Use each part of Jim Mahaffey's Ten-Minute Jazz Warmup separately or play it nonstop as a daily warmup in less than 10 minutes. Optional parts included for flute oboe clarinet euphonium and bassoon. Contents:-Part I. CHORALE Pitch phrasing balance dynamics- Part II. “DOO-DOTS” Articulation and rhythms- Part III. SCALES In swing style around the circle of fourths with M7 arpeggios-“KICKS” To prepare your drummer and ensemble to enter on various upbeats and downbeats.

Grade 1.5 What better way to introduce the music of Duke Ellington to your young jazzers than with this wonderfully scored arrangement by Michael Sweeney? Even at this easy level this chart really swings and will sound great with limited rehearsaltime. Your pianist gets a rare chance to shine as he or she is featured on the melody while the ensemble answers. Later every section gets to play the melody and there is a solo section for any sax. The final section starts softly with saxes alone then builds as various layers are added. A great-sounding chart for beginning bands. Enjoy great flexibility with the Discovery Jazz series! Playable with 3 saxes 2 trumpets 1 trombone piano and drums.

A reggae-swing feel at 110 BPM. A modern spin on a traditional tune with written solos for trombone 1 and alto sax 1, and trumpet 1 range to written E top space. Includes various optional parts to include vibes. (2:57) / Ensemble De Jazz

True to its title this really is a “new” sounding bossa nova with creative harmonies textures and surprises. Michael takes the melody through various sections along with solos for trumpet and alto sax and ofcourse great-soundingfull ensemble passages.

Grade 1.5Give your band a little change of pace with this 1940s standard from the swing era. Slow and bluesy this easy arrangement features various sections playing the melody in addition to a solo or soli for trumpet anda nicely scored sax soli. A key change follows with the full ensemble bringing it home. Dur: 3:30

Originally an instrumental composition by Henry Mancini this engaging tune has been used in various film scores and later recorded by recording artists such as Sarah Vaughan and Sergio Mendes. Here's a smooth version for young players that features the entire ensemble.

Recording artist, saxophonist, educator, and author Gary Campbell presents an effective strategy for constructing fresh-sounding melodic lines. He progresses step by step through the concept, the practice exercises, and the practical application of Triad Pairs for Jazz. Concepts include: deriving triad pairs from the most used chord-scales, determining the best pairs for various chords and progressions, practice patterns for mastery, and exploring linear possibilities. Recommended for intermediate to advanced players as an expansion of the chord-scale approach.

From Disney's The Jungle Book and more recently recorded by artists such as Big Bad Voodoo Daddy Los Lobos and Smash Mouth this lively song remains popular with all age groups. Here is an easy chart written in a light Latin style. The melody is passed around to various sections of the band and there are short solos for trumpet and alto sax.

Bass Instruments-Eight great flexible arrangements in four parts playable by any number of instruments. The enclosed CD includes full backing tracks professionally arranged and recorded and demonstration tracks.

Eight great flexible arrangements in four parts playable by any number of instruments. The enclosed CD includes full backing tracks professionally arranged and recorded and demonstration tracks.