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Would you feel confident saying yes if your jazz singer friend invited you to sit in on a tune? Hopefully the answer is ‘yes you would!’ But there is preparation to be done if you want to be your best. You’ll need to consider how to approach the situation in general and make sure you’re up to speed on what exactly you say to the rhythm section, what kinds of songs would work well in this context, which key centers are considered the norm for this situation, and more. The more you’ve explored these questions and found the answer, the better your experience will be in general. (And you’ll enjoy it more!)
LINKS
Jazz Singer’s Handbook (book/CD set by Michele Weir, Alfred Publishing) is a good resource for more info. Included is a short Chapter on Sitting In plus a complete Glossary of terms.
https://www.michmusic.com/product/jazz-singers-handbook-bookcd/
