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21 Grove Street • PO Box 278 Delevan, New York 14042-0278 • U.S.A. phone 716-492-1254 fax 716-492-5124 www.kendormusic.com e-mail: [email protected] Kendor Jazz Here Comes Everybody by Gregory Yasinitsky Gateway Series In this uptempo swinger, written or ad lib alto and ENCORE E DITION trumpet solos can be played using notes from a single scale. Clever sax section work and a roaring shout are Absolutely, Positively added highlights.Features Kendor Konvertible scoring by Gregory Yasinitsky for 9-17 players. Optional parts for flute, clarinet, horn in In this slow, yet hard-swinging shuffle, the bluesy mood F, tuba and vibes are included. really complements the groove. A written alto sax solo is #60283 ...... $45 included. Features Kendor Konvertible scoring for 9-17 players. View Score Play MP3 Play SoloMate #60005 ...... $45 Play SoloMate View Score Play MP3 Isle Of View by Jeff Jarvis ENCORE E DITION This engaging rock ballad featuring a trumpet soloist (5 trumpet parts) boasts a beautiful melody backed by lush Back And Forth ensemble writing. It includes a written or ad lib section by Jon Phelps for the soloist, and o ptional parts for flute, clarinet, horn This accessible funk original features a variety of in F, tuba and vibes . rhythmic figures commonly used in rock and funk charts. #60350 ...... $45 Deriving its title from the back-and-forth feeling in the rhythm section parts, it includes written or ad lib solos for View Score Play MP3 Play SoloMate all. Features Kendor Konvertible scoring for 9-17 players. #60039 ...... $45
View Score Play MP3 Likely Suspect by Jeff Jarvis A driving funk groove coupled with a rich chord progres - sion give this chart plenty of audience appeal. Written or ad lib solo space is provided for alto and tenor sax. Cole Minor Blues Optional parts for flute, clarinet, horn in F, tuba and vibes by Jeff Jarvis are included. This great minor blues tune features sturdy swing #60450 ...... $45 rhythms and a memorable melody shared by the horn sections of the band. Any instrument may be featured View Score Play MP3 Play SoloMate during the written or ad lib open solo. Optional parts for flute, clarinet, horn in F, tuba and vibes are included. #60105 ...... $45
View Score Play MP3 Play SoloMate Looking South by Les Sabina Scored in a breezy bossa nova style, this chart features irresistible rhythms, a winding melody and a logical chord progression. Written or ad lib solo space is given El Camino to trombone. Features Kendor Konvertible scoring for 9- by Gregory Yasinitsky 17 players. Optional parts for flute, clarinet, horn in F, A catchy Latin groove, easy chord changes in two written tuba, and vibes are included. or ad lib solo sections for trumpet, and an ensemble #60465 ...... $45 chorus that grows from a whisper to a roar are highlights of this chart. Features Kendor Konvertible scoring for View Score Play MP3 Play SoloMate 9-17 players. Optional parts for flute, clarinet, horn in F, tuba and vibes are included. #60167 ...... $45
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1 Maximum Trajectory Around The Horn by Les Sabina by Carl Strommen Presenting an intriguing modal feel throughout and This bright swing chart refers to baseball infielders toss - plenty of sectional and ensemble block voicings, this fast ing the ball to each other after a successful out. It opens swing original gives the written or ad lib solo to tenor with a solitary bass solo, followed by a trumpet/tenor sax. Features Kendor Konvertible scoring for 9-17 soli. That same duo is then featured in the written or ad players. Optional parts for flute, clarinet, horn in F, tuba lib solo section. An optional flute part is included. and vibes are included. #61035 ...... $48 #60500 ...... $45 View Score Play MP3 Play SoloMate View Score Play MP3 Play SoloMate
ENCORE E DITION Out Of Sight Bistro Latino by Lennie Niehaus by Jeff Jarvis Great for teaching essential jazz skills, this moderate Featuring both samba and songo feels, this show- swing original includes solid melodies, a sax soli, and an stopping salsa opens with a dynamic tutti unison. The exciting shout chorus. Any instrument may be featured interlude portion of the piece contains incredibly lush, during the written or ad lib open solo. Features Kendor modern voicings. Solo space is offered to soprano, Konvertible scoring for 9-17 players. Optional parts for tenor, trumpet and trombone. Instrumentation includes 5 flute, clarinet, horn in F, tuba and vibes are included. trumpets and SATTB saxophones. #60595 ...... $45 #61060 ...... $48
