Jazz Trumpet 2 - Music Of Miles Davis (DAVIS MILES)

This early jazz classic by Miles Davis is an excellent vehicle for introducing the blues. The trumpet soli section is derived from Miles' original solo and may be performed either as a solo or as a section feature.

Jazz Play-Along Vol.50 . Par DAVIS MILES. A slice of Miles' career from 1957 to 1964 where he was at the apex of his popularity. An example of Miles' unparalleled influence as a trumpeter, composer, and band leader, his sidemen, Cannonball Adderly, John Coltrane, Bill Evans, David Liebman, Thelonious Monk, Charlie Parker, Sonny Rollins, and Wayne Shorter have all had compositions presented in this series! Commemorating the 50th Play-A-Long are the classic tunes that Miles made famous. These jazz classics represent a slice of Mile’s illustrious career, from 1957 to 1964, during which Miles was at the apex of his popularity. As an example of Miles unparalleled influence as a trumpeter, composer and band leader, several of his sidemen Cannonball Adderly, John Coltrane, Bill Evans, David Liebman, Thelonious Monk, Charlie Parker, Sonny Rollins and Wayne Shorter have all had play-a-longs of their own compositions presented here in this series! Commemorating the 50th play-a-long in the series, here are the classic tunes Miles Davis made famous. Pianists and everyone else interested in piano voicings/comping, now have the extra advantage of being able to purchaseall of Mark Levine’s piano comping transcribed note-for-note in the Volume 50 Transcribed Piano Voicings book! Rhythm section is Mark Levine, piano; Todd Coolman, bass; and Steve Davis, drums / Rép International / Recueil / Tout Instrument

Celebrating the achievements of a true jazz innovator this excellent medley by Mark Taylor embraces some of the greatest compositions by the legendary Miles Davis. Includes: So What All Blues Seven Steps to Heaven andMilestones. Featured are solos for trumpet and drums.

Mike Tomaro has taken this Miles Davis standard and created a roaring arrangement that screams with big band excitement. In a medium uptempo swing style this chart includes solos for trumpet and tenor plus an ensemble shout that really pays off! Jazz Ensemble Library - Grade 4.

1. FOURTHS: A medium-tempo swing with chord progression by fourths.2. PITCH-MATCHING: Bright swing with cross-sectional pitch-matching in Concert Bb and F.3. MODAL WALTZ: Moderate swing in 3/4 that employs the Cand F dorian modes.4. FULL CIRCLE WITH SAX UNISON: Chords in the circle of fourths (key: F Concert) with a unison sax line to aid tuning.5. BONE-MODALE: In a groove a la Miles Davis and in the G minor mode the'bones are in unison.6. COOL BOSSA: Concert F laid back and lush. Great for sectional/tutti balance and for phrasing the bossa.7. LIP-SLUR CHROMATIC: A cut-time lip slur workout for the brass with sax chordsdescending in half-steps.8. IT'S THE Bb GOSPEL: A moderate gospel swing with a unison melody line passed around the sections plus a big finish for practicing dynamics.9. SAMBANICE: Concert Bb with an easy“two” feel. Unison lines and nice chord changes for sectional and ensemble listening.10. TRUMPET-TUNE: This medium swing in Eb gives trumpets the lead over a sax/'bone rhythmic backup figure.

The Hal Leonard Jazz Combo Paks are a versatile and inexpensive way to put four fantastic charts in front of your high school or college combo. The flexible instrumentation provides many options for covering theparts; the arrangements are absolutely top notch; and at $45.00 for four standards you will never find a better value.Instrumentation:- Line 1 (lead or harmony): Alto Sax Trumpet Soprano Sax Clarinet Flute Vibes- Line 2 (lead or harmony): Alto Sax Bari Sax Trumpet Soprano Sax Clarinet Trombone- Line 3: Bari Sax Tenor Sax Trumpet TrombonePak #23 includes: All Blues • FreddieFreeloader • Nardis • 'Round Midnight. (Note: CD includes tracks for two paks.)

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)

Miles Davis often used this signature riff tune to close his concert sets. Using background figures and other elements from the original recordings Paul Murtha has skillfully assembled a full-blown chart for young jazz ensembles.The opening sectiontrades the theme between trumpet and tenor sax and eventually the entire ensemble gets into the act.

The saxes do most of the heavy lifting on this easy version of the Miles Davis standard. In addition there is a short sax soli and a written or ad lib solo for trumpet. This is a wonderful introduction for young players to one ofthe most important jazz figures of the 20th century.