Essential Jazz Lines in the Style of Charlie Parker Alto Sax Edition by Corey Christiansen. Mel Bay Publications, 2001, SS, 32 pages + CD. This text presents numerous jazz lines in Charlie's style, grouped by their application in a given harmonic content. Students will learn to connect lines to play over ii-V-I progressions, turnarounds and other harmonic frameworks. To facilitate proficiency in all twelve keys, each section of the book has a chordal play-along that modulates around the circle of fourths. Some of the techniques used in Charlie Parker style are also discussed with examples provided. This helps musicians analyze each of the ideas presented, further ensuring their mastery.