First Performance: October 6th Beginning Band Class Preview 5:00-5:45 (more details later)
Materials: Essential Elements for Jazz Ensemble by Mike Steinel $12.95
This is a red book that comes with a CD that has all 121 exercises on it. WELL worth the money!
LISTENING: To truly understand jazz (and all music) you should start listening to quality musicians and recording.
Jazz Pros (This is just a start- the list could LITERALLY go on for miles!!!)
Flute-Hubert Laws, James Moody, Frank Wess
Alto Sax-Cannonball Adderley, Paul Desmond, Charlie Parker
Tenor Sax- John Coletrane, Stan Getz, Dexter Gordon, Sonny Rollins
Bari Sax- Pepper Adams, James Carter, Gerry Mulligan
Trumpet- Louis Armstrong, Chet Baker, Miles Davis, Wynton Marsalis
Trombone- Urbie Green, Slide Hampton, J.J. Johnson, Kai Winding
Tuba- Bill Barber, Howard Johnson, Rich Matteson
Piano- Count Basie, Dave Brubeck, Duke Ellington, Herbie Hancock, Fats Waller
Guitar- John Abercrombie, Charlie Byrd, Django Reinhardt, John Scofield
Bass- Paul Chambers, Gharlie Mingus, Jaco Pastorius, Oscar Pettiford
Drums- Art Blakey, Gene Krupa, Joe Morello, Buddy Rich, Ed Soph (UNT)
Vibes- Lionel Hampton, Milt Jackson, Tito Puente
Resources
Bb Jam Blues (piano) midi (120)
Jazz Podcasts- Jazz Insights: Dr. Gordan Vernick (great information covering all areas of jazz!)
Websites: www.apassion4jazz.net www.allaboutjazz.com www.thejazzpage.de
