5-string banjo - Intermediate

SKU: MB.99480M

Composed by Pat Cloud. Banjo: 5-String, Jazz, Squareback saddle stitch, Country, Bluegrass, Style, Technique, Theory and Reference. Instructional method. Book and online audio. 106 pages. Mel Bay Publications, Inc #99480M. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.99480M).

ISBN 9780786690466. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.

The world of melodic jazz banjo soloing is revealed in this comprehensive method which leads a student from basic intervals to advanced theoretical concepts and finally to a firm foundation in jazz fundamentals. Included are over 90 exercises and examples written in both tablature fingerings and standard music notation which show how scales and arpeggios are used and how they apply to real playing situations. Every five-string banjoist can benefit from the information contained in this breakthrough volume whether they aspire to jazz or just want to find out more about the possibilities and structure of the banjo.Starting with basic intervals, Straight-Ahead Jazz for Banjo shows the structure of all basic chord types and qualities and matches these to the scales that generate them. The books basic concept model is to treat the five-string banjos potential in an inclusive technical context so that the student can make use of open and fifth strings to create a smooth legato style. Each of the 90 exercises are recorded with a metronome and progress to 16 additional examples of original jazz phrases in a variety of keys. Topics include functional major and minor key harmony, diminished and augmented scales and how they are used, and the integration of altered scale substitutes in the art of jazz improvisation. It stresses listening and learning in a logical structured manner with an example of a daily practice plan. The unique emphasis of the book is on the fingerings which make the instrument work for you technically and thus open up added possibilities for the development of a students personal style. This long-awaited volume will surely bring new focus and perspective to any banjo style and will be a classic reference for many new generations of banjoists. Includes access to online audio.

Band jazz ensemble - Grade 2

SKU: KJ.JZB412

Composed by Jim Cifelli. Standard of Excellence Jazz Ensemble Method. Jazz. Score and parts. Neil A. Kjos Music Company #JZB412. Published by Neil A. Kjos Music Company (KJ.JZB412).

UPC: 8402702649.

The straight ahead shuffle packs a wallop! A minor blues progression makes for swinging melody lines and very approachable solos. A part of the Jazz in Concert Series, Straight Up 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!

Brass Band - Grade 2

SKU: BT.GOB-000784-130

Composed by David Well. Score Only. 16 pages. Gobelin Music Publications #GOB 000784-130. Published by Gobelin Music Publications (BT.GOB-000784-130).

Who begins? Who follows? In 'Who's next?' the orchestra is divided up into two parts a number of times. The division seems random, but on close scrutiny it becomes clear at the end that sides are clearly taken, also in playing the melody, first one section and then .... who'll be next? 'Who's next?' is solid Rock, no nonsense, going straight ahead.

Wie begint? Wie volgt? In 'Who's next?' is het orkest een aantal keren in tweeën gedeeld. De splitsing lijkt willekeurig, maar als u goed oplet blijkt aan het eind dat er duidelijk partij gekozen wordt. Zo ook in het spelen van demelodie, eerst deze sectie en daarna .... Wie volgt? Who's next is een lekkere Rock, geen poespas, straight ahead.

Jazz Ensemble standard jazz ensemble - Grade 5

SKU: KN.64006

Composed by Thad Jones. Vanguard Jazz Orchestra Signature Edition. Straight-Ahead Blues. Duration 4:40. Kendor Music Inc #64006. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.64006).

UPC: 822795640069.

This advanced level edition is taken directly from the original ink parts that were on the stands at the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Jazz Orchestra (now the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra) debut performance in February 1966 and continues to be played by the group Monday nights at the Village Vanguard in New York City. Originally commissioned by Count Basie for an entire album of Thad Jones' music, however Basie never made the record, instead suggesting that Thad start his own band. This extended 16-bar blues still maintain that swinging Basie mindset in a straight-ahead blues style. Its basic foundations are a relaxed but powerful rhythm section with a driving ride cymbal beat and crisp hi-hat, underpinning saxes and brass that are tight, and always on the back of the beat. Duration 4:40.

(B-flat Edition). By Various. By Various. For Bb Instruments. Fake Book. Softcover. 512 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

(Bass Clef Edition). By Various. By Various. For Bass Clef Instruments. Fake Book. Softcover. 464 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

Chamber Music Flute(s)

SKU: PR.144407290

Composed by Ali Ryerson. Performance Score. 4 pages. Duration 4 minutes. Theodore Presser Company #144-40729. Published by Theodore Presser Company (PR.144407290).

ISBN 9781491135150. UPC: 680160687008.

