SKU: KJ.JZB416F
All aboard! This classic folk melody is given a modern setting by award-winning writer Fred Strum. The steady beat and even lines are spiced up with occasional stop time. You wont want the ride to 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: KJ.JZB416
UPC: 8402702701.
SKU: AP.47021S
UPC: 038081539324. English.
An excellent chart by one of the finest writers of grade 2 level charts. It's a funky-rock groove at 132 BPM with written-out solos for trombone and alto. Lead trumpet range to written G on top of the staff. A big shout chorus, a stop-time section, and a brief drum solo, too. This chart has all the ingredients for your band to succeed. Optional parts include flute, clarinet, and vibes.
SKU: AP.47021
UPC: 038081539317. English.
SKU: CL.SCM-1074-00
Andy has become one of our best selling writers and this impressive chart proves why. Here’s a delightful tune that could have come straight out of the Count Basie library, except for the fact that it was composed to match student levels. The four bar hi-hat solo leads to a strong ensemble intro. A unison tenor sax/ trombone section soli theme follows until the bridge section shows us the sax section for four bars then the full ensemble which leads to the last sax/trombone theme. Written or ad lib solos follow then it’s a classic Basie style shout chorus with four measure drum solo fills. A great style-teaching-tool, and a perfect opener for any festival or concert performance. Optional high/low Trumpet parts are provided on this publication.
SKU: CL.SCM-1074-01
SKU: KN.63010
UPC: 822795630107.
We welcome Ryan Erik Adamsons to the Kendor family of writers with this swing original based on the chord changes to Autumn Leaves. Written for beginning groups, the solo section is written out with solo sheets provided in all keys along with scales to assist students in improvisation. Featuring Kendor Konvertible scoring for 9-17 players and includes optional parts for flute, clarinet, horn in F, tuba and vibes, along with a guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson. The brass ranges are very accessible, with trumpet up to F5 and Db4 for trombone. Rhythm section parts provide the drummer with a great concept of what to play, and notated piano voicings and bass lines are provided. Duration 3:05.
SKU: CL.SCM-1061-00
Carl Strommen, one of the most prolific educational writers, has penned the funk chart that students will love. The chord structure is blues in F which can feature any of your soloists. This composition features Carl's trademark rhythmless soli sections. There is a pretty fat chance that this will be a big seller for Carl. Solos are not written out for these F blues changes.
SKU: KN.60410
UPC: 822795604108.
We welcome Kris Berg to the Kendor family of writers with this fun and energetic chart written in a New Orleans 2nd line groove over a C7 blues. After the band trades licks with the drummer, the chart roars to a big ending, thunderous applause, and your audience marchin' down the aisles! The written or ad lib solo section can be played by anyone. Featuring Kendor Konvertible scoring for 9-17 players, each set includes a guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson and optional flute, clarinet, horn in f, tuba and vibes parts. Duration 4:00.
SKU: KN.60623
UPC: 822795606232.
Are you looking for a solid, sophisticated chart that is accessible to aspiring jazz musicians? Well, your search is over. Film writer Lennie Lenny Niehaus knows how to make developing players sound their best. The title of this cleverly conceived original refers to the conversational interplay between the sax and brass sections, and it includes a chorus where everyone plays a soli in unison, a writing device used effectively by Bill Holman, Rob McConnell, and others. Each set includes a guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson. Duration ca. 4:05.
SKU: KN.60623S
SKU: KN.60310S
UPC: 822795603101.
This solid original for developing groups contains all the great features we've come to expect from this talented writer. A series of musical motives are layered to create an interesting effect. Optional solos (as written or ad lib) are provided for alto sax, tenor sax, bari sax, trumpet and/or trombone. Each set includes a guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson. Duration 5:05. Available in SmartMusic.
SKU: CL.SCM-1072-00
Our newest writer on our writing staff has composed an exciting Mambo based on minor blues changes. Beginning with a cappella unison horns, this theme continues for 2 more choruses before the solos start. Following the G minor blues solo section is an interesting semi-stop chorus which leads to an open drum/percussion soli section.
SKU: CL.SCM-1058-00
A medium tempo Basie Style swing tune that really captures the idiom. Written trumpet and tenor sax solos. Andy Farber is our newest writer who is currently writing for the Lincoln Center Orchestra and for a jingle house in NYC. He conducted his own big band at Birdland for over a year on Sunday nights.
SKU: KN.52920
UPC: 822795529203.
Written by one of the most creative and original writers of big band music in the world today, That is the logical sequel to Neil Slater's composition, This. Neil's masterful orchestration shines through in this medium advanced level swing original recorded by the University of North Texas One O'Clock Lab Band directed by Slater. A must-have for experienced big bands! Instrumentation includes: SA (flute) TTB saxophones, 5 trumpets/flugelhorns, 5 trombones (2 bass trombones), and rhythm section. Duration 6:35.
