SKU: CL.032-5010-00

When you Hit The Road you’ll get your youngest jazz students swinging easily at a quick tempo! Carefully written to be geared toward the youngest jazz players, this fun swing chart will come together quickly and have your students feeling successful in the jazz ensemble setting right off the bat. With a solo section that is easily customizable to as much or as little improvisation as you desire, this is a solid choice for getting your youngest students playing jazz quickly. Swing on!

SKU: AP.JEM01023C

UPC: 654979994107. English.

Composed by the Grammy¨ award-winning composer/producer Quincy Jones, this is an emotional ballad featuring tenor or soprano saxophone that will touch the hearts of both performers and audience alike. Lush chords and a tender piano introduction set the mood for this superb chart arranged in collaboration by Quincy Jones and Sammy Nestico. This song was originally written as the Gymnastics Theme for the 1984 Olympiad. Playable by an experienced jazz ensemble, this is a sensational ballad. Strongly recommended!

SKU: M7.AHW-309

English.

From the forward: 'Jazz Basics Volume 1: Diatonic Exercises' is the first part of a series of books focusing on the most primary elements in jazz line construction. This series emphasizes developing harmonic knowledge related to Jazz improvisation. Each volume deals with a different aspect on improvisation. By combining these aspects you should be able to construct viable jazz lines. Although this series is designed for the aspiring improviser, experienced improvisers will also benefit from the study of this material.

SKU: M7.AHW-310

English.

From the forward: 'Jazz Basics Volume 2: Approach Notes' is the second part of a series of books focusing on the most primary elements in jazz line construction. This series emphasizes developing harmonic knowledge related to Jazz improvisation. Each volume deals with a different aspect on improvisation. By combining these aspects you should be able to construct viable jazz lines. Although this series is designed for the aspiring improviser, experienced improvisers will also benefit from the study of this material.

SKU: KN.52025S

With the first half of this arrangement written as a conventional waltz in 3/4 and the second half scored in 4/4 swing, this great classic for augmented jazz ensemble calls for clean, crisp articulations throughout. A long, gradual crescendo after the midpoint culminates in a dramatic climax before moving toward a quiet finish. No solo work is required and rhythm section parts are fully notated.