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BLUES & SWING medium-easy
4 Don't Let Up—Erik Sherburne. As the title
suggests, Don't Let Up, doesn't let up. A groovin'
shuffle bass line starts it off and then the band kicks
it and it's show time! Each section gets its moment
in the spotlight followed by a solo section with
straight-ahead blues changes that can be opened
up to feature individual players. A sample solo is
scored in the alto sax 1 part with chord changes
in all parts. A great opener to get the crowd going!
Also published in a flexible instrumentation small
group format, Pepper number 10882366.
10882378 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
H Fancy Pants—Sammy Nestico. Don't miss this
great funky blues chart! It's got a laid back groove
that really grabs you! Originally written for Count
Basie, it's the kind of chart that will make your
band sound great. Written out rhythm section parts
are really nice, and the horn parts...hey, this is just
great writing. Everything sits right in the pocket!
2314862 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
Fast Forward—Howard Rowe. Here's a unique
big band swinger perfect for featuring two of your
top players! Written to feature either two trombones,
two tenor saxes, or one of each, this tasty chart
celebrates the legacy of great jazz duos like J. J.
Johnson and Kai Winding. It's not often you find a
feature set in an uptempo setting like this!
2472574 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Flight of the Foo Birds—Neal Hefti/arr. Peter
Blair. This Peter Blair chart on the Neal Hefti/Count
Basie classic is a wonderful adaptation for younger
jazz groups. It does its Basie thing with a light and
cool swing feel, includes nice changes in texture,
has brief written or ad lib solos for alto sax and
trumpet 2, and an outstanding shout chorus with
drum fills. Played at 156 bpm, the trumpet 1 range
is up to written G on top of the staff, and optional
parts are included for expanded instrumentations.
Great tune, great chart!
10513893 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
H Fly Me to the Moon—Bart Howard/arr. Mark
Taylor. Your band will be swingin' in no time
with this chart...it's one of the most recognizable
swing standards ever written! Effective scoring for
younger groups and the bright, Basie swing style
make it a real winner!
2333490 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Four (Little Big Band)—Miles Davis/arr. Mark
Taylor. In the skilled hands of Mark Taylor, this
medium up-tempo jazz standard from Miles Davis
works perfectly in this six horn, little big band
format. Carefully using the combination of saxes
and brass to full advantage, this one swings hard
from start to finish! Included are suggested solos for
alto sax and guitar along with chord/scale sheets
in all keys. Instrumentation: 3 Saxes; 2 Trumpets,
1 Trombone plus Rhythm Section. For flexibility,
optional parts are included for Alto and Tenor Saxes
and Trombone. Highly recommended!
10317256 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Georgia on My Mind (Little Big Band)—Hoagy
Carmichael/arr. Mike Tomaro. Made popular by Ray
Charles, but recorded by countless artists through
the years, Hoagy Carmichael's beloved classic is
instantly recognizable. This chart for little big band
features a slow and bluesy swing style with solos for
alto sax and trombone. Instrumentation: ATB Saxes;
2 Trumpets, 1 Trombone and rhythm section with
optional parts included for Alto Sax, Tenor Sax and
Trombone. Highly recommended!
10775166 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
4 The Golden Striker—John Lewis/arr. Paul
Murtha. Formed in 1952, the Modern Jazz Quartet
influenced the landscape of contemporary jazz for
over 40 years. With elements of classical music
blended with cool jazz and blues, The Golden Striker
epitomizes their elegant brand of jazz. This hard-
swinging chart features the unique counterpoint of
the original along with feature spots for the bass
and saxes. There's also an optional open solo
section with suggested solos and chord/scale
sheets in all keys included. Impressive!
10842285 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Greasy Sack Blues—Don Radar & Woody
Herman/arr. Paul Murtha. Made famous by
Woody Herman's Thundering Herd, here is a
marvelous adaptation for developing players by
Paul Murtha! Following the opening chorus for
piano, the trumpets state the main theme with
answers from the trombones and a counterline
in the saxes. The solo section is flexible for any
player, but sample solos are provided for trumpet
and alto sax. The final ensemble chorus starts
softly and builds to a climatic ending with plenty
of attitude! Highly recommended!
10775168 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Groovin' High—Dizzy Gillespie/arr. Rick Stitzel.
One of the bebop classics that defined an era,
Groovin' High arranged here by Rick Stitzel is a
great introduction to the music of Dizzy Gillespie for
developing players. With careful attention to ranges
and tempo, this chart is very playable and features
written or ad lib solo spots for trumpet and alto.
Highly recommended!
10072799 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
4 Hangin' with Uncle Geoff—Neil Yorke-Slader.
Catchy melody lines, classic swing nuances, and
accessible solo chords are features of this relaxed,
medium-tempo swing chart. Hangin' with Uncle
Geoff is one of those charts that plays easily and will
appeal to your band and its audiences. Appropriate
for almost any performance occasion, it will be a
reliable teaching vehicle for developing ensembles.
With its open solo section over accessible changes
it provides opportunities for highlighting the talents
of your soloists. An optional clarinet part is included
to enhance the big band sound if desired. The
rhythm section parts are fully notated and the brass
ranges are C6 for trumpet and Ab4 for trombone.
Memorable and impressive!
10876860 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Hat Trick—Carl Strommen. This bright swing
original by veteran composer/arranger Carl
Strommen is perfect for developing jazz groups.
Appropriate for concert or festival performances,
it features adequate rests for brass players with
the trumpet range to G5 and the trombone to F4.
