SKU: KJ.ZB356
UPC: 8402701497.
Tropical Sunrise is a laid-back bossa-nova tune. With a relaxed and unhurried feel, students will learn to pay close attention to dynamic contrasts, especially on the soft side. The capital of Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, is known for parties and festivals but it has a quieter side as well. This piece reflects that softer edge.
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.ZB356F
SKU: PE.HX104SC
ISBN 9781619283343.
An attractive first introduction to the art of improvised jazz. Simple strategies are provided for young musicians to experience success learning to perform blues, swing, Latin, and rock music, all delivered in a stylish comic book format. Featuring online play-along tracks, four flexible band charts in contrasting styles, transcribed demonstration solos, and a limited number of scales to learn. Through exercises geared to foster confidence, increase vocabulary, set historical context, and introduce multiple styles of improvisation, your students will be excited to Play Jazz.
SKU: AP.41157S
UPC: 038081478555. English.
A great swing tune with great dynamic contrasts, Stompin' at the Savoy includes a sax section soli, ensemble interludes, and a written trumpet 2 solo---and it's all played around 168 BPM. The lead trumpet range is to written B-flat above the staff. You'll love it! (4:07).
SKU: AP.43673S
UPC: 038081494623. English.
Minor Chant, arranged by Terry White, is a medium swing chart that is played at 140 BPM with the melody handled by tenor 1 and trombone 1. There are written solos for alto, tenor, trumpet, and trombone. Featuring great dynamic contrasts and a nice shout chorus, your band will enjoy this fine arrangement. (4:18).
SKU: AP.26868S
UPC: 038081300108. English.
If I Could Fly Away is a lush ballad for solo tenor saxophone. Composer/arranger Mike Smukal weaves and contrasts minor and major harmonies and has created a superb chart for the younger player with lead trumpet range only to top line written F. The tenor solo is all written out and the rhythm section parts are very clear. An excellent vehicle for a young tenor sax player! This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
SKU: KN.61630
UPC: 822795616309.
Commissioned by Dave Parker and the University of Portland Jazz Festival, this Count Basie style ballad features wide dynamic contrasts ranging from a whisper to a roar! It's an ideal piece for teaching your advancing ensemble how to lay down a steady groove while paying attention to balance, blend, and intonation. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 4:00.
SKU: KN.62350
UPC: 822795623505.
Commissioned by the Long Doug Beach (CA) Polytechnic High School Jazz Ensemble, this spicy salsa original for proficient groups will be the highlight of your concert or festival performances. Named after a district not far from Puerto Rico's capital city, San Juan, it features driving Latin rhythms, vivid dynamic contrasts, catchy melodies, and dense harmonies. A short written bass solo sets up the open solo section where changes are provided for alto, tenor, trumpet, and trombone. Duration 5:05. Available in SmartMusic.
SKU: AP.49209S
ISBN 9781470647247. UPC: 038081566474. English.
My Man Sam by Gordon Goodwin is a tribute to the late, great, brilliant arranger/composer, Sammy Nestico! The medium swing tempo is 134 BPM and the suggested written solos are for trumpet 2, alto 1, tenor 1, and trombone 1. Superb writing provides sweet sax solis, great dynamic contrasts, lead trumpet range to written B above the staff, and a wonderful shout chorus. Optional parts include flute, vibes, and more. Sammy would love this chart! (4:45) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
SKU: AP.49209
ISBN 9781470647230. UPC: 038081566467. English.
SKU: AP.50953
ISBN 9781470669935. UPC: 038081591827. English.
An original with a funky groove with some powerful dynamic contrasts throughout. Played at 142 BPM, a suggested tenor 1 solo is provided and followed by an interlude that builds right into the finale. Lead trumpet range is to written B-flat above the staff with the usual optional parts plus vibes and flute. (4:00).
SKU: KN.62350S
SKU: AP.50953S
ISBN 9781470669942. UPC: 038081591834. English.
SKU: KN.61027
UPC: 822795610277.
This jazz waltz version of the popular 1895 song is a great feature for solo flugelhorn (4th Trumpet). The wide dynamic contrasts are real attention-getters, and the trademark Kubis sound permeates this warm orchestration. An open solo section is included in this chart for advancing groups, and a guitar chord chart by James Greeson comes with each set. Duration 4:35.
SKU: KN.61087
UPC: 822795610871.
You'll definitely want to add this terrific swing chart to your library, especially given the overwhelmingly positive response to this composer's previous publications! The catchy melody has some compelling harmonic twists, trumpet and tenor sax are given solo space while the rest of the ensemble reminds us what big band music is all about. Plenty of articulations and dynamic contrasts are included throughout this well crafted original for advancing groups that is guaranteed to elicit a great audience response. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 4:55. Available in SmartMusic.
SKU: KJ.ZB364F
UPC: 8402701651.
Using the Force is a contemporary sounding swing chart that will take your band to the next level of sophistication. The tasteful scoring contrasts hip contrapuntal lines with exciting full ensemble writing. This chart is great for showing off your chops as an ensemble, and will keep your audience's attention from beginning to end. It's the perfect selection for your next concert or festival! Highest trumpet note: A (opt. B).
SKU: KJ.JZB386
UPC: 8402701961.
Who can resist the groove of the Afro-Brazilian bai'o?! This tune features alto sax and trumpet as soloists throughout the tune, contrasted by sections with powerful unison figures across the ensemble. The shifting grooves and demanding musicality of this chart will develop and showcase the maturity of your ensemble. The challenges presented in this tune are well worth the efforto Sert'o is the kind of core composition around which you can program an entire concert.
SKU: KN.52970
In this delightful adaptation for augmented jazz ensemble, a grandiose introduction gives way to a solid, medium-tempo swing that will have all feet tapping. By using the full range of dynamics, the ensemble will be able to create the explosive contrasts intended by Sammy Nestico.
SKU: KJ.ZB364
SKU: KN.60810S
UPC: 822795608106.
Dedicated to Ned Corman, director of The Commission Project, this tenor saxophone feature pulls from the tradition of great blues tenor players like Stanley Turrentine and Gene Ammons. Listening to recordings of these players will give your soloist an idea of the personality and conviction that will guarantee a winning performance. Contrasting dynamics and solid ensemble writing are also hallmarks of this hard-swinging shuffle original for developing groups. Each set includes a guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson. Duration 4:30.
SKU: HL.7014287
UPC: 196288212911. 9.0x12.0x0.218 inches.
There are some jazz standards that just never seem to go out of style. Here's a great arrangement for vocal soloist in a medium swing style. The chart features inventive accompaniment figures from the band, a brief sax soli, and a shout chorus filled with dramatic contrasts in dynamics. This one is fun for the band as well as the singer.
SKU: KN.61466
UPC: 822795614664.
Built on an extended 16-bar minor blues, this relaxed original shifts between two and four feels to create subtle contrasts within the swing style. Ideal for advancing groups and dedicated to the Compass Jazz Quartet, it features an open solo section for guitar, trumpet or trombone. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 4:10.
SKU: KN.61630S
SKU: KN.60748S
UPC: 822795607482.
This tuneful funk/rock chart for developing groups starts off with a bang and doesn't let up. Set in a half-time feel, the initial bluesy melody is contrasted by a riff at the bridge and additional counter-melodies throughout. An alto saxophone solo (ad lib or as written) contains an easy three-chord progression. Featuring Kendor Konvertible scoring for 9-17 players, each set includes a guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson and optional flute, clarinet, F horn, tuba and vibes parts. Duration 3:15.
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