SKU: KJ.JZB384
UPC: 8402701959.
First Impressions draws inspiration from such classic albums as Miles Davis's So What and John Coltrane's Impressions. Use this chart to introduce your students to the relaxed swing feeling of an important era of jazz history. Expert scoring enables your horns and rhythm section to achieve the dynamic balance, clarity, and bounce that are essential to the style. Flexible orchestration allows it to be played by as few as 9 players. Additionally, everyone in the ensemble has an opportunity to improvise in the open solo section, and the set includes two suggested solos and a CD with a solo practice track, to facilitate successful improvisation.
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: 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.
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: CL.031-0302-01
A happy and exciting contemporary swinger fea turing unison trumpets and altos on the melody along with a sax soli and brass in octaves. Short solo for tenor.
SKU: CL.031-0302-00
SKU: LO.60-1049H
UPC: 000308076547.
This freewheeling chart was written for the Penfield Commission Project in New York. The cool, understated first chorus sets the stage for a swinging ensemble section that melts into the 3/4 development section. The rhythm section and Trumpet soloist set up a half-time shuffle before the ensemble shout chorus.
SKU: KN.42758S
UPC: 822795427585.
Commissioned by the Wheeling High School (IL) Jazz Band directed by Brian Logan, this chart is the opening movement of a suite written in memory of music educator Bill Carroll. Bristling with excitement from beginning to end, this blues-based swing journey is loaded with solid ensemble work. With chords cued in all parts, the open solo section can be customized and extended to feature several players. Duration 5:24.
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