Blues Classics: Jazz Ensemble: Instrumental Album

Rhythm Section-(Sample solos by Mike Steinel)Welcome to the exciting world of jazz improvisation! Whether you are using this book as a supplement to the Essential Elements for Jazz Ensemble method book or just by itself this play-along book will help you get started creating your own improvised solos. The recordings feature professional jazz players performing well-known jazz classics and provide an excellent model for playing in a jazz style. Inaddition sample solos are provided as a guide for creating effective melodies. An added feature on the CD-ROM is the Amazing Slow Downer software program for changing the tempo of any of the recorded tracks - when used in yourcomputer ASD allows you to adjust the tempo to suit your needs as you progress through the book.Includes 10 blues classics: All Blues ? Bags' Groove ? Blue 'N Boogie ? Blue Monk ? Blues in Frankie'sFlat ? Blues in the Closet ? Cold Duck Time ? St. Louis Blues ? Straight No Chaser ? Tenor Madness.

15 Selections from the Easy Jazz Ensemble Series-From Hal Leonard's long-standing series for Easy Jazz Ensemble here is a marvelous collection of 15 outstanding arrangements. From well-known jazz standards to rock classics this is quality and variety at a greatvalue!Includes: All Blues All of Me Beyond the Sea Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy Freddie Freeloader Green Onions Hey Jude In a Sentimental Mood Kansas City Respect Saxes with Attitude Sesame Street Theme Sidewinder Tuxedo Junction and 25 or 6 to 4.

Jazz Classics for the Young Ensemble - Grade 3 This production number for young players offers a perfect way to honor the music of the legendary Duke Ellington Orchestra. This swingin' medley takes you through the well-knownstandards C-Jam Blues Sophisticated Lady and of course Take the A Train.

Mike found a nice jazz shuffle groove for this early Beatles classic that will be a lot of fun for beginning groups. The minor blues solo section allows players to use either the blues scale or dorian mode for ease in improvising. Full length recording included.

Made famous by the Blues Brothers this hard-hitting blues classic is sure to become an instant favorite with your band. Rogers arrangement features a driving shuffle groove and solid scoring for the entire ensemble.

Recorded in the mid-1950s and also known as ?Tranes Blues ? this jazz classic is credited to Miles Davis but reportedly penned by John Coltrane. Regardless Michael Mossmans refreshing version crafted in a moderate cha-cha groove puts this standardtune in a completely new light. The solo section can be handled by any sax.

This rhythm and blues classic was rediscovered by the Blues Brothers and quickly became one of their signature tunes. Featuring the trademark trumpet melody riff this is also a great solo number for alto and trumpet with easy its chord changes.

Here is the St. Louis Blues like you've never heard it before! It opens in a slow New Orleans style with optional parts for clarinet and tuba. Quickly shifting key and tempo this masterful arrangement twists and turns throughnew and uncharted territory. A classic tour-de-force!

This early jazz classic by Miles Davis is an excellent vehicle for introducing the blues. The trumpet soli section is derived from Miles' original solo and may be performed either as a solo or as a section feature.