SKU: KN.60625S

UPC: 822795606256.

This chart for developing groups is an even-8th-note moderate rock chart with an on-the-beat feel in the melody. Written or ad lib solos are offered for sax, trumpet and trombone, and a detailed note-grouping analysis is provided so that all players think in terms of the same sub-phrases to achieve an expressive performance. Each set includes a guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson. Duration 3:00.

SKU: CL.031-2738-01

A solid rock tune for young bands that is playable with almost any instrumentation. No solos but lots of exciting ensemble writing that will make it sound great with very inexperienced bands. A perfect chart for first year jazz ensembles that is appropriate for almost any type of performance situation. Lots of kid and crowd appeal make this an outstanding programming choice!

SKU: KJ.ZB371F

UPC: 8402701738.

The blues emanated from the early Negro work songs uttering their concerns for equality, freedom and for a better life. The plaintive cry in the dark of a wandering coyote reminds the jazz musician of the plaintive expression of those blues. Coyote Blues has a driving feel and emphasizes off-beat accents to teach young bands to really swing.

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: AP.48210

UPC: 038081560083. English.

This well-known melody begins with a moderate Latin feel around 126 BPM then the groove changes into an accessible rock beat. St. Louis Blues arranged by Victor López is easy to teach and play with trumpet 1 range up to written D fourth line. Add the written alto solo, auxiliary percussion, optional flutes, clarinets, and vibes and you've got a winner. (3:02) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

SKU: AP.45081

UPC: 038081519753. English. Words by Antonio Maria; Andre Salvet.

A classic samba played around 208 BPM. Samba de Orphee arranged by Kris Berg is bright, happy, upbeat, and festive throughout with the initial melody stated by alto 1 and trumpet 2 with solo chord changes for each. The groove switches to swing midway, then back to the samba feel. A great tune, and superb arrangement from top to bottom. (4:58).