Approaching the standards: Billie's bounce ; On the trail ; Cantaloupe Island ; The preacher ; Summertime ; Satin doll ; C jam blues ; I got rhythm

Approaching the standards: Billie's bounce ; On the trail ; Cantaloupe Island ; The preacher ; Summertime ; Satin doll ; C jam blues ; I got rhythm
Author: Willie Hill
Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing
Total Pages: 40
Release: 1999-12
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9780769292182

"There are two groups of standards that help form the basic repertory used in jazz improvisation. The first group was created by jazz musicians directly from improvisation, experimentation and the analysis of musical forms, ideas and practices that were developed through study and the natural gifts of some of the greatest musicians of the twentieth century. This group codified jazz into chronological styles and provides concrete examples of its styles and concepts. The second group of standards is comprised of compositions written as popular songs during the first half of the twentieth century ... Every improviser is a composer who makes up melodies spontaneously. The model choruses give examples that can be studied, learned, broken into independent phrases and used to create other melodies that reflect more clearly what the improviser wants to say musically ..."--Preface

Approaching the Standards, Vol 3

Approaching the Standards, Vol 3
Author: Willie Hill
Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing
Total Pages: 100
Release: 2001-04-30
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9780757906268

"There are two groups of standards that help form the basic repertory used in jazz improvisation. The first group was created by jazz musicians directly from improvisation, experimentation and the analysis of musical forms, ideas and practices that were developed through study and the natural gifts of some of the greatest musicians of the twentieth century. This group codified jazz into chronological styles and provides concrete examples of its styles and concepts. The second group of standards is comprised of compositions written as popular songs during the first half of the twentieth century ... Every improviser is a composer who makes up melodies spontaneously. The model choruses give examples that can be studied, learned, broken into independent phrases and used to create other melodies that reflect more clearly what the improviser wants to say musically ..."--Preface

Approaching the Standards, Vol 2

Approaching the Standards, Vol 2
Author: Willie L. Hill
Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing
Total Pages: 100
Release: 2001-04-30
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9780757902796

Volume 2 includes: Now's the Time * Sugar * Honeysuckle Rose * Maiden Voyage * Squeeze Me * Caravan * In a Mellow Tone * Perdido.

Approaching the standards

Approaching the standards
Author: Willie Hill
Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing
Total Pages: 40
Release: 1999-12
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9780769292175

"There are two groups of standards that help form the basic repertory used in jazz improvisation. The first group was created by jazz musicians directly from improvisation, experimentation and the analysis of musical forms, ideas and practices that were developed through study and the natural gifts of some of the greatest musicians of the twentieth century. This group codified jazz into chronological styles and provides concrete examples of its styles and concepts. The second group of standards is comprised of compositions written as popular songs during the first half of the twentieth century ... Every improviser is a composer who makes up melodies spontaneously. The model choruses give examples that can be studied, learned, broken into independent phrases and used to create other melodies that reflect more clearly what the improviser wants to say musically ..."--Preface

Approaching the Standards, Vol 2

Approaching the Standards, Vol 2
Author: Willie Hill
Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing
Total Pages: 44
Release: 2000-02
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9780769292274

"There are two groups of standards that help form the basic repertory used in jazz improvisation. The first group was created by jazz musicians directly from improvisation, experimentation and the analysis of musical forms, ideas and practices that were developed through study and the natural gifts of some of the greatest musicians of the twentieth century. This group codified jazz into chronological styles and provides concrete examples of its styles and concepts. The second group of standards is comprised of compositions written as popular songs during the first half of the twentieth century ... Every improviser is a composer who makes up melodies spontaneously. The model choruses give examples that can be studied, learned, broken into independent phrases and used to create other melodies that reflect more clearly what the improviser wants to say musically ..."--Preface

Approaching the Standards, Vol 1

Approaching the Standards, Vol 1
Author: Willie Hill
Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing
Total Pages: 80
Release: 2000
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9780757900518

"There are two groups of standards that help form the basic repertory used in jazz improvisation. The first group was created by jazz musicians directly from improvisation, experimentation and the analysis of musical forms, ideas and practices that were developed through study and the natural gifts of some of the greatest musicians of the twentieth century. This group codified jazz into chronological styles and provides concrete examples of its styles and concepts. The second group of standards is comprised of compositions written as popular songs during the first half of the twentieth century ... Every improviser is a composer who makes up melodies spontaneously. The model choruses give examples that can be studied, learned, broken into independent phrases and used to create other melodies that reflect more clearly what the improviser wants to say musically ..."--Preface.

12 Contemporary Jazz Etudes

12 Contemporary Jazz Etudes
Author:
Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing
Total Pages: 52
Release: 2004-12
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9780757936562

12 Contemporary Jazz Etudes is written by the world-renowned jazz composer, arranger, saxophonist, bandleader, educator, and member of the Yellowjackets, Bob Mintzer. Designed for the medium to advanced difficulty level, this book includes: 12 jazz etudes composed by Bob Mintzer in a variety of jazz styles, tempos, and time signatures; performance notes/tips for each etude to assist in interpretation and improvisation; play-along recording with a stellar rhythm section; and an opportunity to study and learn these skills: melodic composition, improvisation, sight reading, motivic development, call-and-response, and jazz concept. All books are compatible and written so they can be performed together.

Young Jazz Ensemble Collection

Young Jazz Ensemble Collection
Author: Alfred Music
Publisher: Alfred Music
Total Pages: 28
Release:
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9781457494758

Twelve outstanding arrangements for the young jazz ensemble written by experienced educational arrangers and composers. A variety of styles and tempos is included: swing, ballad, Latin, holiday, rock, and the classic "Take Five" with a 5/4 time signature. This collection of charts is written for full instrumentation -- five saxophones, four trumpets, four trombones and four rhythm -- but designed to sound full and complete with reduced instrumentation of just twelve players -- four saxes, five brass, piano, bass and drums. Optional parts are available for flute, clarinet, horn, baritone horn and tuba. Rhythm section parts offer suggestions for rhythms and piano voicings, and guitar chords are included to assist young guitarists. Solos are written out for improvised sections, and there is plenty of full-sounding ensemble. Titles: * Blues in the Night * Burritos to Go * Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas * Jumpin' at the Woodside * Jungle Boogie * Misty * Night and Day * On Green Dolphin Street * Sax to the Max * Summertime * Take Five * Tastes Like Chicken

Jazz Etudes for Piano

Jazz Etudes for Piano
Author: Michael Orta
Publisher: Alfred Music
Total Pages: 60
Release:
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9781457403699

Jazz pianist, recording artist, educator, and author Michael Orta provides effective tools to develop and improve your jazz piano solos. Taking the melody and chord changes of standard songs in every jazz musician's repertoire, Michael walks the pianist through the following steps: a familiar melody rephrased so that it swings, two solo choruses on the chord changes, and an analysis of the solo with regard to voice leading, phrase linking, and sequences. For intermediate to advanced pianists with some knowledge of chord scale theory.

The music of Eddie Daniels

The music of Eddie Daniels
Author: Eddie Daniels
Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing
Total Pages: 76
Release: 2005
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 9780757937408

Learn from the master himself! The Music of Eddie Daniels is the latest in our The Music of . . . series. It includes condensed score lead sheets and transcribed solos, a master class CD featuring demonstrations performed by the Eddie, excerpts of transcribed solo recordings, and in-depth discussions by the artist, along with a discography and biography.