District Jazz Cuts 2008

Saxophones, Trombones & Trumpets

 

Improvisation - Blues in all Keys (Kenny'll Make It)  & Approaching the Standards (The Preacher) -

                         1.  One time thru the head.

                         2.  Two times thru the solo*

                               A.  Written solo can be used, but preference will be given to those who use improvisation.

Jazz Etude - Latin

 

Sight-reading

 

Scales - Chromatic Scale - Full Range of the horn. Ascending and Descending

               E Flat (NOT CONCERT PITCH) in a swing feel.  Ascending and Descending

 

Piano, Guitar & Vibes:

 

Improvisation - Blues in all Keys (Kenny'll Make It) & Approaching the Standards (The Preacher) -

                        Approaching the Standards - 1st Chorus Head, 2nd Chorus Comp., 3rd Chorus Improvise

                        Blues in all Keys - 1st Chorus Comp., 2nd Chorus Improvise

 

Jazz Etude - Latin

 

Sight-reading

 

Bass :

 

Improvisation - Blues in all Keys (Kenny'll Make It) & Approaching the Standards (The Preacher) -

                        Approaching the Standards - 1st Chorus Head, 2nd Chorus walk, 3rd Chorus Improvise

                        Blues in all Keys - 1st Chorus Head, 2nd Chorus walk, 3rd Chorus Improvise

 

Jazz Etude - Latin

 

Sight-reading

 

Drums/Percussion:

 

Improvisation - Blues in all Keys (Kenny'll Make It) & Approaching the Standards (The Preacher) -

                        Approaching the Standards - 1st and 2nd chorus play time

                        Blues in all Keys - 1st and 2nd chorus play time

 

Etudes - Latin and Ballad

 

Sight-reading

 

Technique - Play the following:

                      Bossa, Swing, Jazz Waltz and brushes at given tempos.