Caravan is one of Duke Ellington’s most iconic compositions, first recorded in 1936 and co-written with trombonist Juan Tizol. With its exotic, almost Middle Eastern feel, driven by a hypnotic rhythm, it quickly became a jazz standard, covered by countless artists. The tune is built on rich, colourful harmonies and a distinctive melody that instantly transports the listener to a different world.

Interestingly, Caravan was one of the first jazz compositions to incorporate Latin and Afro-Cuban influences, making it a groundbreaking piece in jazz history.

In this tutorial, you get:

• An in-depth video tutorial for alto sax, showing you exactly how to navigate the melody and chord chart.
• A downloadable PDF lead sheet, fully annotated—perfect if your reading skills are still developing.
• A PDF guide to improvisation, explaining exactly how to approach the chord changes so you fully understand them.
• A downloadable backing track, so you can practise and play along.

This tutorial breaks everything down in a clear, logical way, giving you a straightforward approach to improvisation that you can build on as you gain confidence.