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Essential elements for jazz ensemble : a comprehensive method for jazz style and improvisation / by Mike Steinel.

Author/creator Steinel, Mike
Format Audio (CD), Musical Score, Print, and Musical Sound Recording
Publication InfoMilwaukee, WI : Hal Leonard, ©2000.
Description1 score (196 pages) + 3 parts (32 pages each) : illustrations, portraits ; 31 cm + 2 audio discs (digital ; 4 3/4 in.)
Subject(s)
Partial contents Conductor -- Flute -- Alto saxophone -- Drums.
Contents Flute. Jazz is -- The jazz ensemble -- Improvisation -- The rhythm section -- The basics of jazz style -- Performance spotlight -- Early jazz -- Louis Armstrong -- Performance spotlight -- The swing era -- Duke Ellington -- Count Basie -- Performance spotlight -- Charlie Parker -- Dizzy Gillespie -- Performance spotlight -- Jazz fusion -- Miles Davis -- Performance spotlight.
Abstract Specifically designed to teach jazz basics to students with 1 or 2 years playing experience, but with no prior experience playing jazz. Teaches the basics of swing style in a step-by-step approach using well-known songs. Improvisation is made easy starting with simple 2-measure phrases. Scales and basic theory are introduced in a simple and easy to understand approach. 2 CDs are included with recordings of all exercises and arrangements. Other features: 7 full band arrangements, sample solos, jazz history and people.
Local noteJOYNER MUSIC LIBRARY -- Flute part and CD only; missing score and other parts.
Local noteJOYNER MUSIC LIBRARY SCORE ACCOMPANIED BY SOUND RECORDING LOCATED AT CALL NUMBER: Music CD-29680.
General noteEach book contains the same two compact discs.
ISBN0793596319 (Conductor)
ISBN9780793596317 (Conductor)
ISBN0634029851 (Flute)
ISBN9780634029851 (Flute)
ISBN0793596211 (Alto saxophone)
ISBN9780793596218 (Alto saxophone)
ISBN0793596297 (Drums)
ISBN9780793596294 (Drums)
Publisher numberHL00841357 Hal Leonard (Conductor)
Publisher numberHL00841347 Hal Leonard (Alto saxophone)
Publisher numberHL00841355 Hal Leonard (Drums)

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