SKU: KJ.JZB373F

Let It Groove is all about the pocket! The feeling of the chart is reminiscent of Herbie Hancock's Watermelon Man or Lee Morgan's Sidewinder. The bass line is anchored to the bass drum pattern, and the enclosed rhythm exercises are an excellent tool for creating a cohesive rhythmic concept throughout the band. The solo section is a 12 bar Bb blues and can be opened up to include several soloists.

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: CL.SCM-1006-00

A nice medium tempo blues in Bb with the shout chorus in Eb . This composition captures some of the cool school style that was popular on the West & East coasts in the 50's. Written solos, piano voicings playable by full jazz ens. or smaller 4 saxes, 3 trumpets, 2 trombones, 3 rhythm. Standard or Reduced instrumentation.

SKU: CL.SCM-1016-00

Even eighth ballad written to allow multiple soloists. By leaving out the appropriate section part and substituting the Opt. Solo part, you can feature Alto, Trumpet, Tenor, Trombone, Guitar, Flute or even piano as the featured soloist.

SKU: CL.SCM-1036-00

This Rock chart will please younger bands and audiences alike. Both the melody and solo changes are based on one chord (F7) to allow the inexperienced soloist to stretch out.

SKU: CL.SCM-1065-01

A light Latin feel with lots of unison and ensemble sections for young players. Solos on the A section of the tune.

SKU: CL.SCM-1096-00

This easy play chart has combines a 16th note rock feel with brass figures and a flowing unison saxophone counter melody. The bridge lightens up to an 1/8th note rock feel then returns in full glory with the whole ensemble. There are no improvised sections except for the aggressive guitar solo over the ensemble at the end. Written solos. Written ranges: Trp. 1 ( G) , Trb. (G) , Alto (Bb).