Making The Grade Jazz 1

SKU: KJ.ZB353F

ISBN 9788402701497. UPC: 8402701493.

This cleverly composed tune will make your beginning band sound great, all the while making it easy to teach! Baggy Pants Blues is a blues swing chart with a relaxed, easy melody line. A great chart to introduce both improvisational and ensemble playing techniques.

About Standard of Excellence Jazz Ensemble Method

The Standard of Excellence Jazz Ensemble Method is designed to help both you and your jazz ensemble students explore the world of jazz through easy-to-use Rhythm Studies, Improvisation Studies, Instrument Specific Exercises, and full ensemble jazz charts. The approach is non-theoretical and aurally based. Each part book comes with an accompaniment CD, so like every great jazz player throughout history, students learn to play jazz by listening!

SKU: CL.SCM-1053-00

Medium tempo Jazz Samba that captures a tinge of Spain while allowing Jazz elements to shine through. Solo sections are on 2 chord changes (Cm/Db) making for easy soloing.

SKU: KN.43362

UPC: 822795433623.

This medium advanced chart was commissioned by the Jazz Division of the Illinois Music Educators Association for the 2018 Illinois All State Jazz Ensemble. Alternating between a straight 8th-note feel and a swing feel, the chart features much ensemble work and plenty of space for soloists, making it ideal for concerts and festivals. Duration 6:00.

SKU: KN.TDB2303

12 x 9 inches.

Doug Beach Music is thrilled to welcome master composer Dave Rivello to the catalog. His new composition Blueprint features a beautiful melody set over a medium straight eighth note groove. Dave’s wonderful scoring keeps all of the musicians involved throughout the chart making this a piece that offers many teaching opportunities. This one will be a welcome addition to any program.

SKU: KJ.ZB333F

Green fields blends elements of jazz, pop, and country to recall a simpler way of life. The solo section utilizes only one scale, making this skillfully crafted chart an ideal showcase for beginning improvisers.

SKU: KN.KEN60037S

UPC: 822795600377.

Emula ting the music of jazz greats Tito Puente and Eddie Palmieri, this funky Latin original with a 3:2 clave groove features a trumpet section soli, a written or ad lib trumpet solo, and a roaring ensemble chorus, making it an exciting choice for developing groups. Each set includes a guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson. Duration 4:40. Available in SmartMusic.

SKU: CL.SCM-1053-01

Medium tempo Jazz Samba that captures a tinge of Spain while allowing Jazz elements to shine through. Solo sections are on 2 chord changes (Cm/Db) making for easy soloing.

SKU: KN.41846S

UPC: 822795418460.

In this swinging celebration of the great call-and-response tradition, the featured soloist (any instrument) makes a statement and the ensemble answers. Later they switch roles, making this very easy chart fun for everyone. Written or ad lib solos are included for all. Duration 4:24. Available in SmartMusic.

SKU: KN.41870S

UPC: 822795418705.

Here' s a fantastic swing chart that can feature any soloist. Utilizing the call and response technique, the soloist makes a statement and the ensemble answers. Later they switch roles, making this great fun for the players and the audience. Rhythm section parts are notated with chords cued. Duration 3:32.

SKU: KJ.ZB383

UPC: 8402701958.

This blues-based rock tune will be a sure-fire crowd-pleaser on your next concert! Written in the infectious boogaloo style, this chart boasts excellence at all levels of composition. The rhythmic bass line drives the whole tune, and perfectly sets up its memorable main melody, which is passed across the horn sections. Warning: the boogaloo has a history of making people dance, so don't be surprised if you see your audience moving to the music!

SKU: KN.41846

UPC: 822795418460.

In this swinging celebration of the great call-and-response tradition, the featured soloist (any instrument) makes a statement and the ensemble answers. Later they switch roles, making this very easy chart fun for everyone. Written or ad lib solos are included for all. Duration 4:24. Available in SmartMusic.

SKU: KN.52765

As recorded by the Bob Mintzer Big Band on the Incredible Journey CD, this tune features the drummer in a series of short cameo fills that eventually culminate in an unaccompanied, expandable solo just before the closing chorus. An open solo section for winds (changes cued for trumpet and tenor sax) is also included, making this a strong program opener or closer for better bands. Duration 5:35.

SKU: KJ.JZB345

UPC: 8402700090.

The solo section can be played with only one scale making this medium swing tune an ideal choice for a younger group.

SKU: CL.SCM-1052-00

Medium fast modern swing chart with lots of unison and ensemble passages making this very playable.

SKU: KN.60830S

UPC: 822795608304.

Here is a fun chart that provides the perfect vehicle to spotlight the unsung hero of the big band - the drummer. Mindful of the traditions established by such legends as Mel Lewis, Louis Bellson, Sonny Payne, Buddy Rich, and Harold Jones, great learning material is presented for developing groups by including a variety of textures and making effective use of softer dynamics, roaring ensemble work, and saxophone soli passages. Each set includes a guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson. Duration 4:50. Available in SmartMusic.

SKU: CL.032-4625-01

Tuneful and catchy, Binge Watch is a 12-bar blues in F that your students will want to binge-play! There’s lots of space for teaching and learning improve, with written suggested solos as well as chord changes in an open solo section, making this the perfectly suited chart for middle school or developing high school jazz ensembles. It’s scored for full jazz ensemble, but playable with as few as 3 saxes, 2 trumpets and 1 trombone, plus rhythm section. Binge on this!

SKU: KN.52350

As recorded by the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Orchestra on their 1972 album Suite For Pops, soprano sax gets the lion's share of solo action in this bright swinger, with additional solos for tenor, trumpet and drums added for good measure. Plenty of bold tutti writing keeps the overall energy (and volume) level high, making this a great program opener or closer. Duration 5:30.

SKU: CL.032-4625-00

Tuneful and catchy, Binge Watch is a 12-bar blues in F that your students will want to binge-play! There’s lots of space for teaching and learning improve, with written suggested solos as well as chord changes in an open solo section, making this the perfectly suited chart for middle school or developing high school jazz ensembles. It’s scored for full jazz ensemble, but playable with as few as 3 saxes, 2 trumpets and 1 trombone, plus rhythm section. Binge on this!

SKU: KJ.JZB345F

The solo section can be played with only one scale making this medium swing tune an ideal choice for a younger group.

SKU: KJ.ZB407F

UPC: 8402702630.

Bradley jumps from the first bar and never lets go. This straight ahead swinger was written as a trumpet feature, but includes solo parts for all instruments. The soulful chord progression sounds hip but is very easy to play over. Brass ranges are moderate, making this a perfect vehicle for the developing or advanced soloist. Full Score.

SKU: CL.SCM-1052-01

Medium fast modern swing chart with lots of unison and ensemble passages making this very playable.

SKU: CL.SCM-1011-00

A wonderful Gospel/Rock composition a perfect 4th below Thad's, making it accessible to younger players.

SKU: CL.SCM-1011-01

A wonderful Gospel/Rock composition a perfect 4th below Thad's, making it accessible to younger players.