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He American Patrol—arr. Mike Lewis. Glenn
Miller's band made this a huge World War II hit
song and here it is scored for young players. This
chart has no individual solos, very modest brass
ranges and plenty of ensemble sound. Easy to
rehearse and perform, it swings right along and
is playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentation. A winner!
10028059 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . E 42.00
He April in Paris—Vernon Duke/arr. Rick Stitzel.
Made famous by The Count Basie Orchestra,
here is a great-sounding yet playable version of
this standard for developing bands. It includes
feature spots for every section and optional
written or improvised solos for trumpet and
trombone. This accessible chart maintains an
authentic sound even in this easy version. It will
even sound full and complete with only 4 saxes,
3 trumpets, 3 trombones and rhythm! Also
included are optional parts for flute, 2 clarinets,
horn in F and tuba. Highly recommended!
10052549 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00
H Big Noise from Winnetka—Haggart & Bauduc/
arr. Paul Lavender. Bring the sounds of Bob
Crosby and the big band era to life again with
this fun chart for younger players! It features an
authentic sound, a flexible solo section and the
saxes get to whistle the melody for added fun. A
great experience for young players!
2481666 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
H Blues in Hoss' Flat (Blues in Frankie's Flat)—
Foster & Basie/arr. Mark Taylor. There is no better
style for young players to emulate than that of the
Count Basie Orchestra. This famous swing tune
is nicely arranged here by Mark Taylor in a very
playable version that still sounds authentic.
2473678 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00
H Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy—arr. Michael
Sweeney. This chart is way up on the "fun meter"!
Mike's playable arrangement doesn't sacrifice
any of that classic swing era sound and style.
The trumpet section is the primary featured
section; however, the saxes also get a crack at
the melody, and the trombones will really enjoy
the glissandi in the shout chorus. A superb chart
for your young band!
2363323 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00
H C-Jam Blues—Duke Ellington/arr. Rick Stitzel.
Whether you know this one as C-Jam Blues or
Duke's Place, you sure will recognize all the great
Ellington writing! Even the most inexperienced
bands can do a fine performance on this jazz
classic. The suggested solos are included in the
parts for the entire section, so you can make it
a soli feature if you prefer. There's a marvelous
ensemble tutti section that starts softly then
builds to the end.
2470818 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . VE 40.00
e Caldonia (What Makes Your Big Head So
Hard?)—Fleecie Moore/arr. Rick Stitzel. Made
famous by Woody Herman's Thundering Herd,
here is a fun chart from the early swing era. The
saxes do most of the heavy lifting, supported
by punches and backgrounds in the brass.
Also featured are short solos for tenor and/or
baritone saxes. Suggested solos are included
along with chord/scale sheets in all keys, and
it's playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations. Highly recommended!
10427416 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00
H Caravan—Duke Ellington/arr. Michael Sween-
ey. Everyone will recognize this Duke Ellington
classic! It was one of the featured works in the
2014 movie "Whiplash" and uses interesting
textures and alternates between a Latin groove
and swing. This is a very effective production
number with limited technical demands for
young players.
2307627 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00
He Don't Get Around Much Anymore—Ellington
& Russell/arr. Mark Taylor. One of the classic
trademark tunes from the Duke Ellington library,
this familiar jazz standard is solidly scored for
younger players by Mark Taylor. When it comes
to accessible charts in a medium swing style, this
one can't be beat! Highly recommended!
10427404 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
He 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 . . . . . . . . . ME 48.00
e Groove Merchant—Jerome Richardson/arr.
Rich Sigler. Made famous by the Thad Jones/Mel
Lewis band, this accessible version has a gospel
rock groove that fits perfectly. Played at about
132 bpm with straight eighths, this chart is packed
with goodies like written-out solos for trombone
and trumpet, a lead trumpet range to written G
on top of the staff, a few clever modulations,
and a great development section. Toss in the
optional parts to include vibes and you have a
fine chart. Groove Merchant is very effective at
any performance and is highly recommended!
10593765 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . ME 48.00
H
I Can't Stop Loving You—arr. Quincy Jones.
Every jazz fan knows it, loves it and has wished it
was in print! And now, this quintessential big-band
arrangement is finally available! As recorded by the
Count Basie Orchestra on their album This Time
by Basie: Hits of the 50s & 60s, Quincy Jones'
arrangement of I Can't Stop Loving You will bring
your audiences to their feet. Beginning with the
Count's rubato piano tremolo, this laid-back shuffle
chart features in-your-face ensemble writing at its
finest. There is short, written-out solo space for
trombone and piano, but mostly this chart simply
swings its tail off with the entire ensemble from
beginning to end! Never has a sad song sounded
so happy! Very highly recommended!
10368505 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . MA 55.00
e I'm Getting Sentimental Over You—George
Bassman/arr. Mark Taylor. Long recognized
as the signature song for the Tommy Dorsey
Orchestra, here is a beautifully arranged setting
for young jazz ensembles. In a slow Basie-style
swing, this chart features plenty of full ensemble
scoring, modest brass ranges, a solo for trumpet,
and a brief sax soli in double-time feel.
10960662 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
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 . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
H In the Mood—Joe Garland/arr. Michael
Sweeney. This one's a must! Glenn Miller's big
band classic is one of the best known tunes from
the swing era, and Mike's excellent arrangement
puts it within reach of young bands. Comfortable
ranges, easy rhythm patterns and written solos
make this a perfect choice to teach your students
how to swing!
2314268 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00
It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That
Swing)—Duke Ellington/arr. Ralph Ford. You
may think this very clever chart is all swing, but
it begins as Latin then alternates with a swing
feel. The tempo is bright at around 190-200 bpm
with suggested solos for trumpet and tenor sax,
a few piano montunos, and a big shout chorus
leading to a huge ending closing this fine chart
appropriately. Additional wind parts and a
vibes part are included for optional expanded
instrumentations. Highly recommended!
10756380 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . M 48.00
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