Jazz Ensemble Music 2024-2025
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Jazz Ensemble Music 2024-2025
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Welcome Jazz Educators
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Kendor Jazz Titles
Jazz Quest Series - 2023-2024
Grade 1
Bossa in Cerulean - Peter Blair
Duke's Groove - Peter Blair
Jazz Gateway Series - 2023-2024
Grade 1.5
Kansas City Shuffle - Carl Strommen
A Warm Summer's Night - Terry White
The Gumshoe - Andrew Lesick
Swing It! - Anthony Susi
Follow the Gig Bags - Greg Yasinitsky
Bossa Doce - Greg Yasinitsky
Sequential Warm-Ups - Peter Blair
Jazz Trek Series - 2023-2024
Grade 2 to 2.5
Out of the Blues - Vince Gassi
We Three Kings Can Swing - Arr. Peter Blair
Take a Hike - Kris Berg
Ace of Hearts - Ryan Erik Adamsons
A Long Way to Go - Ed Gaston
Power It Up! - Jeff Jarvis
Jazz Journey Series - 2023-2024
Grade 3 to 3.5
October Rain - Vince Gassi
Run... - Craig Skeffington
Still Friends? - Jack Cooper
Last Fries in the Bag - Jamie Roth
Varadero Hip - Michele Fernández
Jazz Summit Series - 2023-2024
Grade 4 & Up
Anthem - Cam McAllister
Nitro - Jamie Roth
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Jazz Foundations Series - 2023-2024
Grade 1
Filling in for Buddy - Doug Beach
No Way Out - George Shutack
A Little Christmas Spirit - Arr. Beach & Shutack
First Edition Series - 2023-2024
Grade 2
Mister T - George Shutack
Ulterior Motive - Doug Beach
Hip Monk Funk - George Shutack
Threshold Edition Series - 2023-2024
Grade 3
Grandview Groove - Doug Beach
Intro to Art - Bret Zvacek
Blueprint - Dave Rivello
Fast Track Shuffle - Doug Beach
Jazz Ensemble Series - 2023-2024
Grade 4 and Up
Our Man Dan - Mike Tomaro
The Neighbor from Naylor - Bryan Carter
Don't Grow Up...It's a Trap - Denis DiBlasio
Choose the Perfect Level for Your Ensemble
Our charts are grouped into five grade levels: Jazz Quest Series (Grade 1), Jazz Gateway Series Grade (Grade 1½), Jazz Trek Series (Grade 2), Jazz Journey Series (Grade 3), and Jazz Summit Series (Grade 4 & up). There is something in here for everyone!
Grade 1
- Playable with a core instrumentation of Alto Sax 1 & 2, Tenor Sax 1, Trumpet 1 & 2, Trombone 1, Piano, Bass (cued in Piano) Drums
- Includes parts for a full ensemble (5/4/4/4)
- Optional parts included for Flute, Clarinet, Horn in F, Tuba
- Limited ranges in the winds
- Carefully notated rhythm section parts
Grade 1.5
- Playable with a core instrumentation of Alto Sax 1 & 2, Tenor Sax 1, Trumpet 1 & 2, Trombone 1, Piano, Bass (cued in Piano) Drums
- Includes parts for a full ensemble (5/4/4/4)
- Optional parts included for Flute, Clarinet, Horn in F, Tuba
- Limited ranges in the winds
- Carefully notated rhythm section parts
Grades 2 to 2.5
- Tenor Sax 2, Trumpet 4, Trombone 4 and Guitar are optional
- Includes parts for a full ensemble (5/4/4/4)
- Other optional parts include Flute, Clarinet, Horn in F, Tuba
- Range is expanded, but still carefully considered
- Carefully notated rhythm section parts
Grades 3 to 3.5
- High school ensembles
- Full instrumentation (5/4/4/4)
- More independent rhythm section parts
- Longer solo sections
- Carefully notated rhythm section parts
Grades 4 & Up
- Advanced high school ensembles
- More freedom in overall concept
- More advanced harmonic structure
- Independent playing across sections
- Carefully notated rhythm section parts
Composers of New Jazz Ensemble Music
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Ryan Erik Adamsons
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Doug Beach
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Kris Berg
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Peter Blair
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Bryan Carter
![Jack Cooper](https://d2q3xwk7lzwkez.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2023/03/27193719/jack-cooper-150x150.jpg)
Jack Cooper
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Denis DiBlasio
![Michele Fernández](https://d2q3xwk7lzwkez.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2023/03/27193928/michele-fernandez-150x150.jpg)
Michele Fernández
![Vince Gassi](https://d2q3xwk7lzwkez.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2023/03/27194143/vince-gassi-150x150.jpg)
Vince Gassi
![Ed Gaston](https://d2q3xwk7lzwkez.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2023/05/13044531/ed-gaston-150x150.jpg)
Ed Gaston
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Jeff Jarvis
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Andrew Lesick
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Cameron McAllister
![Dave Rivello](https://d2q3xwk7lzwkez.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2023/05/13044930/dave-rivello-150x150.jpg)
Dave Rivello
![Jamie Roth](https://d2q3xwk7lzwkez.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2023/03/27194251/jamie-roth-150x150.jpg)
Jamie Roth
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George Shutack
![Craig Skeffington](https://d2q3xwk7lzwkez.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2023/03/27195127/craig-skeffington-150x150.jpg)
Craig Skeffington
![Anthony Susi](https://d2q3xwk7lzwkez.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2023/03/27193913/anthony-susi-150x150.jpg)
Anthony Susi
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Mike Tomaro
![Terry White](https://d2q3xwk7lzwkez.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2023/03/27194154/terry-white-150x150.jpg)
Terry White
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Greg Yasinitsky
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Bret Zvacek