Detail 01
Jazz ensemble book, not a beginner method
Written for players who already read music and are learning ensemble playing, not first-time pianists.
Product detailSKU #1283462205596
KJOSStandard Of Excellence for Jazz Ensemble Piano
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The piano part for KJOS Standard of Excellence for Jazz Ensemble. For a student pianist playing in a school or community jazz band.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Student pianist joining a school jazz ensemble
- Rhythm section player learning to read chord changes
- Directors buying parts book-by-book for their band
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Pianists wanting a solo repertoire or classical method book
- Players who already read changes and comp confidently
- Anyone needing a part for a different instrument
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
Piano part only
One book covers one chair. Horns, bass, guitar and drums each need their own book.
Detail 03
Piano in a big-band chart
You are rhythm section, not lead. Expect comping over written changes rather than melody lines.
Detail 04
$18.99, the priciest of the series parts
Piano and rhythm books usually run longer than horn parts, which is where the extra cost sits.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm your director uses Standard of Excellence and not another jazz method
- 02One book is one part — the ensemble needs the rest ordered separately
- 03Paper method book. It will not survive a wet gig bag
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this a beginner piano method?
No. It is the piano part for a jazz ensemble book, meant for players already reading music who are learning to play in a jazz band.
02Can a guitarist or bassist use this book?
No. Buy the book written for your instrument. Each chair in the ensemble has its own part.
03Do I need other books to use this?
It works on its own for practice, but it is written to be played with the rest of the ensemble using their matching parts.
04Why does this cost more than the flute or sax books?
Piano parts in this series carry more material per page than single-line horn parts, and the book runs longer.
