drumless big band tracks

[himagsikan]

is there such a thing? i've been looking for drumless big band tracks (swing). always thought it would be awesome. anyone know any? :D

[Tuxido]

If you search on google, you can find big band songs in MIDI format and take the drums out.

[FunkyJazzer]

Here's one I'm going to get in the future...

http://www.jazzwise.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=7669

Apparently it's got some terrifying charts in it. Seems like a good workout.

You could go MIDI, but that can get on your nerves sometimes. I think this one is a well recorded first-rate big band.

Lloyd.

[KCDrummer]

Steve Houghton's book "Essential Styles" comes with a play-along CD, I'm pretty sure there are a few big band type tunes.

[jeffwj]

Here's one that features tracks with and without drums.

http://www.melbay.com/bigcovers/21475SET.jpg

Jeff

[himagsikan]

nice.... thanks! i'll check them out. :D

[Clayton_C]

Here's one I'm going to get in the future...

http://www.jazzwise.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=7669

Apparently it's got some terrifying charts in it. Seems like a good workout.

You could go MIDI, but that can get on your nerves sometimes. I think this one is a well recorded first-rate big band.

Lloyd.

I wouldn't call them terrifying. I'm playing Samba Del Gringo with my Jazz Band and after listening to the recordings a good 3 times and marking my part, I can play through it with 90% accuracy, I'd say. If you're looking for something TERRIFYING, try the Dave Garibaldi workout books.... holy crap!

[Bart Hodge]

Music Minus One...

http://www.musicminusone.com/mainpages/SearchResults.asp?Type=WebCat&webCatID=4&catID=7