Description
The Best of Belwin Jazz: First Year Charts for Jazz Ensemble is a curated selection of twelve exceptional arrangements tailored for young musicians. Composed by seasoned educational arrangers, these pieces encompass a variety of styles and tempos, including swing, Latin, ballad, waltz, holiday, and pop. The collection is designed for full instrumentation, featuring five saxophones, three trumpets, three trombones, and a four-piece rhythm section, yet it remains effective with a reduced setup of three saxophones, two trumpets, one trombone, and three rhythm players. Additionally, optional parts are provided for flute, clarinet, tuba, horn in F, and baritone T.C. The rhythm section includes guidance on rhythms, piano voicings, and guitar chord frames, while all solos are fully notated for improvisation. The conductor's book is accompanied by full-length CD recordings of each title, which include popular pieces such as Bill Bailey, Won't You Please Come Home, Birth of the Blues, and Jingle Bell Rock, among others. This title is also accessible through MakeMusic Cloud.
