SKU: CL.032-4762-00
Carl Strommen offers up this wonderful swing chart with an easy, relaxed Basie big band feel. Written solos to feature trumpet and tenor sax, or let them loose to improvise on the changes. Written for a full jazz ensemble yet will sound great with limited instrumentation. A wonderful choice for contest and festival use. This one will really get you into the Swing Zone..
SKU: CL.032-4762-01
SKU: CL.SCM-1026-00
A hip, funky rock chart. Thad at his peak re-scored for today's young stars.
SKU: KN.61330
UPC: 822795613308.
This exciting, uptempo samba for advancing groups is a great way to spotlight a fabulous trombone section on the familiar In A Mellow Tone or Rose Room chord changes. Trombones not only play the melody, but also the shout chorus, and each player in the section has changes for soloing. In his score notes, the composer suggests adding two or more Latin percussionists to the standard personnel when possible. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 5:25.
SKU: CL.SCM-1002-00
Medium tempo Blues in F that really drives. Very player friendly with written solos a solid Shout Chorus and an ending drum solo.
SKU: CL.031-2628-01
Cellular Bones(Batteries Not Included) is a terrific rock chart that lets your trombone section step to the front and let it slide. Playable with a limited instrumentation and it works well as a trombone solo if you only have one trombone. Guaranteed to be a big hit with audiences and trombone lovers everywhere!
SKU: CL.SCM-1030-00
A real Thad Classic made accessible by Mike Carubia. Higher brass notes removed, sax soli re-scored & it still sounds like Thad.
SKU: KN.52105S
Featuring a walking bass line and an easy swing groove, piano carries the solo work in this contemporary score by the great Thad Jones. In the final half, the sound of muted brass contributes to the intimate bluesy mood. A piano solo 'ala Basie' closes it all out beautifully. Duration 4:40.
SKU: CL.SCM-1026-01
SKU: KN.52355
As recorded in 1972 by the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Orchestra on their album Suite For Pops, this solo feature for scat vocalist or guitar opens with a big, full-band intro in slow swing before the 'funky 4 feel' takes over. Punctuated by screaming brass parts, ad lib solo fills by trumpet and tenor, and an optional solo cadenza before the final chord, this tribute to Louis 'Pops' Armstrong is intended for experienced bands only. Duration 11:30.
SKU: CL.SCM-1002-01
SKU: CL.SCM-1084-01
This beautiful ballad was a chart Thad wrote in the 1970's and Mel Lewis recorded it in 1978 on Naturally album (Telarc Records). An impressive feature for your Alto/Soprano player, the beautiful melody, sophisticated harmonies and an awesome Shout Chorus make this one a must in your library. Sheer beauty and power. Includes an optional flute part. Written Ranges: Trp. 1 (A) ,Trb 1, (F) , Alto 1 (E).
SKU: CL.SCM-1084-00
SKU: CL.SCM-1030-01
SKU: KJ.ZB415F
A straight-ahead rocker from Brad Ciechomski. Young players will grab onto the melody immediately. This one starts in the pocket and stays there all the way through.
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!
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