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ENCORE E DITION Blue Sesame Prayer Meetin’ by Andrew Neu by Matt Harris Reminiscent of the music of Stanley Turrentine and Featuring the piano in a familiar gospel-flavored role, this Cannonball Adderley, this exciting cool swing chart pop ballad has been orchestrated so the band supports employs the blues scale, but it isn’t a blues in the but never eclipses the sound of the soloist. Most of the traditional sense. Ad lib solos are reserved for tenor, piano part is notated to assist developing players. An ad trumpet and trombone. lib open solo section is also included. Features Kendor #61063 ...... $48 Konvertible scoring for 9-17 players. Trumpets double on View Score Play MP3 Play SoloMate flugelhorn. #60630 ...... $45 Play SoloMate View Score Play MP3 Chordally Yours Kendor Jazz by Lennie Niehaus Journey Series This hard swinging original evenly distributes interesting chords, inventive form, and a catchy melodic line between the sax and brass sections. A drum solo and open solo section is included. And The Band Played On #61094 ...... $48 arranged by Tom Kubis This jazz waltz version of the popular 1895 song is a View Score Play MP3 Play SoloMate fitting tribute for a flugelhorn soloist (4th Trumpet). The dynamic contrasts are real attention-getters, and the trademark Kubis sound permeates this warm orchestra - tion. An open solo section is included. #61027 ...... $48 View Score Play MP3 Play SoloMate
2 El Lobo Slipstream by Carl Strommen by Andrew Neu To enhance the authentic Latin flavor of this engaging Fashioned after Herbie Hancock’s iconic “Chameleon,” number, using claves, guiro and cowbell is suggested. this funk original is ideal for teaching fundamental jazz Written or ad lib solos are included for tenor, trumpet, fusion skills to developing musicians. It features effective trombone and piano; additional soloists may be added lines that intertwine with the bass parts and an open solo as desired. An optional flute part is included. section. #61175 ...... $48 #61702 ...... $48
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Escola De Samba Who Wouldn’t? by Jeff Jarvis by Lennie Niehaus With an alternating samba and partido alto groove, the This moderately fast swing chart featuring the II-V Portuguese title of this spirited Brazilian original refers to progression found in many jazz standards highlights an dance schools that present annual Carnival events that angular melody that mixes wide skips and scale-wise feature dancers in elaborate costumes. Solo space is intervals. It includes a solid sax soli, lots of captivating given to alto and trumpet. ensemble passages, and an open solo section. #61180 ...... $48 #61860 ...... $48
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Michael by Gene Thorne Kendor Jazz Written in memory of Michael Jackson, this driving funk Summit Series original captures all the spirit and style of his music. ENCORE E DITION Featuring sophisticated harmonies and a catchy groove laid down by bass, bari sax and bass trombone, solos Bird Count are assigned to tenor, trumpet and drums. 4th Trumpet by Maria Schneider doubles on flugelhorn. Written in tribute to Charles Mingus, playing this raucous #61495 ...... $48 blues with high energy is the key ingredient for a really swingin' performance. Much of the texture comes from View Score Play MP3 Play SoloMate the layering of riffs, and solists include alto, bari sax, trumpet and drums. Play SoloMate #3207 ...... $56
View Score Play MP3 Play SoloMate Pleasant Times by Bob Washut Play SoloMate This beautiful ballad/jazz waltz showcases a trombone soloist throughout. The melody is cast in a lush ballad Play SoloMate setting that encloses an improvised solo section in a jazz Blue Brews waltz style. Instrumentation calls for trumpets doubling by Dave Hanson on flugelhorn and an optional vibes part is included. Recently recorded by the H2 Big Band on “You’re It!” #61621 ...... $48 (Jazzed Media 1053), this driving shuffle is imaginative, skillfully orchestrated, and harmonically unique. It View Score Play MP3 Play SoloMate provides solo space for bari sax, trumpet and trombone. Alto saxophones double on flute. #62060 ...... $56
