Approaching The Standards is an innovative user-friendly approach to jazz improvisation. Designed for the individual or group each of the three volumes of this play-along CD contains eight classic jazz tunes. Each volume features a jazz group demo recorded by top pros in a typical jazz gig setting clearly written musical examples jazz vocabulary transcription opportunities informative composer insight a glossary of jazz terms and a useful discography.

with Trombone Feature. Par SHERIDAN BONNIE. Superstar was a pop hit for several artists in the '70s and '80s, and Mark Taylor has given it fresh life as a contemporary-sounding jazz waltz. A solo trombone is featured throughout, with plenty of support from the rest of the ensemble. Also included are solos for tenor sax, trumpet, and drums. A distinctive new take on a classic tune. / Date parution : 2022-11-29/ Répertoire / Jazz Ensemble

Correlated to Unit 5 of Jazz Expressions?, Sweet Georgia Brown is a great jazz classic arranged by Mike Lewis at the easy level. The focus in this chart is on syncopation using easy rhythms, modest ranges, and clear articulation to provide an effective and consistent foundation for learning jazz. No improvised solos, only ensemble and section work in a traditional swing setting. Optional parts for flute, clarinet, horn, baritone horn, tuba, AND STRINGS - violin (2), viola, and cello. Wow!

The landmark album by Miles Davis Birth of the Cool brought us a unique instrumentation (the nonet) along with distinctive jazz sounds. Without straying from the intent of the music and working directly with the originalscore Mike Tomaro's adaptation for standard instrumentation makes this wonderful classic available to the contemporary jazz ensemble. The style is laid back swing and includes solos for baritone sax trumpet and piano (like theoriginal).

Skillfully blending jazz with R&B saxophonist Grover Washington Jr. created a fusion classic with his 1975 recording of this tune. Roger beautifully adapts the soulful lines and hypnotic groove for jazz ensemble in this nicely scored arrangement.

The arranging genius of Gordon Goodwin is readily apparent in this unique version of Miles Davis' classic. At times a jazz waltz at times straight ahead swinging in 4 the ensemble lines flow effortlessly from style to style.Solo space is available for any combination of alto tenor trumpet or trombone. A marvelous showcase on an important jazz standard. (Alto 1 doubles on flute)

Jazz Classics for the Young Ensemble - Grade 3 This standard blues tune really swings in the expert hands of Mark Taylor. The trumpets are featured off the top followed by the saxes and a solo section for any player. A solid ensemble shout rounds out this effectively written chart.

The soundtrack for the classic movie Soapdish contains a wealth of hot Latin tunes perfect for jazz ensemble. Roger's sizzling setting will be a great addition to any concert featuring short solos for trombone and trumpet and solid ensemble riffs.

Alexander's Ragtime Band is classic Dave Wolpe---swinging and clever. Dave has taken this traditional Irving Berlin tune and twisted the chord changes and the rhythms just a little to earn it a top place in your library. No individual solos just swinging ensemble top to bottom with modest ranges (Trumpet to A Trombone to G) and the Wolpe touch make this ideal for any high school jazz ensemble. First class writing!

From the jazz novice to budding professionals this play-along series is designed to help individuals buid a melodic harmonic ans rhythmic jazz vocabulary. Eight classic jazz tunes are featured on each play-along CD for students to listen analyze transcribe ans commit to memory. Each tune gives the player the opportunity to hear the jazz language performed by professional musicians as if they were performing at a real gig.

This familiar holiday classic is perfect for beginning jazz ensembles. Arranged here in a moderate tempo swing style Ricks chart is primarily ensemble based but also provides a short solo for trumpet that can also be played by the entire section. This will sound great with limited rehearsing.

This jazz/rock classic by Josef Zawinul also crossed over to become a popular hit as well. John Edmondson's solid arrangement for beginning jazz ensembles features a slow funk groove with the melody traded among all sections of the band.

For the Young Jazz Ensemble-This classic blues was a standard of the Count Basie Orchestra for many years and Sammy Nestico's very playable version for young groups really cooks!

Feature vibes or piano on this terrific arrangement of the classic jazz standard by John Lewis. The solo section features a double-time swing section and there is a sax soli as well. Great scoring for the entire ensemble!