Instrumental Jazz 20
CR20.4
Individually develop and apply criteria to use in critical evaluation of performances of jazz music.
Indicators for this outcome
| (a) |
Listen to the music of the great jazz performers. |
| (b) |
Generate criteria of excellence through listening to the music of the great performers (e.g., What is it that makes the music great? What do the great performers do that the student or student's ensemble do not?). |
| (c) |
Individually for each student and in groups for the ensemble, design and implement a plan for improvement based on the criteria generated from listening to the great performers. |
| (d) |
When listening to a musical selection, describe and classify the music using appropriate jazz language (e.g., style, period, composer, culture, and performer). |
| (e) |
Refine the skills in listening actively, continue to develop listening skills, and recognize that listening actively contributes to the authenticity of performances. |
| (f) |
Recognize and discuss the value of original thought, technical proficiency, place, era, and other concepts in the music of the great jazz performers. |
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R070129
Beginning Jazz Guitar
Beginning Jazz Guitar is the first book in a series of four books describing a step-by-step method for learning to play jazz guitar. This book includes the major scale and basic triad theory, extended chords and the modes, and a full length etude or song to go with every new concept introduced. The book is clearly organized into easily mastered segments and each chapter is divided into separate lessons. The "A" lessons cover harmonic and chordal topics and the "B" lessons cover improvisation. General information, tips on practicing are at the end (coda) of the book and the music is written in standard notation and TAB.
The accompanying CD demonstrates the examples in the book.
The accompanying CD demonstrates the examples in the book.
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Media and Formats :
Book
CD/DVD
Price :
$29.50
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R070130
Benny Golson
This DVD from The Jazz Master Class series from Loyola includes an introduction by Tom Piazza and a performance and an interview with saxophonist Benny Golson. It also includes student performances and Golson's comments about the performances. During his interview, Golson recalls the origin of the tunes he performs such as "Along Came Betty," "Blue-n-Boogie," "Killer Joe" and "Whisper Not."
Media and Formats :
CD/DVD
Price :
$22.39
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R070152
Jimmy and Percy Heath
This DVD from The Jazz Master Class series from NYU includes an introduction by Gary Giddins and a performance and an interview with saxophonist Jimmy Heath and bass player Percy Heath. It also includes student performances and the brothers' comments about the performances. Jimmy and Percy Heath recall stories as they play duos such as "Sleeves," "Round Midnight," "Love Song" and "Prince Albert."
A second DVD provides special features such as pre- and post-class interviews with the students, interviews with Gary Giddins and Jimmy and Percy Heath and transcriptions of "Sleeves" and "Love Song". During the interview, the brothers talk about making a living and the New Jazz Quartet.
The transcription scrolls across the screen while the brothers are playing "Love Song" and "Sleeves."
A second DVD provides special features such as pre- and post-class interviews with the students, interviews with Gary Giddins and Jimmy and Percy Heath and transcriptions of "Sleeves" and "Love Song". During the interview, the brothers talk about making a living and the New Jazz Quartet.
The transcription scrolls across the screen while the brothers are playing "Love Song" and "Sleeves."
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Media and Formats :
CD/DVD
Price :
$22.39
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R054446
The Jazz Piano Book
The Jazz Piano Book is a comprehensive and concise resource that summarizes musical theory and includes jazz harmony. The book covers a range of topics including 3 note voicings, scales and modes, improvisation, chords and comping. Jazz standards are cited and annotated examples are included. Many piano styles, such as stride, Bud Powell voicings, block chords and more are covered.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$35.99
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R070134
Clarence Gatemouth Brown
This DVD from the Louisiana Masters series includes a concert and an interview with the guitarist and violinist, Clarence Gatemouth Brown. It begins with the concert opening section and is followed by the interviews. During the concert Gatemouth and his band play an older style of jazz.
Media and Formats :
CD/DVD
Price :
$22.39
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R052746
Elements of the Jazz Language for the Developing Improvisor
Together with visuals and audio examples, this professional resource describes common licks and shows how they were used by different well-known soloists and how the licks can be inserted into some common chord progressions. The accompanying CD includes solo excerpts that accompany sections of the text and 30 exercises for practising the techniques.
Media and Formats :
Book
CD/DVD
Price :
$37.50
Record posted/updated:
December 7, 2018
R052745
The Jazz Language
A jazz musician must have an understanding of the construction of chords and scales and a ready knowledge of their applications as resources for musical expression. This book includes materials commonly used by a jazz musician and is presented in order of complexity and need. The book is not intended to be an arranging or an improvisation text, but a pedagogical reference. Each chapter concludes with study questions and exercises for the specific concept. The appendices offer additional tools.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$23.95
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R054215
Living Effortless Mastery. Kenny Werner
This DVD includes Kenny Werner's performances at two master classes with his trio Live at the Blue Note and with the Brussels Jazz Orchestra. It begins with a 41 minute clinic on "Free Jazz" at an International Association of Jazz Educators conference.
Werner's effortless mastery approach teaches students to remove blocks between them and their artistic expression and encourages them to practice with greater efficiency, concentration and effectiveness.
Werner's effortless mastery approach teaches students to remove blocks between them and their artistic expression and encourages them to practice with greater efficiency, concentration and effectiveness.
Media and Formats :
CD/DVD
Price :
$22.39
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R070156
Toots Thielemans
This DVD from The Jazz Master Class series from NYU includes a concert duo with Kenny Werner as well as interviews. It includes great playing by one of the greatest harmonica players ever. During his interview, Thielemans describes interesting stories from his life and his fascinating approach to music.
Media and Formats :
CD/DVD
Price :
$22.39
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R070153
Phil Woods
This DVD from The Jazz Master Class series from NYU includes a concert performance, workshops with student ensembles, an interview with students, Phil Woods, Gary Giddins and duets with Eric Doney.