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3 Components Real Loud First Note Blues by Thomas Matta by Tom Kubis This contemporary fast swing chart utilizes dense With tight ensemble and unison writing in the tradition of clusters, challenging chord changes, and unpredictable Thad Jones, this driving swinger offers solos for soprano form lengths. Solos are included for tenor, trombone and sax, trumpet and trombone, with the option of adding drums. 4th Trumpet doubles on flugelhorn. more soloists. Two dramatic chords bring this power - #62110 ...... $56 house chart to a rousing finish. SATTB saxophone instrumentation is required. View Score Play MP3 Play SoloMate #62645 ...... $56
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The Swagger by Pete McGuinness Is There Life After Bebop? Well-orchestrated, hard-swinging figures abound in this by Tom Kubis chart that resembles Coltrane’s classic “Equinox.” In this tip-of-the-hat tribute to one of the most pivotal Frequent use of triplet arpeggios and effective dynamic eras of jazz, classic bebop vocabulary for full big band is shadings add to the appeal. Solo space is included for set in a bright swing feel. It includes an open solo alto and bari sax, plus an open solo section. section and a drum solo. #62753 ...... $56 #62345 ...... $56 View Score Play MP3 Play SoloMate View Score Play MP3 Play SoloMate
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ENCORE E DITION Isla Verde A Warm Breeze by Jeff Jarvis by Sammy Nestico Named after a district not far from San Juan, Puerto Set in a laid back swing groove, this excursion features a Rico’s capital city, this spicy salsa tune features driving sax chorus, driving ensemble work, and written or ad lib Latin rhythms, vivid dynamics, catchy melodies and solos for tenor, trumpet, trombone and piano. An dense harmonies. A short written bass solo sets up an ensemble shout closes it out in fine style. 3rd and 4th open solo section. An optional vibes part is included. Trumpets double on flugelhorn. #62350 ...... $56 #2272 ...... $56
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Play SoloMate Pearl For Merle You’re It! by Tom Kubis by Dave Hanson Swingin’ from start to finish, this one is the perfect This medium swing original is the title track from a recent opener or closer. Featuring effective figures and brilliant recording by the H2 Big Band (Jazzed Media 1053). orchestration, solo space is reserved for tenor and Based on the chord changes to the jazz standard “You’re trumpet. My Everything,” this chart features two trumpet soloists #62605 ...... $56 during the melody, solo sections and solo trades. Scoring calls for 5 trumpets. View Score Play MP3 Play SoloMate #62990 ...... $56
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4 Sammy Nestico Front And Center by Doug Beach & George Shutack Premium Jazz Series In this swinging celebration of the great call-and-re - Standing In The Rain sponse tradition, the featured soloist (any instrument) makes a statement and the ensemble answers. Later (You Left Me) they switch roles, making this chart fun for everyone. by Sammy Nestico Written or ad lib solos are included for all. Scored for 5 In this medium jazz feature for solo tenor sax, supporting horns with rhythm section and expandable to full big backgrounds must be played with good volume control band, optional parts are included for flute, clarinet and to ensure that all solo lines are clearly heard. Rhythm horn in F. section parts are partially notated with chords cued. #41846 ...... $42 #SN70220 ...... $56 View Score Play MP3 Play SoloMate View Score Play MP3 Play SoloMate
Inspector C. Doug Beach Jazz by Doug Beach & George Shutack This solid rock original combines basic figures and a Foundations Series catchy melody to create a great teaching vehicle. Written or ad lib solos are included for all. Scored for 4 horns Blues Train with rhythm section and expandable to full jazz ensem - by Doug Beach & George Shutack ble, it includes optional parts for flute, clarinet and horn In the style of the great Count Basie, this chart is full of in F. terrific teaching opportunities. Simple but effective #41860 ...... $42 ensemble writing, blues-based changes and a swinging groove make it a winner. Written or ad lib solos are View Score Play MP3 Play SoloMate provided for all. Scored for 4 horns with rhythm section and expandable to full big band, optional parts are included for flute, clarinet and horn in F. #41810 ...... $42 Doug Beach View Score Play MP3 Play SoloMate First Edition Series
