Jam Session For Band

Jamaica - Timothy Travis

Jamaica is an island in the Caribbean. In 1494 it was discovered by Christopher Columbus, who used it as private property until 1509. After some skirmishes it fell under British rule and the sugar trade on the island flourished. After the abolition of slavery in 1834 it was only granted Home Rule in 1944, but it remained a member of the British Commonwealth of Nations. Whereas the export of cane sugar used to be Jamaica's main export product for many years, nowadays music has taken over this role. At first American music used to be very popular on the island. Later, however, Jamaican musicians started to experiment and thus in the end created their ownmusical style called Reggae. Well-known Reggae musicians are Bob Marley and Peter Tosh. The most important instruments used in Reggae are the bass and the drums. Together they form the base for the style: the riddim. A bass drum accent on the second and fourth beat are characteristic of a typically reggae drum beat. To this syncopic patterns are often added. The rhythm guitarist plays chords in a characteristic Reggae rhythm, not on, but between the beats.

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Jamaica Farewell

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Jamaica Jack - Joseph Compello

Infectious Caribbean rhythms from an expanded percussion section drive this Calypso-style piece and guarantee that it will be a big hit with players and audiences alike. This is a great introduction to Latin rhythms and syncopations and has a variety of phrasings and articulations with which young players need to become familiar. Duration: 2' 30" Key: Eb Ranges: Trumpet - Eb, Horn - C, Trombone - C

Jamaica Me Crazy - Scott Watson

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Jamaican Calypso - Oliver Mann

Jamaican Folk Suite - Harold L. Walters

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Jamaican Holiday - James Curnow

The islands come to a stage near you with this three movement suite of Jamaican folk songs. Titles include the round Mi Gallo, When the Moon Gone Round which is a Jamaican stone game, and Yes, Bar Limbo, a traditional ring game. This is a great opportunity to expose your students to the rich musical heritage of the Caribbean.

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Jamaican Holiday - Jerry Nowak

Catchy calypso rhythms highlight this delightful treatment that features the "Banana Boat Song" and "Jamaican Farewell," both arranged with a wonderful variety of instrumental colors.

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Jamaican moods