Improvising on the Trumpet

Armenian composer and pianist, Alexandre Aroutiounian (1920-2012) was awarded many prizes for his compositions throughout his career. His Aria and Scherzo for Trumpet and Piano is little-known, yet it...

Jazz Conception is a new and exciting way for players at all levels to learn the language of jazz! Each book/mp3 CD set features 21 solo etudes based on chord changes to standards and blues.The same 2...

A new and exciting way for trumpet players to learn and practice basic jazz style.This book/CD set features 15 solo etudes based on blues and standard chord progressions, demonstrated by Ryan Kisor on...

Duets are a great way to learn many of the skills necessary to become a successful musician. In jazz, duets are especially effective when performed with a rhythm section. These 12 easy-medium level ja...

Improvisation is at the heart of Jazz, but knowing how to play stylistically correctly in a large Jazz ensemble is also a necessity. 'How to Play Lead Trumpet in a Big Band' offers tips, suggestions,...

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 written...

The pieces in this volume are based on the harmonies of popular jazz songs by Miles Davis, Chet Baker, Ella Fitzgerald und Duke Ellington. They show the structure of typical jazz solos and provide a g...

Intermediate Jazz Conception is another addition to the popular series of etude books created by Jim Snidero, featuring some of the finest jazz musicians in the world. This book/cd set includes 15 etu...

Includes performance tips and suggestions by Wayne Bergeron, a one-of-a kind lead trumpet player whose strong chops and great musicality make him one of the most in-demand musicians in Los Angeles. So...

Created for a wide variety of musicians, 12 Medium-Easy Jazz, Blues & Funk Etudes will appeal to both aspiring players and more experienced musicians. Accessible, yet with some challenges, this music...

Twenty great Dixieland classics presented here in complete versions with trumpet great John Hoffman: then as backgrounds to your own performance with the Dixieland All-Stars. Contains printed music sc...

Marked groovy misterioso, this clever arrangement opens with finger snaps before the famous Mancini movie theme begins. An optional 8-bar improvisation section is included (written notes also provided...

This new method provides beginners and moderately advanced musicians with an introduction to the language of blues. In 10 solo studies which can be accompanied by professionally performed and recorded...

Over sixty original studies in a variety of jazz styles. Part One introduces the beginner to jazz rhythms, including swing quavers, syncopation and displaced accents, while Part Two - contains twenty...

An excellent collection from salsa to blues to bebop. Includes one duet for B flat trumpet and trombone. Easy to medium.

With this book/CD set you will learn essential jazz rhythms first-hand from world-class professionals! With this book/CD set you will learn essential jazz rhythms first-hand from world-class professio...

Sittin' In with the Big Band: Jazz Ensemble Play-Along is written at the easy to medium-easy level. It provides an opportunity to play along with a professional jazz ensemble to improve your playing 2...

Ten classic jazz tunes, including transcribed solos and chord symbols, in melody line arrangements. This pack includes demonstration performances and specially recorded backing tracks, featuring a liv...

Bigger Swop is the follow-up to Big Swop - a household name in the wind-playing world. A variety of pieces in different styles, such as R&B, bossa nova, swing and latin rock, pass in revue. This album...

Favourite opera themes in jazzy arrangementsWell-known classical themes, arranged with jazz and pop elements, making opera fun and appealing for all ages!* Easy, jazzy arrangements of famous opera the...

Indisputably one of the giants of jazz, Miles Davis has influenced the whole of jazz since World War Two. At several stages in his career Miles has discarded his previous approach to improvisation and...

This album of rhythm backgrounds features twenty easy solos with suggested improvisations for each song; and features a brilliant solo version with straight' and 'improvised' versions to help you play...

There is not doubt about it: good jazz technique depends not only on jazz harmonies or stylistic creative principles but also on thorough classical instrumental training Seen in this light the followi...

In Part I of this book we have analyzed some of Alex Sipiagins preferred practice routines as well as transcriptions of some of his exceptional improvisations and outlined a method to achieve this hig...

Blues is an ultimate form of expression. With the help of this book you're at the worse rhythm and blues session around. Produced by top musicians, the recording brings that club atmosphere into your...