Resources for Teaching Traditional Jazz

This guide, compiled by the Traditional Jazz Educators Network (TJEN), lists traditional jazz resources available to music instructors. The listed materials are believed to be available as described at the prices shown as of the time of this guide’s publication, but all information is subject to change. This information has been compiled by TJEN as a service to educators; no endorsements or recommendations are implied. Except where noted, these materials are not available from TJEN; contact the suppliers shown. In most cases, prices shown do not include shipping.


ARRANGEMENTS:

Collections:

Authentic Dixieland. 11 arrangements by Bill Howard, Leroy Holmes, and Dean Kincaide. Instrumentation is trumpet, clarinet, tenor sax, trombone, piano, guitar/banjo, bass, drums. $7.95 per part ($11.95 for piano/conductor book). Also available digitally. Distributed by Alfred Publishing Co. Inc., P.O. Box 10003, Van Nuys, CA 91410-0003, tel (818) 892-2452, www.alfred.com; order via music dealers.

Dixieland Beat. 11 arrangements by Zep Meisner. Instrumentation is trumpet, clarinet, tenor sax, trombone, piano, guitar, bass, drums. $5.95 per part ($12.95 for piano/conductor book). Also available digitally. Distributed by Alfred Publishing Co. Inc., P.O. Box 10003, Van Nuys, CA 91410-0003, tel (818) 892-2452, www.alfred.com; order via music dealers.

Dixieland Beat No. 1. 10 arrangements by Bill Howard. Instrumentation is trumpet, clarinet, tenor sax, trombone, guitar, piano, bass, drums. $3.95 per part ($6.95 for piano part). Distributed by Hal Leonard Corporation, P.O. Box 13819, Milwaukee, WI 53213, www.halleonard.com; order via music dealers.

Dixieland Combo Paks. Arrangements by Paul Severson. 18 packs of four arrangements each, including CD. Instrumentation is trumpet, clarinet, tenor sax, trombone, guitar/banjo, piano, bass/tuba, drums. $45 each. Distributed by Hal Leonard Corporation, P.O. Box 13819, Milwaukee, WI 53213, www.halleonard.com; order via music dealers.

Exciting Dixieland. 12 arrangements by Dean Kincaide. Instrumentation is trumpet, clarinet, tenor sax, trombone, piano, guitar, bass, drums. $7.95 per part ($10.95 for piano/conductor book). Also available digitally. Distributed by Alfred Publishing Co. Inc., P.O. Box 10003, Van Nuys, CA 91410-0003, tel (818)892-2452, www.alfred.com; order via music dealers.

“Doc” Evans arrangements are available individually at $7 each (or 10 for $59.95). Instrumentation is trumpet (a few include 2nd trumpet), clarinet, trombone, piano, banjo, bass, and, in many cases, drums. Over 150 titles. Available from Rampart St. Music, 6835 East Kings Ave., Scottsdale, AZ 85254, tel (480)348-3702, www.docevans.com/Arrangement.htm.

Kit Johnson, John Bennett and Steve Matthes arrangements are available individually at $15 each postpaid; in sets of 10 for $120; or 300+ for $3,000. Instrumentation is trumpet, clarinet, trombone, piano, banjo, tuba. Available from Black Swan Classic Jazz Band, 7785 S.W. West Slope Dr., Portland, OR 97225, bscjb.com/arrangements/.

Sam Levine and Chris McDonald arrangements are available individually at $50 each. Instrumentation is trumpet, clarinet, trombone, banjo, tuba/bass, drums. 36 titles. Available from Green Hill Music, 101 Winners Circle Suite 123, Brentwood, TN 37027, tel (800)972-5900, www.greenhillmusic.com.

Rick Rhodes and Dick Brodfuehrer arrangements are available individually at $20 each; 10 for $17.50 each; or 20 for $15.00 each. Also available digitally. Instrumentation varies. Over 50 titles. Available from Ambassador Music and Publishing, tel (888)468-7700, www.ambassadormusic.com.

Douglas Smink arrangements are available individually at $10-15 each. Instrumentation is two trumpets, clarinet, trombone, piano, banjo/guitar, tuba/bass, drums. Approximately 50 titles. Available from Douglas Smink, 11228 Green Watch Way, Gaithersburg, MD 20878, tel (301)294-3504, www.john-mcvey.com/DISmink.

Scott Sproxton arrangements (based on original recordings) are available individually at $3.99 each (digital). Instrumentation is two trumpets, clarinet, trombone, piano, banjo/guitar, bass/tuba, and drums. 112 titles. Available from Simply Early Jazz, traditionaljazzcharts.vstore.ca.

Lu Watters arrangements are available individually (about 200 titles). Instrumentation is one or two trumpets, clarinet, trombone, piano, banjo, tuba/bass. $3 each. Available from YesterTunes, 2747 Vista Mesa Dr., Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275, tel (310)831-3372, www.yestertunes.com.

Robin Wetterau/Charlie Sonnanstine arrangements are available individually (147 titles). Instrumentation is two trumpets, clarinet, trombone, piano, banjo, tuba/bass, drums. $3 each. Available from YesterTunes, 2747 Vista Mesa Dr., Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275, tel (310)831-3372, www.yestertunes.com.

Over 2,000 unpublished or out-of-print combo arrangements (mostly traditional jazz) are available at $3 each from America’s Finest City Dixieland Jazz Society, P.O. Box 880387, San Diego, CA 92168-0387, www.sdjazzfest.org.

Hundreds of published stock arrangements of the 1920s/30s/40s for dance bands and combos are available at $.25 per page from YesterTunes, 2747 Vista Mesa Dr., Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275, tel (310)831-3372, www.yestertunes.com.

Piano arrangements:

All American Boogie Woogie by Bill Irwin. Contains 20 tunes. $8.95. Distributed by Hal Leonard Corporation, P.O. Box 13819, Milwaukee, WI 53213, www.halleonard.com; order via music dealers.

All-American Ragtime Duets by Glenda Austin. Contains six tunes. $7.99. Available from Willis Music, 7380 Industrial Rd., P.O. Box 548, Florence, KY 41042, tel (800)354-9799, store.willismusic.com.

