JAZZ TROMBONE DUETS! New Book "Get to It!" 10 Duets for Improvisation for 2 Trombones by Nick Finzer

An important part of teaching for me is to just PLAY with my students. We play duets, we play tunes, we sight-read, all different kinds of things. A few years ago, I realized that there is almost an unlimited supply of duets in the "classical" realm - from many different composers, but for jazz, there was almost none! A few books here and there, and some classic 2 trombone plus rhythm section arrangements.

But I thought, what about just for TWO OF US? And thus, the impetus for "GET TO IT" was born... 10 jazz trombone duets that feature improvisation. It's not just blowing over tunes, it is specific improvisational tasks that will develop an improviser's awareness for both the harmony, as well as the overall musical product.

In this book we tackle:

- Blues

- Rhythm Changes

- Take the A Train

- Have You Met Miss Jones

- Cherokee

... and more!

Improvisation challenges range from:

- Walking a bass line

- Improvising accompaniment

- Choosing pitches, with dictated notes

- Trading phrases

... and more!

This collection of duets will push you and your collaborator (students, friends, enemies, etc!) to think about the two trombones as an ensemble, staying responsible for the form, time, feel, flow, etc., no rhythm section needed!

PDF Copies come with Parts and Score Format

Hard Copies come with Score format, and includes PDF Copies of Parts & Score!

I hope you enjoy these - I can't wait to hear YOU playing them! If you post them, please tag me so I can see and share!

Happy Practicing -

Nick