SKU: KJ.ZB331F

A straight-ahead funk chart set in a moderate tempo. The perfect choice for teaching young bands to properly phrase sixteenth notes.

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: KN.42055S

UPC: 822795420555.

A catchy melody, blues based harmony, and a driving rock groove combine to create a medium easy chart that is sure to be loads of fun. Everyone gets to play the melody and the written or ad lib open solo section features any soloists, making it a great choice for concerts and festivals alike. Written with reduced instrumentation (12-17 players), optional flute, clarinet, horn in F, tuba and vibes parts are included in each set. Duration 3:31.

SKU: KN.63750

UPC: 822795637502.

Based on the chord changes to Satin Doll by Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn, this swing chart is perfect for beginning groups. The solo section is playable by any instrument and solo sheets are provided in all keys. This is a great chart to introduce the ii-V-I progression. Featuring Kendor Konvertible scoring for 9-17 players, each set includes a guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson and optional flute, clarinet, horn in f, tuba and vibes parts. Duration 3:25.

SKU: KN.63790S

UPC: 822795637908.

Based on the chord changes to Stella By Starlight by Victor Young, this swinging chart is a workout for the full ensemble. Written for beginning groups, everyone gets a turn at the melody, and there are several interesting changes in feel that will keep the rhythm section engaged and on their toes. Brass ranges are accessible with trumpet up to E5 and F4 for trombone. Rhythm section parts provide the drummer with a solid concept of what to play, and notated piano voicings and bass lines are provided. The solo section is written out with solo sheets provided in all keys along with scales to assist students in improvisation. Featuring Kendor Konvertible scoring for 9-17 players, each set includes a guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson and optional flute, clarinet, horn in f, tuba and vibes parts. Duration 3:15.

SKU: KN.63780S

UPC: 822795637809.

Based on the chord changes to It Don't Mean A Thing by Duke Ellington, this chart is the perfect chart to introduce beginning jazz groups to the swing style. The solo section is playable by any instrument, with solo sheets provided in all keys along with scales to assist students in improvisation. Featuring Kendor Konvertible scoring for 9-17 players, each set includes a guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson and optional flute, clarinet, horn in f, tuba and vibes parts. Duration 2:10.

SKU: KN.63770

UPC: 822795637700.

This Latin rock original for beginning groups is based on the chord changes to Song For My Father by Horace Silver. The brass ranges are very accessible with trumpet up to G5, and F4 for trombone. Rhythm section parts provide the drummer with a great concept of what to play, and notated piano voicings and bass lines are provided. The solo section is written out with solo sheets provided in all keys along with scales to assist students in improvisation. Featuring Kendor Konvertible scoring for 9-17 players, each set includes a guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson and optional flute, clarinet, horn in F, tuba and vibes parts. Duration 4:35.

SKU: KN.63289S

UPC: 822795632897.

This swinging blues original for beginning groups is based on the chord changes to Bags' Groove by Milt Jackson. It features fun figures, infectious rhythmic figures, and dynamics which grow from a whisper to a roar. The brass ranges are very accessible, with trumpet up to D5 and C4 for trombone. Rhythm section parts provide the drummer with a great concept of what to play, and notated piano voicings and bass lines are provided. The solo section is written or ad lib with solo sheets provided in all keys along with scales to assist students in creating their own solos. Written with Kendor Konvertible scoring for 9-17 players, each set includes a guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson and optional flute, clarinet, horn in F, tuba and vibes parts. Duration 3:50.

SKU: KN.63122S

UPC: 822795631227.

Based on the chord changes to I Got Rhythm by George Gershwin, this bright swing chart was written especially for beginning groups. Brass ranges are accessible with trumpet up to Eb5 and D4 for trombone. Rhythm section parts provide the drummer with a solid concept of what to play, and notated piano voicings and bass lines are provided. The solo section is written out with solo sheets provided in all keys along with scales to assist students in improvisation. Featuring Kendor Konvertible scoring for 9-17 players, each set includes a guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson and optional flute, clarinet, horn in f, tuba and vibes parts. Duration 1:55. Available in SmartMusic.

SKU: KN.63365S

UPC: 822795633658.

This medium-fast bossa for beginning groups is based on the chord changes to Blue Bossa by Kenny Dorham. The solo section is written out with solo sheets provided in all keys along with scales to assist students in improvisation. Duration 3:40.

SKU: KN.63022S

UPC: 822795630220.

This swing original for beginning groups based on the chord changes to There Will Never Be Another You by Warren and Gordon. Brass ranges are very accessible with trumpet up to F5 and F4 for trombone. Rhythm section parts provide the drummer with a great concept of what to play, and notated piano voicings and bass lines are provided. The solo section is written out with solo sheets provided in all keys along with scales to assist students in improvisation. Featuring Kendor Konvertible scoring for 9-17 players, each set includes a guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson and optional flute, clarinet, horn in f, tuba and vibes parts. Duration 3:45.

SKU: KN.63325S

UPC: 822795633252.

This bright swing for beginning groups is based on the chord changes to Lullaby Of Birdland by George Shearing. The open solo section (written or ad lib) features any soloist, with solo sheets provided in all keys along with scales to assist students in improvisation. Duration 2:10.