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Ballads
H 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
Skyfall—Adkins & Epworth/arr. John Berry.
Perfectly capturing the mood and style of earlier
James Bond themes, Adele has worked her
magic with the hit Skyfall. John Berry's easy
version features a brief written alto sax solo, then
solid scoring for the entire ensemble with the
melody traded between the saxes and trumpets.
Playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations, this is sure to be an audience
favorite! Highly recommended!
10374178 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . .E 40.00
4 Song for Lewis—Dave Mills. This laid-back
and sultry ballad, set around 62 bpm, features a
written alto sax solo that is wonderfully melodic
with an optional section for improvisation in the
key of F major. The full ensemble gets a chance to
shine too with great legato and smooth passages.
Song for Lewis is a great change of pace for any
performance and can be worked up quickly.
Highly recommended!
10605802 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . ME 50.00
4 Summer Solstice—Erik Sherburne. Summer
Solstice is a soulfully cool ballad that features
either a trumpet, flugelhorn or soprano saxo-
phone soloist with solo parts included for each.
Beautifully relaxed in straight eighth-note style,
it's well-crafted with the solo parts entirely written
with optional improvisation opportunities. The solo
part offers interesting chord changes while the
ensemble is more than a simple accompaniment.
Nice, unique and more contemporary than most
solo features!
10607110 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . M 48.00
4 To You—Thad Jones/arr. Mike Carubia. Mike
Carubia has rescored this sensitive Thad
Jones jazz ballad in the lower key of C Major
for greater accessibility while retaining all the
original lines and character. The breathing,
phrasing and dynamics have all been thoroughly
notated to help students learn control, balance
and intonation. There is a short written solo for
trombone and a quasi-double-time section after
the solo. This is wonderfully beautiful change-of-
pace programming! Highly recommended!
10607114 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . M 50.00
H 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
4 What Will Be—Matt Amy. What Will Be is
a slow, rock ballad to feature either alto sax,
trombone or trumpet/flugelhorn soloists. With
a beautifully conceived melody the solo part is
highly emotional, lyrical and appropriate for the
style, and is supported by an interesting harmonic
progression. The soloist is supported by sweet
counter melodies, there's a section for subtle
improvisation by the featured soloist, and a recap
of the theme before moving on to an ending with a
brief solo cadenza. There are options included for
reduced or expanded instrumentations and the
excellent dynamic contrasts provide additional
interest and maintain the direction of the chart.
Highly recommended!
10607166 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . ME 55.00
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BEST SELLERS!
NEW LATIN CHARTS
A great Latin chart will
enhance any festival or
concert performance.
Here, listed in order of
popularity are the top-sellers
new this year!
One Mint Julep—arr. Mike Kamuf. Ray Charles made this one a classic, and now
your developing jazz band can too! It's a soulful and funky cha-cha played at the perfect
tempo of 120 bpm. Arranged at the medium-easy grade level, this chart has it all: a great
groove, accessible ranges, nice ensemble voicings, written alto and trumpet solos, expanded
instrumentation options, and it's all very playable by your jazz band. Highly recommended!
10593767 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 48.00
A Day in the Life of a Fool (Manha de Carnaval)—Luiz Bonfa/arr. Terry White. With
a sophisticated sound right off the top, this chart features a bossa nova groove at around 128
bpm. But not just any bossa, this one stands out above the rest! It includes superb harmonies,
nice voicings, a great sax soli, written solos for alto and trumpet, and a big shout chorus.
Included are a variety of optional parts plus flute, clarinet, and vibes. A Day in the Life of a Fool
is all very tasty throughout. Highly recommended!
10593757 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 48.00
Tango for Jam Jam—Zachary Smith. Tango for Jam Jam is an accessible and captivating
tango sure to be a hit at any concert. The tempo is around 120 bpm, and the chart has a
written alto sax solo along with lots of built-in energy - and most importantly, it's fun to play!
Young groups will enjoy this one that's also playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations. You'll think you're in Argentina!
10593745 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 42.00
Gibraltar—Freddie Hubbard/arr. Mike Kamuf. Gibraltar is a Freddie Hubbard jazz
standard recorded by many jazz giants. It's a very hip samba that cooks at around 180 bpm
with written-out solos provided for trumpet 2 and tenor sax 2, plenty of action for the drummer,
and a lead trumpet range to written A. Also included are a few snippets of Freddie Hubbard
licks throughout. Playable with optional expanded instrumentations, this is a smokin' chart in
every way!
10593775 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MA 52.00
The Jive Samba (Little Big Band)—Nat Adderley/arr. Mark Taylor. Recorded by
the acclaimed Cannonball Adderley Quintet in the 1960s, Jive Samba became one of Nat
Adderley's best-known standards. Arranged here for little big band and in a moderate and
relaxed cha-cha style, this chart features a duet of trumpet and alto sax and later a creative
shout chorus using mixed meters. Instrumentation: six horns (ATB saxes, two trumpets, one
trombone) plus four rhythm with optional additional parts for alto, tenor and trombone. This is a
great chart on a timeless jazz standard! Highly recommended!
10556790 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
Sabor de Cuba (Taste of Cuba)—Victor Lopez. Looking for a hot Latin chart? This
Victor Lopez original is very hot indeed. It's an Afro-Cuban show-stopper that's jam-packed
with lines that bounce section to section, then a suggested tenor sax solo with backgrounds.
The lead trumpet range is to written A above the staff with an optional high D. There are two
auxiliary percussion parts included that really make this chart come alive, plus optional flute and
vibraphone parts. You'll want to play this highly recommended chart!
10593777 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 52.00
El Abrazo—Alan Baylock. The beautiful ballad beginning and ending in this Alan Baylock
original will bring tears to your eyes. The chart then moves to an exciting samba around 110
bpm for the half note with occasional swing sections interspersed. The lead trumpet range
is to written high C and there is an extended tenor sax solo with chord changes. You won't
forget this chart, it's special in every way. A truly stunning chart, this one will provide plenty of
opportunities for your band to shine - it's the perfect festival chart. Highly recommended!
10593791 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MA 60.00
Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars (Corcovado)—Antonio Carlos Jobim/arr. John Berry.
Jobim's timeless bossa nova is set here in a very fine arrangement for young jazz players. The
smooth melodies and Latin flavor help make this appealing to players and audiences alike.
The melody is skillfully traded from section to section and no solos are required. Playable with
optional reduced or expanded instrumentations, this is highly effective, accessible, and not to
be missed!
10617914 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00
