One of the most famous jazz waltz's ever written this small band setting of Miles Davis' classic skillfully uses the six-horn format to create an incredibly full sound. A flexible solo section is also featured. (Grade 4)
SKU: HL.7014273
UPC: 196288207085.
With its roots in early jazz, “Basin Street Blues” is a great way to introduce the concept of “call and response” to your young players. This arrangement scored for 6 horns features solid ensemble scoring and a stop-time accompaniment for the solo section. Easy to learn, yet very effective.
SKU: HL.7014177
UPC: 196288175780.
This jazz standard by Horace Silver from 1956 features an exotic and captivating Latin jazz groove along with a distinctive melodic line and chord progression. Mark Taylor uses elements from Horace's original quintet recording, but then takes full advantage of the 6-horn format. A classic!
SKU: CL.032-4962-00
Have your beginning jazz band sounding great on a swinging holiday chart in no time! This bluesy version of Jingle Bells makes playing this chart a two for one deal, combining the need to prepare for those holiday concerts and assemblies, while providing the opportunity to teach the blues form to young jazz musicians. It’s also a perfect way for more experienced bands to open up and solo over the blues in their holiday concert. A chart your students will want to play year after year!
