Jazz Venture - Steve Hodges

The concert band can venture into the jazz idiom with Jazz Venture by Steve Hodges. This energetic, fun piece has a solid bass line and well-defined articulations that enhance the jazz experience. Featured soloists have the opportunity to showcase their creativity. An excellent jazz addition to the concert band library! (2:30) The PerformancePlus+ series is an innovative addition to the ever-expanding MakeMusic Cloud interactive library. These engaging selections are presented with educational resources designed to enrich the rehearsal process and create outstanding performances. Including:Assignment, recording, and assessment tools within MakeMusic CloudPiece-specific exercises focused on skills and techniquesPrintable sheet music (with a standard MakeMusic Cloud subscription)Educational tips and suggestions to support learningAvailable in print and digital formats.

Jazz Waltz No. 1 - Otto M. Schwarz

Jazz Waltz No.1 takes it's influence from the tradition of American big bands with their vibrant bold sound. Following a short introduction from the complete band both the trumpet and saxophone are given the chance to shine with jazz solos, all played along with a lilting 3/4 swinging accompaniment. Both musicians and audienceswill love this spectacular work for concert band.

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Jazzica

Jazzimut - Marc Jeanbourquin

In 2009, one year after its formation, the Swiss brass ensemble Azimuts Brass commissioned its conductor, Marc Jeanbourquin, to write them a signature tune. He composed Jazzimut, which features a festive introduction followed by a lyrical theme. After a few bars of rock rhythm, Jazzimut goes disco and finishes with a recapitulation of the introduction as a fanfare. Now available for concert band this is an entertaining piece from start to finish!

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Jazzin' It Up - Harry Richards

Jazzoo - David Shaffer

Super Cool! A vintage swing tune that is the perfect change of pace to any concert. Not hard, but very effective, your whole band will enjoy rehearsing this tuneful piece and all audiences are guaranteed to love it! The light swing style will have everyone's toes tapping!

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Jazzotic Flight - Stefan Schwalgin

Many composers of the 20th century enriched their own musical language with elements of jazz, just think of George Gershwin or Leonard Bernstein. In the "globalized" 21st century, Stefan Schwalgin extended this perspective globally with Jazzotic Flight taking you on an exotic flight around the world.After take-off the jet plane soars in a lively flight in waltz time, the jet lands visiting Africa, India and finally Latin America. A little piece of each of these continents is heard in this swinging concert piece that will be a hit with all members of your band.

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Jazzpresso

Jazzy - John Briver

Jazzy Concerto - Jirka Kadlec

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