SKU: KJ.JZB387

UPC: 8402701963.

Spice up your repertoire with hip-hop! The initial riff-based melody is augmented with pyramid figures from the rest of the ensemble. The coiled energy that is built up in this first section of the tune is released into the kinetic motion of the B section. This leads to an extended tenor sax solo that will really allow your soloist to stretch out. A stop time low brass feature follows, which leads back into the head of the tune, where the ensemble can ride it out to the 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: KN.42555S

UPC: 822795425550.

With a catchy half-time shuffle-funk feel and a wonderful harmonic structure, this medium level chart emulating the music of Herbie Hancock And The Headhunters (1970's) and The Robert Glasper Experiment will serve as a perfect change-of-pace number for any program. The open solo space (written or ad lib) provides good teaching opportunities and allows you to customize your performance according to the abilities of your band's personnel. Duration 3:58.

SKU: CL.028-4335-01

An outstanding collection of four jazz charts for young bands that includes: [barnhouse_sample type=listen sku=030-2304-00 label=TIME OUT by Ken Harris] [barnhouse_sample type=listen sku=031-2580-00 label= JUST BEFORE I CLOSE MY EYES by Larry Neeck] [barnhouse_sample type=listen sku=031-3104-00 label= THE PREACHER MAN by James Swearingen] [barnhouse_sample type=listen sku=030-2289-00 label= LOW RIDER by Paul Clark] The set includes a swing tune, a ballad and two rock tunes and will provide your group with quality teaching materials as well as audience friendly music that is sure please. You get the full set of four charts for less than half of the cost of the tunes if purchased separately. Full Performance recordings of all four charts can be downloaded here:.

SKU: CL.032-4580-00

An exceptionally beautiful ballad feature for solo trombone or tenor sax. Rhythmic and technical demands are minimal, allowing rehearsal time to focus on musicality and interpretation. Frequent trading off between the soloist and band help limit fatigue. Solo and rhythm section parts are written out. You'll get big returns on a very little investment of time with this outstanding ballad.

SKU: LO.60-1181H

UPC: 000308071870.

Of course! If you do any concerts at elementary schools or are looking for the perfect way to showcase each section in your jazz ensemble, this composition is a must. Starting with the bass, the narrator introduces each of the rhythm section instruments; then the alto, tenor and baritone saxes, followed by the trombones and finally, the trumpets. The styles range from a New Orleans second line beat to a bossa nova to a great Killer Joe groove. All of it is tied together beautifully with the narration and is sure to be a highlight of any program. The narrator does not need to be a musician, so enlist the help of your principal, superintendent, board member or music parent. Performance time is approximately 7 minutes.

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.

SKU: CL.SCM-1100-00

A great new chart of Freddie Hubbards’ great Blues For Miles that really cooks! Freddie describes this tune as Hip Hop Funk on the original CD also entitled Blues for Miles. Mike’s solid arrangement starts out with the trumpets introducing the very funky unison melody followed by a stop time chorus for the saxes. Solos follow for the soloists of your choice on slightly altered Bb blues changes and then an exciting rock flavored shout chorus takes us back to the head. Includes an optional flute part. An outstanding choice for almost any performance opportunity that your students will really enjoy playing.

SKU: KN.62075

UPC: 822795620757.

Dedicated to the late Larry Swist, this shuffle chart features solo changes in all the saxophone parts, a stop-time section featuring the trombones, as well as the other two wind sections. An exciting shout chorus follows, ending with an open drum solo before the final chord.