American Ragtime and Music Hall Piano Music: The Ultimate Collection. Contains over 200 printable tunes on disc. $19.95. Distributed by Hal Leonard Corporation, P.O. Box 13819, Milwaukee, WI 53213, www.halleonard.com; order via music dealers.

Beale Street and Other Classic Blues by David A. Jasen. Contains 38 tunes. $16.95. Available from Dover Publications, 31 East 2nd St., Mineola, NY 11501-3852, www.doverpublications.com.

Beginning Boogie & Rags For Piano. Contains 14 tunes. $9.95. Distributed by Hal Leonard Corporation, P.O. Box 13819, Milwaukee, WI 53213, www.halleonard.com; order via music dealers.

The Best Dixieland Songs Ever. Contains 90 tunes arranged for piano/vocal/guitar. $19.99. Also available digitally. Distributed by Hal Leonard Corporation, P.O. Box 13819, Milwaukee, WI 53213, www.halleonard.com; order via music dealers.

The Best of “Jelly Roll” Morton. Contains 20 tunes. $9.95. Also available digitally. Distributed by Hal Leonard Corporation, P.O. Box 13819, Milwaukee, WI 53213, www.halleonard.com; order via music dealers.

The Big Book of Ragtime Piano. Contains 63 tunes. $19.95. Distributed by Hal Leonard Corporation, P.O. Box 13819, Milwaukee, WI 53213, www.halleonard.com; order via music dealers.

Blues and Boogies by Maggie Teggin. $25.99. Distributed by Hal Leonard Corporation, P.O. Box 13819, Milwaukee, WI 53213, www.halleonard.com; order via music dealers.

Boogie and Jazz Piano Styles by Debra Wanless. Contains 15 tunes. $9.99. Also available digitally. Distributed by Hal Leonard Corporation, P.O. Box 13819, Milwaukee, WI 53213, www.halleonard.com; order via music dealers.

The Boogie Book by John W. Schaum and Wesley Schaum. Contains 11 tunes. $6.95. Also available digitally. Distributed by Alfred Publishing Co. Inc., P.O. Box 10003, Van Nuys, CA 91410-0003, tel (818)892-2452, www.alfred.com; order via music dealers.

Boogie Is My Beat by John W. Schaum. Contains 12 tunes. $6.95. Distributed by Alfred Publishing Co. Inc., P.O. Box 10003, Van Nuys, CA 91410-0003, tel (818)892-2452, www.alfred.com; order via music dealers.

Boogie ’n Blues Book 1 by Gayle Kowalchyk and E.L. Lancaster. Contains eight tunes. $5.95. Also available digitally. Distributed by Alfred Publishing Co. Inc., P.O. Box 10003, Van Nuys, CA 91410-0003, tel (818)892-2452, www.alfred.com; order via music dealers.

Boogies and Rags (Keyboard Klangwelt). $13.95. Distributed by Hal Leonard Corporation, P.O. Box 13819, Milwaukee, WI 53213, www.halleonard.com; order via music dealers.

Boogies, Blues & Rags (E-Z Play Today Volume 121). Contains 20 tunes. $7.95. Also available digitally. Distributed by Hal Leonard Corporation, P.O. Box 13819, Milwaukee, WI 53213, www.halleonard.com; order via music dealers.

Book of Rags by Elena Kats-Chernin. Contains 12 tunes. $24.99. Distributed by Hal Leonard Corporation, P.O. Box 13819, Milwaukee, WI 53213, www.halleonard.com; order via music dealers.

Classic Joplin Rags by Fred Kern. Contains six tunes. $7.99. Also available digitally. Distributed by Hal Leonard Corporation, P.O. Box 13819, Milwaukee, WI 53213, www.halleonard.com; order via music dealers.

County Ragtime Festival by Fred Kern. Contains seven tunes. $7.99. Also available digitally. Distributed by Hal Leonard Corporation, P.O. Box 13819, Milwaukee, WI 53213, www.halleonard.com; order via music dealers.

Dixieland (E-Z Play Today Volume 322). Contains 23 tunes. $7.95. Distributed by Hal Leonard Corporation, P.O. Box 13819, Milwaukee, WI 53213, www.halleonard.com; order via music dealers.

Early Jazz Standards. Contains 30 tunes arranged for piano/vocal/guitar. $12.95. Distributed by Hal Leonard Corporation, P.O. Box 13819, Milwaukee, WI 53213, www.halleonard.com; order via music dealers.

Easy Boogie by Wesley Schaum. Contains 16 tunes. Distributed by Alfred Publishing Co. Inc., P.O. Box 10003, Van Nuys, CA 91410-0003, tel (818)892-2452, www.alfred.com; order via music dealers.

Fifty Classic Piano Rags by Rudi Blesh. $16.95. Available from Dover Publications, 31 East 2nd St., Mineola, NY 11501-3852, www.doverpublications.com.

A First Book of Ragtime by David Dutkanicz. Contains 24 tunes. $5.95. Also available digitally. Available from Dover Publications, 31 East 2nd St., Mineola, NY 11501-3852, www.doverpublications.com.

The Genius of Thomas “Fats” Waller. Contains 20 Waller arrangements. $10.95. Distributed by Alfred Publishing Co. Inc., P.O. Box 10003, Van Nuys, CA 91410-0003, tel (818)892-2452, www.alfred.com; order via music dealers.

It’s Easy to Play Boogie-Woogie. Contains 19 tunes. $14.95. Distributed by Hal Leonard Corporation, P.O. Box 13819, Milwaukee, WI 53213, www.halleonard.com; order via music dealers.

It’s Ragtime! by W.T. Skye Garcia. Contains eight tunes. $7.95. Distributed by Alfred Publishing Co. Inc., P.O. Box 10003, Van Nuys, CA 91410-0003, tel (818)892-2452, www.alfred.com; order via music dealers.

It’s Time for Ragtime by Jerry Ray. Contains 10 tunes. $7.99. Distributed by Alfred Publishing Co. Inc., P.O. Box 10003, Van Nuys, CA 91410-0003, tel (818)892-2452, www.alfred.com; order via music dealers.

Jazz, Blues, Boogie & Swing for Piano. Contains 39 tunes. $14.95. Distributed by Hal Leonard Corporation, P.O. Box 13819, Milwaukee, WI 53213, www.halleonard.com; order via music dealers.