Long Lost Friend by George Shutack ENCORE E DITION With a haunting melody and lush voicings, this beautiful Final Drive rock ballad is the perfect showcase for solo alto sax, by Doug Beach & George Shutack trumpet or trombone (written). Playable by 12-17 play - Perfect for teaching basic swing figures and improvisa - ers, optional parts are included for flute, clarinet, horn in tional skills over approachable minor harmonies, this F, tuba and vibes. chart features w ritten or ad lib solos for all. Scored for 4 #42205 ...... $45 horns with rhythm section and expandable to full big View Score Play MP3 Play SoloMate band, it includes optional parts for flute, clarinet and horn in F. #41842 ...... $42
View Score Play MP3 Paco’s Canon by George Shutack In this unique bossa nova setting of Johann Pachelbel’s most famous theme, w ritten or ad lib solos are included for all, as well as a written piano solo. Playable by 12-17 players, optional parts are included for flute, clarinet, horn in F, tuba and vibes. Trumpets double on flugel - horn. #42040 ...... $45 View Score Play MP3 Play SoloMate
5 Plunger Power Espionage In Andalusia by Doug Beach by Mike Tomaro Featuring blues changes and lots of plunger effects, this An intriguing, even-8th-note Latin groove serves as a swinging original honors the sound made famous by the perfect backdrop for a haunting melody and some great Duke Ellington band in the 1930’s. Written or ad lib wonderful ensemble work. An open solo section rounds solos are included for all as well as a trumpet solo. out the package. Playable by 12-17 players, optional parts are included #42508 ...... $48 for flute, clarinet, horn in F, tuba and vibes. View Score Play MP3 Play SoloMate #42270 ...... $45
View Score Play MP3 Play SoloMate A Good Night In New Orleans by George Shutack The driving New Orleans street beat will have everyone feeling the groove while winds carry blues-drenched The Whole Enchilada lines. A drum solo and an open solo section is included. by Doug Beach & George Shutack #42558 ...... $48 From the opening notes to the final chord, this exciting Latin (cha-cha) chart features a strong melody, open View Score Play MP3 Play SoloMate solo space for all (written or ad lib), and plenty of full ensemble work. Playable by 12-17 players, it includes optional parts for flute, clarinet, horn in F, tuba and vibes. Pun Intended #42370 ...... $45 by Allan Horney Here’s the perfect combination of a catchy melody, great View Score Play MP3 Play SoloMate scoring and all the swing figures that are essential for groups to know. A written or ad lib solo section is included for alto and trombone. 2nd Trumpet doubles on flugelhorn, and an optional flute part is included. #42787 ...... $48 Back To The Basement View Score Play MP3 Play SoloMate by Bret Zvacek This sizzling shuffle presents a great melody, crisp horn figures and big ensemble moments that create a lot of Doug Beach Jazz energy without making extreme demands on developing players. Written or ad lib solos are included for all. Ensemble Series #42418 ...... $48
View Score Play MP3 Play SoloMate Boppin’ To P-Town (Swingin’ To Peoria) by Doug Stone Commissioned by the IMEA for the 2013 Illinois All State Jazz Ensemble, this swing chart has a winning blend of a solid melodic line and outstanding ensemble writing. Doug Beach Solo space is provided for tenor and trumpet, as well as an open solo section. Threshold Series #43035 ...... $56
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Blue Madness Play SoloMate by Doug Beach This straight-ahead shuffle with solid ensemble writing Play SoloMate and blues-based changes will appeal to more experi - The Wise One Play SoloMate enced groups as a great solo vehicle while giving by Mike Tomaro younger bands a chance to lock into some of the most The brilliance of Mike Tomaro has never been more essential rhythmic figures in jazz. Written or ad lib solos evident than in this swing chart, where the melody leads are included for all. into wonderful ensemble passages and ample solo #42437 ...... $48 space for alto and piano. 5 trumpets double on flugelhorn. View Score Play MP3 Play SoloMate #43482 ...... $56
View Score Play MP3 Play SoloMate 6 Play SoloMate Kendor Vocalist with Big Band Series featuring male or female vocal soloist (solo part also provided for tenor sax)
Ain’t Misbehavin’ - arr. Jarvis • grade: M • style: mod - The Nearness Of You - arr. Hanson • grade: M • style: erate swing • key: C • $45, #15 ballad • key: Eb • $45, #105
All Of Me - arr. Niehaus • grade: MA • style: uptempo Out Of Nowhere - arr. Liston • grade: M • style: shuffle • swing • key: Ab • $45, #20 key: Eb • $45, #108
