Brazilian and Afro-Cuban Jazz Conception is the new, exciting, series of play-along books by award-winning Brazilian flutist and composer Fernando Brandao and features 15 original tunes in various Brazilian and Afro-Cuban styles. This edition clearly aims at being more than a simple play-along collection. For each of the tunes a thorough analysis and additional excercises are given. An extensive introduction into the various styles and rhythms of Brazilian and Afro-Cuban music makes these books ever more valuable. The rhythm section and soloists are among the most prestigious musicians in comtemporary Brazilian music.