As the energy core of any jazz ensemble the rhythm section radiates the groove time and essence of the music.Each chapter in this book includes an introduction of the style a 'clinics room' with performance tips of the genre and a play-along piece a t the end that coincides with the CD and optional DVD. Features swing bossa nova rock shuffle samba funk and ballad jazz groo ves ways to achieve clarity and deference and rhythm section performance tips including suggestions for effective comping.