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JAZZ
ENSEMBLE
As If to Say Goodbye—Larry Neeck.
Beautifully melodic and very approachable, this
lush ballad features your star trumpet or alto sax
soloist. A beautifully written melody and fully
scored backgrounds make this a perfect chart
for a young soloist, as well as a great vehicle for
a more experienced player. It will also sound full
and complete with a reduced instrumentation of 3
saxes, 3 trumpets, 1 trombone and 3 rhythm on up
to a full band. For that change-of-pace moment in
your concert, this flexible solo feature is the perfect
choice! Highly recommended!
10032001 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . E 45.00
Autumn Mist—Larry Neeck. Autumn Mist
features your aspiring trumpet/flugelhorn or alto
sax soloist in a gorgeous rock-ballad setting. The
solo parts are entirely notated, and the ensemble
sections provide contrast by featuring lush playing
by the full band with lots of teaching moments
in lyrical style. On your next concert, showcase
the softer, lyrical side of your band with this tasty
change of pace. Highly recommended! Optional
reduced instrumentation.
10071410 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . E 45.00
Going Home—arr. Paul Clark. Here is a beautiful
and creative adaptation of the familiar theme from
Dvorak's "New World" Symphony. This arrangement
is just what you need for that ballad spot for any
performance. Written as a trumpet or flugelhorn solo
feature, it works equally well if you want to feature
an alto saxophone soloist. The frequently changing
harmonies and flowing counter lines keep things
interesting, and the limited ranges and easy rhythms
keep things simple. No worries here, this one is
highly recommended!
10607076 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . E 48.00
Lifelong Friends—Kris Berg. Kris Berg has
composed a beautiful, sensitive and mature solo
feature for B-flat, E-flat instruments or trombone.
The ensemble is equally important in this setting
at around 74 bpm that transitions from the ballad
style to a double-time section with the soloist
and then back to the ballad style. While the solo
part is written, there are ample opportunities for
improvisation. The lead trumpet range is to written
high C. This is an outstanding chart and ideal vehicle
for your advanced soloist.
10513940 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . MA 60.00
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Your Time Will Come—Roger Schmidli.
Your Time Will Come is a slow rock ballad in 3/4
time that features a trumpet soloist throughout. It
can optionally feature an alto saxophone soloist. The
solo part is very accessible with the trumpet range
going to F, top of staff. Featuring a pensive and
lyrical melody, the solo part is written with options
for embellishment and an improvisation section.
The whole ensemble also has moments in the
spotlight as there are effective tension and release
dynamic contrasts. Additional parts are included for
optional expanded instrumentations. This is a great
opportunity to feature a developing soloist!
10910527 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . ME 55.00
GUITAR, PIANO, BASS
or DRUM FEATURES
88 Ave. B—Dan Torosian. Salute the unsung
hero of the jazz ensemble, the piano player, with
this accessible piano feature! 88 Ave. B is an
accessible Basie-style swinger that features the
piano throughout with tasty fills and a place in the
spotlight. Written solos are provided for the piano as
well as trumpet and trombone. Each section has a
chance to shine in this appealing chart. The trumpet
range goes to written high G and the tempo swings
easy at around 138 bpm.
10518332 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
Apache—Jerry Lordan/arr. John Berry.
Originally recorded in 1961 by Jorgen Ingmann, but
better known for the 1981 recording by The Sugarhill
Gang, this funky hit remains a favorite. Feature your
drummer or an additional percussionist (bongos,
congas, or timbales) on this solid chart scored for
young jazz bands. Playable with optional reduced or
expanded instrumentations, it's highly recommended!
10297524 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00
Blues Be King!—Scott Stanton. Yes! Feature
your guitar or vibes player on this cookin' blues
shuffle in F with a nod to the late, great B.B. King!
The bari sax part takes a prominent blues band
role within the rhythm section. The optional written
or improvised solo section is open to also feature
your best wind players. The solo guitar part includes
tablature and fingerings for appropriate slides,
bends, hammer-ons, pull-offs, and chord shape/
performance suggestions. This stunner is optionally
playable with reduced instrumentation. Guitar and
vibes solo features are hard to find, so make sure to
check this one out! Highly recommended!
10607070 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . ME 48.00
Enter Sandman—arr. Roger Holmes.
From heavy metal masters Metallica, this 1991 hit is
one your players can really cut loose on. Arranged
here as a feature for guitar, performance options
are provided for bands without guitar. All of the
signature lines are still here for a rockin' good time!
10023031 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
Finishing Brushes—Rob Vuono, Jr.
Packed with style and verve to spare, Finishing
Brushes shows off your drummer's deft
brushwork while engaging in splendid dialogue
with the ensemble. The cool swing never ceases
as the chart grooves along, offering plenty of
room for your drummer to fill and kick, leading
to a dynamic and electrifying shout chorus that
really revs into full gear! The ranges are modest
and all the suggested drum solo fills are notated
to ensure success. Great melodic lines, attractive
changes, and masterful scoring make this the
perfect selection for both concert and contest! It's
a brilliant showcase for your drummer!
