SKU: AP.1-ADV11201
ISBN 9783892210290. UPC: 805095112016. English.
The Jazz Theory Workbook is a primer in jazz theory, intended to prepare the student for the serious study of jazz improvisation, arrangement, and composition. The focus is on the harmonic language of jazz, especially the harmonic practices which coalesced in the bebop and post-bop periods of the 1940s and 1950s when bebop and standard tunes formed the core of the mainstream repertoire. The harmonic language of that period is still the framework on which contemporary jazz musicians build. Included are many musical examples and written assignments for practice in the theoretical skills. Appropriate exercises are provided to reinforce theoretical concepts by immediate application to the instrument.
SKU: AP.1-ADV10001
ISBN 9783892210115. UPC: 805095100013. English.
This book and its accompanying recordings are designed to provide the guitarist with the following: A collection of contemporary music which is fun to play and equally enjoyable to listen to. Material which is challenging and exposes the guitarist to new styles and techniques. The opportunity to improvise within a variety of musical settings and styles including Latin, modal jazz, funk and New Age. Preceding each piece are performance suggestions and explanations of techniques required for that particular piece.
SKU: AP.1-ADV7456
UPC: 805095074567. English.
Dew Drop is a fun, easy swinging tune for 2nd-4th year sax players. It is scored for four alto saxes with an additional two tenor parts that can be substituted for altos 3 and/or 4. This should prime the pump for the beginning jazz player!
SKU: AP.1-ADV14785
UPC: 805095147858. English.
Intermediate Jazz Conception is another addition to the popular series of etude books created by Jim Snidero, featuring some of the finest jazz musicians in the world. This book/audio set includes 15 etudes based on standards, modal tunes and blues, demonstrated by Ken Peplowski on clarinet with the incredibly swinging rhythm section of Dave Hazeltine on piano, Peter Washington on Bass and Kenny Washington on Drums. New to Intermediate Jazz Conception is an appendix dedicated to style and improvisation, including a scales syllabus, nomenclature, and over 95 lines and ideas extracted for the study of improvisation! The recording features two separate versions of each etude; one with the soloist and rhythm section and one with the rhythm section only. Hear how the soloist performs the etudes, play with or without the soloist, and learn about both jazz style and improvisation from some of the best. Other series available by Jim Snidero: Easy Jazz Conception and Jazz Conception.A talented musician, musical advocate and educator ... a genuinely significant figure in jazz composition Penguin Guide to JazzA master musician Down Beat Magazine.
SKU: AP.1-ADV7466
ISBN 9783892218258. UPC: 805095074666. English.
Featuring four distinct movements in contrasting styles---Grave, Allegro, Largo e staccato, Allegro---this adaptation of an 18th Century masterwork has been arranged for saxphone quartet (AAAA). This work gives everyone equal responsibility for negotiating technically challenging passages while producing antiphonal effects when they play in opposing pairs. Detailed historic notes are included.
SKU: AP.1-ADV7565
ISBN 9783892218593. UPC: 805095075656. English.
A mambo can be described as a syncopated combination of a rhythmic pattern being performed by the instruments (in this case, saxophones) to which a melody can be added. The influence of jazz standards can also be heard in this piece with the use of improvised solos. Arranged for five saxophones (AATBar) and rhythm section.
SKU: AP.1-ADV14763
UPC: 805095147636. English.
A new and exciting way for trumpet players to learn and practice basic jazz style. This book/audio download set features 15 solo etudes based on blues and standard chord progressions, demonstrated by Slide Hampton on trombone along with a world-class rhythm section: Mike LeDonne, piano; Peter Washington, bass; and Kenny Washington, drums.The recording features two separate versions of each etude: one with the soloist and rhythm section and one with the rhythm section only. See and hear how the soloist phrases, play with or without the soloist on the recordings and learn basic jazz style first-hand.
SKU: AP.1-ADV31007
UPC: 805095310078. English.
