SKU: CL.032-4858-01

The Main Attraction is a hard drivin’ shuffle in the style of Basie, Thad and Mel, and Phil Wilson, but with a slightly more modern groove. This is the perfect opener for any concert or festival! The tune is based on a 16-bar blues, features lots of ensemble for the band, and has solo spots for any saxophone, brass player, guitarist or pianist. Your performance can’t go wrong if you’re featuring The Main Attraction!.

SKU: KN.64046

UPC: 822795640465.

This new 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. Low Down still maintains that swinging Basie mindset and is a 32- measure AABA form. 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 3:40.

SKU: KN.64046S

UPC: 822795640465.

This new 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. Low Down still maintains that swinging Basie mindset and is a 32- measure AABA form. 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 3:40.

SKU: KN.61781S

UPC: 822795617818.

This burning swing/shuffle chart maintains the blues tradition while mixing in some contemporary harmonies, with nice shout sections for the entire ensemble. Written or ad lib solo space is included for trumpet and alto saxophone. Written for advancing groups, each set includes a guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson. Duration 5:20.

SKU: KN.52185

This fast swing original is a challenging workout for the whole band from beginning to end. Tenor sax and/or trombone are featured in the main solo section midway through, followed by a series of short drumset and conga solos that punctuate the remaining portion of the chart to sustain momentum. The ending is strong and dramatic. Duration 8:00.

SKU: KJ.ZB369

ISBN 9788402701732. UPC: 8402701736.

The Cat's Meow is straight-ahead swinger in the same vein as Benny Golson's classic Killer Joe. The melody is a very simple riff that repeats at different levels over the course of the form. The cat who inspired the tune is a furry exotic Persian named Berlioz who took up residence in the composer's house. Like most cats, his life consists mainly of eating and sleeping. He most often resides at the top of the stairs, and never bothers to try to get out of the way.

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: KN.SN70050

UPC: 822795700503.

This tune has a comfortable tempo, easy ranges, well-balanced ensemble chorus and a very handsome harmonic structure. All parts are interesting and contribute to the whole picture. Trumpet, alto sax and piano have written solos, and the bass part is completely written out. In maintaining a jazz feel, eighth notes should not be played strictly, but must have a lazy feel (when playing two in succession, the second one is delayed). Although dynamics, tempo and sound are important, the feel of the jazz idiom is the top priority. Much care has been taken in the construction of this arrangement to meet this goal.

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: CL.SCM-1003-01

Jazz Rock style re-scored to be performed by high school and college jazz ensembles. Range demands reduced while maintaining the Thad Jones sound.