Original Big Band Sounds

Original Big Band Sounds
Author: Jeff Hest
Publisher: Alfred Music
Total Pages: 24
Release:
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9781457495700

This collection of jazz ensemble arrangements is made up of direct transcriptions of big band recordings by Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Benny Goodman and Duke Ellington. Arranger Jeff Hest has meticulously transcribed these jazz standards (with the original instrumentation of each famous band) and has included transcriptions of the improvised solos. The titles are: Don't Be That Way * Don't Get Around Much Anymore * Little Brown Jug * Moonlight Serenade * Pennsylvania 6-5000 * Sing, Sing, Sing Pt. I * Sing, Sing, Sing Pt. II * Stompin' at the Savoy * Song of India.

Original Big Band Sounds: 1st E-Flat Alto Saxophone

Original Big Band Sounds: 1st E-Flat Alto Saxophone
Author:
Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1996-07
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9780769263755

This collection of jazz ensemble arrangements is made up of direct transcriptions of big band recordings by Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Benny Goodman and Duke Ellington. Arranger Jeff Hest has meticulously transcribed these jazz standards (with the original instrumentation of each famous band) and has included transcriptions of the improvised solos. The titles are: Don't Be That Way * Don't Get Around Much Anymore * Little Brown Jug * Moonlight Serenade * Pennsylvania 6-5000 * Sing, Sing, Sing Pt. I * Sing, Sing, Sing Pt. II * Stompin' at the Savoy * Song of India.

Inside the Score

Inside the Score
Author: Rayburn Wright
Publisher:
Total Pages: 191
Release: 2006
Genre: Arrangement (Music)
ISBN:

First Year Charts Collection for Jazz Ensemble

First Year Charts Collection for Jazz Ensemble
Author: Alfred Music
Publisher: Alfred Music
Total Pages: 24
Release:
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9781457494529

12 outstanding arrangements for the beginning jazz ensemble written by experienced educational arrangers and composers. A variety of styles and tempos are included: swing, ballads, rock, pop, holiday, Latin and a great warm-up chart titled "Loosen Up." This collection of charts is written for full instrumentation of 5 saxophones, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, and 4 rhythm, but designed to sound full and complete with reduced instrumentation of just nine players - 2 Alto Saxes, Tenor Sax, 2 Trumpets, Trombone, Piano, Bass and Drums. Optional parts are available for C Flute, Tuba (doubles Bass part), Horn in F (doubles 1st Trombone), and Baritone Horn T.C. (doubles 1st Trombone). Rhythm section parts offer suggestions for voicings and rhythms and guitar chord frames are included to assist young guitarists. Solos are written out for improvised sections and there is plenty of full sounding ensemble. Titles: * Chattanooga Choo Choo * El Gato Gordo * James Bond Theme * A Jazzy Merry Christmas * The Judge * Li'l Darlin' * Loosen Up * One O'Clock Jump * Over the Rainbow * Peter Gunn Theme * The Pink Panther * Rock This Town

Combo Sounds of the Big Band Era, Volume 2

Combo Sounds of the Big Band Era, Volume 2
Author: Jack Bullock
Publisher: Alfred Music
Total Pages: 32
Release:
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9781457493997

The tunes made popular in the '40s are still alive in contemporary arrangements. All are written in compatible books and are great for combos of 2, 3 or more. Titles: * C Jam Blues * Do Nothin' Till You Hear from Me * Georgia on My Mind * In a Mellow Tone * It Don't Mean a Thing * Over the Rainbow * 720 in the Books

Exciting Sounds of the Big Band Era

Exciting Sounds of the Big Band Era
Author: Alfred Music
Publisher: Alfred Music
Total Pages: 36
Release: 1999-11-05
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9781457495502

Contents: * At Last * Back Bay Shuffle * Blues on Parade * Cherokee * Do Nothin' Till You Hear from Me * Don't Be That Way * Don't Get Around Much Anymore * Eager Beaver * In a Minor Mood * In a Mist * In the Mood * Johnson Rag * Pennsylvania 6-5000 * Taking a Chance on Love * Two O'Clock Jump.

Sittin' in with the Big Band, Vol 2

Sittin' in with the Big Band, Vol 2
Author:
Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2008-10
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9780739056998

Sittin' In with the Big Band, Vol. II is more than just a fun play-along kit. This book and CD set features 10 big band charts written at the intermediate level. It provides an opportunity to play along with a professional jazz ensemble and improve performance skills. As students play with and listen to the outstanding players in the band, they will learn about blend, style, phrasing, tone, dynamics, technique, articulation, time, and playing in tune. Performance tips and suggestions are included in each book. Books are available for alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, trumpet, trombone, piano, bass, guitar, and drums.

15 Easy Jazz, Blues & Funk Etudes

15 Easy Jazz, Blues & Funk Etudes
Author: Bob Mintzer
Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2000-07
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9780769297903

Written for a wide variety of musicians, 15 Easy Jazz, Blues & Funk Etudes will appeal to both aspiring players and to more experienced musicians. For the younger player, particular care is given to range, rhythmic figures and overall playability. The more accomplished musician will appreciate the high level of musicality, the lyrical compositions and the opportunities to improvise. Either way, the format is simple: Bob Mintzer plays and demonstrates each etude with a stellar rhythm section on the included recording. You learn each etude slowly. When ready, you play the etude with the audio accompaniment.