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BLUES & SWING very easy
Blues & Swing
Very Easy
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
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
Big Bag Full o' Blues—Tim Waters. With
limited ranges, beginning jazz rhythms, and
lots of unison writing, this chart is at the perfect
level for first-year jazz ensembles to learn to
swing the blues in the comfortable key of F.
11516008 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .50.00
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 (Blues in Frankie's
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
A Blues to Blow On—Paul Clark. A hip and
laid-back blues chart - this is fun, accessible,
and can be applied to a variety of settings
from a young ensemble's first performance
to an easy read-down for a jazz combo at
a community or school event. Written solo
changes for all instruments.
11517918 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Buckle Up and Swing (Flex Instrumentation)
—Brad Ciechomski. With accessible range
and rhythms well within young players' comfort
zone, your students will be confident playing this
bluesy swing-style chart. Adequate repetition
with just enough subtle change allows the band
to lock in, find the pocket, and sound mature.
The chart swings hard. Your students will learn
to groove on the more aggressive side of swing,
playing with intention and feel, digging into the
accents. Solos are based on a safe B-flat blues
scale, but you can encourage your students
to explore the shift to the D-flat chord change
during the solo section. Ideal for showcasing
not only your soloists but the entire ensemble.
11521138 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .55.00
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
Caravan—Duke Ellington/arr. John Berry.
Here's a distinctive arrangement for beginning
jazz groups on one of Duke Ellington's most
recognizable tunes. One of the featured works
in the 2014 movie "Whiplash," it combines the
styles of Latin and big band swing and is a
marvelous introduction to the Duke for young
jazzers. Arranged for full jazz ensemble, it's
also playable by as few as 3 saxes, 2 trumpets,
1 trombone, piano, bass and drums.
10023039 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .40.00
Chillin'—Norman White/arr. Howard Carroll.
This original chart is a hip tune that is perfect
for teaching swing and introducing the blues.
Features written solos for trumpet, alto sax, and
drums. Perfect for a young jazz ensemble.
11343818 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .42.00
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.
Included are suggested solos and scale/chord
sheets in all keys. Highly recommended!
10297530 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .40.00
Doxy—Sonny Rollins/arr. Michael Sweeney.
Arranged in a medium swing/shuffle style, here
is a very easy version of this jazz standard by
Sonny Rollins that maintains the style and feel
of the original. Featuring a mix of full ensemble
playing and also call and response scoring,
this is a great way to introduce a jazz legend to
young players. There is a written or improvised
solo for any trumpet or alto saxophone, and
the shout chorus features a dialogue between
the ensemble and drums. Here is a great chart
at a very accessible level with real substance!
Highly recommended!
10461404 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .40.00
Duke's Groove (based on "In a Mellow Tone")
—Peter Blair. The Ellington band was famous
for laying down a swinging groove, and this chart
based on the chord changes to In a Mellow Tone
is a great way to introduce this feel to younger
ensembles. Featuring clever interplay between
the sections and a terrific sax soli, this solid
arrangement is both a good teaching piece
and a wonderful concert choice. Changes and
written solos for alto sax and trumpet.
11503695 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .45.00
El Mercader de Groove (based on the chord
changes to "Groove Merchant" by Jerome
Richardson)—Mike Dana. This exciting up-
tempo Latin funk chart is perfect for beginning
groups. Based on the chord changes to Groove
Merchant by Jerome Richardson, this is the
perfect closer for your next concert. This chart
comes with optional parts for flute, clarinet,
French horn, tuba, and vibraphone to let more
players in on the fun!
11377690 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .45.00
The Five Note Blues—Doug Beach & George
Shutack. The blues form is essential to jazz,
and this very easy swing chart is a perfect way
to introduce developing players to this form.
The melody consists of just five notes that
may also be used as the basis of anyone's
improvised solo. The open solo section allows
for as much improvisation practice as desired.
An abundance of full ensemble work rounds
out the package. The flexible scoring is for
standard jazz ensemble instrumentation (also
playable by as few as five horns plus rhythm
section) with optional flute, clarinet and horn in
F parts included.
10455628 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .45.00
BEST
SELLERS
Blues & Swing
Very Easy
Best Selling Charts! These selections,
listed in order of their popularity, are
chosen most often by directors like you.
C-Jam Blues—
Duke Ellington/arr. Rick Stitzel.
2470818 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
The Bare Necessities
(from "The Jungle Book")—
arr. Paul Murtha.
10617926 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
Pete Left Town (Flex Instrumentation)—
Dean Sorenson.
11398033 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
Come Fly with Me—
Jimmy Van Heusen/arr. Rick Stitzel.
10297530 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
After Dark—Bryce Newton.
11206948 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Moanin'—
Bobby Timmons/arr. Michael Sweeney.
2473680 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Good Times (based on the chord changes
to " 'S Wonderful" by George Gershwin)—
Carl Strommen.
11403528 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Take the 'A' Train—
Billy Strayhorn/arr. Michael Sweeney.
11357094 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Blues Machine—Michael Sweeney.
2267052 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
