SKU: KJ.JZB416F

All aboard! This classic folk melody is given a modern setting by award-winning writer Fred Strum. The steady beat and even lines are spiced up with occasional stop time. You wont want the ride to end!

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.ZB376

ISBN 9788402701947. UPC: 8402701949.

Kjos is proud to add the talented writing of trumpet player Jamey Simmons to our catalogue. As suggested by its title, this tune is based entirely around the Lydian sound, and will give your students ample time to explore this wonderful sonority in the context of a superbly written chart. Solo opportunities are provided for alto sax and trombone, but you can use this tune to discuss with your entire ensemble the possibilities of soloing over a Lydian chord progression.

SKU: KN.62721S

UPC: 822795627213.

Commissioned for the Cardinal Vaughn Memorial School Jazz Band in London, England, this swing shuffle original for proficient bands will energize players and audiences. Equally appropriate as an opener, closer or anything in between, solos are offered to trumpet and trombone, but blues-based changes mean that the solo section can be expanded for other players if desired. Afterward there is a great stop-time sax soli with trumpet lead that yields to another solo section with changes cued in the saxophone parts. An exciting shout chorus follows, ending with an open drum solo before the final chord. Rhythm section parts partially notated with chords cued. Duration 5:15. Available in SmartMusic.