SKU: CL.032-2621-00

Solid big band swing at it best! Starts out with just the drums on the ride cymbal and then the whole band gets into the act. Lots of solid ensemble writing and a solo section that can be opened up for the soloists of your choice. An outstanding choice for contest or concert, range requirements are quite modest for a chart at this level and your band is sure to love the powerful sound they generate from this action packed swinger! A Real Winner!

SKU: KJ.JZB373F

Let It Groove is all about the pocket! The feeling of the chart is reminiscent of Herbie Hancock's Watermelon Man or Lee Morgan's Sidewinder. The bass line is anchored to the bass drum pattern, and the enclosed rhythm exercises are an excellent tool for creating a cohesive rhythmic concept throughout the band. The solo section is a 12 bar Bb blues and can be opened up to include several soloists.

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: CL.032-4789-01

This playful medium-tempo swinger features a smooth, self-assured melody that glides along a cool, slightly altered blues progression. Trumpet and alto sax carry the melody at first before passing it off to the brass section; saxophones cleverly punctuate the brass section with heavily accented chords. The saxophones take the melody the third time around, while the brass offers incisive interjections here and there. A solo section follows that features just the right amount of background writing that enhances the proceedings without ever getting in the way; the solo section may be repeated as desired to feature additional soloists. A swinging ensemble follows the solos, starting off at a simmer and gradually heating up to the exciting full-ensemble shout chorus. Don’t Let These Blues Fool You is sure to be a favorite for concert and contest!

SKU: AP.41171S

UPC: 038081479460. English.

A fine chart for a concert, a festival, or a dance gig. A medium swing at 114 BPM, written solos are provided for alto, trombone 1, and piano. With great dynamics, sax solis, and a sweet shout chorus, this chart swings all by itself, and you'll love its voicings, too. Optional vibes. (4:04).

SKU: CL.032-4473-00

It's time to let your Bari Sax player wail in this catchy rock tune. The changes are a variation on the blues form with a little bit of mixing modes to give it just the right feel to suit the title. Your brass can bop and groove in the background with their subtle hits that set up the melody. This chart is sure to make for an entertaining performance that will be enjoyed by everyone!! Great fun!

SKU: CL.031-2379-01

Feature your young piano player on this classic Boogie Woogie by Andy Clark. Quite playable and tremendously appealing to audiences, this is a great way to let your pianist get out of the shadows of the band and into the limelight. The Piano solo will sound great on either acoustic or electric keyboards and the piano part is completely written out so that it requires no improvisation.