Given the widespread popularity and accessibility of his funk charts, you'll love this Jeff Jarvis original for developing groups. A solid introduction sets up the tuneful melody, and the funk groove...
This collection of 18 audition/performance etudes based on the chord progressions to popular jazz standards, blues, and rhythm changes. The collection was designed for honors jazz band auditions, solo...
This swingin' adaptation of the great Fats Waller classic of 1929 opens with a bang, then settles into a moderate 2-feel when the vocalist enters. Other highlights include an ad lib piano solo during...
This tune will energize any big band program. Abundant articulations for horns, striking dynamic contrasts, and an expandable solo section are highlights. A chord chart for guitar is also included, an...
A solid, infectious 3/4 funk groove is coupled with a modern chord progression to give this driving chart plenty of audience appeal. Written or ad lib solos are offered for tenor sax and trumpet, but...
This essential book for jazz ensemble auditions, recitals, festivals, and lessons includes 20 etudes based on the changes to popular jazz standards so players learn to improvise over the chord progres...