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April Update 2011
| April 2011 Update Newsletter: Backstage With Lee Konitz & the Empire Jazz Orchestra; and the Mother of Jazz Bass Birthdays
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The Empire Jazz Orchestra, led by good friend of ejazzlines Dr. William Meckley, is a fantastic jazz ensemble of local professional musicians in residence at nearby Schenectady Community College here in upstate NY. Each spring the group presents a concert featuring a major jazz artist as guest soloist. Past greats have included Benny Golson, Jimmy Heath, and Slide Hampton. 2011's invitee was legendary altoist, cool jazz pioneer, and Birth of the Cool veteran Lee Konitz. As publishers of many Birth of the Cool arrangements, we were excited to attend both the rehearsal and the concert last Monday and Tuesday April 11 and 12. Mr. Konitz showcased his rhythmic and textural creativity as the band worked very hard to give him precisely the support he needed. We were especially gratified to see the band and Mr. Konitz work through and then play several of our own Jazz Lines publications charts: Gil Evans' arrangement of Anthropology for Claude Thornhill and two Birth of the Cool charts, Boplicity and Move. The final result was a wonderful trip through jazz history for a packed house and a truly appreciative crowd.
This Friday, April 22, marks a singular day on the jazz bass birthday calendar. In 1922 and 1935 respectively, Charles Mingus and Paul Chambers entered the world. These two men had vastly different styles and temperaments, but were among the greatest and most important bassists in the history of America's music. Mingus was a larger-than-life character, a brilliant composer, an innovator, and an outspoken activist for African-American rights. His contributions and legacy remain very much alive thanks to the tireless work of his widow Sue. Paul Chambers was simply one of the best and most beloved bassists in jazz history. When one considers that he passed before his 34th birthday, the volume of greatness he left behind is barely believable. His busy career ran from Miles Davis's Prestige records of the mid-1950s, to Monk's Brilliant Corners, to Coltrane's Blue Train, to Kind of Blue, to Oliver Nelson's Blues and the Abstract Truth to his own leader recordings and seminal sessions with Sonny Rollins, Lee Morgan, Hank Mobley, Sonny Clark, Cannonball Adderley, Dexter Gordon, Johnny Griffin, Wes Montgomery, and so many more. P.C.'s resume is that of THE jazz bassist of the period 1955-1969.
We once again thank everyone for your support - it is sincerely appreciated every day of the year!
Rob and Doug at ejazzlines
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Jazz Lines Publications is proud to present the brand new releases below from Terry Gibbs's Dream Band, Med Flory's Supersax and others. We also have two more new Ella Fitzgerald arrangements from Lush Life Music, Accentuate the Positive and It's Only a Paper Moon. Hal Leonard just released a new arrangement of the Stevie Wonder classic Higher Ground, Powerhouse gives us a new chart of I Got Sun in the Morning, and we have added another batch of excellent Latin-flavored charts from 3-2 Music. Please continue to watch April's pages, as more Jazz Lines Publications new arrangements will shortly appear, as will new charts from the Beatles, Chicago, and others.
