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BALLADS
Somewhere in the Moonlight—Larry Neeck.
Put your young trombone player with lyrical skill
on display with this lush and accessible ballad.
Trombone solo plays a high G.
11517936 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . ME 52.00
Stardust—Hoagy Carmichael/arr. Dave Mills.
This Hoagy Carmichael standard from has
remained a staple for jazz musicians for almost
a century. With its haunting melody and lush
chord progression, this ballad treatment of the
tune features your tenor sax soloing through the
melody, interspersed with melodic statements
from the rest of the band. The solo section
features an ad-lib tenor sax solo before the rest
of the band returns to close out the tune. The lead
trumpet plays up to an A just above the staff.
11516034 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . ME 50.00
What a Wonderful World—Douglas & Weiss/arr.
Alan Baylock. Alan Baylock sets this wonderful
tune in a sultry 12/8 groove played at about 72
bpm, making it feel lazy and relaxed. There are
no solos, just sweet ensemble writing all the
way. The lead trumpet range is to A above the
staff and optional parts are included for expanded
instrumentations. This outstanding chart is an
ideal contrasting piece for any performance!
10997206 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . M 54.00
What a Wonderful World—Douglas & Weiss/
arr. Rick Stitzel. Giving your beginning band great
tunes like this to play will turn them on to jazz
forever! You just can't beat the appeal of the tune
Louis Armstrong made so famous, and it's surely
stood the test of time. This very playable version
is nicely scored where each section gets a piece
of the melody. Very highly recommended!
2470819 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . VE 40.00
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NEW BIG BAND
STANDARDS
Celebrate the big band era with these wonderful crowd-pleasers!
Billie's Bounce—Charlie Parker/arr. John Wasson.
Here's an energetic big band treatment of one of jazz legend Charlie Parker's best-known
tunes. This wonderfully crafted medium up-tempo swing chart features an interplay between
the sax and brass sections along with solos for alto sax and trumpet. Much of ensemble
writing is adapted from Bird's famous recorded solo.
11518957 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 55.00
In the Still of the Night—Cole Porter/arr. Mike Kamuf.
A classic jazz standard, this well-crafted chart bounces between samba and swing grooves.
The lead trumpet range is to written B-flat above the staff, and there are suggested solos for
alto sax, tenor sax, trumpet, trombone, and drums. The soli sections and a hot shout chorus
make this a fine choice for any concert or festival.
11511949 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 55.00
Lil' Liza Jane—arr. Allen Gray.
This jazz standard will bring that Mardi Gras feel to your next concert! The chart features
a New Orleans-style second-line groove that younger bands will really dig! Trombones get
a chance to tailgate while the trumpets and saxes cover the familiar melody. There's an
optional short vocal call and response between a soloist and the rest of the band before the
solo section, which features written or ad-lib solos for the alto sax, tenor sax, trumpet, and
trombone. By the time the band kicks back in on the melody, you'll have the whole crowd
singing along! Your young jazz ensemble and the audience won't be able to get enough!
11516026 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E 50.00
Mamacita—Joe Henderson/arr. Alan Baylock.
A groovy straight-eighth feel on this jazz standard with amazing parts for all and an intro that
is nothing but fire. The tempo is around 154 bpm, and the lead trumpet range is to written
B-flat above the staff. Sample solos are provided for alto and tenor sax, plus optional flute
and vibes parts. Energy prevails!
11511951 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 55.00
My Funny Valentine—Richard Rodgers/arr. Rick Hirsch.
This is an extraordinary ballad feature for your lead alto. Beautiful, sensitive, and truly
captivating, the chart features a suggested written solo section, lead trumpet range to written
A above the staff (opt. 8va), a double-time feel section, and some effective backgrounds
behind the soloist. Optional flute and vibes parts included. This is an excellent arrangement!
11511952 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 55.00
Oh! Lady Be Good!—George Gershwin/arr. Dallas C. Burke.
This swingin' standard has been covered by all the titans of jazz! Here's an up-tempo, high-
energy treatment of the tune that swings hard from top to bottom. With epic shout sections, a
driving sax soli, and written or ad-lib solos for tenor sax and trumpet, this chart has it all. Lead
trumpet plays to a high C.
11516028 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 50.00
Song for My Father—Horace Silver/arr. Paul Murtha.
This standard by Horace Silver features a distinctive bass line groove and a laid-back Latin
style. Expertly adapted for this easy level, here is a great way to introduce the music of this
jazz master to your students.
11539349 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E 45.00
Take Me Out to the Ballgame—Jack Norworth and Albert Von Tilzer/
arr. Drew Zaremba. This superb chart covers all the bases! Played around 148 bpm with
a suggested written tenor solo and lead trumpet range to written G on top of the staff. A
swinging intro gives way to a circus-like oom-pah feel, then back into a slow-building swing
with a big shout section. You might even catch a small nod to L-0-V-E. All sections have great
material. It's a captivating chart you and the band won't be able to get enough off!
11511955 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 52.00
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