Using a fast swing rhythm and providing playable solo parts for each musician, the composer describes the colourful history of New Orleans. Due to its compatibility–available are editions for saxophone, clarinet and brass quartet–this piece enables you to put together your own small New Orleans band. Instrumentation: 2 trumpets, trombone/baritone/horn in F, trombone/baritone/bass

A melody with wide-ranging curves opens, in very slow tempo, the first piece. A motoric Presto section suddenly breaks the atmosphere. This is repeated–with varying emphases–several times in the course of the movement. Virtuoso runs, flutter-tonguing and rubato playing are important elements in the final Presto. Instrumentation: saxophone op. 81e

Morning is a Cha-Cha that has evolved into a classic of the standard Latin jazz repertoire. In case the saxophone players don’t double on flute and/or clarinet, there’s an extra set of woodwind parts for additional woodwind players included. Morning can be performed with or without the string section. Instrumentation: big band with strings

Composed in the form of a divertimento, special attention is paid to the basic aspects of technique found within Cuban music such as syncopations and off-beats. Articulations have been indicated to facilitate correct interpretation, and each player is given solo and accompanying opportunities. Instrumentation: 3 clarinets

This chart features the tenor saxophone in a gospel-flavored 7/4 funk. Lead trumpet: e3 Instrumentation: big band

Freie Bahn für freies Spiel Selbstbewusst erste Solos spielen • Swing, Rock, Latin, Hip Hop • Dur, Moll und Bluestonleitern • mit Play-Along-CD Schritt für Schritt tastet sich dieser Band an freies Spielen in Jazz, Rock und Pop heran. Jedes Kapitel basiert auf einem leichten Musikstück, das mit einer Band auf der Play-Along-CD geübt werden kann. Dazu gibt es kurze Erklärungen, welche Noten beim Improvisieren gut klingen und warum. Beispiel-Solos von erfahrenen Musikern sowie Akkorde und Rhythmen zum Begleiten (inkl. Tabulatur bzw. Basslinien) dienen als Vorbild für eigene Versuche. Das Lehrwerk ist auch im Bandkontext an der Schule oder Musikschule einsetzbar (ab ca. 2 Jahren Instrumentalunterricht). Weitere Ausgaben für Klavier, C-, B- und Es-Instrumente Besetzung: Gitarre

Diagrams and explanations for over 170 different note combinations for all saxophones, designed to build strength, flexibility and endurance. Instrumentation: Saxophone

This arrangement features two contrasting traditional klezmer tunes. Originally played at weddings, “Mazl Tov Shver Un Shviger” (Congratulations to the In-laws) is a medium tempo dance with several evocative sections. “Koyln” (Coal) is quick and lively. Instrumentation: clarinet and piano

This challenging classic demands great precision and technical proficiency from all players. Instrumentation: 4 clarinets BWV 565