SKU: KN.41952S

UPC: 822795419528.

Feature any two players in your band on this chart that pays tribute to the great Oliver Nelson. Parts are provided to allow the choice of virtually any pairing of instruments on the featured duet. Rhythm section parts are notated with chords cued. Duration 3:29. Available in SmartMusic.

SKU: CL.032-5004-00

Two-Lip Blues is a D-minor blues chart featuring all sections in the band (including the rhythm section!), with manageable ranges for the brass. All rhythm section parts are notated completely, including the fills. The catchy a cappella section offers a change of pace for featuring the brass and saxophones, and the solo section includes suggestions for helping your developing improvisers. A fun and accessible way to teach improvisation!

SKU: FJ.JE4051S

English.

This original shuffle is solidly scored with a Benny Golson/Quincy Jones flavor. The saxes are featured on the head with the solo in the first tenor part. The bridge features a two sax/two trumpet ensemble with a tasty pyramid background that is fun to play. Ken has gone to great lengths to write extensive rhythm section parts, assuring that even the most inexperienced players can make this one sound smooth.

About FJH Intermediate Jazz Ensemble

Appropriate for high school jazz ensembles. Lead trumpet ranges are modest and occasionally include optional notes for more accomplished players. Written solos are provided along with suggested parts for rhythm section and drum set. Guitar chord guide included. Grades 3 - 3.5

SKU: AP.50940

ISBN 9781470669676. UPC: 038081589213. English.

A classic jazz standard arranged for the young jazz group as a medium-tempo cha-cha. The instrumentation is 4/2/2/3, but playable with reduced instrumentation of three saxes, one trumpet, one trombone, piano, bass, and drumset. Optional parts are included for two flutes, two clarinets, bari sax, F horn, baritone horn, tuba, and vibes! (2:30).

SKU: KN.GJK2307

12 x 9 inches.

This unique set of 17 warm-up pieces for the young Jazz Ensemble covers the essential rhythmic and harmonic elements found in two styles of Jazz: even eighth note (such as Latin Rock) and Swing music. After the initial two legato warm-ups, the music is divided into four sections: Even eighth note examples in B flat, Swing examples in B flat, even eighth note examples in F and Swing examples in F. Each exercise builds on the previous example so younger jazz students will be introduced to essential rhythms and phrases in a well-sequenced method. The rhythm section parts are carefully crafted to allow maximum flexibility for each player. All the Warm-ups are designed to work at a variety of tempos and with various dynamic shadings, so each one can be used in a multitude of ways.

SKU: KJ.ZB390F

UPC: 8402702307.

A ballad is the great way to feature a strong soloist, but what if the ballad is not written to feature the correct instrument? Afterglow solves this problem by including solo parts and ensemble parts in EACH PART of the jazz ensemble. Any player in the band can play the solo part while the rest of the players play their ensemble parts. Correlated with the Standard of Excellence Advanced Jazz Ensemble Method, the improvisation portion of the solo part includes a written out embellished version of the melody. - Beginning Level Jazz Charts - Flexibly orchestrated so that they can be played with as few as 9 players. - Everyone in the ensemble has an opportunity to improvise in the open solo section. - Includes two suggested solos and a CD with a solo practice track, to facilitate successful improvisation.

About Standard of Excellence Jazz Ensemble Method

The Standard of Excellence Jazz Ensemble Method is designed to help both you and your jazz ensemble students explore the world of jazz through easy-to-use Rhythm Studies, Improvisation Studies, Instrument Specific Exercises, and full ensemble jazz charts. The approach is non-theoretical and aurally based. Each part book comes with an accompaniment CD, so like every great jazz player throughout history, students learn to play jazz by listening!

SKU: AP.47511S

UPC: 038081547923. English. Jamaican Folk Song.

The familiar Jamaican folk song in a Calypso groove is very accessible for young bands. No individual solos and easy trumpet 1 range to written D fourth line. Reduced instrumentation and flexible options include two flutes, two clarinets, auxiliary percussion and vibes. (2:40).

SKU: AP.49200

ISBN 9781470647056. UPC: 038081566283. English.

A modern treatment of the well-known folk song with some modern harmony and easy syncopation. Billy Boy arranged by Victor López features a rock groove played at 126 BPM, trumpet 1 range is to written E top space, no solos, optional parts for two flutes, two clarinets, vibes, and more. A win-win! (2:15).

SKU: KJ.ZB394F

UPC: 8402702311.

In The Mode is a beginning level chart that was inspired by the great modal jazz of the 1950s. The block writing and unison rhythms make it a perfect selection for beginning jazz ensemble. - Beginning Level Jazz Charts - Flexibly orchestrated so that they can be played with as few as 9 players. - Everyone in the ensemble has an opportunity to improvise in the open solo section. - Includes two suggested solos and a CD with a solo practice track, to facilitate successful improvisation.

About Standard of Excellence Jazz Ensemble Method

The Standard of Excellence Jazz Ensemble Method is designed to help both you and your jazz ensemble students explore the world of jazz through easy-to-use Rhythm Studies, Improvisation Studies, Instrument Specific Exercises, and full ensemble jazz charts. The approach is non-theoretical and aurally based. Each part book comes with an accompaniment CD, so like every great jazz player throughout history, students learn to play jazz by listening!

SKU: KJ.ZB393F

UPC: 8402702310.

Mike Kamuf has composed another winner with The Goodness Box, a chart that is correlated with the Standard of Excellence Advanced Jazz Ensemble Method. A riff-oriented melody over a funky rhythm section groove makes this a perfect concert or festival selection. - Beginning Level Jazz Charts - Flexibly orchestrated so that they can be played with as few as 9 players. - Everyone in the ensemble has an opportunity to improvise in the open solo section. - Includes two suggested solos and a CD with a solo practice track, to facilitate successful improvisation.

About Standard of Excellence Jazz Ensemble Method

The Standard of Excellence Jazz Ensemble Method is designed to help both you and your jazz ensemble students explore the world of jazz through easy-to-use Rhythm Studies, Improvisation Studies, Instrument Specific Exercises, and full ensemble jazz charts. The approach is non-theoretical and aurally based. Each part book comes with an accompaniment CD, so like every great jazz player throughout history, students learn to play jazz by listening!

SKU: KJ.ZB409

ISBN 9788402702630. UPC: 8402702635.

This swinging chart has it all -- swinging melody lines, open solos, and a roaring shout chorus. It is a terrific introduction to the blues for young bands. A part of the Jazz In Concert Series, The Night of the Coyote is flexibly orchestrated so that it can be played with as few as 9 players. Additionally, everyone in the ensemble has an opportunity to improvise in the open solo section, and the set includes two suggested solos and a CD with a solo practice track, to facilitate successful improvisation.

About Standard of Excellence Jazz Ensemble Method

The Standard of Excellence Jazz Ensemble Method is designed to help both you and your jazz ensemble students explore the world of jazz through easy-to-use Rhythm Studies, Improvisation Studies, Instrument Specific Exercises, and full ensemble jazz charts. The approach is non-theoretical and aurally based. Each part book comes with an accompaniment CD, so like every great jazz player throughout history, students learn to play jazz by listening!