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Dean's newest publication, First Place for Jazz, is now available! This is the most important method book for jazz education. Watch a video introduction to the book below.

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NEW FOR JAZZ ENSEMBLE

I am pleased to announce the publication of ONE MORE FOR JOHNNY, a straight-ahead swinger in the Count Basie style. This piece was commissioned by the Princeton High School Jazz Ensemble in memory of Johnny Williams, founder of the PHS Jazz Ensemble and Basie enthusiast. ONE MORE FOR JOHNNY was recently performed at the Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic by the Las Vegas Academy Jazz Ensemble. ONE MORE FOR JOHNNY is available from the Neil A. Kjos Music Company or from your favorite music store.

Go to the NEW CHARTS page to have a look and listen at some other recently released titles.

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2015 Events

January 8-10, 2015
Jazz Education Network Conference
San Diego, CA
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January 16, 2015
Indiana Music Educators Conference
Fort Wayne, IN
CLINIC SESSION: Jazz Rehearsal Game Plan
11:00am Harrison Room C
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January 16, 2015
Linn-Mar High School
Marion, IA
Java N Jazz - Clinics and Performances
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January 29-31, 2015
Georgia All State Jazz Ensemble
Savannah, GA
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