Jazz Combo Session (Director Score)

Standard of Excellence Jazz Combo Session is a collection of jazz compositions that can be played in a wide variety of "combo" settings, with any combination of instruments, including both wind and string players! Finally, a flexible collection of pieces that cut to the core of the jazz experience...playing in a combo! Features include: It is designed for students who have completed Book 2 of a comprehensive method for their particular instrument; no jazz theory or previous jazz experience in necessary; each tune written in a "head-solo-head" form, just like professional jazz combo music! Includes parts for all woodwind, brass and string instruments, in addition to guitar, piano, bass, drums and vibes. Unsurpassed flexibility. Kjos Multiple Option Scoring allows tunes to be played as solos, duets, trios or quartets, as well as by traditional jazz combos, concert bands, string or full orchestra, or any size ensemble! Expanded rhythm section books included. JAZZ ARTICULATION/NOTATION GLOSSARY in each part. CHORD GLOSSARY in each part. PLay-along ACCOMPANIMENT CD in each student book, recorded by professional jazz musicians, which includes a mix with rhythm section accompaniment featuring solo trumpet playing the melody & solo sax playing the harmony. A second mix then features rhythm section accompaniment only so the student can play along. Great for intermediate students to sharpen their improvisation and performance skills! Available for: flute; oboe; Bb book; Eb book; french horn; bass clef book; tuba; violin; viola; cello; guitar; piano; electric bass; drum set/vibes.