Brass Quintet: Kansas City Stomp (score & parts)
Brass Quintet: Kansas City Stomp (score & parts)

Author: Francesco Leone

Publisher: Glissato Edizioni Musicali

Published: 2020-07-24

Total Pages: 30

ISBN-13: 8835868971

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Dive into the heart of early jazz with "Kansas City Stomp," the vibrant masterpiece by Ferdinand "Jelly Roll" Morton, now ingeniously arranged for Brass Quintet by Francesco Leone. This intermediate-level arrangement brings to life the spirited bounce and rhythmic intricacy of Morton's composition, offering brass musicians the chance to explore the rich textures and dynamic energy of early American jazz. This eBook provides a comprehensive score and ten parts for a traditional brass quintet setup: two B-flat Trumpets, French Horn in F, Trombone, and Tuba. Leone's arrangement captures the essence of the "Kansas City Stomp" with its lively tempos and intricate melodies, perfectly suited for the expressive capabilities of brass instruments. To ensure versatility and adaptability for various ensemble configurations, alternative parts are included for E-flat Horn, B-flat Trombone in treble clef (as an alternative to the French Horn part), and E-flat and B-flat Tuba in treble clef. These options allow ensembles to tailor the piece to their specific instrumentation and individual player strengths, enhancing the arrangement's accessibility and performance potential. An audio demonstration is available at www.glissato.it, offering an invaluable resource for ensembles to familiarize themselves with the arrangement's style, tempo, and character. This demo is especially useful for capturing the lively spirit of "Kansas City Stomp," aiding musicians in achieving a cohesive and expressive performance that stays true to the essence of early jazz. "Kansas City Stomp" arranged for brass quintet is not merely a piece of music; it is an invitation to journey through the early days of jazz, bringing the exuberance and flair of Morton's music to life. Whether for performance, educational purposes, or personal enjoyment, this eBook promises to provide brass musicians and their audiences with a memorable and engaging musical experience, showcasing the timeless appeal and vitality of jazz through the vibrant and resonant sounds of brass.

Basic Music Theory
Basic Music Theory

Author: Jonathan Harnum

Publisher: Questions Ink. Publishing

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780970751287

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Basic Music Theory takes you through the sometimes confusing world of written music with a clear, concise style that is at times funny and always friendly. The book is written by an experienced teacher using methods refined over more than ten years in his private teaching studio and in schools. --from publisher description.

Tuba Skinny and Shaye Cohn
Tuba Skinny and Shaye Cohn

Author: Pops Coffee

Publisher:

Published: 2017-11-10

Total Pages: 174

ISBN-13: 9781973270836

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Now updated to 2020, this is an account of the development and output of the great young traditional jazz band Tuba Skinny, which is based in New Orleans. Many recommendations are included of videos to watch and recordings available for purchase.

Goin' to Kansas City
Goin' to Kansas City

Author: Nathan W. Pearson

Publisher: University of Illinois Press

Published: 1987

Total Pages: 322

ISBN-13: 9780252064388

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"A big juicy wedge of jazz history. . . . Lots of wonderful stories." -- Los Angeles Daily News "Kansas City was a hub for Jazz bands that crisscrossed the country in the 1930s. . . . The interviews go beyond jazz into the infamous political machinery that made Kansas City a wide-open and corrupt town where jazz could flourish." -- Choice "A wealth of stories, a good measure of entertainment and a valuable stab at history -- not to mention some great pictures." -- The Kansas City Star

Piano Practice Games
Piano Practice Games

Author: Barbara Kreader

Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 42

ISBN-13: 0793562716

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(Educational Piano Library). Piano Practice Games presents imaginative ways to introduce pieces in Piano Lessons by coordinating technique, concepts, and creativity with the actual music in the Piano Lessons books. These preparation activities help focus learning by 'playing with' each lesson piece aurally, visually, and physically. Whether used in individual or group lessons, Piano Practice Games are all designed to make music. Many activities include accompaniments that can be added by the teacher or by using the CD or GM disk from the corresponding Piano Lessons book.

The Cambridge Companion to Duke Ellington
The Cambridge Companion to Duke Ellington

Author: Edward Green

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2015-01-08

Total Pages: 317

ISBN-13: 1316194132

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Duke Ellington is widely held to be the greatest jazz composer and one of the most significant cultural icons of the twentieth century. This comprehensive and accessible Companion is the first collection of essays to survey, in depth, Ellington's career, music, and place in popular culture. An international cast of authors includes renowned scholars, critics, composers, and jazz musicians. Organized in three parts, the Companion first sets Ellington's life and work in context, providing new information about his formative years, method of composing, interactions with other musicians, and activities abroad; its second part gives a complete artistic biography of Ellington; and the final section is a series of specific musical studies, including chapters on Ellington and song-writing, the jazz piano, descriptive music, and the blues. Featuring a chronology of the composer's life and major recordings, this book is essential reading for anyone with an interest in Ellington's enduring artistic legacy.

First 50 Blues Songs You Should Play on the Piano
First 50 Blues Songs You Should Play on the Piano

Author: Hal Leonard Corp.

Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation

Published: 2019-09-01

Total Pages: 378

ISBN-13: 1540071065

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(Easy Piano Songbook). Blues fans can get started playing their favorite tunes with this collection of 50 songs in easy piano format with lyrics. Songs include: Ain't No Sunshine * All Blues * Basin Street Blues * Cross Road Blues (Crossroads) * Every Day I Have the Blues * Fever * I Got It Bad and That Ain't Good * Is You Is, or Is You Ain't (Ma' Baby) * Kansas City * Night Train * Pride and Joy * Route 66 * St. Louis Blues * Stormy Weather (Keeps Rainin' All the Time) * Sweet Home Chicago * The Thrill Is Gone * and more.