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BLUES & SWING medium
The Big Beat—Gregory Yasinitsky. As the title
suggests, this is a swinger with hints of classic Gene
Krupa drum patterns. The tempo is around 200 bpm,
there's lots of action for the trombones, written or ad
lib solos for trumpet, tenor, trombone, and drums,
and a huge shout chorus. Add great dynamics,
well-notated rhythm section parts, and options for
augmented instrumentations and you have a chart
that really delivers. Highly recommended!
10756390 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
Big Dipper—Thad Jones/arr. Mike Carubia. Here
is one of Thad Jones' most popular compositions
rescored in the key of F concert to make it more
accessible to developing jazz ensembles. An
audience-friendly blues chart that is very playable
and features plenty of mid-range full ensemble
sections, it also includes written or improvised solos
for piano, tenor sax and trumpet. A true Thad Jones
classic! An optional flute part is included and the
written ranges are: Trumpet 1 to B-flat; Trombone
to F; Alto Sax to C.
10311505 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Billie's Bounce (Little Big Band)—Charlie Parker/
arr. Mike Tomaro. Here's a fresh take on the bebop
blues classic by Charlie Parker. In the little big band
format, it starts out in a funk style then alternates with
swing. The soloists have an opportunity to improvise
in both styles. The small band instrumentation is: six
horns (ATB saxes, two trumpets and one trombone)
plus four rhythm with optional additional parts
included for alto, tenor and trombone.
10617898 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Birk's Works—Dizzy Gillespie/arr. Mike Tomaro.
In this classic minor blues tune from Dizzy Gillespie,
Mike Tomaro starts this version as a funky mambo,
but then shifts the style to swing and back again
to the mambo feel. This well-paced arrangement
features a great feel plus solos for trumpet and
tenor. There is tons of variety in this excellent chart
that will show off your band's ability to play and
change from style to style!
2481646 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 60.00
H Blue Monk—Thelonious Monk/arr. Mark Taylor.
One of the signature tunes from jazz legend
Thelonious Monk is this quirky and iconic blues!
This great-sounding version for big bands maintains
the medium swing feel and "Monk-isms" from
the original, but the arranger's own stamp of
originality is exemplified with crafty ensemble lines,
rhythmic twists, and some powerful full ensemble
statements in mixed meters. Solos are included for
tenor, trumpet and drums, along with marvelous
writing for the entire band. Suggested solos are
included along with chord/scale sheets in all keys.
Highly effective!
10317217 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
Blue Skies (Little Big Band)—Irving Berlin/arr.
Mark Taylor. Here's a creative and unique version
of this familiar Irving Berlin standard that alternates
between samba and swing styles. Featuring
intricate and effective six horn scoring with solos for
tenor sax and/or guitar, this is a terrific full-blown
production for little big band. Scored for 6 horns (3
saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone) plus rhythm section
with optional parts included for alto sax, tenor sax
and trombone.
10374154 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Blues Brothers Revue—arr. Roger Holmes.
Fun and exciting, this rousing production number
features those rompin' tunes made famous by the
Blues Brothers! A great way to provide something
a little different at your next jazz concert, this
invigorating medley includes Everybody Needs
Somebody to Love, Soul Man, Soul Finger, and I
Can't Turn You Loose. Yep, they're all there..count
'em! Highly recommended!
10005181 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy—Raye & Prince/
arr. Stephen Bulla. Originally a hit back in
1941 for the Andrews Sisters, this classic has
stood the test of time and is hard to beat for its
entertainment value. This updated version has all
the excitement of the original and the ranges are
moderate for the trumpets. There are solos for
trumpet and baritone sax in this outstanding chart
that will appeal to your audiences and ensemble.
Get out the saddle oxfords, bobby socks and
pleated skirts for this one!
2481643 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Boplicity—Davis & Evans/arr. Mike Tomaro.
The landmark album by Miles Davis, Birth Of The
Cool, introduced the unique sound of the nonet
instrumentation. Without straying from the intent
of the music, and working directly with the original
score, Mike Tomaro has adapted this tune from
the album for standard instrumentation, making it
accessible to today's jazz ensembles. The style is
laid-back swing, and it includes solos for baritone
sax, trumpet and piano, as in the original version.
A jazz standard for your library!
2701398 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
Canal Street Commotion—Mike Carubia.
This chart features the sound of a New Orleans
funeral band historically known as the "Second
Line" behind the family and casket. It's a time
for celebration coming after the initial mourning
period. It's lots of fun to play in the style of a funky,
marching, dixieland band. The harmonic form is
the blues and there is room made for soloing both
inside the ensemble and for featured soloists.
The saxophone section features soprano lead
and optional flute and tuba parts are included.
A change-of-pace highlight with attitude!
10518317 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
4 Catwalk—Andrew Neu. Inspired by the music of
Henry Mancini and the spy movies of the 1960s,
Catwalk is a cool jazz, minor swing tune featuring
alto saxophone, trumpet and guitar on the melody
at first, then written or improvised solos for alto sax
and trumpet. Dynamic contrasts provide a potent
vehicle for the individual sections and the full
ensemble. Not your typical swing chart, this is a
super choice as a change-of-pace chart!
