Easy Improvisation is a great way to learn the basics of improvising, on your own, with friends, or with the whole band! Musicians are given guidance to play along in parts, to play along with
Joplin's most famous rag is a great choice for intermediate to advanced players who want to have some fun. A light treatment of this classic and a perfect encore selection!
This collection of 15 full-length solos written in contemporary styles including funk, hip-hop, rock, funk ballad, shuffle, and gospel grooves is appropriate for individual use or in private
This book and CD pack teams up Grammy winner Lennie Niehaus and jazz trombonist Rick Simerly for a set of exciting jazz solos written for the intermediate trombonist. These 14 jazz solos were specially
Duets are a great way to learn the many skills necessary to become a successful musician. In jazz, duets are especially effective when performed or practiced with a rhythm section. These duets include a
Sittin' In with the Big Band, Vol. 2 is more than a fun play-along. This book and CD combination features ten big-band charts written at the medium difficulty level for players with some
These well-crafted, medium-level jazz duets utilize easy-to-hear harmonies, commonly encountered jazz rhythms, and occasional meter changes. Interesting material is provided for both musicians, and they're
These six pieces were conceived as a tool to help the jazz trombone section refine their skills as a unit of the contemporary big band, including balance, blend, articulation, and phrasing. Optional
These solo arrangements with play-along CDs are faithful to Bernstein's score, and have been idiomatically adapted to the instruments for these editions. Titles include: Jet Song; Something's Coming;
From the Stan Kenton Library comes this cute little novelty piece expertly prepared by Bob Curnow. Kenton would include it in the program to feature Red Kelly as the vocalist. Recorded on "Live at the