Rhythm Section-(Sample solos by Mike Steinel)Welcome to the exciting world of jazz improvisation! Whether you are using this book as a supplement to the Essential Elements for Jazz Ensemble method book or just by itself this play-along book will help you get started creating your own improvised solos. The recordings feature professional jazz players performing well-known jazz classics and provide …

Georgia On My Mind (Young Jazz Classics)

Jazz Classics for the Young Ensemble – Grade 3One of the classic blues tunes of all time here is vibes giant Milt Jackson's familiar riff tune in a playable swing arrangement from Mark Taylor. Trumpet and tenor(along with vibes and guitar) take the melody first time around with ensemble counterlines helping out next. Solos are included for tenor and trumpet followed by a full band shout. Gr…

Jazz Classics for the Young Ensemble ? Grade 3Vince Guaraldis music provided a level of jazz sophistication for the popular Charlie Brown television specials and his holiday offerings were some of the best! Thisappealing medleyincludes Linus and Lucy Skating O Tannenbaum and Christmas Time Is Here.

Play these Jazz classics including; Emily American Pie and Mack The Knife all arranged by Dave Wolpe.

Jazz Classics for the Young Ensemble - Grade 3 This standard blues tune really swings in the expert hands of Mark Taylor. The trumpets are featured off the top followed by the saxes and a solo section for any player. A solid ensemble shout rounds out this effectively written chart.

Young Jazz Classics

Jazz Classics for the Young Ensemble – Grade 3No one handles Ellington for younger ensembles better than Mark Taylor and this well-crafted arrangement shows why. Although Mark uses a written trumpet solo on thebridge the main theme is handled by the full ensemble playing primarily tutti rhythms. Included are solos for trumpet and tenor (written or ad lib.) then a brief double time swing se…

Known for his skill in adapting jazz classics for beginning players Michael brings us this Bobby Timmons favorite in a very playable version. The style is medium slow swing and the saxes present the theme first followed by the entire ensemble. Solos are only over sections with easy chord changes.

Set in a distinctive medium swing/shuffle groove, Michaels version for young ensembles presents a contemporary styling of this classic song from Porgy and Bess®. Mixing a variety of ensemble textures, a stop time solosection, and briefly slipping into a new key during the final chorus, this is sure to be a standout for festival or casual concert use. Solos are included for tenor sax and trumpet. …

Professional Editions-Jazz Ens-Never before published we are proud to offer Buddy Rich's famous version of this Thelonious Monk jazz classic arranged by John La Barbera. Newly edited and professionally prepared this edition belongs in the library of everyserious jazz ensemble. The tempo for this recording is a bit slower than Buddy's and more in keeping with the arranger's original intent.

Jazz classic from the Duke nicely scored for young jazz combos.

Recorded by Patti Austin with James Ingram in 1983 this smooth jazz classic has a nice contemporary rock groove for jazz ensemble. Using an interesting harmonic structure based on minor chords this chart features the saxes onthe melody a soli for trombones and funky ensemble riffs. This is a solidly scored chart for young players.

Paul Jennings' simple effective setting of this jazz classic is an impressive piano feature and a great way to teach swing style.

Recorded in the mid-1950s and also known as ?Tranes Blues ? this jazz classic is credited to Miles Davis but reportedly penned by John Coltrane. Regardless Michael Mossmans refreshing version crafted in a moderate cha-cha groove puts this standardtune in a completely new light. The solo section can be handled by any sax.

Faber Piano Adventures. Educational, Method. Softcover. 64 pages. Faber Piano Adventures #FF1078. Published by Faber Piano Adventures

Showtunes, Jazz and Blues, Film Themes, Pop Songs and Classical. By Various Composers. Piano Solo Songbook (Intermediate to advanced piano arrangements with no lyrics). Size 9x12 inches. 168 pages. Published by Hal Leonard.

15 Lush Solo Arrangements of 15 Jazz Classics. Arranged by Al Lerner. Piano Solo Songbook. Hal Leonard Piano Solo Songbook (Intermediate to advanced piano arrangements with no lyrics). Jazz and Standards. Softcover Audio Online. 56 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

Pattern Play 1 (Inspiring Creativity at the Piano). By Akiko and Forrest Kinney. For piano. Improvisation. Pattern Play series. Book. 48 pages. Published by The Frederick Harris Music Company

Written by Keith Snell, Martha Ashleigh. Instructional book for piano. With instructional text, musical examples and standard notation. Series: Neil A. Kjos Piano Library. 64 pages. Published by Neil A. Kjos Music Company.

(The Art of Arranging at the Piano). By Forrest Kinney. For Piano. This edition: 1st. Piano. Chord Play. Book. Published by The Frederick Harris Music Company

Book/Online Audio. Hal Leonard Student Piano Library. Learn To Play and Play Along. Softcover instructional book and online audio. With instructional text, illustrations, easy piano notation, fingerings, musical examples, lyrics (on some songs) and introductory text. 48 pages. Pu…

40 Intermediate to Early Advanced Piano Arrangements. Arranged by Sharon Aaronson. For Piano. Piano Collection. Top 10 Series. Broadway; Jazz; Masterwork; Movie. Level: Intermediate / Early Advanced. Book. 132 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

(Jazz and Blues). Arranged by Nancy Faber and Randall Faber. For Piano. Faber Piano Adventures®. Jazz and blues classics in swing, bossa nova and other styles. Jazz and Blues. 4. Softcover

(The Art of Arranging at the Piano). By Forrest Kinney. For Piano. This edition: 1st. Piano. Chord Play. Book. Published by The Frederick Harris Music Company

(from 'Nocturnes'). By Morten Lauridsen (1943-). SATB. Peermusic Classical. Softcover. 12 pages. Peermusic #62128-122. Published by Peermusic

By Akiko and Forrest Kinney. For Piano. Pattern Play. Book. 40 pages

(11 Christmas classics for jazz piano). By Nikki Iles. For Solo piano. Piano. Jazz Albums. 32 pages. Published by Oxford University Press

(Inspiring Creativity at the Piano). By Akiko and Forrest Kinney. For Piano. Piano improvisation. Pattern Play. By using this intuitive and fun series, students can improvise in classical and popular styles with ease! From the first experience, Pattern Play introduces technique i…

By Akiko and Forrest Kinney. For Piano. Pattern Play. Book. 40 pages

Neil A. Kjos Piano Library-Piano Repertoire: Romantic-20th Century Preparatory Level by Keith Snell. For piano. Neil A. Kjos Piano Library, Collection. Keith Snell Series. SMP Level 1 (Elementary). Music book. Published by Neil A. Kjos Music Company

By Akiko and Forrest Kinney. For Piano. Pattern Play. Book. 40 pages

Jazz Piano Solos Series Volume 52. Composed by Various. Jazz Piano Solos. Softcover. 98 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

Neil A. Kjos Piano Library-Piano Repertoire: Romantic-20th Century Level 2 by Keith Snell. For piano. Neil A. Kjos Piano Library, Collection. Keith Snell Series. Level 2. Music book. Published by Neil A. Kjos Music Company

Arranged by Bruce Nelson, music by Dave Brubeck. Songbook for easy solo piano. Series: Simply Brubeck. 80 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

Composed by Nikolai Kapustin. This edition: Saddle stitching. Sheet music. Piano Solo. Jazz, Classical. Softcover. Composed 1984. Op. 41. 20 pages. Duration 6' 50''. Schott Music #ED22658. Published by Schott Music (HL.49045498).