Jazz luminary Ali Ryerson traces a unique and personal artistic path in this solo work. With an engaging form reminiscent of jazz charts (a dreamy introduction, a catchy, swinging head, and improvisatory-feeling 12-bar choruses), Ryerson’s music pays deeply-felt homage to Charlie Parker and other jazz greats, while maintaining an organic connection to the lineage of unaccompanied woodwind music in the classical tradition. Classical players will gain insight into jazz harmony, rhythm, and expression as they learn this knockout recital piece, while Ryerson fans in the jazz world gain an image of her musical mind in this fully-notated composition.
Jazz Dream, a jazz-inspired solo flute piece, was commissioned by Claudia Anderson for her Glass Ceilings project. Claudia once told me that playing jazz flute has been one of her musical ambitions. I daresay her performance of JD could very well break a glass ceiling of her own!Moved by the events of 2020, composing Jazz Dream became my way of honoring my musical heroes from the Black community, namely the jazz musicians who created this music and truly broke glass ceilings. As jazz shares its origins with the blues, both genres having originated in the African-American community, I decided on a 12-bar blues form as the framework for the piece.The opening theme gently draws us into a dream-like state, with a melody in slow motion and lines that linger. When the REM cycle kicks into gear, there’s an abrupt rhythmic shift that leads straight into a swingin’ blues. Idiomatic jazz rhythms abound, with blue notes galore – the tension notes that virtually define the sound of both the blues and jazz (i.e. the flatted third, fifth, and seventh notes of a scale in place of the expected major intervals).After several groovin’ choruses of a 12-bar blues in B(, often played as if the soloist is improvising, the blues modulates to the key of E(, and as a tribute to the great Charlie Parker (AKA Bird), I harmonically suggest the more complex set of bebop changes that Parker introduced in his composition, Blues for Alice. Often referred to as Bird Changes or Bird Blues, instead of the basic I - IV – V chord progression commonly used in the blues, Parker used a series of sequential ii-V progressions (and secondary ii-V progressions). With the addition of some tritone substitutions, a chromatically descending bass line deftly replaces the original I-IV-V root movement. This is the harmonic background I was hearing as I wrote this particular chorus.After my 12-bar nod to Bird’s changes, the introductory dream theme returns, now in tempo and with a straight-ahead swing feel. Variations on this theme follow, again to be played as if improvising, with the soloist once again bringing their own personality into the performance. This section builds to a climax, the music pauses, then modulates to C, with a return to the original blues theme. The energy and groove increase through the final flourish, where a blues line ends on the idiomatic flatted fifth.

Grade 2.5

SKU: CL.031-0139-00

Jazz Ensemble. Score and set of parts. Composed 1978. C.L. Barnhouse #031-0139-00. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.031-0139-00).

Straight ahead Basie style swing chart with many performance oppurtunities and a section for repeated solos. This is simply one of the best Bob Lowden charts in our catalog.

Grade 3

SKU: CL.032-0140-00

Composed by Steinberg. Jazz Ensemble. Score and set of parts. Composed 1977. C.L. Barnhouse #032-0140-00. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.032-0140-00).

A great little straight ahead swinger with a groovin’ swing beat. One For Amy also includes a unique solo for trombone.

Grade 1

SKU: CL.LDP-7028-00

Composed by Lee. Concert Band. Score and set of parts. Composed 2013. Duration 2 minutes, 15 seconds. Daehn Publications #LDP-7028-00. Published by Daehn Publications (CL.LDP-7028-00).

What a way to open your young band’s first concert! This little march has everything! A straight-ahead first strain, a nice little flute-clarinet feature in the second strain, a noble big tune trio, and there is even a dog-fight break-strain! A real winner!

Jazz Ensemble - Grade 5

SKU: PE.HX9003S

Composed by Lars Erik Gudim. Jazz Ensemble; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. HXmusic. Jazz; Swing. Score. HXmusic #98-HX9003S. Published by HXmusic (PE.HX9003S).

Brown Shuffle was first recorded by Norway's Oslo Groove Company on their jaw-dropping album Anno 1990. Now, for the first time, this newly-engraved edition is available in the United States. Lars Erik Gudim's excellent scoring brings the full ensemble together with dovetailed flourishes and a hard 12/8 groove built from interlocking rhythms across the band. This fusion/shuffle chart features primary sections in 12/8, 15/8 and 9/8 with interspersed sections of straight-ahead swing in 4/4. Alto sax 1 doubles on soprano and flute, alto 2 doubles on flute, and trumpets 1 and 2 double on flugelhorns. The solos are scored for trumpet 2 and trombone 2 and can optionally be opened up for more. A wonderful chart for advanced groups!

Grade 2

SKU: CL.032-3585-00

Arranged by P. Clark. Jazz Ensemble. Audio recording available separately (item CL.991-2007-01). Score and set of parts. Composed 2007. Duration 3 minutes, 1 second. C.L. Barnhouse #032-3585-00. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.032-3585-00).

A straight-ahead rock and roll medley of Up On The Housetop, Jolly Old St. Nicholas, and Jingle Bells. No solos just lots of solid ensemble writing and easy-to-play fun. Your players and audience will be all smiles when Santa Rocks The House at your holiday concerts with this ultra-cool arrangement!

Composed by Bret Zvacek. Threshold Series. Swing. Score and parts. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.42427).

Composed by Jay Althouse and Sally K. Albrecht. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Choral Designs. Secular. Choral Octavo. 8 pages. Alfred Music #00-46965. Published by Alfred Music (AP.46965).