ALL APRIL 2011 NEW ARRANGEMENTS
ALL MARCH 2011 NEW ARRANGEMENTS
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TEMPUS FUGIT: SUPERSAX/MED FLORY
Here is Med Flory's arrangement of Tempus Fugit. For this one, he harmonized a Bud Powell solo. This also features a trumpet part along with piano, bass, and drums. |
SWEET GEORGIA BROWN: DREAM BAND/MANNY ALBAM
This Bill Holman arrangement was written for the Terry Gibbs Dream Band and was recorded in 1961 and released on the Main Stem album. This was originally written to feature Terry on vibraphone but we have adapted the arrangement to feature any C, Bb or Eb soloist. |
JA-DA: DREAM BAND/BILL HOLMAN
This Bill Holman arrangement was written for the Terry Gibbs Dream Band and was recorded in 1961 and released on the Main Stem album. This was originally written to feature Terry on vibraphone but we have adapted the arrangement to feature any C, Bb or Eb soloist. |
BIG BAD BOB: DREAM BAND/BILL HOLMAN
This Manny Albam arrangement was written for the Terry Gibbs Dream Band and was recorded in 1962 and released on the Big Cat album. This was originally written to feature Terry on vibraphone but we have adapted the arrangement to feature any C, Bb or Eb soloist. |
SOFT EYES: DREAM BAND/BILL HOLMAN
This Bill Holman arrangement was written for the Terry Gibbs Dream Band and was recorded in 1962 and released on the Big Cat album. This was originally written to feature Terry on vibraphone but we have adapted the arrangement to feature any C, Bb or Eb soloist. |
SLITTIN' SAM: DREAM BAND/MANNY ALBAM
The tune Slittin' Sam (The Shaychet Man) was written by baritone saxophonist Al Epstein (shaychet is the Yiddish word for a Kosher butcher). Manny Albam took the tune and crafted a great arrangement that was first recorded on Gibbs's 1956 EmArcy record titled 'Swingin' with the Terry Gibbs Orchestra.' The Dream Band later recorded it in 1959. Unlike most of the Dream Band charts this one has parts for guitar and a 4th trombone. Alternate soloist parts have been included so that this may be played with any featured instrumentalist. |
FATHER KNICKERBOPPER: TINY KAHN
Norman 'Tiny' Kahn was a great bebop and swing drummer who died way too young, at the age of 30. He was also an outstanding arranger who wrote for many big bands including Woody Herman, Buddy Rich, Chubby Jackson, and Elliot Lawrence. This arrangement of Father Knickerbopper was written for Chubby Jackson's big band and recorded in 1949. It is a great, up-tempo swing tune featuring solos for piano, baritone sax, alto sax, tenor sax, and trumpet. |
LET'S FACE THE MUSIC AND DANCE: ELLA FITZGERALD/PAUL WESTON
Let's Face The Music is another priceless Ella chart, transcribed from her Irving Berlin Songbook album. The vocal key is F. |
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Early April featured an excellent crop of new DVDs, many of which are in stock and worth a look. Among these are Duke Ellington: Reminiscing in Tempo, Hiromi Solo Live at the Blue Note, Buck Clayton All Stars Live, and the guitar instructional DVD 200 Jazz Licks. We also recommend the latest in the excellent Solos: The Jazz Sessions series, which is a live DVD from Cyro Baptista; the documentary portrait of Lalo Schifrin: Movie Music Man; the Robben Ford Trio Live at New Morning Revisited; and Hudson Music's Gospel and R&B Drumming.
ALL APRIL 2011 NEW DVDs
ALL MARCH 2011 NEW DVDs
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STAN KENTON: ARTISTRY IN RHYTHM
In recognition of the upcoming 100th birthday celebration of Stan Kenton in 2011, this documentary by award-winning jazz filmmaker Graham Carter covers all facets of Kenton's amazing career and includes much of the groundbreaking music that was performed by the Stan Kenton Orchestra over the years. Included are interviews with over 20 people associated with Kenton's long and successful career as well as hundreds of images from the Kenton archives and rare film and TV performances of the Stan Kenton Orchestra. |
SYMPHONIC JAZZ: BENNY GOLSON & TUBBY HAYES LIVE IN 1966 / STAN KENTON LIVE IN 1962
This rare live DVD features several separate concerts. The first one has Stan Kenton and his Orchestra appearing live in July 1962 in Los Angeles. The second one has Benny Golson leading (but not playing) and conducting Tubby Hayes appearing with the British Orchestra in October 1966 in London. Also are three tracks with Tubby Hayes conducting the British Orchestra through there of his tunes in London in November of 1966. Finally there are three Kenton Orchestra bonus tracks which were recorded in 1971 in New York. |
BLUES CLASSICS GUITAR PLAY-ALONG
The Guitar Play-Along DVD series lets you hear and see how to play songs like never before. Just watch, listen and learn! Each DVD includes great songs that all guitarists will want to know! Teaches 8 blues classics: Boom Boom; Cold Shot; Dust My Broom; Frosty; Further on up the Road; Paying the Cost to Be the Boss; The Sky Is Crying; and Steppin' Out. |
JIMI HENDRIX: BAND OF GYPSIES LIVE AT THE FILLMORE EAST
Jimi Hendrix's legendary performances with the Band Of Gypsys remain among his most impressive achievements. Jimi Hendrix: Band Of Gypsys Live At The Fillmore East features the only known footage of the group in concert. All of the existing black and white video footage of the group's January 1, 1970 first show is presented in its original performance sequence. The story of this groundbreaking music is told here in interviews with Jimi, and for the first time, all four of his bandmates, Mitch Mitchell, Noel Redding, Billy Cox and Buddy Miles. |
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April's new books also include the Jeff Beck Play-Along and the Nursery Rhymes Jazz Play-Along from Hal Leonard, Alfred's Jazz Keyboard Method Complete, Steve Khan's brand new fourth edition of the Wes Montgomery Guitar Folio via Jamey Aebersold, several Violin Method books from Schirmer, Charles Colin's Art of Slotting for trumpeters, a Piano Play-Along and an Easy Piano Anthology from Stevie Wonder, Guitar and Bass Play-Alongs from reggae king Bob Marley, and, as always, many more.
