Work : Eight Original Jazz Duos
Composer : Mike Curtis http://www.mikecurtismusic.com/Bio.html
Difficulty Ranking : III
Publisher : Advance Music
Year Published : 1996
Instrumentation : 2 Bb Clarinets
Potential Pedagogical Applications : Intonation (interval, unison, octave), articulation matching, ensemble mechanics, idiomatic jazz style, unusual meters
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Where to Purchase Sheet Music : http://www.jazzbooks.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=JAJAZZ&Product_Code=08301#.VqR9XPl9600
Annotation : Each of the eight duos in this collection features a unique style while at the same time offering distinct pedagogical benefits. Curtis frequently changes to different meters, but the works rarely extend beyond C4, making them perfect for instruction of jazz style with younger students.
