North County Jazz Bands
For your first listening assignment, please focus the majority of your comments on one performer, opposed to the collective sound and style of a larger group / big band.
Links
Learn Jazz Standards.com
Learn Jazz Standards.com is an online jazz resource for musicians. LJS was founded in 2010 by jazz musician and educator Camden Hughes with the intent to aid in the education of aspiring jazz musicians.
Jamey Aebersold Website
Books and resources on jazz improvisation
The Woodshed
Jazz articles and blogs - "Geek out on jazz"
Classroom Materials
In addition to your instrument, tuner and music, all high school jazz band students will need a binder or folder with the following items for class:
Learn Jazz Standards.com
Learn Jazz Standards.com is an online jazz resource for musicians. LJS was founded in 2010 by jazz musician and educator Camden Hughes with the intent to aid in the education of aspiring jazz musicians.
Jamey Aebersold Website
Books and resources on jazz improvisation
The Woodshed
Jazz articles and blogs - "Geek out on jazz"
Classroom Materials
In addition to your instrument, tuner and music, all high school jazz band students will need a binder or folder with the following items for class:
- Aebersold Jazz Handbook
- Blank Manuscript Paper
- Blank Notebook Paper
- Pencil
