Matériel : Fake Book
SKU: XC.VJE2306
A bit of a throwback, this swing chart highlights all the great aspects of the bands from the 40s and 50s while still sounding fresh. The wailing Sax lines and punchy brass along with a solid swing groove are sure to make this a crowd pleaser.
SKU: KN.62765S
UPC: 822795627657.
Writt en in a minor blues form featuring an 8-bar bridge, this challenging original depicts the music of Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers from the late '50s and early '60s. It requires an aggressive approach from everyone to faithfully capture the hard bop style. Duration 5:20.
SKU: KN.62765
SKU: AP.46150S
UPC: 038081525372. English.
This driving jazz waltz is played around 158 BPM with a haunting melody that stays with you. Includes a written tenor sax solo, fine ensemble writing, lyrical lines throughout all the while accessible and fun to play. (2:45).
SKU: KN.62350S
UPC: 822795623505.
Commi ssioned by the Long Doug Beach (CA) Polytechnic High School Jazz Ensemble, this spicy salsa original for proficient groups will be the highlight of your concert or festival performances. Named after a district not far from Puerto Rico's capital city, San Juan, it features driving Latin rhythms, vivid dynamic contrasts, catchy melodies, and dense harmonies. A short written bass solo sets up the open solo section where changes are provided for alto, tenor, trumpet, and trombone. Duration 5:05. Available in SmartMusic.
SKU: KN.63750S
UPC: 822795637502.
Based on the chord changes to Satin Doll by Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn, this swing chart is perfect for beginning groups. The solo section is playable by any instrument and solo sheets are provided in all keys. This is a great chart to introduce the ii-V-I progression. 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 3:25.
SKU: KN.63150S
UPC: 822795631500.
This bright swing chart for beginning groups is based on the chord changes to On A Slow Boat To China by Frank Loesser. The solo section is playable by any instrument, with solo sheets provided in all keys along with scales to assist students in improvisation.
SKU: KN.60350S
UPC: 822795603507.
This engaging rock ballad featuring a trumpet soloist (scored for 5 trumpets) boasts a beautiful melody backed by lush ensemble writing. It includes a written or ad lib section for the soloist, a guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson, and is playable by 11-17 players. Duration 5:00. Available in SmartMusic.
SKU: KN.60550S
UPC: 822795605501.
This holiday favorite is arranged in a light, uptempo, Count Basie style, and the classic swing band sound of unison saxes carry much of the melodic material. The piano gets to play the written solo melody which sets off an upward modulation. Perfect for developing groups. Each set includes a guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson and optional flute, clarinet, horn in F, tuba and vibes parts. Duration 3:15.
SKU: KN.KEN60250S
UPC: 822795602500.
This chart for developing groups combines old school funk and modal rock, along with a bit of blues-tinged melody. The solo section is written out with solo sheets provided in all keys along with scales to assist students in improvisation. Duration 3:15.
SKU: KN.60450S
UPC: 822795604504.
A driving funk groove coupled with a rich chord progression give this chart for developing groups plenty of audience appeal. Written or ad lib solo space is provided for alto and tenor sax. It's playable by 10-17 players, and each set includes a guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson. Duration 5:15.
SKU: KN.52350S
As recorded by the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Orchestra on their 1972 album Suite For Pops, soprano sax gets the lion's share of solo action in this bright swinger, with additional solos for tenor, trumpet and drums added for good measure. Plenty of bold tutti writing keeps the overall energy (and volume) level high, making this a great program opener or closer. Duration 5:30.
SKU: KJ.ZB394F
UPC: 8402702311.
In The Mode is a beginning level chart that was inspired by the great modal jazz of the 1950s. The block writing and unison rhythms make it a perfect selection for beginning jazz ensemble. - Beginning Level Jazz Charts - Flexibly orchestrated so that they can be played with as few as 9 players. - Everyone in the ensemble has an opportunity to improvise in the open solo section. - Includes two suggested solos and a CD with a solo practice track, to facilitate successful improvisation.
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: XC.VJE2306FS
