"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.
Acht keltische Songs aus Irland und der Bretagne für drei gleiche Stimmen (SSA/SAA) a cappella
for: Women's choir [children's choir] (SSA/SAA) a cappella
Choir score
Item no.: 216114
Jazz Solos or Duets
for: Clarinet
Music score, CD
Item no.: 170339
for: 2 saxophones (AA/AT/TT)
Ensemble score, 3 Playback-CDs
Item no.: 619530
Guitar (Soloist: Zé Paulo Becker)
15 Tunes mit ausführlichen Spielanweisungen + CD
for: Guitar
Music score, Playback-CD
Item no.: 431242
Jazz
for: Clarinet
Music score, CD
Item no.: 143751
Eb
for: Voice, piano
Piano/Vocal
Item no.: 1026417
Music lesson book
Item no.: 136277
A systematic method for learning licks, accompaniment patterns and improvisation (Lehrmaterial) (Teaching material)
for: Piano
Music score, Playback-CD
Item no.: 621109
C
for: Voice, piano [guitar]
Piano/Voice/Guitar
Item no.: 1036217
Eb
for: Voice, piano [guitar]
Piano/Voice/Guitar
Item no.: 1036139
Faber Piano Adventures®
Students Choice Series
for: Piano
Music score
Item no.: 667525
Berklee Press Workshop
for: Melody instrument (B-flat) [trumpet/clarinet/tenor saxophone]
Music lesson book, online playback
Item no.: 213711
Vocal Solo-Jazz Ensemble Series
for: Voice, big band
Score, Parts
Item no.: 242221
Instructional
for: Piano
Music lesson book
Item no.: 399094
Book 2: The Player's Guide to Authentic Stylings
for: Piano
Music lesson book, online audio
Item no.: 690155
21 solo etudes for jazz phrasing, interpretation and improvisation
Jazz Conception
for: Clarinet
Music score, online playback
Item no.: 205534
Improvisieren wie noch nie! Das Workout für ein und mehr Tenorsaxophone
(mit CD)
for: 1–3 saxophones
Music lesson book, playback-CD
Item no.: 659125
for alto saxophone
Guest Spot Playalong
for: Alto saxophone (E-flat)
Music score, Playback-CD
Item no.: 371461
Liberating the Master Musician within
Jamey Aebersold Jazz
DVD (learning video)
Item no.: 289863
14 Etüden mit praktischen Tips und Erläuterungen von Bob Mintzer
for: Alto saxophone [baritone saxophone]
Music book, 2 CDs
Item no.: 209245
A practice method for all instruments
for: Instrument
Music lesson book
Item no.: 107309
Learn the Basic Language of Jazz, Swing Phrasing and Articulation
for: Alto saxophone [baritone saxophone]
Music lesson book, online audio
Item no.: 186036
Jazz Scales & Patterns in all 12 Keys
Phrase like a pro!
for: Instrument [voice]
Music lesson book
Item no.: 493356
VOCES8 Singles Series
for: Mixed choir (SSAATTBB) a cappella
Choir score
Item no.: 1012994
Exercises
for: Nyckelharpa
Music score
Item no.: 1053335
for Bb instruments
for: Clarinet (B-flat) [trumpet]
Music lesson book, online playback
Item no.: 157596
Tunes for Beginning Improvisors
3-Horn Edition
for: Combo [trombone/bass/bassoon]
Realbook (C)
Item no.: 369243
27 Jazz-Kanons im Swing- oder Latin-Groove
for: Mixed choir a cappella
Choir score
Item no.: 393222
For Both Jazz & Classical Trumpet Players
for: Trumpet
Music score
Item no.: 338671
for: Drum kit
Music lesson book, playback-CD
Item no.: 100236
for: Melody instrument (C/B-flat/E-flat), percussion
Music lesson book, playback-CD
Item no.: 160802
Englische Ausgabe
for: Mouth organ
Music score, Playback-CD
Item no.: 133289
für Sopran solo, gemischten Chor und Bigband
Die Chorpartitur enthält auch den Solo-Sopran
for: Soloist (soprano), mixed choir (SATB), big band
Choir score
Item no.: 327429
C
for: Voice, piano [guitar]
Piano/Voice/Guitar
Item no.: 1478701
Bm
for: Voice, piano [guitar]
Piano/Voice/Guitar
Item no.: 1035044
for: Alto saxophone, piano
Instrumental Solo & Piano Accompaniment
Item no.: 1612327
A Comprehensive Guide With Step-By-Step Instruction And Many Great Jazz Classics
Hal Leonard Saxophone Method
for: Tenor saxophone (B-flat)
Music lesson book, online playback
Item no.: 552015
Play 8 Songs with a professional band for Bb, Eb, C and Bass Clef Instruments
Hal Leonard Blues Play-Along
for: Melody instrument (C/B-flat/E-flat/C low)
Music score, Playback-CD
Item no.: 635637
Hal Leonard Choral
for: Mixed choir (SATB), piano
Choir score
Item no.: 813322
Choral Collection
for: Mixed choir (SATB), piano
Choir score
Item no.: 340227
15 solo etudes for jazz phrasing, interpretation and improvisation
Easy Jazz Conception
for: Flute
Music lesson book, online audio
Item no.: 326395
15 solo etudes for jazz phrasing, interpretation and improvisation
Easy Jazz Conception
for: Trombone
Music lesson book, online audio
Item no.: 299464
Musicians Institute
for: Piano
Music lesson book
Item no.: 172761
Jazz and fusion pioneer Mike Clark reveals the secrets behind his funkiest grooves and hottest rhythms in this instructional book and CD set
Innovative Grooves & Advanced Concepts
for: Drum kit
Music lesson book, online audio
Item no.: 429879
Kendor Jazz Improvisation Method
for: Baritone saxophone
Buch + CD
Item no.: 156792
Piano Duets Play-Along Volume 2
for: Piano 4 hands
Music score, online audio
Item no.: 466501
Tunes You've Always Wanted To Play (Chester)
for: Piano
Music score
Item no.: 207614
Ten great etudes for playing and improvising on the blues
for Trumpet
for: Trumpet
Music lesson book, playback-CD
Item no.: 676405