Easy Jazz Classics CD: Jazz Ensemble: Backing Tracks

From Hal Leonard's long-standing series for Easy Jazz Ensemble here is a marvelous collection of 15 outstanding arrangements. From well-known jazz standards to rock classics this is quality and variety at a great value!

15 Selections from the Easy Jazz Ensemble Series-From Hal Leonard's long-standing series for Easy Jazz Ensemble here is a marvelous collection of 15 outstanding arrangements. From well-known jazz standards to rock classics this is quality and variety at a greatvalue!Includes: All Blues All of Me Beyond the Sea Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy Freddie Freeloader Green Onions Hey Jude In a Sentimental Mood Kansas City Respect Saxes with Attitude Sesame Street Theme Sidewinder Tuxedo Junction and 25 or 6 to 4.

This is one of the true jazz classics from composer/innovator/performer Miles Davis. Paul Murtha takes the essence of this great tune and makes it playable by beginning groups. The easy chords and modal style make it a natural for learning to improvise.

The easiest tunes from Horace Silver, Eddie Harris, Freddie Hubbard, Red Garland, Cannonball Adderley, Sonny Rollins, Cedar Walton, Wes Montgomery, etc. Get yourself---or your beginning jazz combo --- sounding good right away with the first fake book ever designed for the beginning improviser: Easy, but classic jazz tunes give the student a good start in learning the jazz repertoire.Sample piano voicings, guitar chord diagrams, sample bass lines, and useful scales for improvisation are included with each tune, for easy reference. Developed and road-tested for years at the Stanford Jazz Workshops summer jazz camps. It works! Each song will sound good played in rock, funk or Latin styles, as well as swing. Perfect for individual students of all ages, as well as jazz combos. A great resource for music teachers and band directors. Available in C, Bb, Eb and Bass Clef. / Instruments En Eb

Correlated to Unit 5 of Jazz Expressions?, Sweet Georgia Brown is a great jazz classic arranged by Mike Lewis at the easy level. The focus in this chart is on syncopation using easy rhythms, modest ranges, and clear articulation to provide an effective and consistent foundation for learning jazz. No improvised solos, only ensemble and section work in a traditional swing setting. Optional parts for flute, clarinet, horn, baritone horn, tuba, AND STRINGS - violin (2), viola, and cello. Wow!

As recorded by Earth Wind & Fire-Easy Jazz Ensemble – Grade 2Here is an easy yet authentic sounding version of this funk/rock classic from the group Earth Wind & Fire! Paul Murtha uses moderate ranges in this playable setting as well as plenty ofrepetition to make the rhythmic challenges easier to learn. With every section given a chance at the melody and no solos required this is a great choice for inexperienced players.

Even before the TV series Glee this Neil Diamond classic first recorded in 1969 had proven its popularity and staying power. Here is a solid yet easy treatment for jazz ensemble that requires no solos. Sure to be a favorite with students and parents alike.

The Bird hasFlown-Arranged in a style similar to the vintage version by Buddy Rich here is an easy jazz waltz based on this classic Beatles hit. It features strong ensemble writing along with a written or ad lib. solo for alto sax.