Jazz, Rags & Blues Books 1-5 by Martha Mier. Each contains 8-10 tunes. $6.95-8.95 each (most include a CD). Distributed by Alfred Publishing Co. Inc., P.O. Box 10003, Van Nuys, CA 91410-0003, tel (818)892-2452, www.alfred.com; order via music dealers.

Joplin: Complete Rags. Contains 42 tunes. $16.99. Distributed by Hal Leonard Corporation, P.O. Box 13819, Milwaukee, WI 53213, www.halleonard.com; order via music dealers.

Joplin: Selected Piano Rags. Contains 13 tunes. $8.95. Distributed by Hal Leonard Corporation, P.O. Box 13819, Milwaukee, WI 53213, www.halleonard.com; order via music dealers.

Joplin: Six Ragtimes. $10.95. Distributed by Hal Leonard Corporation, P.O. Box 13819, Milwaukee, WI 53213, www.halleonard.com; order via music dealers.

Joplin For Students, Book 1 and Book 2 by Carol Matz. Each contains seven tunes. $6.99 each. Distributed by Alfred Publishing Co. Inc., P.O. Box 10003, Van Nuys, CA 91410-0003, tel (818)892-2452, www.alfred.com; order via music dealers.

Joplin Gold: The Essential Collection. Includes two CDs. $19.99. Distributed by Hal Leonard Corporation, P.O. Box 13819, Milwaukee, WI 53213, www.halleonard.com; order via music dealers.

Joplin Ragtime Duets by Fred Kern. Contains four tunes. $7.99. Also available digitally. Distributed by Hal Leonard Corporation, P.O. Box 13819, Milwaukee, WI 53213, www.halleonard.com; order via music dealers.

The Joy of Boogie and Blues by Denes Agay and Gerald Martin. Contains 28 tunes, with CD. $17.99. Also available without CD. Distributed by Hal Leonard Corporation, P.O. Box 13819, Milwaukee, WI 53213, www.halleonard.com; order via music dealers.

The Joy of Ragtime by Denes Agay. Contains 29 tunes. $12.95. Distributed by Hal Leonard Corporation, P.O. Box 13819, Milwaukee, WI 53213, www.halleonard.com; order via music dealers.

Just Play It! Boogie by Carolyn Miller. Contains five tunes. $5.95. Distributed by Hal Leonard Corporation, P.O. Box 13819, Milwaukee, WI 53213, www.halleonard.com; order via music dealers.

Learning to Play Piano: Easy Boogie and Blues by Denes Agay. Book. $9.95. Distributed by Hal Leonard Corporation, P.O. Box 13819, Milwaukee, WI 53213, www.halleonard.com; order via music dealers.

The Library of Ragtime & Early Blues Piano by Amy Appleby. Contains 85 tunes. $27.99. Distributed by Hal Leonard Corporation, P.O. Box 13819, Milwaukee, WI 53213, www.halleonard.com; order via music dealers.

New Orleans Jazz Piano Solos. Contains 20 tunes. $16.99. Also available digitally. Distributed by Hal Leonard Corporation, P.O. Box 13819, Milwaukee, WI 53213, www.halleonard.com; order via music dealers.

New Orleans Jazz Styles; More New Orleans Jazz Styles; Still More New Orleans Jazz Styles. Each contains five tunes. $4.99 each, or all 15 tunes (New Orleans Jazz Styles Complete) with CD for $19.99. Distributed by Hal Leonard Corporation, P.O. Box 13819, Milwaukee, WI 53213, www.halleonard.com; order via music dealers.

New Orleans Jazz Styles Duets; More New Orleans Jazz Styles Duets; Still More New Orleans Jazz Styles Duets. Each contains five tunes arranged for four-hand piano, with CD. $9.99 each. Distributed by Hal Leonard Corporation, P.O. Box 13819, Milwaukee, WI 53213, www.halleonard.com; order via music dealers.

Next Step Boogies, Rags and Blues Collection by Carol Barratt. $13.95. Distributed by Hal Leonard Corporation, P.O. Box 13819, Milwaukee, WI 53213, www.halleonard.com; order via music dealers.

Original Rags for Piano by Max Morath. Contains 17 tunes. $16.95. Distributed by Hal Leonard Corporation, P.O. Box 13819, Milwaukee, WI 53213, www.halleonard.com; order via music dealers.

Piano Light Ragtimes. Contains 19 tunes. $17.95. Distributed by Hal Leonard Corporation, P.O. Box 13819, Milwaukee, WI 53213, www.halleonard.com; order via music dealers.

Piano Rags by Larry Porter. Contains eight tunes. $16.99. Distributed by Hal Leonard Corporation, P.O. Box 13819, Milwaukee, WI 53213, www.halleonard.com; order via music dealers.

Piano Recital Showcase: Ragtime!. Contains eight tunes. $9.99. Distributed by Hal Leonard Corporation, P.O. Box 13819, Milwaukee, WI 53213, www.halleonard.com; order via music dealers.

Ragtime Classics by Maurice Hinson. Contains 41 tunes. $19.95. Distributed by Alfred Publishing Co. Inc., P.O. Box 10003, Van Nuys, CA 91410-0003, tel (818)892-2452, www.alfred.com; order via music dealers.

Ragtime Classics by Phillip Keveren. Contains 17 tunes. $10.95. Also available digitally. Distributed by Hal Leonard Corporation, P.O. Box 13819, Milwaukee, WI 53213, www.halleonard.com; order via music dealers.

Ragtime Duets by Denes Agay. Contains six tunes. $10.99. Distributed by Hal Leonard Corporation, P.O. Box 13819, Milwaukee, WI 53213, www.halleonard.com; order via music dealers.

Ragtime: 15 Pieces for Piano Solo. With CD. $14.95. Distributed by Hal Leonard Corporation, P.O. Box 13819, Milwaukee, WI 53213, www.halleonard.com; order via music dealers.

Ragtime: 5 Ragtime Favorites by Wesley Schaum. $4.95. Distributed by Alfred Publishing Co. Inc., P.O. Box 10003, Van Nuys, CA 91410-0003, tel (818)892-2452, www.alfred.com; order via music dealers.

