Jazz & Swing

Titled in honor of Charles Mingus' good friend and mentor Oscar Pettiford this swing chart opens with the two tenors followed by all the saxes and finally the entire ensemble. Whether you play this at a medium tempo or as ablazing burner the result is the same – a unique-sounding chart that swings like crazy.

For more than a century, violinists have played jazz, swing, blues and similar improvisational styles. With its rich tone, considerable range, and bowed rhythms and phrasing, the violin offers a unique opportunity for a creative and personal statement as a musician. This book presents a broad sampling of the styles of major jazz violinists, from blues to bebop, from jug band to jazzgrass, from big-band swing to Texas swing. Tunes represent the styles of Stéphane Grappelli, Joe Venuti, Stuff Smith, Eddie South, Mark O'Connor, Benny Thomasson, Jean-Luc Ponty, and Darol Anger. Helpful jazz theory sections with exercises alternate with tunes that show how the theory works in practice. This book has two objectives: first, to present a broad, roughly chronological sampling of major jazz violinists and the styles associated with them, and secondly, to introduce the basics of jazz theory as applied to the violin. Whether consciously or intuitively, through critical listening or by practicing jazz patterns and exercises, the more knowledge of jazz you acquire, the better you will be able to think about the content of your playing without being bound by technical and theoretical aspects. This anthology was written to help provide that foundation. Interspersed with pragmatic jazz theory lessons, you'll find 28 original tunes in the style of various jazz violin luminaries. The book ends with an extensive discography of recommended jazz recordings with a violin focus. Mandolinists as well as other instrumentalists will find a wealth of useful information in this outstanding collection. Delightful broadcast-quality recordings of the repertoire are available online. Includes access to online audio. Written for intermediate to advanced violinists.

Par COROZINE VINCE. Designed to introduce the young intermediate-level pianist to playing the blues, Jazzin' the Blues presents fifteen original blues compositions in various keys, styles and grooves together with downloadable recordings of 40 of the 50 examples in the book. The audio tracks are presented both with and without the lead piano part, so the student can play along with a professional rhythm section which includes piano, vibraphone, alto flute, drums, and bass.Historical and performance notes are provided with each blues composition. The author enlisted the skills of jazz pianist Charlie Freeman in editing the book and providing fingering for both the treble and bass piano parts,making these pieces more accessible to novice players. If your knowledge of blues theory or terminology is lacking, this is the book for you! Author Vince Corozine thoroughly explores and demonstrates: blues and pentatonic scale theory, blue notes, grace notes, pedal-points, tremolos, trills, syncopation, anticipation, delayed beats, slash chords, boogie-woogie left-hand patterns, walking bass, stride piano style, straight eighths, swing eighths, passing tones, rolled chords, riffs, 'filler' chords, substitutions, and comping styles. This book also includes essential blues chord theory as well as tips on tasteful chord voicing presented in the context of accompanying a soloist (comping): in addition, the chord progressions represented by the written notation are carefully annotated in every example in the book. The Appendix includes helpful tips on comping, practice, and jazz soloing, plus a list of noteworthy jazz pianists, a key to chord symbols, and a glossary of jazz terms used in the book.If you are not a competent blues pianist when you first pick up this book, you will be by the time you complete it! Includes access to online audio. Designed to introduce the young intermediate-level pianist to playing the blues, Jazzin' the Blues presents fifteen original blues compositions in various keys, styles and grooves together with downloadable recordings of 40 ofthe 50 examples in the book. The audio tracks are presented both with and without the lead piano part, so the student can play along with a professional rhythm section which includes piano, vibraphone, alto flute, drums, andbass. Historical and performance notes are provided with each blues composition. The author enlisted the skills of jazz pianist Charlie Freeman in editing the book and providing fingering for both the treble and bass pianoparts, making these pieces more accessible to novice players. If your knowledge of blues theory or terminology is lacking, this is the book for you! Author Vince Corozine thoroughly explores and demonstrates: blues andpentatonic scale theory, blue notes, grace notes, pedal-points, tremolos, trills, syncopation, anticipation, delayed beats, slash chords, boogie-woogie left-hand patterns, walking bass, stride piano style, straight eighths, swingeighths, passing tones, rolled chords, riffs, 'filler' chords, substitutions, and comping styles. This book also includes essential blues chord theory as well as tips on tasteful chord voicing presented in the context ofaccompanying a soloist (comping) - in addition, the chord progressions represented by the written notation are carefully annotated in every example in the book. The Appendix includes helpful tips on comping, practice, and jazzsoloing, plus a list of noteworthy jazz pianists, a key to chord symbols, and a glossary of jazz terms used in the book. If you are not a competent blues pianist when you first pick up this book, you will be by the time youcomplete it! Includes access to online audio. / Jazz / Etude / Piano

