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BLUES & SWING very easy / easy
H You've Got a Friend in Me (from "Toy Story 2")
—Randy Newman/arr. Rick Stitzel. This swingin'
arrangement for beginning jazzers is based on the
version by the character Wheezy featured in "Toy
Story 2." The saxes enjoy most of the melody, but
the brass get their chance too, along with a written
solo or soli for the trumpets. This memorable salute
to friendship is sure to be enjoyed by audiences of
all ages! A CD is included and it is playable with
optional reduced or expanded instrumentations.
10283174 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Blues & Swing
Easy
H Afro Blue—Mongo Santamaria/arr. Michael
Sweeney. With an almost hypnotic 3/4 rhythmic
pattern, here is an effective yet easy version of
this standard made famous by John Coltrane. The
saxes are featured on the first chorus then the
brass get a chorus of their own. The simple solo
section (using a single scale) makes this a great
training piece for improvisation (sample solos are
provided for all keys). A marvelously unique offering
at the easy level!
2479366 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Ain't Got No Place to Go—Andy Clark. Featuring
a Basie style introduction, this is the perfect chart
for young jazz players who want to learn how to
swing. This tasty swing tune includes an optional
section of basic blues changes where any or all
players try their hand at an improvised solo. The
scales are provided for all instruments. Every
section gets to shine, but technical and range
demands are kept to a minimum. It's also playable
with reduced instrumentation and chock-full of
audience appeal. A superior choice for younger
jazz ensembles!
2481468 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
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Ain't Misbehavin'—Fats Waller/arr. Ralph Ford.
You can't go wrong with this one! It's a famous
tune by one of the most memorable figures in
jazz, Thomas "Fats" Waller, and it's well within the
capabilities of younger bands. It also includes an
easy to play, written piano solo that sounds super.
It's sure to make your band sound great even with
limited rehearsal time.
2467587 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
H All Blues—Miles Davis/arr. Michael Sweeney.
Don't miss this one! Let your young jazz band cut
their teeth on this great jazz chart from Miles Davis'
epic recording Kind Of Blue. You can't beat the
combination of a classic chart and an arranger
like Michael Sweeney who knows how to make it
accessible for young jazzers. Written in 3/4 time
for ease of reading, this piece captures the feel and
sound of the original. A wonderful, important chart
you will want in your library!
2454593 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
All My Loving—Lennon & McCartney/arr.
Rick Stitzel. One of the iconic early hits by the
Beatles, this catchy tune features an immediately
recognizable melody and a driving swing/shuffle
style. Included in this version for young players is
the famous guitar break adapted for saxophone solo
or soli. It's also playable with optional reduced or
expanded instrumentations. Highly recommended!
10461396 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
All of Me—Marks & Simons/arr. Roger Holmes.
This is a super swing chart! It's one of the most
recognizable standards ever written, set in a nice
easy swing groove. Beautifully adapted for young
players, this chart will work great for festivals and
concerts alike. After the first 3 notes of the melody,
your audience will be snapping along!
2392512 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
All the Things You Are—Jerome Kern/arr.
Michael Sweeney. Definitely one of Jerome Kern's
best offerings! This easy arrangement by premier
arranger, Michael Sweeney, features a moderate
Latin groove with alternating swing sections. This is
an outstanding chart for young groups!
2249761 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Alright, Okay, You Win—arr. Michael Sweeney.
Your young jazzers will really like this famous
shuffle chart! Recorded by Peggy Lee, Count Basie
and others, it features written/optional ad lib solos
that make it an excellent choice for beginning
improv work. Michael Sweeney really knows how
to arrange for young groups, and this hot chart is
no exception!
2333581 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
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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 . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
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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 . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Avenue Swing—Mike Collins-Dowden. This Mike
Collins-Dowden swing-style original features a hip
melody, interesting call-and-response passages
between the saxes and brass, nice dynamic
contrasts, a written or improv solo for trumpet, and
great drum licks. The tempo is around 144 bpm,
the trumpet 1 range is to written E top space, and
optional flute, clarinet and vibes parts are included.
Add in the exceptional ensemble writing, and it's all
you need!
10513871 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
Baby That's What I Need (a.k.a. Walk Tall)—
arr. Vince Gassi. This tune is better known as Walk
Tall and was originally performed by Cannonball
Adderley's quintet. It has a gospel flavored R&B
groove and the features include a lead trumpet
range to written F top line, a written tenor sax
solo that trades with the ensemble. Playable with
optional reduced or expanded instrumentations, it's
a very cool chart!
10355568 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
Bad Attitude!—Michael Sweeney. As soon as
you see the tempo marking, "Nasty Swing," you
know this is going to be a fun, different approach
to a swingin' blues chart! Just the right amount of
dissonance, in just the right places, gives the piece
an "edgy" groove that really makes it live up to the
nastiness of its title! Highly recommended!
