This unique set of 17 warm-up pieces for the young jazz ensemble covers the essential rhythmic and harmonic elements found in two styles of jazz: even eighth note (such as Latin rock) and swing. After the

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

The Jazz Commandments addresses articulation and style situations that are commonly found in jazz music by introducing a set of guidelines that can be used to guide decisions regarding the

This is an essential book for jazz ensemble auditions, recitals, festivals, and lessons including 20 etudes based on the chord changes to popular jazz standards so players can learn to improvise over the

These 18 songs in the swing idiom are progressive in difficulty and based on chord changes to popular standards. Each tune has a chord reference chart and includes annotations below the staves for

This set of 11 originals in a variety of jazz styles vary in grade levels from Easy to Advanced. Composed by Lynn Seaton, Assistant Professor in the Jazz Studies Division of the College of Music at the

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

Play along and study the tunes famously recorded by the Mu'tet featuring Jeff Coffin on saxophones, Roy "Futureman" Wooten (of Bela Fleck and the Flecktones) on drums, Felix Pastorius (formerly of the

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 six pieces were conceived as a tool to help the jazz trumpet section refine their skills as a unit of the contemporary big band, including balance, blend, articulation, and phrasing. Optional

These six pieces were conceived as a tool to help the jazz saxophone section refine their skills as a unit of the contemporary big band, including balance, blend, articulation, and phrasing. Optional

This book by saxophonist Denis DiBlasio contains two sections: chromatic etudes and sound patterns. The 5 etudes explore the chromatic scale, and it is encouraged to experiment with interpretation. The 20