Ragtime Gems: Original Sheet Music for 25 Ragtime Classics by David A. Jasen. Contains 25 tunes. $9.95. Also available digitally. Available from Dover Publications, 31 East 2nd St., Mineola, NY 11501-3852, www.doverpublications.com.

Ragtime Jubilee: 42 Piano Gems, 1911-21 by David A. Jasen. $17.95. Available from Dover Publications, 31 East 2nd St., Mineola, NY 11501-3852, www.doverpublications.com.

Ragtime Piano: Simply Authentic. Contains 23 tunes. $10.99. Also available digitally. Distributed by Hal Leonard Corporation, P.O. Box 13819, Milwaukee, WI 53213, www.halleonard.com; order via music dealers.

Ragtime Piano Solos: 44 Authentic Rags. $14.95. Distributed by Hal Leonard Corporation, P.O. Box 13819, Milwaukee, WI 53213, www.halleonard.com; order via music dealers.

Ragtime Preludes by Emerson Peters. $20.99. Distributed by Hal Leonard Corporation, P.O. Box 13819, Milwaukee, WI 53213, www.halleonard.com; order via music dealers.

Ragtime Solos and Duets: 20 Scott Joplin Favorites. $9.99. Distributed by Hal Leonard Corporation, P.O. Box 13819, Milwaukee, WI 53213, www.halleonard.com; order via music dealers.

Scott Joplin Complete Piano Rags by David A. Jasen. Contains 38 tunes. $12.95. Also available digitally. Available from Dover Publications, 31 East 2nd St., Mineola, NY 11501-3852, www.doverpublications.com.

Scott Joplin: 18 Rags in Easier Versions by Lawrence Rosen. $14.99. Distributed by Hal Leonard Corporation, P.O. Box 13819, Milwaukee, WI 53213, www.halleonard.com; order via music dealers.

Scott Joplin—King of Ragtime. Contains 35 tunes. $9.95. Simplified edition also available. Distributed by Hal Leonard Corporation, P.O. Box 13819, Milwaukee, WI 53213, www.halleonard.com; order via music dealers.

Scott Joplin Ragtime Classics for Piano Duet by Denes Agay. $12.99. Distributed by Hal Leonard Corporation, P.O. Box 13819, Milwaukee, WI 53213, www.halleonard.com; order via music dealers.

Scott Joplin’s Greatest Hits. Contains 12 tunes. $9.95. Distributed by Hal Leonard Corporation, P.O. Box 13819, Milwaukee, WI 53213, www.halleonard.com; order via music dealers.

Scott Joplin’s Greatest Hits (E-Z Play Today Volume 310). Contains 15 tunes. $7.95. Distributed by Hal Leonard Corporation, P.O. Box 13819, Milwaukee, WI 53213, www.halleonard.com; order via music dealers.

Spotlight on Ragtime Style by Catherine Rollin. Contains five tunes. $6.99. Distributed by Alfred Publishing Co. Inc., P.O. Box 10003, Van Nuys, CA 91410-0003, tel (818)892-2452, www.alfred.com; order via music dealers.

20 Ragtime Jazz Classics. $12.95. Distributed by Hal Leonard Corporation, P.O. Box 13819, Milwaukee, WI 53213, www.halleonard.com; order via music dealers.

William Bolcom: Complete Rags for Piano. Contains 25 tunes. $26.99. Distributed by Hal Leonard Corporation, P.O. Box 13819, Milwaukee, WI 53213, www.halleonard.com; order via music dealers.

TRANSCRIPTIONS:

Essential Jazz Editions Set #2: Louis Armstrong, 1926-1929. Transcriptions of five classic recordings by Louis Armstrong and his Hot Five/Savoy Ballroom Five. Instrumentation follows the original recordings. Published separately. Conductor’s score $6; score and parts $25. Distributed by Alfred Publishing Co. Inc., P.O. Box 10003, Van Nuys, CA 91410-0003, tel (818)892-2452, www.alfred.com; order via music dealers.

A Louis Armstrong Study Album by Lionel Grigson. Transcriptions of six solos in Bb and Eb. $34.95. Published by Music Sales America and distributed by Hal Leonard Corporation, P.O. Box 13819, Milwaukee, WI 53213, www.halleonard.com; order via music dealers.

The Louis Armstrong Collection. Transcriptions of 16 solos. $17.95. Distributed by Hal Leonard Corporation, P.O. Box 13819, Milwaukee, WI 53213, www.halleonard.com; order via music dealers.

Louis Armstrong Plays Standards. Transcriptions of 16 solos. $17.95. Distributed by Hal Leonard Corporation, P.O. Box 13819, Milwaukee, WI 53213, www.halleonard.com; order via music dealers.

Great Trumpet Solos of Louis Armstrong by Peter Ecklund. Transcriptions of 47 solos. $18.00. Available from Charles Colin Music Publications, 23 Gregg Court, Tappan, NY 10983, tel (845)680-6880, www.charlescolin.com.

Great Cornet Solos of Bix Beiderbecke by Peter Ecklund. $9.95. Available from Charles Colin Music Publications, 23 Gregg Court, Tappan, NY 10983, tel (845)680-6880, www.charlescolin.com.

Sincerely Eubie Blake by Terry Waldo. Transcriptions of nine solos. $14.99. Also available digitally. Distributed by Hal Leonard Corporation, P.O. Box 13819, Milwaukee, WI 53213, www.halleonard.com; order via music dealers.

Earl “Fatha” Hines: Selected Piano Solos, 1928-1941 by Jeffrey Taylor. Transcriptions of 12 solos, with accompanying essays. $96. Available from A-R Editions Inc., 8551 Research Way, Suite 180, Middleton, WI 53562, tel (608)836-9000, www.areditions.com.

James P. Johnson Volume 1, Volume 2, and The Piano Rolls by Paul Marcorelles. Transcriptions of 17 solos each. $62 each. Also available digitally, including individual tunes. Available from Blue Black Jazz, www.blueblackjazz.com.

Donald Lambert by Paul Marcorelles. Transcriptions of 15 solos. $62. Also available digitally, including individual tunes. Available from Blue Black Jazz, www.blueblackjazz.com.

