SKU: KJ.JZB412F

The straight ahead shuffle packs a wallop! A minor blues progression makes for swinging melody lines and very approachable solos. A part of the Jazz in Concert Series, Straight Up is flexibly orchestrated so that it can be played with as few as 9 players. Additionally, everyone in the ensemble has an opportunity to improvise in the open solo section, and the set includes two suggested solos and a CD with a solo practice track, to facilitate successful improvisation. Full Score.

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: CL.032-3616-00

Up-tempo swing tune that cooks from the first measure to the last. Written solos provided over easy blues changes make your developing soloists sound great. Designed to be played by a variety of ensemble size, experience, and ability levels, this chart is a guaranteed winner for audiences and performers alike.

SKU: CL.031-3184-00

Just like the title says, this is one big bad boogie that is a terrific choice for younger bands... Playable with limited instrumentation (3 sax, 3 tpt, 1 trom + rhythm), it includes an open solo section over basic Bb blues changes which makes it the perfect for teaching young players how to improvise (written suggested solos are included). Also contains a guitar performance help sheet. A big solid sound with a lot of audience appeal makes this an exceptional choice for any concert or contest performance! HOT!

SKU: CL.032-3618-00

Your band will really swing with this tasty chart that lays right in the groove. Every section gets to play the melody while easy dorian solo changes over a blues style 12 bar format makes the open solo section approachable by any instrument in the band. The guitar helper part includes tablature and chord shape/performance suggestions. A written piano solo and optional vibes and vocal parts enhance the performance possibilities. Cool Chart!

SKU: KN.41800S

UPC: 822795418002.

Learning music in the style of the great Count Basie Band is an essential experience for any jazz musician. This swing original features many of the components that we so often hear in the Count's music: a riff based melody, blues changes and a piano presenting the first statement of the melody. Scored at the very easy level for 5 horns with rhythm section and expandable to full big band, written or ad lib solos for all and optional parts for flute, clarinet and horn in F are included. Duration 3:50. Available in SmartMusic.

SKU: BT.MUSAM997458

ISBN 9781849380881.

The little book with all the big songs!

A pocket-sized collection of over 70 hits by the biggest names of the 1980s.

Presented in chord songbook format, with chord symbols, Guitar chord boxes andcompletelyrics.

SKU: KN.42055S

UPC: 822795420555.

A catchy melody, blues based harmony, and a driving rock groove combine to create a medium easy chart that is sure to be loads of fun. Everyone gets to play the melody and the written or ad lib open solo section features any soloists, making it a great choice for concerts and festivals alike. Written with reduced instrumentation (12-17 players), optional flute, clarinet, horn in F, tuba and vibes parts are included in each set. Duration 3:31.