Includes: Basin Street Blues; Copenhagen; High Society; King Porter Stomp; Livery Stable Blues; Maple Leaf Rag; Milenberg Joys; Sugar Foot Stomp; Weary Blues and When The Saints Go Marchin' In.

An outstanding set of combo books containing 10 arrangements of Blues tunes that are perfect for almost any performance situation. Playable with any combination of horns plus rhythm section, the CD recording has both full performances and play-along cuts. Songs include: Sweet Home Chicago; Blues Is My Favorite Color; Say What?; Full Moon Blues; Woody's Blues; Beale Street Boogie; St. Louie Blues; Tickle Ya; Low Down Slow Down Blues and Frankie & Johnny.

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"Ho! Ho! Ho!" This set of holiday combo books will put a twinkle in anyone's eye! The collection contains 12 charts that are easy enough for younger players, and we think even pros can make use of them... that's how good the arrangements are. Playable in any combination of horns and rhythm section, they're also great for jazz bands with instrumentation limitations. The CD recording provides both full performances and also "play-along" cuts. Songs include: Jingle Bells; Funky Old Saint Nick; Away in a Manger; Deck the Halls; Joy to the World; O Little Town of Bethlehem; Up on the Housetop; What Child Is This? Go Tell It on the Mountain; Angels We Have Heard on High; Silent Night and We Wish You a Merry Christmas.

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Here are ten great jazz standards arranged for solo vocalist with a nine or ten piece combo accompaniment! These classics are superbly arranged by one of the finest writers in the business and they are ideal for a vocalist needing a smaller ensemble with four or five horns and rhythm section. There is an optional baritone sax part that adds additional color to the texture. The piano/conductor part also includes cues for the horns. The titles include: How High the Moon; I Get a Kick Out of You; I've Got You Under My Skin; Just Friends; My Funny Valentine; Night and Day; Something's Gotta Give; Summer Wind; They Can't Take That Away From Me and Too Close For Comfort. This collection belongs in every jazz library!

This collection of ten great songs is a fine choice when performing with a vocalist accompanied by a smaller ensemble (four horn parts and rhythm section). Varied styles and tempi make this a nice collection to use at dance gigs. Includes: Do Nothin' 'Till You Year From Me; Embraceable You; How Long Has This Been Going On?; The Lady Is A Tramp; Love Is Here To Stay; The Man I Love; Moonlight In Vermont; Nice Work If You Can Get It; Summertime and You Do Something To Me.

10 outstanding arrangements of traditional hymn tunes in popular jazz styles that are perfect for almost any performance situation. Playable with any combination of horns or vocals plus rhythm section, these arrangements also work well with jazz ensembles that have instrumentation problems. The Rhythm Section/C book comes complete with a CD recording that provides both full performance and play along recordings. The charts are easy enough to be performed by younger players, but nice enough to be extremely useful with advanced groups as well. Contents are: Amazing Grace; What A Friend We Have In Jesus; Just A Closer Walk With Thee; Jesus Loves Me; He's Got The Whole World/Amen; Do Lord; Let Us Break Bread Together; The Old Rugged Cross; Lord I Want To Be A Christian and Kum-Ba-Yah.

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It's a terrific set of combo books for your youngest players, playable with rhythm section plus any horn or combination of horns. These tunes are the perfect materials to get a combo started in your program, or for use by jazz bands with severe instrumentation problems. Each arrangement includes chord symbols for all instruments and a scale chart for use in improvisation classes. Styles, keys and ranges have all been selected to insure a positive experience for inexperienced combo players. The keyboard/C instrument book also includes a CD recording that provides full performance recordings on Side 1 and serves as a play-along practice tape on Side 2. It contains 10 fun, original tunes that students love to play and audiences love to hear, skillfully arranged by Paul Clark and Andy Clark, especially for beginning combos. Contents: Crusin'; Low Rider; It's Never Over Till The Fat Lady Swings; Go With The Flow; TGIF; Rock Forth; Dynamite Drums; Quiet Little Town; Solid As A Rock and Detention Blues.

Another great set of combo books for young players by the Clark Boys. Playable with rhythm section plus any horn or combination of horns, these great tunes are perfect for groups that have mastered the very popular First Gig Combo Books and are ready to move on to new tunes at a slightly higher level. These books also work in improv classes or with large groups that have instrumentation problems. The rhythm book comes with a CD recording that provides full performance recordings and also has cuts which serve as play-along recordings.

These combo books provide a comprehensive method for starting a jazz ensemble in a variety of small group settings. Three-part arrangements in a variety of jazz styles with soli and solo sections create the feel of playing in a full jazz ensemble. First, second and third part books are available for an assortment of wind instruments, so all you have to do is make sure you have all three parts covered. Each book includes two CDs designed specifically for wind or rhythm section instruments: one for demonstration and one for practice and accompaniment for each instrument. Improvisation suggestions and playable chord changes make soloing possible for students having basic instrumental skills with the wind instrument books containing optional written solos that may also be used as improvisational studies. The rhythm section books focus on teaching players to interpret and perform jazz styles using lead sheets and lead sheet type arrangements. Complete guidelines in the rhythm books include skills necessary for players to function effectively in a rhythm section. This method/collection "sets the stage" for establishing and developing a jazz program. The eight tunes and the instruction provided prepare students for ensemble playing and improvisation, establishing a foundation in the fundamentals of both combo and jazz ensemble settings. Highly recommended!