The Best of Essential Elements for Jazz Ensemble (Value Pak)

15 Selections from the Essential Elements for Jazz Ensemble Series

By Mike Steinel

Item Number: HL.7011516

ISBN 9781423436645. 10.5x13 inches. Mike Steinel and Michael Sweeney.

From Hal Leonard's acclaimed Essential Elements series for Jazz Ensemble, here is an economical collection of 15 complete arrangements in a variety of styles. A valuable teaching tool in addition to filling your programming needs! Includes: All of Me, Ballad for a Blue Horn, Basin Street Blues, Blues for a New Day, Bubbert Goes Retro, Bubbert's Groove, Ja-Da, Mister Cool, On Broadway, Perfidia, Satin Doll, So What, Song for San Miguel, Sunday Afternoon and Take the “A” Train.

These full-length Grade 1.5 arrangements are the perfect “next step” for bands using the EE Jazz method, and also stand on their own as great easy charts for young players.

• Written for full band/playable with 3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone and rhythm section

• Full recording included

• Each arrangement is a self-contained teaching unit with exercises for melody, rhythm and improvisation

• Value pak includes one each of Conductor Score, Alto Sax 1, Alto Sax 2, Tenor Sax 1, Tenor Sax 2, Baritone Sax, Trumpet 1, Trumpet 2, Trumpet 3, Trombone 1, Trombone 2, Trombone 3, Guitar, Piano, Bass and Drums. Optional parts for Flute, Clarinet, F Horn and Tuba are available separately.