Swing Classics For Jazz Ensemble presents fifteen complete arrangements for the young Jazz orchestra the ideal choice for school Big Bands and Concert Bands.These swingtime standards are a guaranteed hit for any concert performance with solo opportunities for the full range of lead instruments and suave arrangements that allow everyone in the band to shine. The songs include the Glenn Miller favourite In The Mood the silky smooth Ellington swing of Satin Doll and much more.

Swing Classics For Jazz Ensemble presents fifteen complete arrangements for the young Jazz orchestra the ideal choice for school Big Bands and Concert Bands.These swingtime standards are a guaranteed hit for any concert performance with solo opportunities for the full range of lead instruments and suave arrangements that allow everyone in the band to shine. The songs include the Glenn Miller favourite In The Mood the silky smooth Ellington swing of Satin Doll and much more.

Young Jazz Ensemble – Grade 3Tenor sax and trumpet take the spotlight on this familiar standard arranged here in a medium swing style. The interaction with the full band is marvelous and after the solo section aroaring sax soli leads to a feature section for the entire ensemble. This one swings hard and sounds great!

This jazz gem from the pen of Tadd Dameron features an easy flowing swing style and adapts wonderfully for full jazz ensemble. Mark's arrangement includes a small group (alto tenor bari. trumpet trombone guitar and vibes) offthe top that contrasts nicely with the full ensemble figures. Also included is a swingin' sax soli solos for trombone and alto and a tutti full band chorus that starts out soft minus drums then builds to a peak.

Skillfully arranged in an authentic Glenn Miller style (and recorded by the Glenn Miller Alumni Band on “In A Christmas Mood”) this outstanding medley includes the holiday favorites O Holy Night (in a jazzballad style) Joy tothe World O Little Town of Bethlehem and an up-tempo swing version of Deck the Hall. Wonderful sounds from the swing era of the 40s in an entertaining holiday setting.

From the acclaimed guitarist for the Count Basie Orchestra Freddie Greene here is his medium swing classic Down for Double in an excellent arrangement for young players. With the saxes taking the lead complemented byfigures from the brass and short solos for tenor and trumpet this chart swings hard from beginning to end.

This bluesy chart swings hard from the opening strains all the way to the final chorus. Rick's creative take is built on a medium swing foundation and the blues changes make this comfortable and fun for beginning soloists.

This naturally swingin' tune has been a favorite among jazz artists for many years. Sammy's craftsmanship in orchestration is evident in this medium swing arrangement which requires no solos. A strong chart that will really give your band a chance to cook!

Jazz Classics for the Young Ensemble – Grade 3Here is a classic up-tempo swinger from jazz legend Curtis Fuller skillfully adapted for younger players by Paul Murtha. The saxes are featured on the rollicking themeand there are written or ad lib. solos for tenor trumpet and trombone. Experienced bands will want to crank up the tempo but this chart still swings at a moderate pace as well.

12 outstanding arrangements for the beginning jazz ensemble written by experienced educational arrangers and composers. A variety of styles and tempos are included: swing ballads rock pop holiday Latin and a great warm-up chart titled 'Loosen Up.' This collection of charts is written for full instrumentation of 5 saxophones 3 trumpets 3 trombones and 4 rhythm but designed to sound full and complete with reduced instrumentation of just nine players - 2 Alto Saxes Tenor Sax 2 Trumpets Trombone Piano Bass and Drums. Optional parts are available for C Flute Tuba (doubles Bass part) Horn in F (doubles 1st Trombone) and Baritone Horn T.C. (doubles 1st Trombone).Rhythm section parts offer suggestions for voicings and rhythms and guitar chord frames are included to assist young guitarists. Solos are written out for improvised sections and there is plenty of full sounding ensemble. Conductor's book includes a full length CD recording. Titles are: Chattanooga Choo Choo * El Gato Gordo * James Bond Theme * A Jazzy Merry Christmas * The Judge * Li'l Darlin' * Loosen Up * One O'Clock Jump * Over the Rainbow * Peter Gunn Theme * The Pink Panther * Rock This Town.