Jazz Flute Tunes
Level/Grade 3
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' CD with 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
Mongo Santamaria arr. Nikki Iles Afro Blue
Sonny Rollins arr. Bill Kinghorn Alfie's Theme
Quincy Jones arr. Tony Coe Belly Roll
Dizzy Gillespie arr. Pete Churchill Birks Works
Oscar Pettiford arr. Pete Churchill Blues in the Closet
Sonny Rollins arr. Andrea Vicari Don't Stop the Carnival
Thomas ‘Fats' Waller, Andy Razaf arr. Nick Tomalin Honeysuckle Rose
Grover Washington Jr. arr. Janette Mason Make me a Memory
Ben Raleigh, Joe Zawinul arr. Nikki Iles Midnight Mood
Don Cherry arr. Huw Warren Mopti
Charlie Parker My Little Suede Shoes
Mike Mainieri Sara's Touch
George Gershwin, Dubose Heyward, Dorothy Heyward, Ira Gershwin arr. Nikki Iles Summertime
Steve Kuhn arr. Nikki Iles The Saga of Harrison Crabfeathers
Stan Sulzmann Valstrut
