Advance Music

Written in 1999 at the invitation of Eugene Symphony Orchestraconductor Miguel Harth-Bedoya for his innovative program Tango Lesson,which also featured tangos by Piazzolla, Gardel and Stravinsky, this...

Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of the jazz classic "Skylark". Published by the renowned Advance Music, this masterful big band edition presents a breathtakingly beautiful ballad that brilli...

Funky blues-shuffle. The saxophone section gets to shine on this piece. The satirical lyrics are about people in the U.S. who watch too much TV. They can be changed to whatever TV shows are viewed or...

La Curandera Negrita is basically a minor blues. Though this piece is written in 6/8, it is perhaps more accurately felt in a lilting triplet divided 4/4-with the dotted quarter receiving the pulse of...

Basie's Blues is a rousing medium tempo big band chart which also functions as a Basie-style piano feature. Arranger Russell Schmidt has crafted a unique three-horn harmonization (+ optional flute and...

Opening with a spicy Latin groove, this zesty theme switches midway through to a solid swing feel that carries the chart to a dramatic close. Written or ad lib solo space is assigned to baritone sax.

This intermediate-level reading book with accompanying CD (12 listening tracks; 12 play-along tracks) contains very melodic, fun to play blues lines and riffs in various styles/feels. The keys and tem...

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...

This intermediate-level reading book with accompanying CD (12 listening tracks; 12 play-along tracks) contains very melodic, fun to play blues lines and riffs in various styles/feels. The keys and tem...

A dreamy blues theme - reminiscent of Duke Ellington - with variations. The sections between the variations feature each performer in a solo which further develops the thematic material. Medium

Breathe new life into a timeless jazz and blues classic! With "Careless Love", renowned arranger Chuck Israels presents an inspiring take on this traditional favorite. Set in an easy-going medium swin...

Bring the excitement of this lively instrumental salsa to your next concert. Solos ad lib for tenor sax and the brass sections.

Contemporary straight-eighth Maiden Voyage feel. This chart takes up where Suspended Animation left off. Uses same two suspended chords and adds a bridge. There is space for anyone in the band to solo...

Immerse yourself in captivating soundscapes with "Suspended Animation", published by the renowned Advance Music! This compelling piece for big band stands out with its modern contemporary straight-eig...

Morning is a Cha-Cha that has evolved into a classic of the standard Latin jazz repertoire. It has been recorded by Tito Puente, Poncho Sanchez, Kenny Drew among others.Moderate brass ranges, very pla...

Exact transcription, as played by Dennis Irwin, plus 21 simple bass lead sheets. See and hear how a well known bass player phrases and articulates and comp for the soloist on the CD. Play along with o...

The Essence of Bebop est la nouvelle série du saxophoniste new-yorkais Jim Snidero, acclamé par la critique. The Essence of Bebop révèle le cœur et l'âme de ce style de jazz révolutionnaire et constit...

With this book/CD set you will learn essential jazz rhythms first-hand from world-class professionals ! Reading Key Jazz Rhythms is a collection of 24 easy to medium level jazz etudes, and 24 simplifi...

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...

Cette collection de morceaux facilement abordables permet aux jeunes musiciens et musiciennes d'elargir leur repertoire. Elle est consacree ä la musique populaire de cool groove et au plaisir de jouer...

Les pièces de ce volume se fondent sur les harmonies de jazz-songs célèbres de Miles Davis, Chet Baker, Ella Fitzgerald et Duke Ellington. Apprenez-en la structure de solos de jazz typiques, et jouez...

Medium funk, combo version recorded by Bob Mintzer on One Music (DMP 488). Lead trumpet: notated B2; Lead trombone: A1. Medium advanced

Rhythmically challenging Latin-funk piece, recorded on Departure (DMP 493). Very moderate brass ranges. Medium advanced

This slow funk groove uses similar chord changes to Autumn Leaves. Russ Schmidt uses the optional vibes, guitar, French horn, flute, and clarinet in interesting ways to color the usual big band sound....

Funk Unity by Peter O'Mara is a classic funk piece with sassy riffs, a pulsing bass line and interwoven wind movements. In Mike Titlebaum's arrangement, the theme is presented by trumpet 2, flute, mal...