SKU: AP.1-ADV32009
UPC: 805095320091. English.
Ramon Ricker's First Flight has a contemporary straight-eighth Maiden Voyage feel which uses only two suspended chords and adds a bridge. There is space for anyone in the band to solo. To help the beginning improviser, the composer has included some brief notes on the improvised sections.
SKU: KN.62215
UPC: 822795622157.
The title track of the Pete McGuinness Jazz Orchestra's CD (Summit Records DCD 481), this bright samba for proficient groups has an uplifting feel. Filled with dynamic shading and catchy grooves, this flight will take audiences on a rewarding journey. Plenty of melodic and supporting work is provided for each section of the band. Solos are offered for trumpet, tenor saxophone, piano, and drums. Colorful chord structures and accessible modal changes are perfect for adventurous soloists. Duration 7:30.
SKU: KJ.ZB415F
A straight-ahead rocker from Brad Ciechomski. Young players will grab onto the melody immediately. This one starts in the pocket and stays there all the way through.
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.62215S
SKU: KN.SN70132S
UPC: 822795701326.
This high-flying chart stars the whole band in striking conversational exchanges between sections and all together in an awesome unison shout! Guitar, trumpet, tenor and trombone are the designated soloists, and each set includes a supplemental part for synthesizer.
