Experiencing Jazz 3rd Edition FLASH!!!! The newly revised 3rd edition published by Routledge is now available! I’m told that the website offering content previously included on the first and second edition along with links to all suggested listening tracks on Spotify will soon be made available. The streaming availability of the listening assignments […]
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Jazz Theory and Practice
January 22, 2009 – 5:09 am
By Rick Lawn and Jeff Hellmer Originally published by Wadsworth, Jazz Theory and Practice is the most modern introduction to jazz theory ever published. Rich with examples from the repertoire, it gives performers, arrangers and composers an in-depth and practical knowledge of the theoretical foundations of jazz. A CD-ROM is also available, providing supplemental exercises […]
Three Sketches for Saxophone Quartet
January 22, 2009 – 3:59 am
Recorded on “Outside the Box” by the Nova Saxophone Quartet. Link to Recording » Available Through Dorn Publications (EQ28) D $17.95 Also available through Amazon » Instrumentation: Saxophone Quartet
Out of Town
January 22, 2009 – 3:43 am
This challenging arrangement of Russell Ferrante and Jimmy Haslip’s rhythm change based tune is available in the 5-sax and rhythm section version or a big band version also available on this web site. It can be found in the Big Band Charts section. Instrumentation: Alto, Alto, Ten,Ten,Bari + rhythm section Grade Level:Difficult A RickLawn.Com Exclusive!! […]
Devil’s Advocate
January 22, 2009 – 3:38 am
From the Concept Music Music Series, this publication is available from Walrus Music. Up-tempo contemporary straight ahead groove w/intricate lines & hot ensemble passages. Reminds me of a 70s’-ish Tom Harrell/Bob Berg tune. Trpt & Tenor solos. Link to Publisher (eJazzLines) Instrumentation: Alto,Ten,Bari, 2 Trumpets, 1 Trombone & Rhythm Grade Level: Medium – Difficult [audio:http://ricklawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/Devils […]
Retrospect (big band)
January 16, 2009 – 6:19 am
This moody soprano sax feature can also feature your pianist. Predominantly a ballad in 3/4 & 9/8, its haunting and introspective qualities yield to a short double-time chorus that also serves as a surprise intro. Lush harmonies and woodwind/horn counter-lines abound. Sax doubles. Two French horn parts are optional and cued in the saxophones. Link […]
There’s A Mingus Amongus
January 16, 2009 – 5:33 am
A Concept Music publication available from Walrus Music. A gospel flavor blues in the spirit of Charles Mingus. Lots of solo space and has that unique Mingus 3/4 time feel. Instrumentation: Alto, Tenor, Baritone, 2 Trumpets, 1 Trombone & Rhythm Grade Level: Medium – Difficult [audio:http://ricklawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/theres-a-mingus-amongusexcerpts.mp3] Now Available for purchase from eJazzLines
Compass Jazz Quartet » History
January 16, 2009 – 4:32 am
Compass was organized and based from 1969 through 1973 in Oneonta where the group performed primarily in concert settings at colleges and universities, mostly in New York State. Compass performances feature both original compositions as well the works of many of Americas greatest jazz legends. Fast Facts: Compass was 1 of 5 musical groups on […]
PDF Jazz Music
January 16, 2009 – 4:15 am
www.pdfjazzmusic.com Jim Martin’s Website – Jim has done an excellent job in setting up a web site to deliver to us some very fine music for all sorts of jazz ensemble configurations along with recordings. He offers charts by Frank Mantooth, Ed Palermo, Trent Kynaston, and of course Jim Martin among others. He has offered […]
What Is Man?
January 16, 2009 – 3:02 am
“What is Man?” is a multimedia jazz cantata for quartet organ, choir, baritone soloist and narrators based on the story of Job.