St. Louis Blues is a true big band classic that features solos for alto sax (reed 1), trombone, trumpet, and piano. Recorded by the legendary Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Jazz Orchestra and arranged for big band by Bob Brookmeyer.
SKU: AP.1-ADV6402
UPC: 805095064025. English. Traditional.
Delightful setting is based upon the traditional Christmas song, What Child Is This?. This arrangement by Dennis C. Anderson utilizes common string quartet techniques coupled with lush harmonies and contrasting styles.
SKU: AP.1-ADV6002
UPC: 805095060027. English.
Noël is a little Christmas suite in six movements arranged by Bertold Hummel for violin, viola, and cello. Titles: I. Andantino (Es kam die gnadenvolle Nacht) * II. Antiphon (Vom Himmel hoch) * III. Grazioso (Kommet ihr Hirten, In dulci jubilo) * IV. Grave (O du fröhliche) * V. Amabile (Der Heiland ist geboren, Inmitten der Nacht) * VI. Misterioso (Stille Nacht).
SKU: AP.1-ADV7642
ISBN 9783892217060. UPC: 805095076424. English.
Segment by Charlie Parker, arranged by Peter Decker for saxophone quartet (AATB), features a transcription of Bird's recorded solo.
SKU: AP.1-ADV18012
ISBN 9783892211242. UPC: 805095180121. English.
This harmonic system complementary to traditional harmony aims at making the contemporary harmonic language effortlessly accessible to everyone interested. Unlike other harmonic systems or treatises on the same subject, the harmonic system proposed by Orlando Sánchez Cubajazz is made up of chords formed on the basis of one note (bass) plus a perfect major chord. Founded on this extraordinarily simple concept, not only the modes of occidental music---major and minor---can be determined but also seventh chord substitutions, other kinds of chord substitutions as well as inversions of perfect major chords. The harmonic system introduced in this book suggests a new theoretical as well as practical approach to this topic, offering an easily comprehensible system that provides straightforward and practical solutions. A valuable cultural exchange at a global level promotes cultural growth and development; mutual influences are inevitable. The author feels that jazz---on a world scale---represents popular music at its maximum expression; and for Cuba and artists such as Orlando Sánchez himself it does carry very special connotations. Titles: Acknowledgments * Prologue * Theoretical Exercises * Complementary Harmonic System * Exercises * Music: A Dani * Algo Más Para Ti * A Japón * Bachiana A Espirituana * Curiosa y Virtuosa * Danae * Glow * El Pilón de Atenas * Hondo * Kesmet * Nostradamus * Obrigado * Por Las Calles De La Aduana * Pointe Pa`Etio * Samborn de Los Azulejos * To Dexter Gordon * Very D * To Elis Regina * TodavÃa Tres Meses * Wayne And Zawinul * Redommendations * About the Author * CD Contents.
SKU: AP.1-ADV7679
ISBN 9783892217404. UPC: 805095076790. English.
After the introduction of the theme by the soloist, the supporting voices join in taking an active part and converting the oboe's soliloqui into a dialogue. An expressive, marvelous theme dominates the second movement, the suspense of which does not ease until the composition proceeds to the concluding rondeau. Arranged for saxophone quartet (SATBar).
SKU: AP.1-ADV14228
ISBN 9783892211587. UPC: 805095142280. English.
This book includes lead sheets in C, B-flat, and E-flat featuring chord progressions of standard jazz songs. The CD includes play-along tracks with chord voicings, and bass lines are played on an acoustic midi grand piano. Also includes MIDI files for computer sequenced work stations. Reharmonizations and rhythmic displacement of original chords included.
SKU: AP.1-ADV6011
UPC: 805095060119. English.
The composition, meaning Before We Came to Jagüey, is based on the travelling impressions the composer collected on his way to central Cuba. Jagüey, situated in the Province of Matanzas, is written in a guaguanco-Latin style, which means that special emphasis is placed on the syncopes and off-beats.
SKU: AP.1-ADV7442
UPC: 805095074420. English.
