Rhythm Section-(Sample solos by Mike Steinel)Welcome to the exciting world of jazz improvisation! Whether you are using this book as a supplement to the Essential Elements for Jazz Ensemble method book or just by itself this play-along book will help you get started creating your own improvised solos. The recordings feature professional jazz players performing well-known jazz classics and provide an excellent model for playing in a jazz style. Inaddition sample solos are provided as a guide for creating effective melodies. An added feature on the CD-ROM is the Amazing Slow Downer software program for changing the tempo of any of the recorded tracks - when used in yourcomputer ASD allows you to adjust the tempo to suit your needs as you progress through the book.Includes 10 blues classics: All Blues ? Bags' Groove ? Blue 'N Boogie ? Blue Monk ? Blues in Frankie'sFlat ? Blues in the Closet ? Cold Duck Time ? St. Louis Blues ? Straight No Chaser ? Tenor Madness.

Explore the exciting world of “mambo” with this Michael Philip Mossman original commissioned by the Delavan-Darien (WI) H.S. Jazz Ensemble. A variety of moods and meters are used and there is solo space for duelingalto saxes trombone and trumpet. The angular melody and quartal harmonies give this one a distinctive sound ensuring that your players will have a ball.

Renowned educator and writer Paris Rutherford has adapted the text he used for over 30 years in teaching university-level arranging at one of the nation's most illustrious jazz schools. For anyone wanting to enter the excitingworld of jazz arranging this book is a must-have resource! Useful as a classroom teaching tool for beginning arrangers or as a self-study book this clearly written and engaging text will get you off to a great start that willhave players and audiences alike enjoying your music! Includes Rutherford's original compositions and small group charts along with a CD that features both full performances and rhythm-section-only tracks for personal or grouppractice.

Includes: Mood Indigo Footloose Thanks For The Memory A Whole New World I Will Follow Him Tears In Heaven.

The jazz world mourns the loss of British pianist and composer George Shearing who passed away in 2011. Here is his most famous composition in a carefully crafted arrangement for young bands. Every section gets to play the melodyat some point and there are solo options for any trumpet and sax.

One of the most well-known tangos throughout the world Libertango (as arranged here by Paul Murtha) will give your young players a chance to learn this important and engaging musical style. Solidly scored for the entire ensemble.

You may not recognize this by the title but Libertango is one of the most well-known tangos throughout the world. Written with sultry lines for the saxes and rhythmic punctuations in the brass this distinctive arrangementdeserves a place in your library. Includes solo for alto sax.

Skillfully arranged in an authentic Glenn Miller style (and recorded by the Glenn Miller Alumni Band on ?In A Christmas Mood?) this outstanding medley includes the holiday favorites O Holy Night (in a jazzballad style) Joy to the World O Little Town of Bethlehem and an up-tempo swing version of Deck the Hall. Wonderful sounds from the swing era of the '40s in an entertaining holiday setting.

Skillfully arranged in an authentic Glenn Miller style (and recorded by the Glenn Miller Alumni Band on “In A Christmas Mood”) this outstanding medley includes the holiday favorites O Holy Night (in a jazzballad style) Joy tothe World O Little Town of Bethlehem and an up-tempo swing version of Deck the Hall. Wonderful sounds from the swing era of the 40s in an entertaining holiday setting.

Original arrangements for Dixieland Band! Titles include: When My Sugar Walks Down the Street (All the Little Birdies Go Tweet, Tweet, Tweet) * The New Dixieland Parade * Little Rock Getaway * It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got that Swing) * Sunday Washington and Lee Swing * Skeleton Jangle * Tiger Rag * When You're Smiling (The Whole World Smiles Back at You) * I Can't Give You Anything but Love * Lazy Daddy * Maryland, My Maryland.

This chart is a creative musical voyage! With a Metheny-flavor, the work begins with bari sax and band vocals trading back and forth. Then the swing groove begins at 184 BPM with a soaring ensemble featuring a trombone solo and plenty of energy. An upbeat and exciting chart. (5:42) / Ensemble De Jazz