For Once In My Life - arr. Niehaus • grade: M • style: There’ll Be Some Changes Made - arr. Berger • swing • key: Ab • $45, #70 grade: M • style: medium swing • key: Db • $45, #116
It Don’t Mean A Thing If It Ain’t Got That Swing - arr. Harris • grade: MA • style: salsa • key: Bb • $45, #96
Kendor Jazz Combo Series famous standards for 3 horns and rhythm section Part 1 - trumpet or alto sax Part 2 - alto or tenor sax Part 3 - trombone or tenor sax
All Of Me - arr. Lieb • grade: M • style: swing • $20, Out Of Nowhere - arr. Jarvis • grade: MA • style: Latin #5100 (songo) • $20, #5278
Desafinado - arr. Harris • grade: M • style: bossa nova • The Pink Panther - arr. Lieb • grade: ME • style: swing • $20, #5160 $20, #5290
Fly Me To The Moon - arr. Lieb • grade: M • style: Some Skunk Funk - arr. Holmes • grade: A • style: rock swing • $20, #5170 • $20, #5340
For Once In My Life - arr. Lieb • grade: M • style: easy Stella By Starlight - arr. Zaccagni • grade: M • style: swing • $20, #5180 swing • $20, #5346
Here’s That Rainy Day - arr. Dedrick • grade: M • style: Take The “A” Train - arr. Dedrick • grade: M • style: ballad • $20, #5190 bright swing • $20, #5350
If I Should Lose You - arr. Jarvis • grade: M • style: re - Tuxedo Junction - arr. Dedrick • grade: ME • style: laxed bossa nova • $20, #5203 swing •$20, #5390
Night Train - arr. Campbell • grade: M • style: blues • Yardbird Suite - arr. Dedrick • grade: M • style: bright $20, #5270 swing • $20, #5450
7 Volume 32 Writers Doug Beach formed the publishing com - Tom Kubis is a renown composer/ pany bearing his name in 1975. As Director arranger, woodwind player, recording artist of Jazz Studies for over 30 years, his and band leader. He has played Elmhurst College (IL) Jazz Band regularly saxophone with such jazz greats as Frank appears with such greats as Clark Terry, Rosolino, Bill Watrous, Arturo Sandoval, Diane Schuur, Nicholas Payton, Pete Jack Sheldon, Pete Christlieb and Louis Christlieb, Lee Konitz, Louie Bellson, and Bobby Shew. Bellson. In addition to his writing for film and television, Tom's music exemplifies the contemporary big band Dave Hanson studied at Southwestern sound. His playing, writing and sequencing skills have Oklahoma State University (B.M.), Arizona taken him all over the world for concerts and clinics. State University (M.M.), and at the Eastman School of Music’s Arranger Labs Tom Matta has served on the faculty at (NY) with Rayburn Wright and Manny DePaul University since 1995. He has Albam. He is a professional jazz pianist performed (bass trombone) and recorded and teaches at the Lamont School of Music at the with an array of talents including the University of Denver (CO). Much of his time is spent Woody Herman Orchestra, the Frank writing music for commercials and industrial films. Mantooth Jazz Orchestra, and leads his own Tom Matta Big Band in Chicago (IL). Matt Harris is in great demand as a keyboardist, jazz writer and clinician. After Pete McGuinness has been a New York completing his undergraduate degree at City-based jazz trombonist, composer/ the University of Miami (FL), and his arranger and vocalist since 1987. He has masters degree at the Eastman School of performed with The Woody Herman Music (NY), he toured with Maynard Orchestra, Lionel Hampton, Jimmy Heath, Ferguson and Buddy Rich. Both leaders performed and and the Maria Schneider Jazz Orchestra, recorded his charts; several are featured in the Kendor and appears on many jazz CDs. His big band plays Jazz Catalog. Today Matt serves as Director of Jazz regularly in the NYC area, and Pete also serves as Studies at California State University-Northridge. Professor of Jazz Arranging at William Paterson University and as a clinician for the Conn-Selmer Allan Horney is Professor of Trombone instrument company. and Jazz Studies at Eastern Illinois Univer - sity in Charleston. During his tenure as Sammy Nestico wrote for Count Basie for Director of Jazz Studies at EIU, the EIU 17 years, and directed the USAF Airmen of Jazz Ensemble won a Downbeat DB award Note and the Marine Band’s White House and released its first CD “Eastern Time Orchestra. He has also arranged and Zone” in 1994. Mr. Horney holds degrees from Indiana conducted recording projects for Bing State University and the University of Illinois and has Crosby, Sarah Vaughan, Frank Sinatra, been a member of the EIU faculty since 1974. Barbra Streisand, Natalie Cole, and others.