Sam Morgan’s Jazz Band: Complete Recorded Works in Transcription, transcribed by John J. Joyce, Jr. Transcriptions of eight recordings, with accompanying essays. $160; performance parts also available for rent. Available from A-R Editions Inc., 8551 Research Way, Suite 180, Middleton, WI 53562, tel (608)836-9000, wwwareditions.com.

Ferdinand “Jelly Roll” Morton: The Collected Piano Music by James Dapogny. Transcriptions of 40 solos. $50. Distributed by Hal Leonard Corporation, P.O. Box 13819, Milwaukee, WI 53213, www.halleonard.com; order via music dealers.

Jelly Roll Morton: The Piano Rolls by Artis Wodehouse. Transcriptions of six piano roll solos. $12.95. Also available digitally. Distributed by Hal Leonard Corporation, P.O. Box 13819, Milwaukee, WI 53213, www.halleonard.com; order via music dealers.

Essential Jazz Editions Set #1: New Orleans Jazz, 1918-1927. Transcriptions of five classic recordings by Jelly Roll Morton and his Red Hot Peppers; Original Dixieland Jazz Band; and Louis Armstrong and his Hot Seven. Instrumentation follows the original recordings. Published separately. Conductor’s score $6-7; score and parts $25. Distributed by Alfred Publishing Co. Inc., P.O. Box 10003, Van Nuys, CA 91410-0003, tel (818)892-2452, www.alfred.com; order via music dealers.

The Lion of the Piano: 8 Piano Compositions by Willie “The Lion” Smith by Michael “Spike” Wilner. Transcriptions of eight solos, with CD. $17. Available from Changing Tones, 874 Broadway, Ste. 901, New York, NY 10003, tel (888)830-5940, www.changingtones.com/gerdsarz.

Willie “The Lion” Smith by Paul Marcorelles. Transcriptions of 16 solos. $62. Also available digitally, including individual tunes. Available from Blue Black Jazz, www.blueblackjazz.com.

Lou Stein Plays Sweet Georgia Brown. $12.95. Distributed by Alfred Publishing Co. Inc., P.O. Box 10003, Van Nuys, CA 91410-0003, tel (818)892-2452, www.alfred.com; order via music dealers.

Thomas “Fats” Waller—The Great Solos 1929-1937 by Paul Posnak. Transcriptions of 16 solos. $19.95. Distributed by Hal Leonard Corporation, P.O. Box 13819, Milwaukee, WI 53213, www.halleonard.com; order via music dealers.

Thomas “Fats” Waller: Performances in Transcription, 1927–1943 by Paul S. Machlin. Transcriptions of 17 solos, with accompanying essays. $120. Available from A-R Editions Inc., 8551 Research Way, Suite 180, Middleton, WI 53562, tel (608)836-9000, www.areditions.com.

Fats Waller Volumes 1, 2 and 3 by Paul Marcorelles. Transcriptions of 17-18 solos each. $62 each. Also available digitally, including individual tunes. Available from Blue Black Jazz, www.blueblackjazz.com.

Dick Wellstood Jazz Piano Solos by Ricardo Scivales. Transcriptions of 6 solos. $8.95. Published by Neil A. Kjos Music Co., 4382 Jutland Dr., San Diego, CA 92117, tel (858)270-9800, www.kjos.com; order via music dealers.

The John Farrell Collection. 212 jazz piano arrangements and transcriptions of solos of Lambert, Ewell, Sutton, Johnson, Waller, Yancey, etc., transcribed by John Farrell. $10 each in digital form. Available from www.johnfarrellcollection.com.

Boogie Woogie by Paul Marcorelles. Transcriptions of 17 solos of Ammons, Johnson, Yancey, Lewis, etc. $62. Also available digitally, including individual tunes. Available from Blue Black Jazz, www.blueblackjazz.com.

Barrelhouse and Boogie Piano by Eric Kriss. Transcriptions of 22 solos by Morton, Lewis, etc., with CD. $21.99. Distributed by Hal Leonard Corporation, P.O. Box 13819, Milwaukee, WI 53213, www.halleonard.com; order via music dealers.

EJMA Woodwinds – Transcriptions. Solos of Noone, Mezzrow, Bechet, Bailey, Arodin, Fazola, etc., transcribed by Michel Weber. Free online at chnani.perso.neuf.fr/ejma/ejrelev.html.

Jazz Trumpet Transcriptions From the Trumpet Kings of the Swing Era. Dozens of solos of Davison, Hackett, Armstrong, Braff, Cheatham, Beiderbecke, etc., transcribed by Jacques Gilbert. Free online at chnani.perso.neuf.fr/ejma/ejrelev.html.

Dixie Brew Jazz Band Dixieland Fake Book, Brew #2a and Brew #2b by Les Brock. Contain 120 tunes each, including lyrics. Each includes digital audio files. Available in C, Bb, Eb, and bass clef versions. Available from Dixie Brew Publishing, tel (831)601-5684, www.dixiebrew.com.

Dixieland Fake Book – Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 by David Littlefield. Contain 275 and 191 tunes respectively, including lyrics. Available in C and Bb versions. $45 each. Available from American Music Caravan, 6809 5th St. NW, Washington, DC 20012-1905, tel (202)723-9527, americanmusiccaravan.com.

The Glenn Crytzer Songbook by Glenn Crytzer. Contains 30 tunes. $25. Available from Café Press, 1850 Gateway Dr., Suite 300, San Mateo, CA 94404, tel (877)809-1659, www.cafepress.com/syncopators.

Jam Session Fakebook Set 1, Set 2 and Set 3. Contain 50 tunes each. Available in C, Bb, Eb, and bass clef versions. Each tune available digitally for free at sacjazzcamp.org/saccampjam_books_main.html.

New Orleans Jambook by Lasse Collin. Contains 741 tunes. Chord charts for C instruments coupled with melodies for Bb instruments, plus lyrics. Each tune available digitally for free at cjam.lassecollin.se.

Phil Wilking’s Fake Book by Phil Wilking. Contains over 700 tunes. Available in C, Bb, Eb, and bass clef versions. $100 each postpaid (unbound). Also available digitally. Available from Phil Wilking, P. O. Box 1225, Metairie, LA 70004-1225, www.nolabanjo.com.

