Jazz Classics

Rhythm Section-(Sample solos by Mike Steinel)Welcome to the exciting world of jazz improvisation! Whether you are using this book as a supplement to the Essential Elements for Jazz Ensemble method book or just by itself this play-along book will help you get started creating your own improvised solos. The recordings feature professional jazz players performing well-known jazz classics and provide an excellent model for playing in a jazz style. Inaddition sample solos are provided as a guide for creating effective melodies. An added feature on the CD-ROM is the Amazing Slow Downer software program for changing the tempo of any of the recorded tracks - when used in yourcomputer ASD allows you to adjust the tempo to suit your needs as you progress through the book.Includes 10 blues classics: All Blues ? Bags' Groove ? Blue 'N Boogie ? Blue Monk ? Blues in Frankie'sFlat ? Blues in the Closet ? Cold Duck Time ? St. Louis Blues ? Straight No Chaser ? Tenor Madness.

Jazz Classics for the Young Ensemble – Grade 3One of the classic blues tunes of all time here is vibes giant Milt Jackson's familiar riff tune in a playable swing arrangement from Mark Taylor. Trumpet and tenor(along with vibes and guitar) take the melody first time around with ensemble counterlines helping out next. Solos are included for tenor and trumpet followed by a full band shout. Great sounding chart!

Jazz Classics for the Young Ensemble ? Grade 3Vince Guaraldis music provided a level of jazz sophistication for the popular Charlie Brown television specials and his holiday offerings were some of the best! Thisappealing medleyincludes Linus and Lucy Skating O Tannenbaum and Christmas Time Is Here.

Play these Jazz classics including; Emily American Pie and Mack The Knife all arranged by Dave Wolpe.

Jazz Classics for the Young Ensemble - Grade 3 This standard blues tune really swings in the expert hands of Mark Taylor. The trumpets are featured off the top followed by the saxes and a solo section for any player. A solid ensemble shout rounds out this effectively written chart.

Jazz Classics for the Young Ensemble – Grade 3No one handles Ellington for younger ensembles better than Mark Taylor and this well-crafted arrangement shows why. Although Mark uses a written trumpet solo on thebridge the main theme is handled by the full ensemble playing primarily tutti rhythms. Included are solos for trumpet and tenor (written or ad lib.) then a brief double time swing section featuring the entire ensemble. We thinkthe Duke himself would have liked this one.

Known for his skill in adapting jazz classics for beginning players Michael brings us this Bobby Timmons favorite in a very playable version. The style is medium slow swing and the saxes present the theme first followed by the entire ensemble. Solos are only over sections with easy chord changes.

Set in a distinctive medium swing/shuffle groove, Michaels version for young ensembles presents a contemporary styling of this classic song from Porgy and Bess®. Mixing a variety of ensemble textures, a stop time solosection, and briefly slipping into a new key during the final chorus, this is sure to be a standout for festival or casual concert use. Solos are included for tenor sax and trumpet. / Partitions variété - pop - rock / Musique films - comédies musicales / / HAL LEONARD

Professional Editions-Jazz Ens-Never before published we are proud to offer Buddy Rich's famous version of this Thelonious Monk jazz classic arranged by John La Barbera. Newly edited and professionally prepared this edition belongs in the library of everyserious jazz ensemble. The tempo for this recording is a bit slower than Buddy's and more in keeping with the arranger's original intent.

Recorded by Patti Austin with James Ingram in 1983 this smooth jazz classic has a nice contemporary rock groove for jazz ensemble. Using an interesting harmonic structure based on minor chords this chart features the saxes onthe melody a soli for trombones and funky ensemble riffs. This is a solidly scored chart for young players.

Here's an arrangement by John Higgins which makes this jazz classic accessible to most ensembles. Intriguing chord voicings and strong thematic construction make this chart a sure winner.

Here is a beautiful arrangement of Charles Mingus' signature ballad featuring altos and trumpets playing the melody off the top then later joined by the entire ensemble. Sample written solos are provided for the short solo orsoli spots for trumpet and trombone. A jazz classic!