Jazz Arranging

Renowned educator and writer Paris Rutherford has adapted the text he used for over 30 years in teaching university-level arranging at one of the nation's most illustrious jazz schools. For anyone wanting to enter the excitingworld of jazz arranging this book is a must-have resource! Useful as a classroom teaching tool for beginning arrangers or as a self-study book this clearly written and engaging text will get you off to a great start that willhave players and audiences alike enjoying your music! Includes Rutherford's original compositions and small group charts along with a CD that features both full performances and rhythm-section-only tracks for personal or grouppractice.

Counterpoint in Jazz Arranging. Add dimension and interest to your music. This essential, core material is for anyone who arranges jazz standards or writes original jazz compositions. This book will help you craft melodies, countermelodies, bass lines, and grooves. It will help you manage the intricacies of interactive lines, control dissonance, and improve melodic development. Carefully guided exercises let you practice exploring and controlling contrapuntal relationships. The accompanying recordings demonstrate techniques in typical jazz arrangements. Audio tracks feature a live jazz ensemble of veteran Berklee faculty members, illustrating the counterpoint examples so that you can hear them applied in a realistic musical context.

Exciting new compositions and arrangements for Jazz and Pop choirs. In 'A Jazzy Dozen' eight established arrangers have presented a diversity of styles in vocal jazz and jazz- related music. A cappella ballads, Latin groove, swing and writing in close harmony appear alongside popular songs, gospel and new compositions. Not only the stylistic variety, but also the cooperation between internationally renowned arrangers make this a very special collection. / Pop & rock / Recueil / Choeur Jazz ou Pop

A Jazzy Christmas is a unique collection of fourteen great festive jazz arrangements for solo Piano - your favourite carols as you've never heard them before. For the pianist who hasexhausted those tired old Christmas favourites but still loves a bit of Christmas Piano this well-loved songbook is sure to get the attention of your audience with these fun and exciting arrangements of traditional Yuletidetunes. Expertly arranged by Paul Honey this book contains a great selection of traditional carols like Silent Night and Away In A Manger as well as more modern hits like Last Christmas andMary's Boy Child. For the full list of fourteen songs included here please scroll down. Every song is a unique and fresh take on a classic making this truly a hit with players and listenersalike. Pianists will love the jazzed-up harmonies and fun solo passages while listeners will enjoy blend of old and new familiar and unfamiliar. Another great part of A Jazzy Christmas is the challengeinvolved. Everyone can play the traditional carols but these sparkling arrangements of will give your fingers a challenge and your audience a surprise. This Christmas sheet music is probably suitable for around a Grade 5standard due to the unconventional rhythms and harmonies involved. So whether you want to wow the audience at a Christmas concert or just want to unite the family around a log fire in those cold wintermonths A Jazzy Christmas is certain to brighten up the Christmas favourites while also guaranteed to keep your fingers warm. If this collection isn't enough Christmas jazz for you why not check out the follow-up   A Jazzy Christmas Book 2  for even more spiced up arrangements of old

The arranging genius of Gordon Goodwin is readily apparent in this unique version of Miles Davis' classic. At times a jazz waltz at times straight ahead swinging in 4 the ensemble lines flow effortlessly from style to style.Solo space is available for any combination of alto tenor trumpet or trombone. A marvelous showcase on an important jazz standard. (Alto 1 doubles on flute)

Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra ? Grade 5Combine the music of the legendary Duke Ellington with the contemporary arranging genius of John Clayton and get ready to hear Mood Indigo like you've never heard itbefore! Written in a slow swing style this smooth chart is written with harmonic sophistication and emotional depth. From the velvety soft passages to the powerful full band hits this is an impressive setting. Includes solos fortrombone and tenor.

Discovery Jazz – Grade 1.5Here is a good example of creative arranging using very limited technical demands. Michael has taken this familiar standard and converted it into a smooth-sounding Latin chart. Atrumpet/alto duet starts things out then the full ensemble gets into the act. No solos are required however a stop-time section features written or ad lib. drum fills.

Here is a unique yet highly effective rendition of this Latin favorite by arranging craftsman Frank Mantooth. Using an up-tempo groove a fresh harmonic structure and interesting orchestration textures Frank has created a winnerfor mature bands. An extended introduction helps establish the mood and the first statement is presented by a small combo of alto trumpet and trombone.

Par WEDGWOOD PAM. Cool syncopation, funky riffs and smooth, stylish tunes - from dynamic to nostalgic, Pam Wedgwood's series has it all. Christmas Jazzin' About is a vibrant collection of original pieces in a range of contemporary styles. So celebrate the festive season in style with these jazzy arrangements of popular Christmas carols. / Niveau : Facile / Jazz / Recueil / Clarinette et Piano

Par RUNSWICK DARYL. Un guide pratique complet de rock, jazz et pop, organisé par l'un des musiciens plus doués et les plus versatiles de la Grande-Bretagne. Ecrit dans un style vif, accessible et divertissant, cet ouvrage contient tout ce dont l'arrangeur professionnel ou amateur aspirant a besoin de savoir, de l'exposant à une feuille de plomb de notation un arrangement complet. Les problèmes et les écueils d'écriture pour chaque groupe d'instrument sont discutés, claviers, batterie et basse aux chaînes de cuivres, bois, percussions, guitare et une écriture vocale ' cappella '. Remplie de trucs et astuces vitales et présentés sous forme de référence facile à utiliser, Rock, Jazz et Pop arrangeant comprend également deux annexes précieuses - sur les raccourcis de gain de temps et symboles de la corde - et Glossaire indispensable./ Recueil / Arrangement

Par WEDGWOOD PAM. Cool syncopation, funky riffs and smooth, stylish tunes from dynamic to nostalgic. These pieces provide an introduction to a number of musical styles while maintaining and supporting techniques needed for thorough educational learning. So celebrate the festive season in style with these jazzy arrangements of popular Christmas carols. / Niveau : Assez Facile / Jazz / Recueil / Flûte Traversière et Piano

Jazzin' the World is a superb holiday medley featuring 'Joy to the World,' 'Silent Night,' 'Deck the Halls,' and 'Greensleeves.' This chart can be performed with each tune played individually or as the full medley with a variety of styles and tempos. Features include the lead trumpet range to written G on top of the staff, an auxiliary percussion part, and optional parts for flute, clarinet, and vibraphone. This arrangement by Victor López will cover all your holiday needs, it will sound great! (4:19) / Ensemble De Jazz

Favourite opera themes in jazzy arrangements Well-known classical themes, arranged with jazz and pop elements, making opera fun and appealing for all ages! • Easy, jazzy arrangements of famous opera themes • Short, lively descriptions of the operas • For all lovers of 'crossover' between classical, jazz and pop music • Written improvisations as well as chord symbols for your own improvisations • Performance tracks of all pieces, played by live musicians • Backing tracks recorded in the studio for you to play along with • Piano accompaniments available as PDF files on the CD / Opéra-opérette / Recueil / Violon et Piano ad lib.