Books and CD's
Scroll to the bottom of this page for ordering informationJazz Improvisation Texts
Jazz Trombone Quartet Arrangements $25.00 each title
- Creative Jazz Improvisation, (fourth edition) published by Prentice-Hall, Inc. $63.00 plus $6 shipping
This comprehensive text features exercises and transcriptions of solos by master jazz musicians, arranged in an easy-to-use format. Used as an improv text by many leading college jazz programs in the U.S. and Europe.Links: http://www.pearsonhighered.com, http://www.ejazzlines.com and http://www.jazzbooks.com
- Creative Beginnings: An Introduction to Jazz Improvisation, published by Prentice-Hall, Inc. $86.00 plus $8 shipping
An entry level companion to Creative Jazz Improvisation, containing basic jazz theory, exercises for developing improvisational facility, and songs based on specific chord progressions. A companion play-along CD makes practicing fun and inspirational.
(4 Trombones & Rhythm Section)
- *Caravan - a modern reworking of the classic Duke Ellington/Juan Tizol standard
- *Congressional Roll Call - an Ornette Coleman inspired line with intricate ensemble passages and space for free improvisation.
- Hum - a modal composition from the Clark Terry/Bob Brookmeyer Quintet, featuring Clark's solo as a shout chorus
- Morning Song - a lovely bossa nova with lush chord changes
- Nica's Dream - the Horace Silver latin-jazz standard
- *Pavane - French composer Gabriel Faure's masterwork for guitar and chamber orchestra receives a jazz interpretation
- *Waltz from Shape Shifter - based on a 12-tone row; includes many time changes.
- TD's Dilemma - a bebop chart based on the Tommy Dorsey theme song
- Wave - the classic bossa nova by Antonio Carlos Jobim, arranged for any soloist or vocalist backed by 4 trombones
*arrangements marked with an asterisk are featured on the CD, Tribute.
CD Recordings
Shape Shifter - Scott's newest CD features his innovative and adventurous compositions played by his working New York quintet of Rich Perry on tenor saxophone, Jim Ridl on piano, Mike McGuirk on bass, Andy Watson on drums and Scott on alto flugelhorn and alto valve trombone. Recorded live at Cecil's Jazz Club in New Jersey. $14.99 plus $3 shipping.
Tribute - Four top NYC trombonists & a three-piece rhythm section pay tribute to J.J. Johnson, Bob Brookmeyer, Clark Terry, Duke Ellington & Gil Evans in a cutting-edge set of jazz arrangements by Scott Reeves. Features Scott on trombone, Alto Flugelhorn and alto valve trombone, Tim Sessions and Mark Patterson on tenor trombones, Tim Newman on bass trombone, Jim Ridl on piano, Mike McGuirk on bass and Andy Watson on drums. $10 plus $3 shipping.
Congressional Roll Call - Scott's second CD from CreativeJazz Records featuring Scott Reeves playing trombone, alto flugelhorn and didgeridoo, Bill Mobley on trumpet and flugelhorn, Kenny Werner and James Williams on piano, John Lockwood on bass, Bob Gulloti on drums, and Janet Reeves on vocals. $5.00 plus $ 3 shipping. http://www.cdbaby.com/scottr
You Are What You Think - For this ground breaking Brownstone release, Scott Reeves showcases the trombone, E-flat alto flugelhorn and an Australian aboriginal instrument, the didgeridoo. Features an all-star cast including pianist Kenny Werner, trumpeter Bill Mobley, bassist John Lockwood and drummer Bob Gullotti. "May well be one of the most exotic and eclectic pieces to surface anywhere this year on a jazz release." -jazz critic Ken Franckling $5.00 plus $3 shipping.
Reebone Music Products are available from:Reebone Music
Scott Reeves
355 Fulle Dr.
Valley Cottage, NY 10989
201-401-0810
scott@creativejazz.comPrices are as of 1/3/2008, are subject to change and do not include shipping charges.
Orders are payable by check or money order made out to Scott Reeves; credit cards accepted through Pay Pal.
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Prices quoted in U.S. dollars.
