Thanks for posting an answer to my question. I have ordered the books you recommended, and I am looking forward to learning more.

Thanks Again

Brad
From Kansas

No Problem Brad!
Thanks for using the link! There is a wealth of info in the first book.
To get away from stuck in reading the music:
The first step is to read the example, then memorize it in a few different keys.
After you have it memorized, you can start to loosen up a bit and “play” with how it sounds.
Thanks!
Chris Marx