SKU: KJ.ZB372F

UPC: 8402701739.

Minor Madness is a grade 1.5 minor key swing chart. The opening melodic statement features stop time in the rhythm section before moving to a straight-ahead swing feel on the bridge. Material from the introduction is then used as a transition to the solo section. The shout chorus features unison rhythms that are very helpful in getting young players to phrase properly. Introductory material returns at the end, tying the entire piece together.

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.41829S

UPC: 822795418293.

The minor blues is an essential song form in the jazz language. This swing chart written at the very easy level provides the perfect vehicle to introduce this important form to developing players. Featuring a strong melody, solid ensemble work and an open solo section for players to gain improvisation experience over a minor blues. Scored for 4 horns with rhythm section and expandable to full big band, written or ad lib solos for all are included, along with optional parts for flute, clarinet and horn in F. Duration 3:36.

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.61466S

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: CL.SCM-1092-01

A hard driving rock chart with mostly unison lines will be a favorite with your students. A 16 measure swing section in the middle keeps your students honest and the contrast is effective. Solos are on 2 chords in C minor. Written ranges: Trp. 1 (Ab) , Trb. (F) , Alto (A).

SKU: KJ.ZB339F

Walrus Walk begins by sounding like a minor blues, but it never quite gets there. This medium tempo swing chart will quickly become a favorite with students. This medium tempo swing chart sounds like a minor blues, but it never quite gets there.

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.JZB412

UPC: 8402702649.

The straight ahead shuffle packs a wallop! A minor blues progression makes for swinging melody lines and very approachable solos. A part of the Jazz in Concert Series, Straight Up is flexibly orchestrated so that it can be played with as few as 9 players. Additionally everyone in the ensemble has an opportunity to improvise in the open solo section, and the set includes two suggested solos and a CD with a solo practice track, to facilitate successful improvisation.

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-1072-00

Our newest writer on our writing staff has composed an exciting Mambo based on minor blues changes. Beginning with a cappella unison horns, this theme continues for 2 more choruses before the solos start. Following the G minor blues solo section is an interesting semi-stop chorus which leads to an open drum/percussion soli section.

SKU: KN.62033

UPC: 822795620337.

Commissioned by the Gates Chili High School Jazz Ensemble in Rochester (NY), this winning original alternates between a Latin and straight 8th-note feel, and draws from the ascending melodic minor scale and its related modes for source material. It's a sophisticated chart with moderate range demands and notated rhythm section parts. Soloists can navigate the 16-measure solo using just a single scale over hip jazz chords. Duration 6:55.

SKU: CL.SCM-1071-01

This classic Clarence Williams composition was written at the very beginning of the Jazz Age and speaks in the Count Basie language. An 8 measure written piano solo feeds into a quiet full ensemble melody with brass in bucket mutes. (Open in stand will do) Well placed unisons and ensemble writing leads to a 16 bar tenor sax solo (suggested written solo is provided) then builds to a final full ensemble shout chorus a minor third higher. Includes an optional flute part. The unique surprise ending will treat the audience and band to a few happy moments. Hint: (Opt. one bar vocal ending).

SKU: CL.SCM-1072-01

Our newest writer on our writing staff has composed an exciting Mambo based on minor blues changes. Beginning with a cappella unison horns, this theme continues for 2 more choruses before the solos start. Following the G minor blues solo section is an interesting semi-stop chorus which leads to an open drum/percussion soli section.

SKU: KN.42915

UPC: 822795429152.

Looking for an exciting opener that breaks away from the 12-bar blues format? This medium level swing chart has everything you need! The strong introduction leads right into the exciting minor based melody. Plenty of exciting ensemble work, an open solo section (written or ad lib) and a sax soli round out the package. Duration 4:10.