Detail 01
Jazz ensemble book, not a solo method
Parts are written for the guitar chair in a big band. It assumes a bass, drums and horns around you.
Product detailSKU #1283462205623
KJOSStandard Of Excellence for Jazz Ensemble Guitar
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Guitar book from the Standard of Excellence jazz ensemble method. For the guitar chair in a school or community jazz band.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Guitarists joining a school jazz band
- Players learning to read chord charts in a section
- Rhythm guitar comping practice with a rhythm section
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Total beginners who cannot yet read or form chords
- Players wanting single-note improvisation study
- Anyone not playing in an ensemble that uses this series
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Guitar part
Guitar in a jazz ensemble is mostly comping. Expect chord symbols and rhythm figures, not melody lines.
Detail 03
Standard of Excellence series
Pages and tunes match the other instrument books, so the whole ensemble stays together.
Detail 04
Priced above the beginner method books
This is ensemble material rather than a first-notes book, and it assumes existing playing ability.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Assumes you can already read chord symbols and hold basic voicings
- 02Nothing included but the book — no guitar, amp or cable
- 03Only useful if the ensemble is playing the same series
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Do I need to read music for this?
You need to read chord symbols and rhythm notation. Jazz guitar parts are mostly comping figures rather than written-out melodies.
02Is this for beginners?
No. It assumes you already play. Start with a beginning guitar method if you are still learning basic chords.
03Electric or acoustic?
Jazz ensemble guitar is normally an electric through a small amp, so the section can hear the comping under the horns.
04Can I use this on my own?
Only partly. The parts are written to sit inside a full ensemble, so playing them alone leaves out most of the music.