The Real Dixieland Book by Robert Rawlins. Contains nearly 250 tunes. Available in C and Bb versions. $29.99 each. Also available digitally. Distributed by Hal Leonard Corporation, P.O. Box 13819, Milwaukee, WI 53213, www.halleonard.com; order via music dealers.

Worlds Greatest Dixieland Fake Book. Contains 300 tunes. Available in C and Bb versions. $50 each postpaid or both for $95. Available from M.D. Products, 848 Kennedy Rd., Scarborough, Ontario M1K 2E7, Canada, tel (416)759-1973, www.angelfire.com/on/dixiemusic.

Traditional jazz lead sheets are also available at $2 each from Douglas Smink, 11228 Green Watch Way, Gaithersburg, MD 20878, tel (301)294-3504, www.john-mcvey.com/DISmink.

PLAY-ALONG:

Alfred Solo Tracks: Dixieland by Michael Garson. Music and CD containing 10 tunes. Editions for trumpet, clarinet, trombone, piano/banjo, bass/drums, C instruments, and Eb instruments. $17.95 each. Distributed by Alfred Publishing Co. Inc., P.O. Box 10003, Van Nuys, CA 91410-0003, tel (818)892-2452, www.alfred.com; order via music dealers.

Backup Trax: Early Jazz and Hot Tunes by Dix Bruce. Music and CD containing 14 tunes. Editions for C instruments, Bb instruments, and bass clef. Performed by members of the Royal Society Jazz Orchestra. $17.95 each. Available from Musix, P.O. Box 231005, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523, tel (877)219-0441, www.musixnow.com.

Backup Trax: Swing & Jazz Vol. 1 by Dix Bruce. Music and CD containing 12 tunes (often played by traditional jazz groups). Editions for C instruments, Bb instruments, Eb instruments, and bass clef. $17.95 each. Available from Musix, P.O. Box 231005, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523, tel (877)219-0441, www.musixnow.com.

Backup Trax: Traditional Jazz and Dixieland by Dix Bruce. Music and CD containing 16 tunes. Editions for C instruments, Bb instruments, Eb instruments, and bass clef. Performed by members of the Royal Society Jazz Orchestra. $17.95 each. Available from Musix, P.O. Box 231005, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523, tel (877)219-0441, www.musixnow.com.

Chicago-Style Jam Session by Evan Christopher. Music and two CDs containing eight tunes, including slow-tempo versions. Editions for trumpet, clarinet, tenor sax, and trombone. $24.98-29.98 each. Also available digitally. Available from Music Minus One, 50 Executive Blvd., Elmsford, NY 10523, tel (914)592-1188, musicminusone.com.

The Condon Gang: The Chicago and New York Jazz Scene. Music and CD containing nine tunes, including slow-tempo versions. Editions for trumpet, clarinet, tenor sax, trombone, piano, and drums. Performed by Hal Smith’s Rhythmakers. $29.98 each. Also available digitally. Available from Music Minus One, 50 Executive Blvd., Elmsford, NY 10523, tel (914)592-1188, musicminusone.com.

Dixie and You Volume 1 and Volume 2 by Don Van Palta. Chord sheets and CD containing 14 and 17 tunes respectively. For piano/banjo/guitar players. Performed by the Natural Gas Jazz Band. $39 each. Available from Don Van Palta, 469 Clubhouse Lane, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635, tel (520)335-8562, www.plectrumbanjolessons.com.

Dixieland: 10 Traditional Songs (Jazz Play-Along Volume 87). Music and CD containing 10 tunes. For C, Bb, Eb and bass clef instruments. $16.99. Also available digitally. Distributed by Hal Leonard Corporation, P.O. Box 13819, Milwaukee, WI 53213, www.halleonard.com; order via music dealers.

Dixieland Jam: 15 Favorite Dixieland Songs. Music and CD containing 15 tunes. Editions for trumpet, clarinet, alto sax, and trombone. $10.95-12.99 each. Distributed by Hal Leonard Corporation, P.O. Box 13819, Milwaukee, WI 53213, www.halleonard.com; order via music dealers.

Early Jazz Standards (Jazz Play-Along Vol. 24). Music and CD containing 10 tunes. For C, Bb and Eb instruments. $14.95. Also available digitally. Distributed by Hal Leonard Corporation, P.O. Box 13819, Milwaukee, WI 53213, www.halleonard.com; order via music dealers.

From Dixie to Swing. Music and CD containing eight tunes. Editions for trumpet, clarinet, trombone, piano, bass, and drums. Performed by Dick Wellstood’s All-Star Band. $24.98-29.98 each. Also available digitally. Available from Music Minus One, 50 Executive Blvd., Elmsford, NY 10523, tel (914)592-1188, musicminusone.com.

The Further Adventures of Bix Beiderbecke by Peter Ecklund. Music and CD containing 10 tunes associated with Beiderbecke. For trumpet/cornet players. Performed by Peter Ecklund’s Bixieland Band. $29.98. Also available digitally. Available from Music Minus One, 50 Executive Blvd., Elmsford, NY 10523, tel (914)592-1188, musicminusone.com.

Getting It Together by Travelin’ Light Jazz Duo. CD and instructional booklet. One-chord, two-chord and blues accompaniments played by guitar/banjo and tuba in various styles including traditional jazz and swing. Performed by Frank Vignola and Sam Pilafian. $16.99. Available from Summit Records Inc., P.O. Box 26850, Tempe, AZ 85285-6850, tel (800)543-5156, www.summitrecords.com.

Isle of Orleans. Music and two CDs containing 10 tunes, including slow-tempo versions. Editions for trumpet, clarinet, trombone, piano, tuba/bass, and drums. Performed by Tim Laughlin’s New Orleans All-Stars. $29.98 each. Also available digitally. Available from Music Minus One, 50 Executive Blvd., Elmsford, NY 10523, tel (914)592-1188, musicminusone.com.

