Michael Roseâ??s Trombonistâ??s Ten is a superb collection of original compositions and is part of the ABRSM syllabus. Included are ten easy trombone pieces covering a variety of styles and genres all pleasantly melodic and well written for the instrument. This useful anthology is ideal for building technique and providing enjoyment- the most necessary requirement for learning. There are separate bass clef and treble clef parts provided to be as flexible as possible whilst maintaining the spirit of each piece. This volume will be a welcome addition to the trombone repertory at this early level.

Intermediate Jazz Conception is another addition to the popular series of etude books created by Jim Snidero featuring some of the finest jazz musicians in the world. This book/cd set includes 15 etudes based on standards modal tunes and blues demonstrated by Steve Davis on trombone with the incredibly swinging rhythm section of Dave Hazeltine on piano Peter Washington on Bass and Kenny Washington on Drums. New to Intermediate Jazz Conception is an appendix dedicated to style and improvisation including a scales syllabus nomenclature and over 95 lines and ideas extracted for the study of improvisation! The recording features two separate versions of each etude; one withthe soloist and rhythm section and one with the rhythm section only. Hear how the soloist performs the etudes play with or without the soloist on the cd and learn about both jazz style and improvisation from some of the best.

The last in the series of brass Party Pieces set for grades 2 to 5 on the Oxford Examinations Syllabus. The solo part makes use of both tenor and bass clefs and the piano part has been kept fairly simple while allowing gifted pianists potential for improvisation. Swingin' Hornpipe Charlbury Charleston Blues Ragamuffin Boogie Daydreams Take it!.Grade: 2 - 5