Jeff Jarvis , Director of Jazz Studies at Andrew Neu is a saxophonist/ California State University Long Beach, has woodwind player, composer, arranger and written for and/or performed with Lou recording artist. He regularly tours with Rawls, Doc Severinsen, Joe Williams, Bobby Caldwell. A graduate of Temple Louie Bellson and more. He has recorded University, he has also performed with the six albums as a solo artist (trumpet), and Curtis Institute of Music Orchestra, the serves as Kendor's jazz editor. Brian Pastor band, and the Dave Stahl band.
8 Lennie Niehaus , alto soloist and arranger Carl Strommen teaches composition and for the Stan Kenton Orchestra, has arranging at the C.W. Post Campus of recorded albums of his own with Mel Lewis, Long Island University (NY). He is a gradu - Shelly Manne, Jimmy Giuffre, Hampton ate of the City College of New York and Hawes, and more. He also composed the studied composing/arranging with Manny film scores for Clint Eastwood's “Pale Albam, Rayburn Wright and Stephan Rider”, “Unforgiven”, “True Crime”, “Absolute Power”, Wolpe. and many more. Gene Thorne played in the sax section of Les Sabina is Professor of Music at St. the U.S. Army Jazz Ambassadors (1975 - Bonaventure University in upstate New 2009). He attended the University of Miami York. He has received awards from IAJE, (FL) from 1972 to 1975, later earning his ASCAP, and the Performing Rights BM degree in Performance from Catholic Organization of Canada. As a saxophonist, University and a MM in composition from he has performed with Dizzy Gillespie, Joe the University of Maryland. Gene is now active as a Williams, Della Reese, and others. clinician and freelance musician in the Baltimore- Washington area. Maria Schneider has conducted over 100 different groups in over 30 countries. She’s Mike Tomaro , formerly with the Army most widely known for the Maria Schneider Blues Jazz Ensemble, is Director of Jazz Orchestra founded in 1992. She has written Studies at Duquesne University in Pittsburg for Toots Thielemans, the Carnegie Hall (PA). He has recorded four CDs under his Jazz Orchestra, Jazz at Lincoln Center, Los own name and has appeared on many Angeles Philharmonic Association, and numerous other others as arranger and/or performer. He groups, receiving 8 Grammy nominations and 2 Grammy co-authored “Instrumental Jazz Arranging – A awards. Comprehensive and Practical Guide.”
George Shutack has been writing for Bob Washut is Professor of Music at the Doug Beach Music since 1978. In addition University of Northern Iowa, where he has to being a staff writer, he makes many served as Director of Jazz Studies (1980- decisions regarding the company’s musical 2002) and of the award-winning UNI Jazz direction. When he is not writing music, he Band One. An accomplished composer/ works for an aeronautics company, main - arranger, he has received numerous tains the Kendor website, and pursues his interest in commissions from college and high school jazz architecture. ensembles, professional jazz artists, and symphony orchestras. Doug Stone received his bachelor’s degree from Northern Illinois University. Gregory Yasinitsky is a Regents Stone also led the university’s top combo Professor of Music and Director of the as well as his own groups featuring his School of Music at Washington State original works. In 2004-2005 Doug toured University in Pullman. He has written for with Maynard Ferguson and the Big Bop Clark Terry, Dave Liebman, and the USAF Nouveau and has led his own groups in the Chicago Airmen of Note, and has appeared as a area. Currently a student at the Eastman School of saxophonist with Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, Ray Music (NY), he is working on a master’s degree in jazz Charles, Randy Brecker, and many others. performance and music education. Bret Zvacek has performed with Kenny Wheeler, The Woody Herman Orchestra and other top artists. He has written for the Basie Orchestra, the Army and Air Force jazz ensembles, and the UNT One O’Clock Lab Band. Currently he is Director of Jazz Studies at the Crane School of Music in Potsdam (NY).