ALL APRIL 2011 NEW BOOKS
ALL MARCH 2011 NEW BOOKS
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HANK JONES: PIANO WORKS
15 original songs by Hank Jones for piano. Also includes a biography of the jazz piano legend. Songlist: A Darker Hue of Blue; A Major Minor Contention; Ah Oui; Alone and Blue; Bangoon; Duplex; Good Night; Interface; Intimidation; Lullaby; Orientation; Passing Time; Peedlum; Sublime; and Take a Good Look. |
SYMMETRIC CYCLES: NEW TOOLS FOR ADVANCED IMPROVISATION AND COMPOSITION
The concept of cyclical playing can be applied to all kinds of music, and is especially effective in styles such as modal jazz, funk & rock, as well as pentatonic-type rock tunes and blues. The aural result of employing the concept of these cycles of simultaneously playing inside and outside the tonal center is truly astounding, adding sonic colors to your musical expression. |
BERKLEE MUSIC THEORY - BOOK 1
Brand new second edition! This essential method features rigorous, hands-on, ears-on practice exercises that help you explore the inner working of music, presenting notes, scales, and rhythms as they are heard in pop, jazz, and blues. You will learn and build upon the basic concepts of music theory with written exercises, listening examples, and ear training exercises. |
TONE MANUAL
Tone Manual discusses the evolution of the guitarist's concept of "good tone." It provides an extensive guide to recorded examples of playing generally considered "tonally superior," citing examples from the early days of electric jazz, blues, country, and rock and roll; from the classic rock, blues rock, and heavy rock heyday of the late 1960s and early '70s; and from myriad contemporary artists. |
MARK HAYES VOCAL COLLECTION: EIGHT FAVORITE SOLOS FROM THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK
Take eight classic songs from The Great American Songbook, add Mark Hayes's stunning and unpredictable contemporary arrangements, and it all adds up to two winning collections! Enjoy performing these first-rate arrangements with the stylish piano accompaniments or with the fully-orchestrated, professional quality CD recordings. Also see the related new book of vocal duets. |
WELL-TEMPERED LICKS AND GROOVES
12 jazz preludes and fugues inspired by Bach's "48." Includes homages to famous jazz pianists while reflecting a fresh, individual style of contrapuntal writing, real melodic gift, and cheeky sense of humor. With a CD of performances. |
GUITAR THEORY AND TECHNIQUE
This hands-on method teaches readers the most important guitar playing techniques and essential music theory concepts, guiding beginning to intermediate players to the advanced level. Covers rock, blues, Latin, funk, jazz, country and other styles, teaching arpeggios, tapping, sweep picking and much more. Step-by-step lessons cover harmony & rhythm concepts, sight-reading, scales and playing techniques. |
JAMES BROWN: 20 ALL TIME GREATEST HITS
Piano/Vocal/Guitar songbook featuring 20 classics from the Godfather of Soul. Includes I Got You (I Feel Good), It's a Man's Man's Man's World, Papa's Got a Brand New Bag, and 17 more from this inimitable American master. |
| As of this newsletter we have added 18 new DVDs for April 2011 and 20 for March 2011; 46 new music books for April 2011 and 51 for March 2011; 31 new big band and combo arrangements for the month of April 2011 and 68 for the month of March 2011.
The most recent additions bring our constantly-growing DVD selection to an amazing 2385 titles! We invite you to browse our easy-to-navigate DVD pages 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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