The Jazz Ensemble - Lesson
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Performing Arts
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6th - 8th Grade
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John Nelson
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The Jazz Ensemble CAN VARY IN SIZE
From Small Combos - usually three to nine pieces (or players) with individual instruments to Large Ensembles - made up of "sections" (brass, reeds, rhythm, and strings)
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In a Jazz Ensemble
EVERY PART IS IMPORTANT
Unlike Concert Bands and Orchestras which may have many players on a part, Jazz Ensembles usually have one player on each part.
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The Jazz Ensemble
HAS A RICH TRADITION
The original "jazz" bands were marching bands that played for social events.
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Throughout the 20th Century the instrumentation of jazz bands grew
Jelly Roll Morton's band in 1926 had 7 pieces
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Duke Ellington's Band in 1942 had 17 pieces
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Stan Kenton's Neophonic Orchestra in 1955 had 23 players
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The standard instrumentation of the jazz band today is:
4 trumpets, 4 trombones, 5 saxes, piano, guitar, bass, and drums.
The Jazz Ensemble CAN VARY IN SIZE
From Small Combos - usually three to nine pieces (or players) with individual instruments to Large Ensembles - made up of "sections" (brass, reeds, rhythm, and strings)
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