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In addition to the Jazztet charts below, please check December's pages for three works from the pen of Hank Mobley: Deciphering the Message, Hank's Symphony, and Late Show. We also proudly offer the below arrangements from Tadd Dameron and George Russell, two more legends whose names the Jazz Lines Publications catalog is truly humbled to count among our roster of artists. Finally, this especially productive January also includes Kendor Music's introduction of many Sammy Nestico pieces. Please check back regularly, as this selection will be augmented in the coming weeks and months.
ALL JANUARY 2011 NEW ARRANGEMENTS
ALL DECEMBER 2010 NEW ARRANGEMENTS
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MOX-NIX: JAZZTET/ART FARMER
Art Farmer originally wrote this tune for his United Artists 1958 recording date released as 'Modern Art.' He later created this three-horn arrangement for The Jazztet and recorded it on the 1960 'Meet the Jazztet' album (Argo). The chart features trumpet, tenor saxophone, and trombone with piano, bass, and drums. |
A NOVEMBER AFTERNOON: JAZZTET/TOM MCINTOSH
This great Tom McIntosh arrangement was written for The Jazztet and recorded on "The Jazztet at the Birdhouse" in May 1961. This arrangement features trumpet, tenor saxophone, and trombone with piano, bass, and drums. This is part of the Don Sickler Jazz Lines Publications Editions Series. |
SWIFT AS THE WIND: TADD DAMERON
In 1962 Tadd Dameron was commissioned by Benny Goodman to write 5 arrangements for an upcoming tour to Russia. Around the same time he was also writing material for an upcoming record date that is now known as 'Magic Touch.' For Goodman he wrote Just Plain Talkin', Moon from the East, Fontainebleau, On a Misty Night, and an arrangement of Swift As the Wind. He wound up adapting for Benny Goodman's group arrangements that he was already working on for his own record date. This arrangement of Swift As the Wind was published in 1963 and was based on the music that he recorded in 1962 for 'Magic Touch' (the Goodman recording substituted a clarinet solo for the tenor solo but is otherwise the same). |
EZZ-THETIC: GEORGE RUSSELL
The Charlie Parker with Strings album arranged by Jimmy Carroll was so successful that a touring ensemble was put together for concerts. Examination of the arrangements in the Charlie Parker with Strings book revealed that Parker not only had settings of classic songs that were never recorded for Norman Granz, but also he had asked Gerry Mulligan and George Russell to arrange their recent (ca. 1950) compositions for him. Mulligan's version of Rocker is well known as a live recording has long been available. A private recording from 1952 has Bird roaring on another Mulligan composition that was previously unknown as a Bird with Strings arrangement, Gold Rush. Even more interesting is that George Russell arranged Ezz-Thetic for the group. There are no live performances documented, and until the discovery of the string book, it was not known that Russell even wrote this version for Bird. Any previously unknown piece of music by this composer, especially from this era, is a major discovery. |
BLUE SAMUEL: SAMMY NESTICO
Recorded on the SWR Big Band CD Fun Time and adapted from the tune Blue Daniel, this advanced chart sounds harder than it is. It features a sax chorus and solos by alto sax, tenor sax and trombone, along with some powerful ensemble choruses between optional solos. Saxophones and trombone play the melody on the first two choruses and a reprise at the end. |
OUT OF THE NIGHT: SAMMY NESTICO
Recorded both on the Sammy Nestico CD A Portrait Of Sammy and on the SWR Big Band CD Fun Time, this exciting jazz samba in 3/4 time is written for advanced groups. Lead trumpet extends to a written high D6, no woodwind doubles are required, and it features solos for electric guitar and tenor saxophone. A percussion part for conga is included. |
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In addition to the below new items from Hal Leonard, Sher Music, Jamey Aebersold, Alfred, and Greg Fishman, we also have many other great new books. Hal Leonard has released the Frank Sinatra Fake Book, the Stephane Grapelli Violin Play-Along, and The Real Blues Book - C Edition; from Mel Bay we have Lennie Niehaus' Jazz Flute Duets and Scott Joplin Rags for Guitar Ensemble; Jim Bastian's latest is Barney Kessel: The Shadow of Your Smile; and Charles Colin gives us A Lyrical Approach to Jazz Improvising.