9 Jazz Books
Basie-Nestico Lead Books Inside The Score Lead parts for 9 charts from the “Basie-Straight Ahead” by Rayburn Wright album. Good for developing phrasing, endurance and An acclaimed text that reveals the writing secrets of stylistic playing skills. Thad Jones, Sammy Nestico, and Bob Brookmeyer! A detailed examination of 8 of their best charts analyzes Lead Sax Book: $8.00, #20950 voicings, melodic construction, form, orchestration, Lead Trumpet Book: $7.00, #21060 textures, etc. Interviews with the writers are also included, in which they discuss their approaches to writing. A superb CD recording of all 8 charts is a great The Chord Voicing Handbook study aid. Text with CD $44.00, #20870 by Matt Harris & Jeff Jarvis This handy reference helps aspiring pianists when they’re faced with parts that offer chord symbols and The Jazz Educator’s Handbook slashes only. Just like looking up words in a dictionary, by Jeff Jarvis & Doug Beach players can find two voicings for every chord. $20.00, The most comprehensive, how-to handbook for jazz #21115 educators ever published! Featuring easy-to-understand text, loads of notated and recorded examples, photos, and unique illustrations by Steve Wiest, this book Effective Etudes For Jazz provides inexperienced and seasoned teachers alike by Mike Carubia & Jeff Jarvis with tons of practical information. Text with 2 CD’s. This book and CD set is a collection of 18 etudes based $48.00, #20825 on the chord changes to popular jazz standards. Students will learn to interpret and improvise over the chord progressions. Hear how seasoned jazz musicians Jazz Improvisation: interpret the etudes on the accompanying compact discs, then play along with the recorded rhythm section. The Goal-Note Method Perfect for jazz band auditions, solo festivals, and by Shelly Berg recitals. This text for a 2-4 semester improvisation course focuses on structural and harmonic concepts rather than Flute • $19.00, #20691 scale-derived melodies. Based on the premise that Alto Sax • $19.00, #20692 successful improvisation comes when consonant tones Tenor Sax • $19.00, #20693 are surrounded with characteristic jazz formula. Text with Baritone Sax • $19.00, #20694 CD $55.00, #20855 Trumpet • $19.00, #20695 Trombone • $19.00, #20696 Piano • $21.00, #20697 Jazz Piano Basics Guitar • $19.00, #20698 by Matt Harris Bass • $19.00, #20699 This book and CD set by luminary pianist, writer, and jazz educator Matt Harris includes information on voicing chords, comping rhythms, and more. A must for Essential Scale Studies For motivated novices! $19.00, #21143 Improvisation This book of 205 jazz exercises by Tony Dagradi for all instruments builds solid technical skills in players at all Modern Jazz Solos For Drum Set experience levels. $18.00, #20655 by Rich Thompson Each solo in this set of 10 pieces for proficient (grade 5- 6) players pays homage to a famous jazz drummer -- Al Foster, Roy Haynes, Adam Nussbaum, Bill Stewart, Joey Baron, Brian Blade, Jack DeJohnette, Steve Gadd, and Jimmy Cobb. Biographical and suggested listening information for each drummer is included. Text with CD $13.95, #13555
10 Playing The Saxophone Thad Jones Lead Books by Bob Mintzer Lead parts for 8 big band charts from the “Live At The Bob Mintzer presents a variety of performance basics Village Vanguard” and “Consummation” albums. Good and techniques used in today’s music scene. Topics for developing phrasing, endurance and stylistic playing include sound production, glissing, growling, scales and skills. patterns, how and what to practice, and more. Six full- length etudes are provided, and in the last chapter Bob Lead Sax Book • $7.00, #20960 shares some real-world experiences and the lessons he Lead Trumpet Book • $9.95, #21090 learned from them. $22.00, #20955
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