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BLUES & SWING easy
Green Onions—Booker T. Jones/arr. Roger Holmes.
Your students will feel so cool playing this one!
It's the slow-cooking, minor-key rock-shuffle
tune that became a trademark for Booker T. &
the M.G.'s. Although the written-out solos are
scored for alto or tenor and trumpet, the chord
changes are so easy that anyone could solo on
them. This will be a guaranteed favorite with your
band! Highly recommended!
2472906 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
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Groovin' Hard—Don Menza/arr. Peter Blair.
Getting your younger bands to groove has never
been easier! Straight from the library of The Buddy
Rich Band, this great version of the classic Don
Menza chart is perfect for younger players. Used
in contest for many years by advanced bands, this
arrangement gives you a solid, hard swing at a
medium tempo coupled with some tasty sax section
work, all within the reach of junior high groups.
There are no solos, so use this one to feature your
tight ensemble work and groovin' swing style.
Guaranteed to make your band sound like pros!
2476769 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
High Maintenance—Gordon Goodwin/arr. Mike
Story. Check out Mike Story's adaptation of this
swingin' Big Phat Band hit! It's still hip, it still has
all the Gordon Goodwin ingredients, yet it's very
accessible. Suggested solos are included for alto,
tenor, trumpet and trombone, and the trumpet
1 range is to written E, top space. Playable with
optional reduced and expanded instrumentations.
Highly recommended!
10303584 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
H Hit the Road Jack—Percy Mayfield/arr. Mike
Lewis. Ray Charles made it famous, now you can
play it with your young jazz ensemble. There are
no individual solos, just solid ensemble all the way
with some unison sax solis with optional lip bends
to give the chart a bluesy sound. Trumpet 1 range
is to written E top space and the rhythms are easy
throughout. This will be easy to rehearse and sound
great... plus it's a great tune! Highly recommended!
Optional reduced or expanded instrumentations.
10277520 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
I Found a New Baby—arr. Mark Taylor. Creatively
set in the style of a New Orleans street beat, here is
a new take on an old favorite! It's a perfect example
of an early jazz tune that has stood the test of time
and will add the element of fun to any performance.
Additionally, it's playable with optional reduced or
expanded instrumentations. Very cool!
10617916 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
H In the Mood—Joe Garland/arr. Michael Sweeney.
This one's a must! Glenn Miller's big band classic
is one of the best known tunes from the swing era,
and Mike's excellent arrangement puts it within
reach of young bands. Comfortable ranges, easy
rhythm patterns and written solos make this a
perfect choice to teach your students how to swing!
2314268 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
It's Only a Paper Moon—Harold Arlen/arr. Rick
Stitzel. One of the best-known swing standards
ever, this is a wonderful version for young players.
With plenty of tutti ensemble playing in addition to
solis for saxes and trombones, here's a chart that
will sound great with limited rehearsal time and
limited instrumentation of 4 saxes, 3 trumpets,
3 trombones, piano, bass and drums. Parts are
included for full ensemble as well. Also featured are
written solos for any saxophone and any trumpet,
plus a shout chorus with nice dynamic nuances.
Just a great little chart!
10016138 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Jericho—arr. Chris Sharp. The eternally popular
spiritual Joshua Fit De Battle Of Jericho gets the
Benny Goodman and Gene Krupa style a la Sing,
Sing, Sing! This is a great teaching piece, with a
hot jazz feel, and there's even a stop time section
to help build ensemble playing. This will put your
students in touch with the great big band tradition,
and have your audience wanting to hear more!
2474097 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Jordu—Duke Jordon/arr. Mike Story. This chart
is a nice way to feature young soloists on a jazz
classic. It has been played by all the greats, but this
arrangement is very accessible and swingin' with a
cool melodic line. The tempo is 138 bpm and brief
written-out solos are provided for piano, trumpet,
trombone, and tenor sax. Optional parts include
flute, clarinet, vibraphone, F horn, baritone horn,
and tuba, or it's playable with optional reduced
instrumentation. Accessible, yet sophisticated, this
one is highly recommended!
10593747 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
Kick It to the Curb—Dean Sorenson. From
the First Place for Jazz Series comes this minor
blues chart that features swinging lines and
intricate counterpoint for young jazz ensembles.
The features include a short "rhythm out" section
that showcases a different texture and a roaring
shout chorus. All First Place for Jazz selections
feature moderate ranges, notated rhythm section
parts, and open solo sections. Suggested solos are
included and it's playable with optional reduced
or expanded instrumentations. A great learning
experience for young jazz bands!
10758607 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
Let the Good Times Roll—arr. Paul Murtha.
Patterned after the familiar version recorded by
Ray Charles, this effective swing chart for younger
players opens with a hard-hitting introduction
followed by a sultry solo trumpet on the stop-time
verse. There are written or improvised solo spots for
alto sax and trumpet, along with terrific ensemble
scoring throughout. This classic is also playable
with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations.
Paul Murtha's chart updates an iconic tune with a
contemporary flare! Highly recommended!
10556786 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
The Lunch Bunch—Rich Sigler. The Lunch
Bunch is an ideal swing chart for the young player:
the tempo is 120 bpm, it has easy brass ranges, a
great shout chorus, a catchy melody, and a written-
out trumpet 1 solo. Additional options include
expanded or reduced instrumentations. With tasty
piano fills and well-notated rhythm section parts,
what's not to like?
10753990 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
Mack the Knife—Kurt Weill/arr. Rich DeRosa.
