This is NOT a practice book!! Performing this book from beginning to end should take about 20 minutes a day. The book is intended to keep your "chops" at the ready for the Weekend Musician. Also included is an original "Etudes" section. Purchase now for $17.95 plus tax
The Basics of 'Improv' is designed to make you aware of some of the 'Formats' you can use to Improvize on most any song. Your OWN imagination to Create---is what will make you unique! All the examples in the Key of "C" --apply to ALL Keys. REMEMBER: If it sounds good to you----you are doing something right. LISTEN WITH YOUR EARS & HAVE FUN!!! This book is for ALL Instrumentalist-Piano, keyboard, all Rhythm Instruments and all horns pickers!
A 'Tongue N' Cheek' look at the life style and travels of Dale & his Big Band, as seen through the eyes of a Newspaper Man & Lover of Jazz and the Sounds of the Big Bands. The drawings in this book were done on Bar Napkins at the actual locations of various performances, by Mr. Dale Akridge (the other Dale).
A collection of Nine Original Contemporary Love Songs, written in the "Pop", "Jazz", "Blues" style. To hear a sound byte click on the Menu Item "MUSIC" and bring up our latest Album "One Last Time Before You Go". The Album may be purchased through CD Baby (listed on our "LINKS" Menu). The book with music & lyrics is available through this Web Site if not available at your local Music Store contact us at: daleburke04@att.net or through this Web Site. Our price is $12.95 plus $2.00 S&H.
This song book includes: Solo, 2 & 3 part Choir, Praise Songs for Youth and Children. Featuring songs like: "The Door Is Always Open", "God has a Message", "In the Spirit of Love", "The Very Best Children to Me", "Drama, Art, Music & Dance". Available here for $17.95 plus tax.
Dale Burke Original Manuscripts of 22 Compositions, Scores & Arrangements written for Professionals. Also, a resource for Universities & High Schools. The Compositions are written for 4 horns(trpt, alto/tenor sax, trom, bari sax/bass trom & rhythm). Permission is granted to enlarge parts for performance purposes only. (Not for resale!).
Sounds bytes of many of the Compositions can be heard by clicking on our Menu Item "MUSIC" and bringing up Dale Burke & Saint Louis Jazz Albums. For the full composition you may purchase our albums through CD Baby (listed on our Links Menu)
This collection may be purchased at your local Music Store or through us.
Our price is $37.95 plus $5.00 S&H.
Many times during a rehearsal I've said "Let's take that one more time!" Sooo I'm saying it again "Let's take that one more time!" This album is 7 original compositions plus trac #4 is the beautiful song "Spring Can Really Hang You Up the Most" written by Tommy Wolf & Fran Landesman. This 8 trac album is great, filled with a variety of compositions sure to please anyone. Makes a wonderful gift or addition to your collection.
Dale Burke is making himself available for a limited amount of writing(arranging) assignments. His extensive Music library which includes scores & arrangements for: Big Bands, 6/7/8 pc groups, "POPS" Orchestras, vocal group charts, Dale Burke & Saint Louis Jazz Series. Also, Christian Music Library (written for Orchestra, Choirs, Strings, Woodwind & Brass Ensembles) can be viewed by request. Contact Dale through this Site. NOTE: THE AL WYLIE ORCHESTRA ALBUM "AL'S PALS!" This great Album performed by some of Los Angles top studio musicians featuring many Dale Burke arrangements is now available on CD Baby. Be sure to check it out - it is worth a listen. We received a call from Moe Lowe in Orlando, Fl telling us how much he enjoyed the Album - some great musicians. Moe said especially the piano man. He also said the arranger might be able to get steady work if he keeps at it!!!!! TAKE A LISTEN... YOU WILL ENJOY. Please contact Dale for your arranging needs at daleburkeo4@att.net