"If you have to ask what jazz is... you’ll never know." Louis Armstrong
Jazz, born in New Orleans around 1910, was formed through marching bands moving indoors, and mixing with ragtime, blues and other musical styles. No matter your taste, browse our sheet music and scores, take a look at our Jazz Sheet Music Downloads, and explore the wide world of Jazz with Stretta Music today!
Although jazz began very locally, and gradually spread more nationally, it wasn’t until the 1930s that it became more international, becoming popular through the new dance form Swing. Due to the economic crisis, many solo artists began to form big bands, like Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw, and Duke Ellington. Soon Gypsy Jazz also sprung up, which, since it mainly used string instruments, was also called String Jazz, an excellent example being the French guitarist Django Rheinhardt. In the 1940s, through such jazz musicians as Charlie Parker, Miles Davis & Dizzy Gillespie, Bebop evolved, which is the basis for modern jazz. In Bebop, the tempo quickened, the harmonies became more complex, and there was more rhythmic freedom.
Although a lot of jazz throughout the ages was lead by instrumentalists, there were also many famous jazz singers, like Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Tony Bennett and Jamie Cullum.
A few important jazz artists of the modern era include John Coltrane, Oscar Peterson and Wynton Marsalis.
Eine Einführung in verschiedene Stile der Jazzgitarre, Techniken und Improvisation
for: Guitar
Item no.: 480323
For Today's Drummer: 50 Exercises to Master-Sight-Reading in Rock
for: Drum kit
Music score
Item no.: 1552493
Jazz Book
for: Instrument
Music score
Item no.: 310958
bass clef edition
Jamey Aebersold Jazz
for: Bass instrument (bass clef)
Music score
Item no.: 765317
50 Classic Songs for Piano and Voice with Guitar Chords
The Platinum Collection
for: Voice, piano [guitar/keyboard]
Songbook PVG (Piano/Vocal/Guitar)
Item no.: 468579
for: Drum kit
Music lesson book
Item no.: 172415
18 exercises for mixed chorus (SATB)
Pop Choral Series
for: Mixed choir (SATB) a cappella
Music lesson book
Item no.: 337552
Music lesson book
Item no.: 336757
The New Method for Learning to Read Written Jazz Music
for: 1–2 trumpets
Music lesson book, playback-CD
Item no.: 242480
14 Most beautiful Jazz Songs
Schott Saxophone Lounge
for: Alto saxophone; piano ad lib.
Piano score, solo part, online audio (playback)
Item no.: 659329
12 Jazz Exercises and 10 Jazz Tunes for Saxophone
for: Saxophone
Music lesson book, playback-CD
Item no.: 100371
Jazz Chorals
for: Mixed choir (SATB), piano
Choir score
Item no.: 809322
21 complete transcriptions as played by Mike LeDonne and 21 lead sheets
Jazz Conception
for: Piano
Music lesson book, online audio
Item no.: 310785
The Complete Guide With Audio
Hal Leonard Keyboard Style-Series
for: Piano
Music score, online playback
Item no.: 364781
Ten great etudes for playing and improvising on the blues
for Trombone
for: Trombone
Music lesson book, playback-CD
Item no.: 676404
Masterpiece Edition
for: Piano
Music score
Item no.: 972424
for: Mixed choir a cappella
Choir book
Item no.: 495382
G
for: Voice, piano [guitar]
Piano/Voice/Guitar
Item no.: 1034232
A
for: Voice, piano [guitar]
Piano/Voice/Guitar
Item no.: 1032747
G
for: Piano, Voice, Ukulele
Piano/Vocal
Item no.: 1030829
for: Drum kit
Music lesson book
Item no.: 656395
A manual for teachers and for self-study
Jazz Conception
for: Several instruments
Music lesson book, playback-CD
Item no.: 226695
for: Piano
Music lesson book, demo CD
Item no.: 468724
The complete songbook
for: Mixed choir, piano
Item no.: 488109
for: Mixed choir a cappella
Choir score
Item no.: 470651
Chill-out pieces to enjoy between exams.
for: Alto saxophone (E-flat)
Music score, online audio
Item no.: 460850
Grundstufe
for: 2 Saxophone
Spielpartitur
Item no.: 154429
A fresh approach for beginners featuring jazz & improvisation
for: Alto saxophone [tenor saxophone]
Music lesson book, playback-CD
Item no.: 134532
keyboard instruction
for: Piano
Music score, online media
Item no.: 578079
Jazz Improvisation Workshop
for: Melody instrument (C) [guitar/piano/keyboard]
Music lesson book, playback-CD
Item no.: 211123
Technique – Style – Improvisation
for: Alto saxophone (E-flat)
Music lesson book, online audio
Item no.: 817286
Jazz Improvisation Series
for: Melody instrument (E-flat)
Music score, Playback-CD
Item no.: 159243
for: Instrument
Music lesson book
Item no.: 101359
50 Classic Songs for Piano and Voice with Guitar Chords
The Platinum Collection
for: Voice, piano [guitar/keyboard]
Songbook PVG (Piano/Vocal/Guitar)
Item no.: 460141
Director's Manual
for: Mixed choir (SATB) a cappella
Book
Item no.: 145892
Jazz
for: Trumpet
Music score, CD
Item no.: 457439
Transcriptions - Lessons - Bios - Photos
for: Trumpet
Music score, online playback
Item no.: 633298
Learn to improvise Jazz
Jazz Play-a-long for all musicians
for: Melody instrument (C/B-flat/E-flat)
Music score, online audio
Item no.: 644406
A Complete Workout
Keyboard Instruction
for: Piano
Music lesson book, online playback
Item no.: 497122
240 weltliche Chorstücke für Konzert, Feste und Singbegegnungen
für gemischten Chor (SAM) a cappella
– Staffelpreis auf Anfrage –
for: Mixed choir (SAM) a cappella
Choir book
Item no.: 682433
12 Jazz Exercises and 10 Jazz Tunes for Saxophone
for: Saxophone
Music lesson book, playback-CD
Item no.: 100372
Faber Piano Adventures®
Students Choice
for: Piano
Music score
Item no.: 667308
A Tribute to Stan Getz
Music Minus One
for: Tenor saxophone (B-flat)
Music score, online audio
Item no.: 499706
Music lesson book (spiral binding)
Item no.: 245772
Guitar Recorded Version
for: Guitar
Music score
Item no.: 140428
for: 2 alto saxophones [tenor saxophones]
Ensemble score, Playback-CD
Item no.: 100375
Am
for: Voice, piano [guitar]
Piano/Voice/Guitar
Item no.: 1033938
Cm
for: Voice, piano [guitar]
Piano/Voice/Guitar
Item no.: 1033456