Jamey Aebersold Play-a-long Sets. Extensive music-and-CD series. The series includes Vol. 100, “St. Louis Blues: Dixieland Classics” (16 tunes) and Vol. 133, “Down By the Riverside: 15 Traditional Dixieland Classics”, as well as several volumes that include swing or pop tunes that are commonly played by traditional jazz musicians. These include Vol. 39, “Swing, Swing, Swing”; Vol. 51, “Night and Day”; Vol. 71, “East of the Sun”; Vol. 79, “Avalon”; Vol. 80, “Indiana”; and Vol. 130, “Pennies From Heaven”. $15.90 to $19.95 each. Also available digitally. Available from Jamey Aebersold Jazz, P.O. Box 1244, New Albany, IN 47151-1244, tel (800)456-1388, jazzbooks.com.

Jelly Roll Morton: 10 Vintage Favorites (Jazz Play-Along Vol. 119). Music and CD containing 10 tunes. For C, Bb, Eb and bass clef instruments. Performed by Graham Breedlove group. $15.99. Also available digitally. Distributed by Hal Leonard Corporation, P.O. Box 13819, Milwaukee, WI 53213, www.halleonard.com; order via music dealers.

Keith Nichols Presents Vintage Jazz Play-Along by Keith Nichols. Chord sheets and 10 CDs, each containing 15 tunes. £12 per volume or £100 for the set. Available from Party Jazz, 26 Harold Rd., Leytonstone, London E11 4QY, England, tel +44 (0)20-8539-5229, www.keithnicholsjazz.co.uk.

Louis Armstrong: 10 Favorite Classics (Jazz Play-Along Vol. 100). Music and CD containing 10 tunes. For C, Bb, Eb and bass clef instruments. Performed by Graham Breedlove group. $16.99. Distributed by Hal Leonard Corporation, P.O. Box 13819, Milwaukee, WI 53213, www.halleonard.com; order via music dealers.

New Orleans Classics. Music and two CDs containing 10 tunes, including slow-tempo versions. Editions for trumpet, clarinet, tenor sax, trombone, piano, bass, and drums. Performed by Tim Laughlin’s New Orleans All-Stars. $29.98 each. Also available digitally. Available from Music Minus One, 50 Executive Blvd., Elmsford, NY 10523, tel (914)592-1188, musicminusone.com.

Plectrum and Tenor Banjo Backing Tracks by Sean Moyses. CD containing 10 tunes. For banjo players. $15. Also available digitally, including music. Available from CD Baby, 13909 NE Airport Way, Portland, OR 97230, tel (800)289-6923, www.cdbaby.com.

Pumping Piano Pieces: Boogie Woogie, Blues and Ragtime Piano by Jeremy Allen. Music and CD containing 11 tunes. For piano players. $12.99. Distributed by Hal Leonard Corporation, P.O. Box 13819, Milwaukee, WI 53213, www.halleonard.com; order via music dealers.

Twenty Dixieland Classics. Music and CD containing 20 tunes. Instrumentation includes separate editions for alto and tenor sax. Performed by the Dixieland All Stars. $24.98-29.98 each. Available from Music Minus One, 50 Executive Blvd., Elmsford, NY 10523, tel (914)592-1188, musicminusone.com.

When Jazz Was Young. Music and CD containing 11 tunes. For trumpet/clarinet/tenor sax. Performed by the Bob Wilber All Stars. $29.98 each. Also available digitally. Available from Music Minus One, 50 Executive Blvd., Elmsford, NY 10523, tel (914)592-1188, musicminusone.com.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS:

General:

Louis Armstrong Education Kit by Luvenia A. George and David N. Baker. An Armstrong appreciation course designed for grades 5-12, including online audio tracks. Available digitally for free at Smithsonian Jazz, www.smithsonianjazz.org.

Piano:

The Blues, Boogie and Barrelhouse Piano Workbook by Aaron Blumenfeld. Book and CD (fundamentals). $30.00 postpaid. Available from Aaron Blumenfeld, 2887 Tulare Ave., Richmond, CA 94804, tel (510)233-7854, aarons-world.com.

Blues and Boogie Piano Styles by Aaron Blumenfeld. Book and CD (advanced techniques). $30.00 postpaid. Available from Aaron Blumenfeld, 2887 Tulare Ave., Richmond, CA 94804, tel (510)233-7854, aarons-world.com.

Boogie Woogie for Beginners by Frank Paparelli. Book containing exercises and four tunes, with CD. $14.99. Also available digitally without CD. Distributed by Hal Leonard Corporation, P.O. Box 13819, Milwaukee, WI 53213, www.halleonard.com; order via music dealers.

Boogie Woogie Hanon by Leo Alfassy. Book. $16.99. Distributed by Hal Leonard Corporation, P.O. Box 13819, Milwaukee, WI 53213, www.halleonard.com; order via music dealers.

Boogie Woogie Piano by Mitch Woods. DVD with booklet. $19.95. Distributed by Hal Leonard Corporation, P.O. Box 13819, Milwaukee, WI 53213, www.halleonard.com; order via music dealers.

Boogie Woogie Piano (Fast Forward Series) by Bill Worrall. Book containing instruction and seven tunes, with CD. $15.95. Distributed by Hal Leonard Corporation, P.O. Box 13819, Milwaukee, WI 53213, www.halleonard.com; order via music dealers.

Boogie-Woogie Piano by Todd Lowry. Book and CD. $16.99. Distributed by Hal Leonard Corporation, P.O. Box 13819, Milwaukee, WI 53213, www.halleonard.com; order via music dealers.

Discovering Boogie & Blues Piano by Wolfgang Wierzyk. Book and CD. $24.99. Distributed by Hal Leonard Corporation, P.O. Box 13819, Milwaukee, WI 53213, www.halleonard.com; order via music dealers.

How to Play Boogie-Woogie by Frank Booth. Book containing instruction and 14 tunes. $14.95. Distributed by Hal Leonard Corporation, P.O. Box 13819, Milwaukee, WI 53213, www.halleonard.com; order via music dealers.

An Introduction to Playing Boogie, Blues and Jazz by Denes Agay. Book. $7.95. Distributed by Hal Leonard Corporation, P.O. Box 13819, Milwaukee, WI 53213, www.halleonard.com; order via music dealers.