2472909 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
4 Beantown Blues Parade—Rick Hirsch.
Beantown Blues Parade is an upbeat New Orleans
second line groove for developing jazz bands. It
is very accessible with features, including written
solos for trumpet 1 (or trumpet section) and
trombone 1 (or trombone section) with easy brass
ranges. Plus, this winner is playable with optional
reduced or expanded instrumentations. This chart
will reap many instructional rewards as well as
adding outstanding variety to any program!
10867418 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
Bewitched—Rodgers & Hart/arr. Rick Stitzel.
This familiar Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart
jazz standard has certainly retained its timeless
quality even today. Skillfully arranged for younger
players in a medium swing style, this chart
features saxes on the main melody supported
by answers from the brass. Also included is a
short written or improvised solo for tenor sax as
well as solid scoring for the entire ensemble, plus
it's playable with optional reduced or augmented
instrumentations. Additional features include
chord/scale sheets in all keys and written-out bass
lines and piano voicings. Highly recommended!
10667346 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
The Big Band Theory—Vince Gassi. Wow, this
accessible swing chart has it all... a medium-up
tempo, cool melodic lines, textural variety, mature
harmonies, easy brass ranges, written or ad lib
solos for tenor 1 and trombone 1, and a highly
effective a cappella stop-time interlude. Want
more? Ok then, it swings with a swagger and
is playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations. The Big Band Theory will make
your young players sound like pros!
10513857 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
H Birdland—Josef Zawinul/arr. Michael Sweeney.
Here's an excellent, easy version of Josef Zawinul's
great jazz tune! Solid writing all the way and no
solos required.
2230910 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
The Black Cat—Doug Beach & George Shutack.
Here is the perfect combination of an infectious
melody, great scoring and many of the swing
figures that are essential for younger players to
learn. With flexible scoring, this easy swinger works
with only four players and rhythm section on up to
augmented jazz ensemble instrumentation. There's
open solo space for anyone with suggested solos
provided. A great teaching and performance chart!
10515798 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
l Blood, Sweat, and Cheers—Mathew Montgomery.
Here's a high-energy shuffle chart that's sure to
be a crowd pleaser! Every section of the band is
featured along with an underlying bass line that
students will enjoy playing. A written trombone
solo is highlighted in the middle as well as a cool a
cappella brass section accompanied by hand claps.
Designed especially for younger groups, this one
is special!
10875676 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 60.00
Blue Monk—Thelonious Monk/arr. Michael
Sweeney. One of the all-time great tunes by
jazz legend Thelonious Monk! Mike's authentic
adaptation preserves Monk's unique rhythmic
phrases and style. Opening with a trumpet/tenor
duet, there's also plenty of tutti ensemble playing
and flexible solo sections over easy blues changes.
2392504 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Blues by Five—Red Garland/arr. John Berry.
Recorded on the 1956 album Cookin' with the
Miles Davis Quintet, this jazz standard composed
by pianist Red Garland adapts beautifully for young
jazzers. With a moderate tempo, a riff-based
melody, and non-threatening soloing on the blues
progression, this is the perfect introduction to the
music of Miles Davis for students and audiences.
Suggested solos are included along with chord/
scale sheets in all keys, and it's playable with
optional reduced or expanded instrumentations.
Highly recommended!
10490309 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
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 . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
The Blues Walk—Clifford Brown/arr. Paul
Murtha. Introduce your young players to jazz
legend Clifford Brown with this classic riff tune.
This creative arrangement for developing groups is
great for learning to improvise with the suggested
solos, and the ensemble figures are repetitive
and easy to learn. It's scored for standard jazz
ensemble instrumentation, but will sound fine
with 4 saxes, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones and
rhythm. Also included are optional parts for flute, 2
clarinets, horn in F and tuba. Every band needs to
experience the blues!
10052548 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 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 . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Bye, Bye Blackbird—arr. Mark Taylor. Arranged
in a medium slow Count Basie style, this is a great
chart for teaching ensemble balance and laidback
swing. It includes plenty of tutti ensemble playing,
plus a Basie-like piano solo that's completely
written out. Highly recommended!
10317291 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
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 . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
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order of their popularity, are chosen most often
by directors.
Caravan—Duke Ellington/arr. Michael Sweeney.
2307627 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
Birdland—Josef Zawinul/arr. Michael Sweeney.
2230910 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
Five Spot After Dark—
Benny Golson/arr. Mike Story.
10756374 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . .42.00
Feeling Good—
Bricusse & Newley/arr. Rick Stitzel.
10374176 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
Take the 'A' Train—
Billy Strayhorn/arr. Vince Gassi.
10066743 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . .42.00
In the Mood—
Joe Garland/arr. Michael Sweeney.
2314268 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
Bewitched—Rodgers & Hart/arr. Rick Stitzel.
10667346 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
Moondance—Van Morrison/arr. Victor Lopez.
2701897 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
Hit the Road Jack—
Percy Mayfield/arr. Mike Lewis.
10277520 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . .42.00
American Patrol—arr. Mike Lewis.
10028059 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . .42.00
