SKU: KJ.ZB391

UPC: 8402702308.

Latin Quarter is the latest from the talented pen of Bruce Pearson.

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.TDB2203

12 x 9 inches.

This grooving shuffle starts with a bang and keeps on building! Tenor Saxes and Trombone 1 and 2 present the catchy melody with the rest of the band joining in. The half time feel of the bridge is a great contrast to the main shuffle groove. You'll love the ensemble writing and the clever counterlines that weave together.

SKU: CL.032-4831-01

Need an easy introduction to the swing style for your beginning jazz band? Look no further than Lock It In The Pocket! Horns play slurred eight note lines and staccato quarter notes. Clearly written rhythm section parts are perfect for bass and drum set players who are just starting. The solo section allows students to take very short solos, and only requires a few pitches (supplied right on their part!) - perfect for young jazzers! Playable with reduced or expandedinstrumentation and optional auxiliary percussion, Lock It In The Pocket will be a hit at your first concert.

SKU: KN.52380

UPC: 822795701425.

Adapted for developing players from the version recorded by Count Basie, this bright swing journey provides room for a written or ad lib tenor sax solo and an optional improvised solo for guitar. For bands who can handle it, taking a tempo that's faster than the one indicated (quarter note = 208) will kick the excitement level up a notch! Duration 3:30.

SKU: KN.JDB2303

12 x 9 inches.

Denis DiBlasio’s new chart is a great vehicle for introducing odd meters to your band. The driving even eighth note groove with constant quarter notes in the rhythm section will make the 7/4 feel natural in a short amount of time. Open solos over one scale gives your soloists a perfect chance to spread their wings as well. A great change up chart for any program!

SKU: AP.43664S

UPC: 038081494098. English.

This holiday jazz waltz is based on We Three Kings arranged with lots of ensemble parts and a written alto solo. The quarter note tempo is 138 BPM, and the chart has accessible brass ranges and is easy to assemble. (2:19).

SKU: XC.EJE2304

Soft and Easy is the perfect title for this laid back Swing-ballad. This is a wonderful way to introduce young musicians to this iconic Basie style. Once your band can play an accent on the and of one and fat (not rushed!!) quarter notes on beats three and four they will be well on their way to sounding great playing music in this style.

SKU: KN.41828

UPC: 822795418286.

At last the origins of the elusive Chili Pepper are revealed in the Pepper's first foray into the Jazz Foundations Series! Set in a driving tempo (quarter note = 176), this exciting tune makes the Chili Pepper spirit accessible to even the youngest players. The strong melody, solid ensemble writing and irresistible Latin groove combine to create a chart that will be a great favorite for years to come. Duration 4:10.