recommended by Eric Stratton, Jazz Specialist The Five Note Blues by Doug Beach & George Shutack, Very EasyThis fresh original serves as the perfect introduction for developing jazz players to the all-important blues form since the melody features just five… Read More ›
Big Band
For COLLEGE Jazz Ensemble
recommended by Eric Stratton, Jazz Specialist Avalon arr. Mike Hammonds, Grade 3.5“Avalon” is a 1920s jazz-era chart by Vincent Rose and Buddy DeSylva, written originally as an advertisement for the California resort town, and has found fame as a virtuosic… Read More ›
SWING TUNES for Jazz Ensemble
recommended by Eric Stratton, Jazz Specialist After Dark by Bryce Newton, Grade 1“After Dark” is an exceptional chart to introduce swing style from the very first rehearsal! This “Jazz Starter” is expertly written well within the easy level, allowing your… Read More ›
Section Features for Jazz Ensemble
recommended by Eric Stratton, Jazz Specialist Alone Together by Arthur Schwartz/arr. Mike Kamuf, Grade 3.5A great jazz standard that really hits the mark. The chart is played around 124 BPM with lead trumpet range to written B above the staff,… Read More ›
Cool Cat Classics for Jazz Ensemble
recommended by Eric Stratton, Jazz Specialist Invitation by Bronislau Kaper/arr. Erik Morales, Grade 3.5A jazz standard performed by all the jazz greats. This swing chart has a mysterioso yet exciting character as it changes grooves from swing to Afro-Cuban then… Read More ›
Jazz Ensemble Solo Features
recommended by Eric Stratton, Jazz Specialist Be Like Basie by Doug Beach, Grade 1The great Count Basie was the master at short solo fills that were beautifully crafted musical statements. This very easy swing chart in the Basie style features… Read More ›
FIVE STAR FEATURES for Jazz Ensemble
recommended by Eric Stratton, Jazz Specialist Don’t Stop Me Now arr. Paul Murtha, Grade 3The music of rock group Queen is always fun to play, and particularly this hit featuring solo alto sax in the slow opening, then the full… Read More ›
New Jazz Pop for Your Ensemble
recommended by Eric Stratton, Jazz Specialist Don’t Stop Me Now arr. Paul Murtha, Grade 3The music of rock group Queen is always fun to play, and particularly this hit featuring solo alto sax in the slow opening, then the full… Read More ›
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Inspiration and Resources for Summer Reading
In-stock now and ready for shipment – find inspiration this summer and start back to school strong in the fall! Copyright Handbook for Music Educators and Directors by Pam Phillips & Andrew Surmani“Copyright Handbook for Music Educators and Directors” provides… Read More ›