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BLUES & SWING very easy
Blues & Swing
Very Easy
42nd Street—Harry Warren/arr. Paul Cook. This
familiar tune works great for young jazz ensembles!
You can't beat a classic tune set in a straight-
ahead, upbeat swing style! This one will come
together quite easily, since the lines fit together so
naturally. Each of the horn sections get a chance
on the melody, making it a fine showcase for the
entire ensemble! Highly recommended!
2474198 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .42.00
Absolutely, Positively—Gregory Yasinitsky. This
slow shuffle chart really gets down at an easier
grade level! Everyone gets to play as it's mostly
full ensemble writing and all your players can
concentrate on style. The bluesy sound emphasizes
the groove, there's a written or ad lib solo for lead
alto, and it's playable with as few as nine players
including rhythm section. Absolutely!
10009059 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
After Dark—Bryce Newton. This tune is an
exceptional way to introduce swing style from the
very first rehearsal! This jazz starter is expertly
written well within the easy level, allowing your
students to sound good quickly and find success
in learning to swing. Lots of great teaching material
is packed into this piece. Students will enjoy the
mysterious mood of this chart and will be engaged
from the very start! A winner!
11206948 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
All of Me—arr. Paul Murtha. One of the iconic
tunes from the swing era, this enduring standard
has been recorded by countless artists ranging from
Louis Armstrong, Count Basie, Benny Goodman,
Ella Fitzgerald, and Frank Sinatra, to more recent
recordings by Michael Buble, Ani DiFranco, and
Eric Clapton. This easy arrangement provides a
perfect way to teach the elements of swing style in
a relaxed and medium tempo, plus it's playable with
optional reduced or expanded instrumentations.
Highly recommended!
10617924 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
Alley Cat Struttin'—David Samuel. This very
playable chart is a bluesy, swinging excursion in
G minor. Lots of tutti rhythms in the winds make
this an excellent choice for a young ensemble just
starting on the jazz path. There are solos for tenor,
trumpet, and trombone. A dynamic shout chorus
adds to the excitement of the music and brings it
home with a flourish.
11198742 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Autumn Leaves—Joseph Kosma/arr. John
Berry. Here is an easy swing version of a timeless
classic! The saxes are in the spotlight, but there's
also a short solo for trumpet (cued in all parts if
you prefer a section feature.) Skillfully arranged for
inexperienced bands, and it even works well for
bands with limited instrumentation.
2470820 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
Awoken—Steve Shanley. Here is a light selection
for a reduced jazz ensemble. Great for the
developing ensemble, open solo space is included
to cultivate improvisational skills across your group.
A driving Latin groove holds it all together.
1402265 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . VE 45.00
Baby Blues—Larry Clark. This swinging chart
is a great introduction to the blues, filled with
ensemble passages that work beautifully. A
fundamental element of this tune is the use of call
and response. There are some fabulous sections
between the band and piano and later between the
brass and saxes that you can use to explain some
of the history behind the blues. Straight-ahead,
well-conceived rhythm section parts and plenty of
tutti rhythms in the winds will help this chart come
together with a minimum of rehearsal time.
11346098 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
The Bare Necessities—arr. Paul Murtha. Ever
since The Bare Necessities was first introduced
in the classic movie "The Jungle Book," this
catchy tune has remained a familiar favorite.
Featured again in the 2016 movie, here is an easy
arrangement that will make young jazz bands sound
terrific. Parents, players and audiences will enjoy
this swinging favorite designed especially for young
jazz musicians! Playable with optional reduced or
expanded instrumentations.
10617926 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
Be Like Basie—Doug Beach & George Shutack.
The great Count Basie was the master at short solo
fills that were beautifully crafted musical statements.
Feature your piano player on this easy medium swing
chart in the Basie style. All piano fills are written,
and there is an open solo section to feature other
players as well. And with flexible scoring, this chart is
accessible to groups with any instrumentation.
11199484 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Birk's Works—Dizzy Gillespie/arr. Rick Stitzel.
This easy swing tune is a great way to introduce
the music of Dizzy Gillespie to young jazz musicians.
The trumpets take the first chorus followed by the
saxes on the second. Skillful scoring for young
players is evident throughout, complete with some
nice dynamic nuances. The short written solo
section can be played by a trumpet soloist or the
entire section. Ideal for the youngest ensembles,
it can also be played with optional reduced or
expanded instrumentation!
