Finally a great set of warm-ups for your beginning jazz ensemble. Chris Sharp draws from his experience as a public school jazz director and professional arranger to offer this useful set of warm-ups. The six exercises are designed to teach the different harmonies styles and rhythms of popular and traditional jazz. Included are chorales with extended harmonies rock swing and bossa styles. Perfect to ?wake up? your ensemble before a rehearsal or performance!

A shuffle at 166 BPM, this is a feature for two tenor saxes---not a duel, but a vehicle to showcase both your tenor players. Sample solos are provided, and the lead trumpet range is to written high C-sharp. Featuring a great sax soli and shout chorus, this is a very musical chart that is great for festivals. (6:26) / Ensemble De Jazz

Par GOODWIN GORDON. A Latin straight-eighth groove played at 125 BPM. Lead trumpet range is to written G-sharp on the staff, suggested written solos provided for flexibility for C, B-flat, E-flat, and bass clef instruments. Includes auxiliary percussion and vibes. Change Is Good by Gordon Goodwin is a refreshing and mellow chart that will appeal to everyone. (5:27) / Date parution : 2022-10-12/ Répertoire / Jazz Ensemble

Originally recorded in 1983 this is one of ZZ Top's best-known hits. This hard-driving rock arrangement will sound great even without long beards and hot cars!