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.

Michael Abene's unique and creative style is in full force with this powerhouse version of Sonny Rollins' great tune. Michael's chart was originally recorded by the GRP All-Star Big Band and he has rescored it here for full jazzensemble. The beginning is angular and striking but slips effortlessly into a roaring swing chart. Woodwind doubles are required (flute and soprano sax).

Approaching The Standards is an innovative user-friendly approach to jazz improvisation. Designed for the individual or group each of the three volumes of this play-along CD contains eight classic jazz tunes. Each volume features a jazz group demo recorded by top pros in a typical jazz gig setting clearly written musical examples jazz vocabulary transcription opportunities informative composer insight a glossary of jazz terms and a useful discography.

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.

Approaching The Standards is an innovative user-friendly approach to jazz improvisation. Designed for the individual or group each of the three volumes of this play-along CD contains eight classic jazz tunes. Each volume features a jazz group demo recorded by top pros in a typical jazz gig setting clearly written musical examples jazz vocabulary transcription opportunities informative composer insight a glossary of jazz terms and a useful discography.

Best of Belwin Jazz-Best of Belwin: First Year Charts Collection For Jazz Ensemble is an assortment of twelve outstanding jazz ensemble arrangements for younger jazz musicians. Each chart is written by experienced educational arrangers and composers in various styles and tempos.This superb collection is written for full instrumentation: 5 Saxophones 3 Trumpets 3 Trombones and 4 Rhythm.All solos are written out in improvised sections. The conductor???s book includes full-length CD recordings of all titles.

Series: Jazz Vocal SeriesCategory: Jazz EnsembleFormat: Conductor Score and PartsInstrument: Jazz EnsembleLevel: 3 (Medium)Voicing: Vocal FeatureA wonderful feature for your female vocalist-smooth, sultry and romantic! You can almost hear Billy Holiday herself singing this Gershwin gem brilliantly arranged by Dave Wolpe. Featuring a modest vocal range of only an octave, easy brass ranges and a sweet written trumpet solo, this one is definitely a winner. Ideal for concert, show or dance, the audience will enjoy this well-known jazz vocal classic. Optional substitute vocal part written for tenor saxophone. (Vocal in A-flat)

Par MULLER RICHARD. 20 thèmes de jazz originaux de Richard Muller. Ecrits à la manière d'un real book ils peuvent être interprèter par tous instruments et toutes formations. Richard Muller a été formé dans les années 70 dans la classe de Jean Batigne au Conservatoire National de Région de Strasbourg où il se spécialise dans le vibraphone. Parallèlement à son métier de vibraphoniste dans de nombreuses formations, il s'oriente vers la composition. Par ailleurs, il enseigne l'harmonie et l'improvisation jazz dans différentes structures. / Jazz / Recueil / Jazz

Series: Gordon Goodwin SeriesCategory: Jazz EnsembleFormat: Conductor Score and PartsInstrument: Jazz EnsembleLevel: 5.5 (Advanced / Difficult)As recorded on the Silverline Records album XXL (CD and DVD Audio) by Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band, this ferocious chart is a totally hot rock-swing-jazz for big band. It will tear it up every performance! Featuring solo space for tenor, trumpet, trombone, or guitar, tons of energy abounds from the first note to the last. Perfect for any experienced band in concert or festival setting.This hot jazz-rock arrangement of the Gordon Goodwin Big Phat Band original features a driving bass line and solo sections for alto sax, tenor sax, and drums. A playable yet high-energy chart, the arrangement features fully notated solos, manageable ranges (lead trumpet to written G5), and a solo section that can be opened up for additional players.'The Instrumentalist

A practical and helpful how-to book designed to answer thousands of questions that face jazz ensemble directors every day. Author John Berry draws on over thirty years of experience as a director and writer to pass on tips andtricks mostly learned the hard way. The book is written with a concise easy-to-read style and answers basic questions about real-life situations such as: teaching jazz styles improvisation leading and conducting and usingtechnology. The twenty-three chapters cover information about the saxes trumpets trombones and a comprehensive treatment of the rhythm section. Among the other topics are sound engineers clinicians live performances and '12Ways To Have A Better Band...Almost Instantly!'

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 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.

This ballad is ideal for a change of pace in your program. Thelonious Monk's jazz classic, carefully scored here by Victor Lopez, showcases your trumpet or flugelhorn player. Because Lopez made this chart very accessible, with ranges for solo trumpet to A-flat and trombone to F, and because Monk wrote interesting chord changes, the band will sound great and enjoy playing it. Perfect for festivals or concerts, 'ROUND MIDNIGHT is one of those jazz standards all students of jazz should learn and play. Here's a perfect opportunity to teach phrasing, style and blend with this fine chart.

This jazz fusion classic by Chick Corea was recorded by Stan Getz in 1972 and also by Chick Corea with his group Return to Forever on the landmark album Light as a Feather. In this exciting version for mature jazz ensembles Mike Tomaro retains the highly energetic samba feel of the original while adding some creative touches of his own. Solos for trumpet and alto are featured.

Jazz Ensemble Library – Grade 4One of the highlights from Miles Davis' landmark recording “Birth of the Cool” is this medium swing composition by Gerry Mulligan. Skillfully adapted for full jazz ensemblefrom the original this arrangement features solos for trumpet and baritone sax (opt. tenor) as well as stellar ensemble writing. A classic!