Jazz Album

Originally recorded by Charles Mingus on his Mingus Ah Um album in 1959 Sy Johnson has transformed this through-composed ballad into a stunningly beautiful setting for full jazz ensemble. Featuring effective dynamiccontours a nice variety of textures and solos for trumpet and tenor this will become a focal point for concerts or festivals.

Recorded in 1972 Chick Corea's Return to Forever album is recognized as one of the landmark albums of jazz fusion. Along with the jazz standard ?La Fiesta ? the mesmerizing ballad introduced on this album was?Crystal Silence.? Mike Tomaro does a marvelous job of maintaining the ethereal and lush qualities of the original in this outstanding setting for jazz ensemble. A stunning choice for contest or festivals.

15 Jazzy and swinging selections for Young Jazz Ensembles. This is the Drums edition and is compatible with the other editions to form a full Jazz ensemble! These easy Jazz favourites are a fantastic way to enjoy playing and performing Jazz together for the first time.

15 Jazzy and swinging selections for Young Jazz Ensembles. This is the Tenor Saxophone edition and is compatible with the other editions to form a full Jazz ensemble! These easy Jazz favourites are a fantastic way to enjoy playing and performing Jazz together for the first time.

Par STEFANUK MISHA. Après les livres Best-seller, cordes de Piano Jazz, Jazz Piano échelles et Piano Jazz pour le jeune débutant, présentés ici sont 12 pièces écrites dans les styles de célèbres pianistes de jazz du passé. Scott Joplin et Jelly Roll Morton à Oscar Peterson et Bill Evans, cette collection est dirigée vers les pianistes classiques niveau avancé qui veulent pimenter leur répertoire avec les sons de Art Tatum ou Erroll Garner, sans avoir à improviser. Chaque composition commence par une courte biographie du pianiste vedette et est accompagnée d'un CD avec trio complète d'enregistrement. / Niveau : Intermédiaire à Avancé / Jazz - Solos / Recueil / Piano

The landmark album by Miles Davis Birth of the Cool brought us a unique instrumentation (the nonet) along with distinctive jazz sounds. Without straying from the intent of the music and working directly with the originalscore Mike Tomaro's adaptation for standard instrumentation makes this wonderful classic available to the contemporary jazz ensemble. The style is laid back swing and includes solos for baritone sax trumpet and piano (like theoriginal).

Recorded by Stevie Wonder in 1976 on his acclaimed album Songs in the Key of Life this beautiful song is a good example of combining elements of jazz with pop. Keeping the same easy-flowing shuffle groove of the original Mike Tomaro adapts this very nicely for the contemporary full jazz ensemble.

The Preservation Hall Jazz Band demeure actif avec de nouveaux enregistrements excitants et des performances dans le style traditionnel du jazz de New Orleans. Cette mélodie rythmée de leur album le plus récent contient un groove cool en mineur avec un côté contemporain. Un passage flexible de solos assure des options organisées ou improvisées pour saxophone alto trompette ou trombone.

Par DAVIS MILES. The original scores of the landmark cool jazz album, expertly transcribed for trumpet, horn, alto and baritone sax, trombone, tuba, piano and bass. / Rép International / Répertoire / Jazz Band

This exciting Afro-Cuban composition is the opening cut from the 1993 album 944 Columbus the final recording by Mario Bauza one of the most influential figures in the development of Latin Jazz. The title comes fromcombining the words “Cuban” and “Bauza” and features a bebop influence interpreted by the Afro-Cuban rhythm section. This newly edited and engraved edition is a “must have” for mature bands.(Recorded by Mario Bauza)

Enregistré par Frank Sinatra pour son album de 1960 cet air est devenu un standard enregistré par de nombreux artistes de jazz. Plutôt que d?utiliser le style de swing de l?original Mark Taylor a façonné cette version magnifique au tempo modéré de bossa nova. Bien que le duo de trompette et de saxophone alto occupe le rôle principal la composition pour le reste de l?ensemble est excellente.

This jazz standard was composed by legendary vibraphonist Milt Jackson and recorded notably by Milt with Oscar Peterson on the album of the same name. Opening with the theme played by a small group of tenor trumpet guitar and vibes thisgreat-sounding chart is set in a medium tempo swing style and features terrific scoring for the entire ensemble. With the blues format this is a perfect vehicle for multiple soloists.

From Stevie Wonder's acclaimed and highly influential 1973 Innervisions album Living for the City featured a driving moderate tempo groove and memorable melodic lines. Adapted beautifully for jazz ensemble this chart provides feature space for the trombone section along with powerful phrases for the entire band. Includes a solo for tenor sax.

Young Jazz Classics-One of the most enduring compositions from Miles Davis' early career is this medium swing tune recorded on the 1954 album Walkin'. In this terrific chart for younger players Rick Stitzel uses some nifty phrase extensionsin the beginning then alternates the full ensemble with statements by a small group. Solos for trumpet and tenor sax are also included.

Recorded by Weather Report on their landmark album Heavy Weather in 1977 Havona epitomizes the high-energy jazz fusion style of Jaco Pastorius. This version for Little Big Band is a real showpiece for the bass player and includes a transcription of Jaco's part along with an alternate easier part. Also included is a flexible solo section for any player.