J.W. Pepper Music Catalog
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35 Order Toll Free! Call 1.800.345.6296 / w: jwpepper.com / e: satisfaction@jwpepper.com JAZZ ENSEMBLE Go to cart Building a Jazz Vocabulary—Mike Steinel. A valuable resource for learning the basics of jazz from Mike Steinel of the University of North Texas. It covers the basics of jazz, how to build effective solos, a comprehensive practice routine, and a jazz vocabulary of the masters. 5375225 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.99 l Decoding Afro-Cuban Jazz (The Music of Chuco Valdes and Irakere)—Chucho Valdes & Rebeca Mauleon. Here is a book that, at the same time, includes the best compositions of the ground- breaking Cuban fusion group, Irakere; is a thorough guide to the roots of Afro-Cuban jazz; and provides an overview of Maestro Valdes' influences and contributions to the music. Included are: 11 of Valdes' most important works decoded and transcribed, an overview of the history of Afro-Cuban music, biographies on Valdes and the group Irakere, detailed transcriptions and musical guides, a breakdown of Afro-Cuban folkoric and popular rhythms, an explanation of the Cuban clave and its function, and an annotated list of compositional works by Maestro Valdes. These 211 pages of music and text are a unique treasure for all lovers of Latin music! 10948682 Spiral-Bound Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34.00 The Essential Jazz Harmony Book (For All Instrumentalists and Arrangers)—Dan Haerle. Jazz has evolved its own harmony apart from other genres of music. In order to improvise and compose in the idiom, a basic understanding of this harmony, how chords move and connect with each other, is essential. In this book, noted author and educator Dan Haerle explains all the fundamental chord/scale theory and harmony you need to know. At the end of the book are voicings to over 20 standard chord progressions so that you can clearly see and hear how the various rules apply in real world situations. Written for all musicians, no keyboard skills are required, but knowing the names of the notes on a keyboard will be helpful. 10590270 Spiral-Bound Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.95 Essentials of Jazz Theory—Shelton G. Berg. This resource is designed for jazz enthusiasts and musicians who want to have a better understanding of the language of jazz. To successfully navigate this all-in-one jazz theory course, you should be versed in basic music theory concepts, such as those taught in Books 1 and 2 of Alfred's Essentials of Music Theory. With these books, you will learn the essentials of jazz music through concise lessons, practice your jazz music reading and writing skills in the exercises, improve your listening and ear training skills with the CDs, and test your knowledge with the review that completes each unit. You are encouraged to play and/or sing the musical examples throughout, at first with the recording, then on your own. Welcome to an exhilarating journey into the world of jazz! 5985359 Book & CD Pack Book 1. . . . . . . . . 13.99 5990026 Book & CD Pack Book 2. . . . . . . . . 12.95 10005059 Book & CD Pack Book 3. . . . . . . . . 12.95 10008027 Book & CD Pack Complete Volume with 3 CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37.99 10025663 Book & CD Pack Answer Key & 3 CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39.99 10027584 Book & CD Pack Complete Self-Study Course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34.99 Excellence in Jazz Pedagogy, Vol. 1 (Jazz Ensemble Auditions & Repertoire Selection)— Dean Sorenson. In Volume 1: Jazz Ensemble Auditions and Repertoire Selection, the author takes a look at the reasons for teaching jazz in school music programs, the rationale behind the grading of jazz materials, and some of the basics of starting a jazz ensemble program, in particular holding auditions and selecting repertoire. Included with the book is online access to correlated duplicable resources. 10567989 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.95 Excellence in Jazz Pedagogy, Vol. 2 (Jazz Ensemble Rhythm Section)—Dean Sorenson. Noted jazz educator Dean Sorenson takes a look at the jazz ensemble rhythm section, "the engine that powers the band." Leading a jazz ensemble successfully requires not only a basic knowledge of each rhythm section instrument and the notation used for that instrument, but also a thorough understanding of how to dissect and perfect the rhythm section sound and groove. This book addresses those needs in a comprehensive yet concise manner. Also included is online access to correlated duplicable resources in the publisher's multimedia library. 10689975 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.95 H Jazz Educator's Handbook— Jeff Jarvis and Doug Beach. Two of the biggest names in jazz education, Jeff Jarvis and Doug Beach, have combined their experience in the most comprehensive "how-to" manual for jazz educators ever published. Contains easy-to- understand text, loads of notated examples, photos, diagrams, drawings, and two CDs with over 150 recorded examples. Topics include: Starting a Jazz Program, Recruiting and Retaining Students, Jazz Combos and Chamber Groups, Choosing Charts, Rehearsal Techniques, Phrasing, Articulations, Dynamics, Coaching Wind and Rhythm Sections, Improvisation, Jazz Listening Skills, Festival Performances, Guest Artists and Clinicians, Fundraising, Making a Recording, and Organizing Jazz Festival and Tours. Audio samples are available on the publisher's website. 