Jazz Clarinet
Level/Grade 2 Tunes
15 tunes that reflect the breadth and diversity of jazz, from the great African-American tradition to the vibrant and multicultural sounds of jazz today.
Arrangements by jazz arrangers, carefully researched and designed to accommodate teacher and pupil alike.
An approach that encourages playing by ear.
‘minus-one' rhythm-section tracks and full performances recorded by top jazz musicians.
Written-out piano score.
Sections for improvised solos, with notated guideline pitches to get you started.
Background information including suggestions for further listening. Contents
Sonny Henry arr. Pete Churchill - Evil Ways
Hoagy Carmichael, Stuart Gorrell arr. Janette Mason - Georgia on my Mind
Phil Peskett - He is Sadly Melting
Percy Mayfield arr. Phil Peskett - Hit the Road Jack
John Scofield arr. Iain Dixon - I'll Take Les
Jesse Stone arr. Pete Churchill - Idaho
Frank Loesser arr. Nikki Iles - Inchworm (Clarinet)
Trad. arr. Pete Churchill - Old Joe Clark
Rahsaan Roland Kirk arr. Nikki Iles - Serenade to a Cuckoo
Ted Sturgis arr. Andrea Vicari Sister - Pork Chops
Quincy Jones arr. Phil Peskett - The Big Walk
Hugh Martin, Ralph Blane arr. Pete Churchill - The Trolley Song
Ray Noble arr. Simon Woolf - The Very Thought of You
Tom Scott arr. Charles Beale - Tom Cat
Richard M. Jones arr. Richard Cohen, Keith Nichols - Trouble in Mind