Learn to Play Blues Piano 1, 2, 3 and 4 by David Bennett Cohen. Instructional DVDs, with printable music. The series includes instruction in boogie woogie and New Orleans style. $29.95 each. Also available digitally. Available from Homespun Music Instruction, tel (800)338-2737, www.homespuntapes.com.

New Orleans Piano Styles: A Guide to the Keyboard Licks of Crescent City Greats. Book and CD. Contains 13 tunes. $19.99. Distributed by Hal Leonard Corporation, P.O. Box 13819, Milwaukee, WI 53213, www.halleonard.com; order via music dealers.

Play Ragtime! by Glenn Jenks. Book. $25. Available from Bonnie Banks Productions, P.O. Box 811, Camden, ME 04843, tel (207)236-2789, www.glennjenks.com.

Premier Piano Course: Jazz, Rags & Blues 1A/1B/2A/2B/3 by Martha Mier. Books. $6.99-7.99 each. Distributed by Alfred Publishing Co. Inc., P.O. Box 10003, Van Nuys, CA 91410-0003, tel (818)892-2452, www.alfred.com; order via music dealers.

Ragtime Piano by David Bennett Cohen. Music and six CDs containing 10 tunes and spoken instruction. $49.95. Also available digitally. Available from Homespun Music Instruction, tel (800)338-2737, www.homespuntapes.com.

Stride and Swing Piano by John Valerio. Book and CD containing 14 tunes and historical/instructional narrative. $17.95. Distributed by Hal Leonard Corporation, P.O. Box 13819, Milwaukee, WI 53213, www.halleonard.com; order via music dealers.

Stride Hanon by Peter Deneff. Book. $16.99. Also available digitally. Distributed by Hal Leonard Corporation, P.O. Box 13819, Milwaukee, WI 53213, www.halleonard.com; order via music dealers.

You Can Play Authentic Stride Piano by Judy Carmichael. Book and CD. Contains 14 tunes plus exercises. $21.99. Distributed by Alfred Publishing Co. Inc., P.O. Box 10003, Van Nuys, CA 91410-0003, tel (818)892-2452, www.alfred.com; order via music dealers.

Banjo:

A Course in Basic Tenor Banjo by Phil Wilking. CD and digital book. Book contains 33 lessons with text, diagrams and music. $10 postpaid. Available from Phil Wilking, P. O. Box 1225, Metairie, LA 70004-1225, www.nolabanjo.com.

Learning Tenor Banjo by Buddy Wachter. Instructional DVD, with printable music. $29.95. Also available digitally. Available from Homespun Music Instruction, tel (800)338-2737, www.homespuntapes.com.

Now You Can Play the Banjo by Don Van Palta. Instructional DVDs for plectrum banjo. Program #1, Program #2 and Program #3 $65 each. Available from Don Van Palta, 469 Clubhouse Lane, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635, tel (520)335-8562, www.plectrumbanjolessons.com.

The Ultimate Plectrum Banjo Player’s Guide Volume 1 and Volume 2 by David Frey and Susanne Sangiacomo. Two books of fingerings, techniques and exercises. $49 each, or both with two companion CDs for $99.99. Available from Ultimate Banjo Music Company, 1475 Los Olivos Rd., Santa Rosa, CA 95404, tel (707)539-7665, ultimatebanjo.com.

Guitar:

Basic Swing Guitar by Dix Bruce. DVD. $24.95. Available from Musix, P.O. Box 231005, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523, tel (877)219-0441, www.musixnow.com.

Drums:

Baby Dodds. CD containing drum solos and spoken instruction by Dodds, recorded in the 1940s. American Music AMCD-17, $15.98. Available from George H. Buck Jr. Jazz Foundation, 61 French Market Pl., New Orleans, LA 70116, tel (504)525-5000, www.jazzology.com.

The Drums by Jo Jones. Double-CD containing drum solos and spoken instruction by Jones, recorded in the 1970s. Jazz Odyssey JOCD03-2, $15. Also available digitally. Available from Jazz Legends, www.jazzlegends.com.

New Orleans Drumming by Herlin Riley and Johnny Vidacovich. DVD containing demonstrations and performances, with printable music. $19.99. Also available digitally. Distributed by Alfred Publishing Co. Inc., P.O. Box 10003, Van Nuys, CA 91410-0003, tel (818)892-2452, www.alfred.com; order via music dealers.

New Orleans Jazz and Second Line Drumming by Herlin Riley and Johnny Vidacovich. Book and CD. Book contains instruction and transcribed drum patterns from the CD, plus articles about New Orleans drummers. $26.99. Distributed by Alfred Publishing Co. Inc., P.O. Box 10003, Van Nuys, CA 91410-0003, tel (818)892-2452, www.alfred.com; order via music dealers.

Rhythmically Speaking: A History of Jazz From a Drummer’s Perspective by Bernie Koenig. DVD containing lecture/demonstrations, including segments on New Orleans, 1920s Chicago, and the swing era. Available from Bernie Koenig, www.berniekoenig.com.

Second Line: 100 Years of New Orleans Drumming by Antoon Aukes. Book and CD. Book contains history and instruction, and transcribed drum patterns. CD contains examples and exercises. $24.95. Available from C.L. Barnhouse Company, 205 Cowan Avenue West, P.O. Box 680, Oskaloosa, IA 52577, tel (877)673-8397, www.barnhouse.com.

Take It to the Street!: A Traditional Approach to New Orleans Drumming by Stanton Moore. DVD demonstrating “second-line” drumming, with historical background. $29.95. Available from Carl Fischer Music, 48 Wall St., 28th Floor, New York, NY 10005, tel (800)854-6764x163, www.carlfischer.com.

RECORDINGS:

Labels specializing in traditional jazz include the following:

American Music, www.jazzology.com
Arbors, www.arborsjazz.com
504, www.crazyjazz.co.uk/Labels/Numeric/504.htm
GHB, www.jazzology.com
Good Time Jazz, concordmusicgroup.com
Jazz Crusade, www.jazzcrusade.com
Jazzology, www.jazzology.com
Lake, www.fellside.com
Merrymakers,
www.cduniverse.com/search/xx/music/label/Merrymakers/a/Merrymakers
Rivermont, www.rivermontrecords.com
Riverwalk Jazz, www.riverwalkjazz.org
Stomp Off, www.stompoffrecords.com