10879769 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
Count Bubba—Gordon Goodwin/arr. Paul Murtha.
Paul Murtha has adapted this monster chart from
Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band to an easier
level while maintaining all the intensity and drive
of the original. The trombones take the lead at
the top followed by the trumpets then saxes, until
finally the entire ensemble cuts loose. It includes
suggested or improvised solos for trumpet and
alto saxophone. Exceptional sounds for developing
players! Highly recommended!
10052541 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
H Dat Dere—Bobby Timmons/arr. Erik Morales.
A soulful tune with a catchy title and melody! Erik
Morales captures composer Bobby Timmons'
medium swing groove. At a moderate tempo,
with a slightly mysterious intro, the saxes grab the
melody and it builds from there. A written (or ad
lib) alto solo is provided with a fat shout chorus.
This is an outstanding chart in every respect!
Highly recommended!
10277767 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
The Defibrillator—Adrien Re. Nothing makes you
get into a groove like a shuffle and this one has
a fierce back-beat that will hook you right at the
top! A very hip melody line, written-out solos for
tenor sax and 1st trombone, lead trumpet range to
written A above the staff and a power-house shout
chorus are but a few of the features. A hot bari sax
part, too! This is nothing but fun to play! Optional
expanded instrumentation.
10093163 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
4 Delta Queen—Greg Moody. This rollicking
original New Orleans-style chart will take you
right to Bourbon Street for Mardi Gras! It's an
exciting second-line journey in a familiar swing/
rock style that will have audiences demanding an
encore. There are suggested solos included for
alto sax 1, tenor sax 1 and trumpet 2 along with
chord changes for improvisation. The ranges and
rhythmic demands are moderate for this level.
Make sure to check this one out!
10910608 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
Dis Is Dat?—Mike Carubia. Check out this very
distinctive and playable chart. It opens with a semi-
stop-time feel and a bluesy melody in F minor
followed by a swing section built on minor blues
changes. There's great variety in this chart with
written solos for tenor and trumpet, or the soloists
can sail over the changes. The brass ranges are
moderate, and the shout chorus features stop-
time with the brass and reeds alternating. If you're
looking for something a little different, this is it!
Highly recommended!
10757100 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
4 Don't Get Around Much Anymore (Little Big
Band)—Duke Ellington/arr. Mark Taylor. True
to the original medium-tempo swing style, this
creative chart in the Little Big Band format features
satisfying full-ensemble scoring with suggested or
improvised solos for tenor sax and trumpet. Scored
for three saxes, two trumpets, one trombone and
four rhythm, with optional parts for alto sax, tenor
sax and trombone, this is great for additional
performance and rehearsal opportunities for key
players. Highly recommended!
10909024 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
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Blues & Swing
Medium
Buy with confidence! These works, listed in
order of their popularity, are chosen most often
by directors.
Sing, Sing, Sing—
Louis Prima/trans. Mike Lewis.
2411486 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . .60.00
There Will Never Be Another You—
arr. Mark Taylor.
10667344 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
It Don't Mean a Thing
(If It Ain't Got That Swing)—
Duke Ellington/arr. Ralph Ford.
10756380 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
Dat Dere—Bobby Timmons/arr. Erik Morales.
10277767 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . .52.00
Work Song—Nat Adderley/arr. Erik Morales.
10513905 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . .52.00
The Big Beat—Gregory Yasinitsky.
10756390 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . .52.00
Shiny Stockings—
Frank Foster/arr. Greg Yasinitsky.
10071900 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . .52.00
In the Mood—Joe Garland.
2090959 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Moanin'—Charles Mingus/arr. Andrew Homzy.
10041748 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
Things Ain't What They Used to Be—
Mercer Ellington/arr. Alan Baylock.
10513911 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . .52.00
A lifelong love of jazz!
CONVERSATIONS
with BILL HOLMAN
oughts and Recollections
of a Jazz Master
Edited by Bill Dobbins.
Legendary jazz composer, arranger,
and saxophonist Bill Holman
discusses his life, career, and
views on music with Bill Dobbins,
professor at the Eastman School
of Music. In Conversations with
Bill Holman, Holman speaks about
his personal discovery of jazz,
his approach to composing and
arranging, and his collaborations
with creative musicians around the
world. Honest, humble, insightful,
and witty, Holman's remarks
and recollections and Dobbins'
observations and embellishments
combine for an entertaining and
educational read for musicians,
listeners, and all who have an
interest in the American musical art
form known as jazz.
10701625 Paperback Book . . . . 50.00
e art of rhythmic playing!
PRECISION
TIMING for ALL
INSTRUMENTS
e Ultimate
Rhythm Workout
Mike Nielsen. Rhythmic
precision is the focus of this book
of exercises. With more than 80
exercises on rhythm and meter,
Mike Nielsen lays the groundwork
for an intensive rhythmic training,
from the timing of eighth notes
to metric modulation, so precise
playing even in compound meters
is guaranteed. The CD contains
illustrative audio examples and
demo tracks with metronome.
10794991 Flexible
Instrumentation
Book/CD . . . . . . . . . . 24.95