The chord changes are appropriate for this level
and the written or ad lib solo section is open with
solo sheets provided in all keys. The rhythm section
parts give the drummer a nice concept of what to
play, and notated piano voicings and bass lines are
provided. Also included is a guitar chord chart. This
appealing chart is playable by 9-17 players with
optional parts included for flute, clarinet, horn in F,
tuba and vibes for expanded instrumentations. No
tricks here!
10700303 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
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Hay Burner—Count Basie/arr. Sammy Nestico.
From the Basie-Straight Ahead album of 1968
featuring the legendary Count Basie, Harold Jones,
Grover Mitchell, Marshall Royal, and Freddie Green.
Highlights here include a recurring alto sax/trumpet
duet, a sax section soli, trumpet plungers, piano
solos, and an ensemble shout to take it all home. The
rhythm section parts are partially notated with chords
cued. The genius of Count Basie and Sammy Nestico!
544684 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
4 Heat Index—Matt Morey. Based on the chord
changes for the Gershwin standard Summertime,
this nifty swinger combines the hallmarks of other
tunes such as Cantaloupe Island and the Get
Smart TV Theme to create a hard-swinging chart
that's fun for everyone. The melody is carried by
the trumpets and alto saxes while the lower voices
provide rhythmic support. Written solos for trumpet
and alto sax are provided along with the chord
changes, and the trumpet range is to written G on
top of the staff. A rousing shout chorus builds to the
finish. A very fine chart for developing jazzers!
10882933 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
I'm Beginning to See the Light—arr. Paul
Baker. This is a swinger all the way! The tempo can
be anywhere between 132 - 150 bpm and there is
a written trumpet 2 solo. There's plenty of swingin'
ensemble, a great sax section soli plus optional
parts for flute, clarinet, vibes, horn, baritone horn,
and tuba. Add in trumpet plungers and sliding
trombones and it's all great stuff!
10353493 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
H In a Mellow Tone—Duke Ellington/arr. Mark
Taylor. One of the all-time Duke Ellington classics
is this elegant, medium swing tune. Mark Taylor's
smooth arrangement for developing groups features
plenty of rich ensemble scoring plus written or ad
lib solos for trumpet and trombone. Introduce your
young jazzers to the Duke with this excellent chart!
2481663 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
In Summer (from "Frozen")—arr. Rick Stitzel.
From Disney's animated hit movie "Frozen" and
sung by Olaf the snowman, this entertaining
song features a light soft-shoe style that adapts
quite naturally for jazz bands. Easy-going and
restrained at first, the arrangement builds for
more excitement as it progresses. With skillful
trading of the melody between sections and
slipping into a straight-ahead swing style,
this chart is sure to be a hit with players and
audiences! Great anytime of the year!
10490293 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That
Swing)—Duke Ellington/arr. Mark Taylor. This
chart has it all! A great swing feel, solid scoring,
dynamic contrasts and more make it perfect both
for younger and more experienced bands. Includes
written and ad lib solos.
2297919 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
H The Real Easy Book - Volume 1 (Tunes for Beginning Improvisers -
Expanded Three-Horn Edition)—arr. Larry Dunlap.
Originally developed
specifically for beginning jazz improvisers, this newly revised edition now includes
easy three-horn arrangements for each tune with separate pages for each horn
player! Each tune includes harmony parts for the melody, background parts
behind the soloists, ensemble shout choruses and more. These 41 jazz songs,
many of which are jazz standards, are easy to play, easy to learn, and fun to play.
They represent the entire spectrum of the idiom, including swing, bebop, post-
bop, contemporary, funk, jazz/rock, and Latin styles. The format is exceptionally
user-friendly. With the book open, the music for each song is on the left-hand
page. The right-hand page is a special page of supplemental material (sample
piano voicings, useful scales, guitar voicings, bass lines, etc.) specifically tailored
to that song. Get students, or your young jazz combo, sounding great right away
with the first fake book ever designed for the beginning improviser.
5977798 Fake Book C Instruments, 3 Horn Edition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28.00
5977799 Fake Book B-flat Instruments, 3 Horn Edition . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28.00
5977800 Fake Book E-flat Instruments, 3 Horn Edition . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28.00
5977801 Fake Book Bass Clef, 3 Horn Edition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28.00
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The Real Easy Book - Volume 2 (Tunes for Intermediate
Improvisers)—Various Composers.
Following up The Real Easy Book -
Volume 1, Volume 2 is perfect for students with a few years' playing experience,
right up to working professionals. From jazz classics like Four, Scrapple from the
Apple and Dear Old Stockholm to contemporary tunes like Mimosa and Walk
Between Raindrops, this selection of songs will keep you smiling for years!
5984613 Fake Book C Edition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29.00
5984614 Fake Book Bb Edition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29.00
5984615 Fake Book Eb Edition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29.00
5984616 Fake Book Bass Clef Edition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29.00
The Real Easy Book - Volume 3 (A Short History of Jazz)—Various
Composers.
Like the earlier Real Easy books, Volume 3: A Short History of
Jazz includes easy but classic jazz tunes on one page, and all the things band
directors might have to write out for their students on each facing page. However,
Volume 3 is unique because the tune selection includes five to ten songs from
each historical era of jazz... from Dixieland to Swing to Bebop to Afro-Cuban
Jazz, and more. In addition, this volume has an entertaining and informative
historical text introducing each section that includes innovations that happened in
each era. All in all, a perfect teaching tool for any jazz educator, as well as a great
fake book!
10045065 Fake Book C Edition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25.00
10046335 Fake Book Bb Edition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25.00
10046336 Fake Book Eb Edition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25.00
10046337 Fake Book Bass Clef . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25.00
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