11100176 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
Blue Avenue—Larry Neeck. With its solid,
swinging groove, tasty riffs, catchy down-home
melody and solid ensemble writing, Blue Avenue
is a great introduction to the swing style for the
youngest jazz bands. The two-measure solo
section, with suggested solos included, will
encourage young improvisers to give it a try, or it
could be omitted altogether. Playable with optional
reduced or expanded instrumentations, this one
is easy to put together, and will have your young
jazzers swinging in no time!
11002305 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Blue Train—John Coltrane/arr. Paul Murtha.
Introduce your young players to jazz legend
John Coltrane with this medium-tempo blues
tune featuring an easy-to-play melody and solid
tutti-style rhythms for the ensemble. In addition,
the blues changes and moderate tempo make
it a comfortable setting for developing soloists.
Suggested solos are included, or they may be
improvised. Highly recommended! Optional
reduced or expanded instrumentations.
10061497 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
Blues in Hoss' Flat—Foster & Basie/arr. Rick
Stitzel. Here's a great way to introduce the music
of Count Basie to your young players. Carefully
scored for young groups, this medium swing chart
composed by Frank Foster and Count Basie trades
the melody between the trumpets and saxes,
includes a solo or soli for trumpet, and a brief shout
chorus using tutti rhythms for the entire ensemble.
Suggested solos and chord/scale sheets in all keys
are included, plus it's playable with optional reduced
or expanded instrumentations. Highly recommended!
10427422 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
Blues Machine—Michael Sweeney. This is a top-
notch blues original for beginning bands! It's perfect
for teaching style, introducing the "blues scale" as
a basis for improvisation. Your beginners will play
better after they learn this super chart, and they will
want to tackle more challenging blues charts!
2267052 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
Bones Jones—Tim Waters. Here is a great
blues chart at a laid-back medium tempo that is
perfect for a developing ensemble. Keeping an
eye on ranges and phrases, this tune fits well for
developing groups and gives the trombones some
featured moments.
11398594 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
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 . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
Come Fly with Me—Jimmy Van Heusen/arr.
Rick Stitzel. Written by Jimmy Van Heusen and
Sammy Cahn for the title track of Frank Sinatra's
1958 album, this tune epitomizes the cool sounds
of the swing era. Here's a smartly scored version
for young jazz ensembles with modest ranges,
but with authentic style. Included is plenty of
tutti ensemble playing along with short solos (or
solis) for any sax or trumpet. A great way to teach
swing, it's also playable with optional reduced or
expanded instrumentations.
10297530 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
A Crash Course in the Blues—Doug Beach
& George Shutack. Here is a great chart for
introducing the blues to a developing ensemble.
Written with all of the brass players doubling
parts, this is fun to perform and lays down a great
educational foundation.
11403534 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Crazy Little Thing Called Love—Freddie Mercury/
arr. Rick Stitzel. Recorded by Queen, this classic
hit features a medium-tempo shuffle style and an
infectious upbeat feel. The melody is traded around
the band and the saxes take the lead in the stop-
time clapping section. No solos are required and
it's a fun chart even if you have limited rehearsal
time! Scored for standard jazz band instrumentation
and playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations. Highly recommended!
10960674 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
BEST
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Blues & Swing
Very Easy
Best Selling Charts! These selections, listed in
order of their popularity, are chosen most often
by directors like you.
The Bare Necessities
(from "The Jungle Book")—
arr. Paul Murtha.
10617926 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
C-Jam Blues—
Duke Ellington/arr. Rick Stitzel.
2470818 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
You've Got a Friend in Me
(from "Toy Story 2")—
Randy Newman/arr. Rick Stitzel.
10283174 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
After Dark—Bryce Newton.
11206948 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Alley Cat Struttin'—David Samuel.
11198742 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Absolutely, Positively—Gregory Yasinitsky.
10009059 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
Crazy Little Thing Called Love
(from "Bohemian Rhapsody")—
Freddie Mercury/arr. Rick Stitzel.
10960674 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Blue Train—John Coltrane/arr. Paul Murtha.
10061497 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Come Fly with Me—
Jimmy Van Heusen/arr. Rick Stitzel.
10297530 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
All of Me—arr. Paul Murtha.
10617924 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
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