus when to paraphrase
  • Conversational trading and responding to ensemble cues

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