2471446 Book & CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00 H The Jazz Ensemble Director's Manual— Rick Lawn. This should be the "Bible" for every jazz educator! It covers all aspects of conducting and instructing a jazz band. Including a wealth of practical methods and materials, Rick Lawn covers such topics as beginning a jazz education program, funding the program, improvisation, size, scheduling, performance, philosophy, and much more. Don't miss it! 2075240 Book & CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.00 Jazz Improvisation (Practical Approaches to Grading)—Antonio J. Garcia. If grading music students in any creative course for credit is a challenge, how much more difficult is it to grade something as personal and nebulous as jazz improvisation? Should students be evaluated on their creativity in soloing or simply on technical skills such as chords and scales? What are the objectives in an improv course, and how can they be graded? The instructors whose responses are presented in this book represent over 700 years of combined experience teaching jazz improvisation with over 400 of those years for credit. 10679797 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.95 The Jazz Language (A Theory Text for Jazz Composition and Improvisation)—Dan Haerle. This text provides all of the materials commonly used by the jazz musician in a logical order dictated both by complexity and need. The book is not intended to be either an arranging or improvisation text, but a pedagogical reference providing the information musicians need to pursue any activity they wish. 2070845 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.99 H Jazz Pedagogy (The Jazz Educator's Handbook and Resource Guide)—J. Richard Dunscomb & Willie Hill, Jr. This comprehensive guide opens the doors to the world of jazz education. It is written by internationally recognized and successful jazz educators experienced at teaching jazz to elementary, middle school, high school and college students as well as to teachers and administrators. You will find realistic and practical solutions to challenges such as the jazz concept, understanding the rhythm section, jazz improvisation and jazz styles including a great section on Latin jazz. Uniquely innovative, this one-of-a-kind handbook incorporates the web as an ongoing resource tool that provides the ultimate in reference information. The included DVD presents audio/video demonstrations of rehearsal techniques, how to really teach jazz improvisation, and how to understand and improve the rhythm section. An essential addition to your library or jazz pedagogy class. 5970441 Book & DVD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69.99 l Jazz Scores and Analysis, Vol. 1—Rick Lawn. In this immense labor of love, Rick Lawn features full scores and in-depth analyses of contemporary big band works by six Grammy-nominated composers including Vince Mendoza, Jim McNeely, Darcy James Argue, Bob Mintzer, John Hollenbeck, and John Fedchock. Included for each chart are: analyses of the lead sheet reductions, annotated full scores with special features extracted in concert pitch for easier realization, biographies of and interviews with the artists that explore each one's creative process, and a link to the free software, the Orchestrators ToolKit, an invaluable aid for composers and arrangers. Analyses include: Fedchock's Ten Thirty 30; Mintzer's Ellis Island; Mendoza's Homecoming; McNeely's Absolution; Hollenbeck's A Blessing and Argue's Transit. With over 400 pages, this is an invaluable resource for composers, arrangers and big band leaders! 10948685 Spiral-Bound Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 H Jazz Theory Book—Mark Levine. Over 500 pages of text and over 750 musical examples. Written in the language of the working jazz musician, this book is easy to read and user-friendly. At the same time, it is the most comprehensive study of jazz harmony and theory ever published. The Jazz Theory Book takes the student from the most basic techniques such as chord construction and the II-V-I progression through scale theory, the blues, I've Got Rhythm changes, slash chords, the bebop and pentatonic scales, how to read a lead sheet and memorize tunes and a study of reharmonization that is almost a book in itself. Satisfaction guaranteed or money will be refunded. Mark Levine has worked with Bobby Hutcherson, Cal Tjader, Joe Henderson, Woody Shaw, and many other jazz greats. 5455076 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 l Questions and Answers (Insights on Being a Better Jazz Musician)—Dan Haerle. For all musicians with questions not answered in other books, noted author Dan Haerle's latest work contains a lifetime of information about technical considerations, life advice, road stories, and philosophy. As a technical manual, he provides careful analyses of eight jazz standards and comments on a variety of music-related subjects including improvisation techniques and teaching. As a memoir, he recounts pivotal moments in his life, with humor and with seriousness, chronicling his successes as well as mistakes made along the way. A wonderful collection by a jazz great! 10996328 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.95 These JAZZ PEDAGOGY RESOURCES are MUST-HAVES! Every jazz director should have these in their library. Check out more at jwpepper.com.