Media and Formats :
CD/DVD
Price :
$22.39
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R054508
Chop-Monster 2 Jazz Language Tutor. Teacher's Score with Compact Disc
This book is a continuation of Chop-Monster 1 and covers V7-I cadence, bebop scales, iim7-V7 progression, thirds and sevenths. It can be used for teaching improvisation in a large band setting and is designed for use in 10- to 15-minute sections. New concepts are presented with the help of a "call and response" CD.
Media and Formats :
Book
CD/DVD
Price :
$53.50
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R052743
Jazz Styles. Student Book: History and Analysis(11th ed.)
This resource is for university level courses, but provides excellent information for those teaching secondary level courses in jazz and music. It is organized historically and the styles are presented chronologically. The innovations by single artists, the influence of other players and the chance occurrences that were combined, modified and developed in original ways have also been included. The focus of the text is jazz history and the analysis of the styles is presented in four sections: basics of jazz, premodern jazz, modern jazz 40s to 60s and modern jazz 60s to the present.
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Jazz Styles. Jazz Classics CD Set
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$132.85
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R070138
Gerry Mulligan. The Age of Steam (CD/DVD Pack)
The CD includes the original A&M recording of "The Age of Steam." The DVD includes a master class, a documentary, a Dolby Digital stereo and surround sound mix of the original recordings and interviews with several of the artists who participated in the recording including Bob Brookmeyer, Roger Kellaway, Tom Scott and Stephan Goldman. The DVD also includes PDFs of the sheet music for each composition on the recording.
Media and Formats :
CD/DVD
Price :
$33.50
Record posted/updated:
December 7, 2018
R070453
Jazz by Ken Burns Series
This is a series of programs that examines this history of jazz music. A website to accompany the series is available at http://www.pbs.org/kenburns/jazz/home/
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A Masterpiece by Midnight (1960 to the Present)
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C-Jam Blues by Duke Ellington
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Dedicated to Chaos (1940-1945)
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Gumbo (Beginnings to 1917)
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I Cover the Waterfront by Louis Armstrong
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New Rhumba by Miles Davis
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Our Language (1924-1929)
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Risk (1945-1955)
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Swing. Pure Pleasure (1935-1937)
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Swing. The Velocity of Celebration (1937-1939)
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The Adventure (1956-1960)
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The First Frame
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The Gift (1917-1924)
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The True Welcome (1929-1934)
Media and Formats :
CD/DVD
Price :
$209.95 (complete series)
Record posted/updated:
December 7, 2018
R070133
Cecil Taylor
This DVD from The Jazz Master Class series from NYU provides a great introduction to avant-garde jazz. It includes an introduction by Gary Giddins and a performance and an interview with pianist Cecil Taylor. It also includes student performances and Taylor's comments about the performances. Included are excerpts from Taylor's poetry and a poetry improvisation.
Media and Formats :
CD/DVD
Price :
$22.39
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R070135
Clark Terry
This DVD from The Jazz Master Class series from NYU includes an introduction by Gary Giddins and a performance and an interview with trumpet player Clark Terry. It also includes student performances and Terry's comments about the performances. During the clinic sections, Clark Terry interacts with students and demonstrates his suggestions. He recalls stories as he performs tunes such as "Perdido," "I Don't Want to be Kissed," "Bye, Bye Blackbird" and "Mumbles."
A second DVD provides special features such as pre- and post-class interviews with the students, interviews with Gary Giddins and Clark Terry and a transcription of "Perdido."
A second DVD provides special features such as pre- and post-class interviews with the students, interviews with Gary Giddins and Clark Terry and a transcription of "Perdido."
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Media and Formats :
CD/DVD
Price :
$22.39
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R054444
Encyclopedia of Reading Rhythms
This book is a comprehensive guide to notes, rests, counting, subdividing, time signatures, triplets, ties, dotted notes and rests, cut time, compound time, rhythm studies, counting systems, road maps and more. It can be used to work on individual or group rhythmic reading skills and can be applied to all instruments.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$26.95
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R070139
Hank Jones
This DVD set from The Jazz Master Class Series from NYU includes an introduction by Gary Giddins and a performance and interview with pianist Hank Jones. It also includes student perfomances and Jones' comments about the performances. Jones recalls stories about his time with different performers. He performs tunes such as "The Very Thought of You," "Alone Together" and "Ain't Misbehavin'."
A second DVD includes special features such as pre- and post-class interviews with the students, interviews with Gary Giddins and Hank Jones and a transcription of "Alone Together."
The transcription scrolls across the screen while Jones is playing.
A second DVD includes special features such as pre- and post-class interviews with the students, interviews with Gary Giddins and Hank Jones and a transcription of "Alone Together."
The transcription scrolls across the screen while Jones is playing.
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Media and Formats :
CD/DVD
Price :
$22.39
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R054507
Chop-Monster 1 Jazz Language Tutor. Teacher's Score with Compact Disc
This book covers major and minor chords and scales, dominant seventh blues progressions and chromatic notes. It can be used for teaching improvisation in a large band setting and is designed for use in 10 to 15 minute sections. New concepts are presented with the help of a "call and response" CD.
Media and Formats :
Book
CD/DVD
Price :
$39.95
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R054504
The Art of Bop Drumming
Designed for the non-drumming jazz teacher, this resource describes jazz drumming and includes information on time playing, comping, soloing, brushes, playing in "2" and uptempo playing. Charts to assist in practising, appendices of recommended listings, a general discography and a list of books and videos are also included. The book is accompanied by a CD with specific tracks to enhance instructional parts throughout the book.
Media and Formats :
Book
CD/DVD
Price :
$34.95
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018