There appears to be a Jazz Band Update

[ben91082]

Nice looking instrument list! Not available until summer, though I'm sure it'll be worth the wait

[Styxx]

Nice looking instrument list! Not available until summer, though I'm sure it'll be worth the wait
Welcome to the forum!
Hey ben, I take it you are refurring to the Garritan Big Band Jazz library. Well, let me tell you waiting for anything Mr. Garritan promises is always worth it! I'm excited as well as most if not all. ;)

[ben91082]

So I've heard! I've been interested in this for a while. Was quite surprised to see how many instruments are to be included given how difficult it must be to capture all the brass effectively. There's everything from drum kits, bass, to electric guitars and piano. Really is a BIG band. Looking forward to the demos :)

[Richard N.]

Couldn't see any plunger mutes on the listing :(

Hopefully they are still in development and will be part of the "subject to revision".

[Styxx]

Drum kits? Yes well, I still like recording and playing the parts myself but there will be some use for them. Would be nice to midi up a Roland V drum kit and assign the drum sound. That would work fine for me but playing in rhythms on a keyboard controller just doesn't cut it! So, if I can afford the lib, I will use all the other instruments as such but play in my own drums. Be cool thing to do though and might help render a more natural feel. It remains to be heard though.

[Jeff Turner]

This looks like an outstanding group of instruments. Can't wait!

Jeff

[Joseph Burrell]

Yep, its looking like a must own. For those interested here's the info...

http://www.garritan.com/jazz.html

Now, just looking forward to hearing it in action.

[jazzer]

Oh this is going to be good! :D I just got in on the GPO group buy and am looking forward to getting that, but I am REALLY looking forward to this!

[DennisReister]

Wonder if there is gonna' be a group buy for the Big Band? :)

[Joseph Burrell]

If so, it wouldn't be for a long, long time.

[cptexas]

Wonder if there is gonna' be a group buy for the Big Band? :)
:D
Gary mentioned at a chat a couple weeks ago to remind him NEVER to do a group buy EVER again!! :D He said he was SWAMPED with orders. :p

Gary, I'm keeping my promise to you by reminding you to NEVER EVER do any more group buys! :D

Sorry guys....... :rolleyes:


-Chris

[cptexas]

just took a look at the list.

DROOL!!!!!!! :eek: :eek: :eek:

I'll just buy it for the sub-contrabass sax!!!!!

Drool!


-Chris

[navidson]

It's looking pretty exciting... glad to see a Clarinet in there, I was afriad it'd get lost amongst the saxes.

[danpowers]

I never even heard of a sub-contrabass sax! Or a mezzo-soprano sax for that matter.

I'm not really a jazz composer, but I do use a variety of jazz-inspired effects from time to time. I'm especially looking forward to being able to use all those different brass mutes.

Oh, wow, and Flugelhorns! I love Flugelhorns! :D

[OHNO]

So when is summer? Keeping in mind iam across the world. I dont like having to judge release dates by climate changes. :rolleyes:

[Josh]

wow...a great list of instruments...i don't think i've ever heard a contrabass sax...i can't imagine how heavy it would be...there's a group called 'supersax'...a wonderful ensemble, not sure if they still exist, but the've been know to use bass sax, not sure of anything lower though...well, i'm sold on this jazz band

[Ben H]

I'm also very glad that the clari made it in! I hope it's jazzy enough.

Can't wait.

Ben H

[sergiobklyn]

Is the euphonium also included as a "derivative ensemble instrument"? I hope so.

Serge

[Garritan]

You discovered the JABB instrument list http://www.northernsounds.com/forum/images/smilies/eek.gif I'll post the instrument list on a new thread.

Gary Garritan

[Tom Hopkins]

Is the euphonium also included as a "derivative ensemble instrument"? I hope so.

Serge Euphonium will be in GPO Advanced, not the J&BB set.

Tom

[Markleford]

Is the euphonium also included as a "derivative ensemble instrument"?Euphonium is available universally as a *derisive* instrument. ;) :D

- m

[Ben H]

Hey all,

I think there should be a clause in the licensing agreement that bans all mockups of that insipid "sway" song. :D

You know, the one that Michael Buble recently re-did!

Ben H

[GDG]

I never even heard of a sub-contrabass sax! Or a mezzo-soprano sax for that matter.

I'm not really a jazz composer, but I do use a variety of jazz-inspired effects from time to time. I'm especially looking forward to being able to use all those different brass mutes.

Oh, wow, and Flugelhorns! I love Flugelhorns! :D

The subcontrabass sax is actually the Bb tubax (http://www.jayeaston.com/galleries/sax_family/subcontrabass_sax.html), which is the closest thing to a subcontrabass sax you're ever likely to see (and it certainly sounds like one). :)

As for the mezzo-soprano, when Adolphe Sax originally invented the instrument in the 1840's, he designed two sets: a family of saxophones in F and C for use in orchestras, and a set in Eb and Bb for use in bands (particularly military bands, at the time). (This is why the original parts to Ravel's "Bolero" are sopranino in F, soprano in C, and tenor in C.) The C/F family didn't really catch on, and the Eb/Bb family became very popular. In the 1930's (or thereabouts), C.G. Conn reintroduced the F alto, modernized (for that time) and somewhat modified, and dubbed it the "F mezzo-soprano". It has a unique timbre, somewhat between the alto and the soprano in character.

Conn also introduced the F mezzo "Conn-O-Sax" at about the same time. The Conn-O-Sax is essentially a straight alto sax in F, with range extended down to A and up to high G, and with a bulbous bell resembling a heckelphone bell. Also a wonderful sounding horn, and extremely rare today...

Grant

[Garritan]

There's also a straight tenor sax seen at the Texas Music Educators show (and it's purple too!)



http://www.garritan.com/images/NAMM-rareinstruments.jpg
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[ricz]

Is that a cimbasso next to the sax?

-Z

[GDG]

There's also a straight tenor sax seen at the Texas Music Educators show (and it's purple too!)



http://www.garritan.com/images/NAMM-rareinstruments.jpg
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Have you seen Jay's straight bari. It's scarlet... :D

Grant

[OHNO]

might have to give this one a miss :( I was hanging out for it but it always seems to be off in the distant future. I've just ordered "ra" and i dont reckon i could justify it. :confused: