SKU: HL.7014273
UPC: 196288207085.
With its roots in early jazz, “Basin Street Blues” is a great way to introduce the concept of “call and response” to your young players. This arrangement scored for 6 horns features solid ensemble scoring and a stop-time accompaniment for the solo section. Easy to learn, yet very effective.
SKU: CL.032-4962-00
Have your beginning jazz band sounding great on a swinging holiday chart in no time! This bluesy version of Jingle Bells makes playing this chart a two for one deal, combining the need to prepare for those holiday concerts and assemblies, while providing the opportunity to teach the blues form to young jazz musicians. It’s also a perfect way for more experienced bands to open up and solo over the blues in their holiday concert. A chart your students will want to play year after year!
SKU: CL.032-4962-01
SKU: KJ.ZB371F
UPC: 8402701738.
The blues emanated from the early Negro work songs uttering their concerns for equality, freedom and for a better life. The plaintive cry in the dark of a wandering coyote reminds the jazz musician of the plaintive expression of those blues. Coyote Blues has a driving feel and emphasizes off-beat accents to teach young bands to really swing.
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: KJ.ZB413
UPC: 8402702698.
Catchy riffs and swinging lines make this the perfect chart for beginning jazz ensembles. The use of pedal points gives this blues a unique flavor while being true to the blues form.
SKU: KJ.ZB413F
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.
SKU: KN.52105S
Featuring a walking bass line and an easy swing groove, piano carries the solo work in this contemporary score by the great Thad Jones. In the final half, the sound of muted brass contributes to the intimate bluesy mood. A piano solo 'ala Basie' closes it all out beautifully. Duration 4:40.
SKU: KN.61065
UPC: 822795610659.
As the title implies, this chart for advancing groups is more than just a blues - it's scored in a blues format, but with a bridge. The tuneful melody is supported by well-articulated and dense ensemble writing. Due to the accessible blues progression, everyone is encouraged to get into the spotlight using the solo sheets provided. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 7:00.
SKU: CL.032-4174-01
An impressive medium tempo blues shuffle chart that will make your mid-level jazz ensemble sound like the big boys! Includes an open solo section where you can feature the soloists of your choosing over easy Bb blues changes. Lots of solid ensemble writing gives all of your students a chance to improve their jazz phrasing chops, while providing you with an audience-friendly tune that will impress at your concert or festival performances.