ALL JANUARY 2010 BOOKS
ALL DECEMBER 2010 BOOKS
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REAL BOOK, THE: VOL. 4, C EDITION
The brand new fourth volume in this amazing series from Hal Leonard! The Real Books are the best-selling jazz books of all time. Since the 1970s, musicians have trusted these volumes to get them through every gig, night after night. The problem is that the books were illegally produced and distributed, without any regard to copyright law, or royalties paid to the composers who created these musical masterpieces. Hal Leonard is very proud to present the first legitimate and legal editions of these books ever produced. |
ESSENTIAL GROOVES
Essential Grooves packs everything you need to know about contemporary styles into a must-have reference of audio, scores, and text. The book presents 41 different grooves covering all the important styles that have influenced contemporary music, each performed by live players. The book/DVD set contains scores, text, and stereo mixes of the musical examples, as well as multi-track audio files of each example that all instrumentalists can use in a variety of ways. Through Essential Grooves, the user will understand how all the instruments in the rhythm section are notated. |
THREE-NOTE VOICINGS AND BEYOND
A complete guide to three-note jazz guitar voicings and related topics for everyone from intermediate newcomers to jazz guitar up to very advanced players. The book develops a unique "dynamic" concept of harmony where three independently moving lines team up to create beautiful harmonies that are valuable for comping, chord melodies and chordal jazz improvisations. A section is devoted to developing "walking" guitar voicings, harmonized bass lines perfect for accompaniment in situations where no bass or keyboard is present. |
MUSIC OF GORDON GOODWIN PLAY-ALONG: 9 BIG PHAT BAND CLASSICS
Nine Gordon Goodwin Big Phat Band classics in a jazz play-along! The included mp3 CD has two tracks for each tune - demo and play-along track. The demo track, featuring Gordon Goodwin and players from the Big Phat Band, is a learning tool for the melodic concept, overall jazz style and the sample jazz solo. The play-along track allows a soloist or group to learn and perform with the rhythm section. The mp3 CD also features tempo changing software allowing you to slow down or speed up the tempo. Specific improvisation tips and suggestions are included.Two different editions. |
JAZZ PHRASING FOR SAXOPHONE - VOLUMES 2 AND 3
Jazz Phrasing for Saxophone - Volumes 2 and 3 each feature ten melodic pieces which are easy to play, yet convey the essence of mainstream (Swing/Bebop/Bossa) jazz vocabulary. The pieces are catchy and melodic, demonstrating the use of sequence and voice-leading to make a musical statement. |
TRUMPET SYNTHESIS
Trumpet Synthesis is a collection of exercises designed to mesh jazz style with classical technique. In order for the jazz student to achieve success, jazz style must be incorporated into the fundamentals of trumpet playing, allowing the student to develop stylistically AND musically. This collection of exercises can be used as a routine in itself, or to augment a pre-existing routine. |
STORYVILLE PRESENTS TEDDY WILSON
A superb career-spanning collection of ten classic Teddy Wilson performances from the Storyville Records archives newly transcribed for piano and complete with the original recordings on CD. Together they offer a unique insight into the technique of one of the all-time great jazz pianists. |
CREATIVE BRAZILIAN DRUMMING
This drum guide teaches exercises and grooves based on such Brazilian rhythms as baião, samba, maracatu and frevo. Its purpose is not only to present these traditional rhythms, but also to provide tools to stimulate creativity on the drums. The CD contains 40+ tracks all of the examples in the book, five complete tunes, and play-along tracks. This practical guide of ideas and grooves will surely enrich your musical vocabulary!
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In addition to the below, we also have the Erik Friedlander volume of the Solos: The Jazz Sessions series, the latest in the America's Music Legacy Series: Soul, a live DVD from Jeff Beck and Steve Lukather, and several other fine educational and live discs as well.
ALL JANUARY 2011 DVDs
ALL DECEMBER 2010 NEW DVDs
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25 YEARS AT NEW MORNING
The famous New Morning Club celebrated its 25th birthday in 2006, and the occasion is commemorated with this special DVD package featuring a ton of gifted performers including the Archie Shepp Band, Art Farmer, Larry Carlton, Steve Lukather Band, Robben Ford, Billy Cobham, Mike Stern, John Hammond, Larry Coryell, and many more. Thanks to entertaining commentaries and backround artist information by legends Alvin Queen and Manu DiBango, the 2-DVD-digipack offers an exciting view of the history of this legendary club. |
FRANK SINATRA: CONCERT FOR THE AMERICAS
This first-ever U.S. release of this spectacular 1982 concert proves that even at age 66, Francis Albert Sinatra was still the undisputed Chairman Of The Board. Recorded at the Altos De Chavón Amphitheatre in La Romana, the Dominican Republic, this 90-minute epic performance features the legendary Buddy Rich on drums and a special guest appearance by guitarist Tony Mottola on a memorable rendition of Send In The Clowns. |
MATTHEW SHIPP: SOLOS - THE JAZZ SESSIONS
With his unique and recognizable style, pianist Matthew Shipp worked and recorded vigorously during the 1990s, intertwining free jazz and modern classical. He first became known in the early '90s as the pianist in the David S. Ware Quartet, but soon after began leading his own dates. Recording with musicians from the legendary Roscoe Mitchell to violinist Mat Maneri, Shipp's unswerving individual development made him the most prolific and respected voice in creative music by the decade's close. |
JOHN ABERCROMBIE/GREG OSBY: SOLOS - THE JAZZ SESSIONS
Guitarist John Abercrombie combines bop and free jazz stylistic elements with electronics utilizing phase shifters, guitar synthesizers and the good old volume pedal. What has kept his playing fresh is his refusal to be chained to these digital devices. Saxophonist, composer, producer and educator Greg Osby has made an indelible mark on contemporary jazz as a leader of his own ensembles and as a guest artist with other acclaimed jazz groups for the past 20 years. Highly regarded for his insightful and innovative approach to composition and performance, Osby is a shining beacon among the current generation of jazz musicians. |
DANNY SERAPHINE: THE ART OF JAZZ-ROCK DRUMMING
As a founding member of the rock band Chicago, Danny has pioneered the jazz-rock drumming style. These DVDs feature classic fills and grooves by the man who created them. |
DUKE ELLINGTON...AND MORE STORIES TO CELEBRATE GREAT FIGURES IN AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY
A wonderful new DVD for children with stories of great figures in African-American history. Stories about Duke Ellington and Ella Fitzgerald highlight this release. |
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The most recent additions have helped our ever-growing DVD selection continue its growth, now totaling over 2325 titles and growing on almost a daily basis! Please check it out today-we have jazz, blues, funk, and soul; live and documentary; method and master class; and much more - we are proud to offer a selection of jazz and jazz-related DVDs that is truly second to none.
As always, please keep in mind that many of our new releases are available in limited quantities. We do our best to predict demand and fill orders as quickly as possible, but we do run out of new releases. Even if we run out of stock, everything featured in this newsletter should be available to ship within 1 to 2 weeks.
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