Subtitled Phosphorescence, this modern excursion with improvised solos for all is not technically difficult, but it demands strong interpretation skills in the contemporary idiom. Long pauses throughout serve as pivotal points of reflection for players and listeners alike.
SKU: AP.1-ADV20411
UPC: 805095204117. English.
A beautiful series of harmonic variations on the well-known Christmas favorite, Still Nacht, or Silent Night, by Franz Xaver Gruber is developed with modulations through several different keys, featuring the individual instruments in both solo and ensemble roles. The music is not technically difficult, and the chromatic harmonies provide an opportunity to work on the expressive aspects of this evocative and lyrical piece. Arranged for brass sextet: 2 trumpets, horn in F, 2 trombones, bass trombone.
SKU: AP.1-ADV14736
UPC: 805095147360. English.
Exact transcriptions, as played by Dennis Irwin, plus 21 simple bass lead sheets are featured on Jazz Conception: Bass Lines. See and hear how a well-known bass player phrases and articulates and comp for the soloist on the MP3 CD. Titles: Groove Blues * Amen * A Doll * Total Blues * Grease * Rose * Joe's Thing * Proxy * Father Song * Ind Line * Miles * Blue Minor * Autumn * Frieds * Great Love * Two Plus Two * Lunar * Tunisia * Bird Blues * Somewhere * Passage.
SKU: AP.1-ADV7410
UPC: 805095074109. English.
This piece consists of two themes to be played once in unison, then in several voices, and of two interludes providing the musical transition between themes. Rhythmic accuracy is essential for a convincing performance. The piece should be played as fast and hot as possible.
SKU: AP.1-ADV34008
ISBN 9783892214977. UPC: 805095340082. English.
Amen is a medium up-tempo gospel-swing, influenced by Horace Silver's The Preacher. Mike Titlebaum underlaid the bluesy melodies, developed throughout the arrangement, with a driving shuffle rhythm first introduced by the trombones in the intro. There is a written trombone solo included but the solo section can be opened up for any other instrument. Amen is based on the etude with the same name from Jim Snidero's Jazz Conception Series. First trumpet: E (top of staff).
SKU: AP.1-ADV7035
ISBN 9783892213949. UPC: 805095070354. English.
This work combines musical elements from both the contemporary classical and the jazz traditions. The three movements can be performed separately. Includes CD, featuring play-along, and complete versions: Ramon Ricker, soprano saxophone, Bill Dobbins, piano. Titles: Introduction and Allegro (danse macabre) * Ballad (danse d'amour) * Allegro-Waltz-Allegro (danse infernale).
SKU: AP.1-ADV11226
ISBN 9783892210986. UPC: 805095112269. English.
Inspired by the music of Wayne Shorter, Chick Corea, The Yellowjackets, and others, Advanced Harmonic Concepts: A Non-Functional Approach is a clear, concise study of contemporary harmonic progressions that are created and derived from the melody rather than from the key.
SKU: AP.1-ADV14751
UPC: 805095147513. German.
Diese Improvisationsmethode wurde speziell für Schüler und Hobbymusiker entwickelt, die im Jazzbereich noch Anfänger sind---sie kann also ohne jegliche Jazzerfahrung benutzt werden. Die Begleit-CD macht das Lernen zum Vergnügen. This improvisation method is specifically designed for students and hobbyists who are still beginners in the field of jazz---it can be used without any jazz experience. The accompanying CD makes learning fun. (German Edition).
SKU: AP.1-ADV13006
UPC: 805095130065. English.
This book features 10 snare drum solos plus two pieces for snare drum and bass drum. This is a musically outstanding collection, written by Doug Hammond, a master drummer who has performed and recorded with Charles Mingus and other jazz greats.
SKU: AP.1-ADV7048
UPC: 805095070484. English. Transcribed by; ed. Ramon Ricker.
La Fille aux Cheveux de Lin (or The Girl with the Flaxen Hair), is one of the most beautiful pieces from French impressionist Claude Debussy. Transcribed for soprano or tenor saxophone and piano by Ramon Ricker.
