SKU: AP.JEM00054C
UPC: 654979180357. English.
Wilson Pickett for your jazz ensemble? Absolutely! Victor López does it best by taking a classic rock song and adapting it for the young jazz ensemble player. What a solid groove tempo for the band---they'll really dig into this chart, and you'll need only minimum prep time for a great performance. No individual solos---just ensemble throughout---reasonable ranges, and a really fun bass part. With the addition of the flexible instrumentation and the optional parts, IN THE MIDNIGHT HOUR just about plays itself!
SKU: KN.41894
UPC: 822795418941.
Here is the perfect combination of an infectious melody, great scoring and many of the swing figures that are essential for young players to learn. Scored for 4 horns with rhythm section and expandable to full big band at the very easy level, written or ad lib solos for all are included, along with optional parts for flute, clarinet and horn in F. Duration 3:52.
SKU: KJ.ZB336
UPC: 8402700007.
A distinctive and exciting example of the mambo style with authentic rhythms in the horns, accompanied by a driving mambo beat in the rhythm section.
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.41894S
SKU: KN.61496
UPC: 822795614961.
Inspired by the music of Brazil, this chart for advancing groups is an upbeat, catchy medium samba that's impossible to get out of your head. Written or ad lib solos for tenor saxophone and trumpet lead into a vamp and drum solo. A guitar chord chard by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 6:10. Available in SmartMusic.
SKU: KN.61496S
SKU: KN.52555S
Recorded by Woody Herman on his album From East To West (Concord Records), solo space is given to trumpet, alto and tenor. Demanding section work throughout and a mighty shout chorus near the end keeps everyone fully engaged from start to finish. Duration 5:30-6:00.
SKU: CL.034-0314-00
Light jazz piece in the style of Bill Evans. Suspended chords moving in a similar motion create a multitude of bell-like sounds. Typical Les Hooper creativity, and audiences will love the change of pace.
SKU: CL.034-0314-01
SKU: CL.032-4623-00
This breezy, swinging arrangement of the classic carol It Came Upon A Midnight Clear will be a hit at your holiday concert! The melodies are nicely stated over colorful unison lines and some punchy brass support. The change-of-pace middle section is established by the insistent tom-tom rhythm (a la Krupa!), while the band builds up the riffs to a powerful climax. The modest solo changes (suggested solos are included) will encourage your students to give it a try. This appealing holiday chart is perfect for that jazz moment in your holiday concert!
SKU: CL.032-4623-01
SKU: CL.032-2861-01
A laid back swing ballad for the whole ensemble that can feature either Bass Trombone or Baritone Sax. Perfect for wide variety of performances.
SKU: CL.035-0382-01
Mantooth’s adaptation of the classic jazz standard reflects his penchant for slick harmonies as a lush setting for a trombone/flugelhorn soloist.
SKU: CL.035-0382-00
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