10757050 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . M 52.00
Killer on the Keys—Larry Neeck. A smokin',
rock 'n rollin' romp, Killer on the Keys features your
keyboard player a la Jerry Lee Lewis, the "Killer"
himself. All the riffs and solos are completely written
out, so that your budding keyboardist will feel right
at home with the bluesy rock 'n roll shuffle style.
Although the keys are featured, this full-sounding
arrangement has plenty of licks for the rest of the
band, including a section for written or improvised
solos. Hammering the ivories, your soloist, band,
and audience will find this is a "killer" of a tune!
Highly recommended!
10071408 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . ME 48.00
The Little Drummer Boy—arr. Rob Holmes.
Here's a very clever arrangement of this holiday
gem! It's a drum set on brushes feature at around
172 bpm in the style of Hefti's Cute with a written or
ad lib trumpet 2 solo. There's tons of nice ensemble
work and a lead trumpet range up to written A above
the staff. A nice sax soli and a unison interlude
complete this Christmas package!
10513909 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . M 52.00
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Prayer Meetin'—Matt Harris. Feature a
young pianist with this gospel style ballad. The
solo is entirely notated except for a short section
where the pianist needs to improvise over an easy
4-bar sequence. The slow, infectious groove is
perpetuated by fully notated rhythm section parts,
trumpets in harmon mutes at times and full band
passages. There's an open solo section for soloists
of choice that is written or improvised. This chart
can be played with a few as 3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1
trombone, piano, bass and drums, but is scored for
full jazz ensemble instrumentation.
10031755 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . ME 48.00
Punta Del Soul—Dave Grusin/
arr. Gordon Goodwin.
Tasty and groovy with a
funky Latin groove, this tune was composed by Dave
Grusin and arranged by Gordon to feature Dave and
guitarist Lee Ritenour on the Big Phat Band CD, Act
Your Age. If you have a piano player to showcase
and a tasty guitar player, this is a wonderful chart.
Not technically difficult, but dynamics and colors are
a key aspect of this arrangement. Doubles include an
optional flute on 2nd alto and optional bass clarinet
on bari sax, but sax parts are provided. As recorded
by the Big Phat Band.
10071932 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . A 70.00
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Sing, Sing, Sing—Louis Prima/
arr. Vince Gassi.
Accessible and fun to rehearse
and play, this timeless swing tune contains all the key
ingredients for a real crowd pleaser! It features the
iconic drum pattern as it recurs throughout and the
solid swing style that has become so familiar over the
decades. Other features include easy brass ranges
(with trumpet 1 to written E top space), a written
drum solo and a big shout chorus as the modulation
brings it all home. Here's a great chart that will be an
essential part of your jazz ensemble library. Optional
reduced or expanded instrumentations.
10277443 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . E 42.00
Six String Shuffle—Scott Stanton. Has your
guitar player been waiting for a chance to be in the
spotlight? Then this cookin' blues shuffle chart is just
what you need! The guitar helper part includes both
a written solo and a tablature version of the same
solo. There's also an optional open solo section that
can be opened up for as many players as desired.
Solid background figures by the ensemble give
this a great big sound that will make your budding
B.B. Kings and Eric Claptons sound like superstars!
Highly recommended!
2478481 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . ME 48.00
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Squiggly—Kris Berg. Squiggly is the ultimate
feature for a contemporary guitarist. A quirky funk
melody over a blues chord progression makes the
perfect funk chart for any festival, contest or concert.
The solo space could be for guitar, tenor sax 1,
piano and/or bass. There are no woodwind doubles
and the lead trumpet range goes to F. Recorded by
Kris Berg and The Metroplexity Big Band on Time
Management featuring Andy Timmons.
10875721 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . MA 65.00
Steampunk—Erik Morales. Heavy metal for
big band! Guitar is the featured solo instrument in
this very cool chart, so if you, the band and your
drummer dig a rock vehicle to wake everyone up,
this is it. The lead trumpet range is only to written
G on top of the staff, optional parts are included for
expanded instrumentations, and a suggested guitar
solo part is provided if needed. Steampunk is totally
exciting and a great vehicle for guitar and big band!
10593779 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . M 52.00
Touchin' All the Basses—Andy Clark.
It's time to let your bass player get some of the
spotlight! This cool chart is written in three parts,
a funky rock, a slow triple blues, and a hot shuffle.
Designed to showcase the bass player, the band
parts complement the soloist, but allow the bass
to be heard. Each of the sections can be opened
for bass or other solos as desired, or it can be
performed straight through, exactly as written. A
very unique and useful chart!
2468262 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
Wipe Out—arr. Dallas Burke. Your audience
will go wild with this accessible solo feature for your
drummer! This version of Wipeout plays homage
to the Surfaris original with plenty of drum solos,
but adds a modern-day sound with dynamic horn
licks. The middle of the chart transitions to a James
Brown-style funk section, then to swing for the solo
section before returning to the original rock groove.
The ultimate crowd-pleaser!
10752093 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . ME 65.00
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