Advanced Jazz Ensemble Method-The comprehensive tutorial method for all Jazz ensemble instruments reaches the advanced level complete with a full CD of accompaniments.The Standard Of Excellence Jazz Ensemble Method is designed to introduce anddevelop Jazz playing styles either individually or in group instruction. The method combines a strong performance-centred approach with music theory music history ear training and listening but always with the emphasis uponimprovisation.The book is divided into three sections covering Swing Rock and Latin Jazz styles. Each section contains improvisation studies advanced improvisations and suggested solos that may be played with othermembers of the Jazz ensemble or with the accompanying CD. Disciplines covered include scale modes articulation understanding Jazz chord harmony and much more.This method is ideal for school-based teaching allowingstudents to study the tunes and techniques individually before coming together to enjoy the excitement and energy of a full Jazz ensemble!

Advanced Jazz Ensemble Method-The comprehensive tutorial method for all Jazz ensemble instruments reaches the advanced level complete with a full CD of accompaniments.The Standard Of Excellence Jazz Ensemble Method is designed to introduce anddevelop Jazz playing styles either individually or in group instruction. The method combines a strong performance-centred approach with music theory music history ear training and listening but always with the emphasis uponimprovisation.The book is divided into three sections covering Swing Rock and Latin Jazz styles. Each section contains improvisation studies advanced improvisations and suggested solos that may be played with other membersof the Jazz ensemble or with the accompanying CD. Disciplines covered include scale modes articulation understanding Jazz chord harmony and much more.This method is ideal for school-based teaching allowing students tostudy the tunes and techniques individually before coming together to enjoy the excitement and energy of a full Jazz ensemble!

Advanced Jazz Ensemble Method-The comprehensive tutorial method for all Jazz ensemble instruments reaches the advanced level complete with a full CD of accompaniments.The Standard Of Excellence Jazz Ensemble Method is designed to introduce anddevelop Jazz playing styles either individually or in group instruction. The method combines a strong performance-centred approach with music theory music history ear training and listening but always with the emphasis uponimprovisation.The book is divided into three sections covering Swing Rock and Latin Jazz styles. Each section contains improvisation studies advanced improvisations and suggested solos that may be played with other membersof the Jazz ensemble or with the accompanying CD. Disciplines covered include scale modes articulation understanding Jazz chord harmony and much more.This method is ideal for school-based teaching allowing students tostudy the tunes and techniques individually before coming together to enjoy the excitement and energy of a full Jazz ensemble!

Advanced Jazz Ensemble Method-The comprehensive tutorial method for all Jazz ensemble instruments reaches the advanced level complete with a full CD of accompaniments.The Standard Of Excellence Jazz Ensemble Method is designed to introduce anddevelop Jazz playing styles either individually or in group instruction. The method combines a strong performance-centred approach with music theory music history ear training and listening but always with the emphasis uponimprovisation.The book is divided into three sections covering Swing Rock and Latin Jazz styles. Each section contains improvisation studies advanced improvisations and suggested solos that may be played with other membersof the Jazz ensemble or with the accompanying CD. Disciplines covered include scale modes articulation understanding Jazz chord harmony and much more.This method is ideal for school-based teaching allowing students tostudy the tunes and techniques individually before coming together to enjoy the excitement and energy of a full Jazz ensemble!

You Raise Me Up is part of the wonderful Young Jazz Ensemble series designed for developing Jazz groups and young players of grade 2 standard. The full instrumentation for a large brass band is provided though this flexible ensemble is versatile enough to be played by smaller groups as are further optional parts to extend or alter the arrangement to suit. A smash hit on either side of the Atlantic performed by vocal star Josh Groban and Westlife and also sung as a touching tribute to the NASA space shuttle Columbia astronauts this uplifting melody has arranged for the young Jazz ensemble. Featuring a tenor sax solo with modest brass ranges thisn straighteigth-note chart will come together. This chart builds in intensity with modulations from F to G to A-Flat. This is a must have enjoyable and entertaining edition. This fabulous package also contains a CD including all the songs from the series played by professional musicians allowing yiou to hear how each arrangement should sound.

15 Selections from the Easy Jazz Ensemble Series-Fifteen superb selections all expertly arranged for Young Jazz Ensembles. This is the Conductor part and contains the full score.

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.

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.

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.

10 Easy Jazz Duets , written by John La Porta with Greg Nielsen, contains jazz duets in a variety of styles. This unique book is compatible for performance with all instruments and is published with a CD of hip rhythm section backgrounds. In addition, the duets can be performed with a live rhythm section using the chord symbols provided in the C and Bass Clef editions. Not only is the book great for individual jazz practice for improvisation, articulation and phrasing, but it provides interaction with another musician or group with no limitation on the instrumentation. The duets are also very useful to the educator who may find it difficult to get a full band together.

Gordon Goodwin's CD ?Big Phat Band - Swingin' For The Fences? contains a wealth of terrific charts in a wide variety of styles by this talented writer. This sizzling Latin masterpiece written in a ?songo?style features intricate unison lines blazing ensemble passages and a continuously energetic rhythmic drive. For the mature band this is one impressive chart!

Recorded by Portugal. The Man. this pop hit contains an energetic drive and appealing retro style. In this easy arrangement the melody is passed from section to section and there are no solos required.

This classic swinger will send you and your jazz ensemble back to the big band era. By borrowing rhythmic and melodic ideas from two familiar big band standards Vuono has created his own big band classic. Alto and trumpet are both featured for solos and their parts contain both chord changes and written solos. To accommodate smaller ensembles this chart is playable with only five brass.