Finally a great set of warm-ups for your beginning jazz ensemble. Chris Sharp draws from his experience as a public school jazz director and professional arranger to offer this useful set of warm-ups. The six exercises are designed to teach the different harmonies styles and rhythms of popular and traditional jazz. Included are chorales with extended harmonies rock swing and bossa styles. Perfect to ?wake up? your ensemble before a rehearsal or performance!

This collection of short exercises is a follow-up to last year’s popular Warm-ups for Beginning Jazz Ensemble. Covering a wide variety of styles the exercises include Chorale Ballad Laid Back Killer Bop Gimme Samba Dat and Get Funky. Detailed program notes help you get the most out of your group. An excellent resource to put in the folders and use any time you need it!

This classic New Orleans standard has been given the full Ellington treatment---with a beautiful alto opening, and solos for baritone sax, trumpet, and clarinet. / Ensemble De Jazz