Joe Allard’s Advanced Rhythms includes 134 rhythmical exercises ideal for transposition, sightreading in syncopation, and authentic phrasing with a beat.

I have chosen to include this book in both the trumpet methods section and the jazz methods section because the cross-over appeal is extremely high. For anyone working on their improv, this is a perfect tool for honing your chops. For anyone who plays in a big band, orchestra, or local band, you know how important it is to be able to read an...