The CD features 16 play-along tracks with parts and playing suggestions for each tune. Jazz classics by John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock and Sonny Rollins are included along with funk tunes by "Pee Wee" Ellis, Russell Ferrante a.o. The book explains in detail how to play in bands and how to practice effectively. Reading topics include jazz history, chart reading, feel, song form, and musicians vocabulary.

The rhythm section includes Berklee faculty bassists Bruce Gertz, Oscar Stagnaro, Bruno Raberg, and Anthony Vitti. Soloists are Billy Pierce, Hal Crook, Ken Cervenka, and Walter Beasley. Educators may also benefit by referring students to the carefully notated rhythmic feels. "...loaded with very important essential information for the aspiring drummer and bassist! It is clearly presented and covers vast intricasies of playing this music, Jazz! If you aspire to become a "world class player", check this book out, NOW!" Rufus Reid

"...an invaluable tool for the developing rhythm section player... touches on all the significant points regarding rhythmic foundation and has emphasized listening." Marc Johnson

"With his book Jazz Workshop for Bass and Drums, Dave Weigert has managed to articulate in an extremely organized way, all of the elements of learning and playing jazz music. The recorded play-along material is excellent, and unlike some play-along it has the sound and feel of real jazz music being played by real jazz musicians. This book literally has it all." John Ramsay

"Jazz Workshop for Bass and Drums distills years of experience and knowledge down to an easy-to-utilize and understandable method. This course of study is valuable for educators and students alike, and now it is available for the world-at-large to benefit from." Peter Erskine

"A practical �nuts and bolts� guide which provides a solid foundation for less experienced players and great "refresher" material for experienced players and teachers. Through illustrated examples, clarification of vocabulary and quotes from jazz greats, Weigert puts emphasis on focused listening habits and emulation to facilitate a deeper understanding of the role of the bass and drums in making a musical and cohesive group statement." Lewis Nash