Mack the Knife swings! At a tempo around 120
BPM, this wonderful swing chart is a great choice
for young players. The features include written
piano, alto sax and trumpet solos and a swingin'
shout chorus. Look for clear and accurate rhythm
section writing, optional vibes, flute, clarinet, horn,
baritone horn and tuba parts are included. Also
playable with optional reduced instrumentation,
this is an excellent chart, and highly recommended!
10355606 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
Minnie the Moocher—arr. Ralph Ford. Here's the
Cab Calloway classic arranged for beginning jazz
ensembles. The dirty swing groove really comes
through, and the band even gets to do Cab's little
call-and-response ditty.
2423119 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
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Misty—Erroll Garner/arr. Terry White. Perhaps one
of the most familiar jazz standards of all time, this
easy but effective chart has a laid-back swing feel.
The tempo is 90 bpm with written solos for alto 1
and trumpet 1, and the lead trumpet range goes up
to written E-flat top space. It's also playable with
optional reduced or expanded instrumentations.
This chart delivers!
10355610 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
Mood Indigo—Duke Ellington/arr. Vince Gassi.
This medium swing arrangement of the dreamy
Ellington tune will cook at just about any tempo
but the recommended tempo is approximately 108
beats per minute. The chart features a written tenor
sax solo and a lot of interplay between the brass
and saxes. It's even got a four bar stop-time section
providing some rhythmic contrast. The Duke would
be pleased that you're playing one of his songs on
your next concert program! Optional reduced or
expanded instrumentations.
10277423 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
H Moondance—Van Morrison/arr. Victor Lopez. Van
Morrison's hit is a natural for jazz ensemble. Now
for bands at the easy level, this minor-key swinger
is incredibly hip! The captivating melody moves
through the sections of the band, sometimes in
unison, sometimes in harmony, and the solo section
is written for all the wind players, so you can have
anyone or everyone play the written or ad lib solo.
This tune is a perennial favorite with jazz lovers!
2701897 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
Mr. P.C.—John Coltrane/arr. Terry White.
Composed by jazz legend John Coltrane and
arranged for younger players, you can expect this
classic swing tune to be a hit with everyone. It's
an accessible minor blues that has easy ranges,
rhythms, and written solos for 1st alto, 1st trumpet
and 1st trombone. This is an essential jazz tune
for your library! Highly recommended! Optional
reduced or expanded instrumentations.
10092964 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
My Little Suede Shoes—Charlie Parker/arr. Paul
Murtha. Using a moderate tempo and modest brass
ranges, here is a very easy chart on this Charlie
Parker classic that alternates between Latin and
swing. The saxophones are featured in the beginning,
later joined by the full ensemble with tutti rhythms.
Short, written solo or soli sections are included for the
trumpets and saxes. This accessible arrangement of
an iconic jazz standard is also playable with optional
reduced or expanded instrumentations.
10522952 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
H A Night in Tunisia—Gillespie & Paparelli/arr.
Michael Sweeney. The great jazz classic from
Dizzy Gillespie. Mike has captured the flavor of the
original in this arrangement specially designed for
young bands. Solos for trumpet and/or alto sax.
2167914 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
On Green Dolphin Street—Bronislau Kaper/arr.
Rick Stitzel. This theme from the 1947 movie "Green
Dolphin Street" went on to become a jazz standard
recorded by countless artists, most notably Miles
Davis. Rick Stitzel uses a mix of Latin and swing
styles along with limited technical demands in this
terrific setting for younger jazz ensembles. Playable
with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations.
10343808 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
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The Pink Panther—Henry Mancini/arr. Paul
Murtha. Instantly recognizable by all, here is one
of the all-time great movie themes in a masterful
arrangement for younger players. Paul Murtha
does a great job of capturing the authentic sound
of Mancini's classic from the familiar bass line,
smooth tutti passages, and solo section for tenor
sax or trumpet. It doesn't get any better than this!
Suggested solos and scale/chord sheets in all
keys are included. Optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations. Includes CD.
10188519 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Red's Good Groove—Red Garland/arr. Terry
White. Here's a great-sounding, slow blues from
master pianist and composer Red Garland. This
version for younger players features tenor sax and
trumpet on the head followed by the full sax section
with answers from the brass. It's a terrific piece for
young soloists, as well as a good style study for
the entire ensemble. Suggested solos along with
chord/scale sheets in all keys, plus written bass
lines and piano voicings, and reduced or expanded
instrumentation options make this a perfect
learning vehicle for young jazzers!
10617918 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Sing, Sing, Sing—Louis Prima/arr. Paul Cook.
Now even your beginning jazz band can swing this
incredibly popular chart that was made famous by
Benny Goodman! You can't find a jazz tune that's
more recognizable, and Paul Cook's arrangement
at this level is just great. You may even think you've
got Gene Krupa playing drums by the time you're
done! This arrangement should be in the library of
every band that plays music at either the very easy
or easy levels.
2354561 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
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Sing, Sing, Sing—Louis Prima/arr. Vince Gassi.
Accessible and fun to rehearse and play, this
timeless swing tune contains all the key ingredients
for a real crowd pleaser! It features the iconic drum
pattern as it recurs throughout and the solid swing
style that has become so familiar over the decades.
Other features include easy brass ranges (with
trumpet 1 to written E top space), a written drum
solo and a big shout chorus as the modulation
brings it all home. Here's a great chart that will
be an essential part of your jazz ensemble library.
Optional reduced or expanded instrumentations.
10277443 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
4 Southpaw Shuffle—Brad Ciechomski. This
infectious shuffle chart features punchy background
riffs that both your band and its audiences will
enjoy! Every section has something fun to play in
this one, and the solos are divided between brass
and saxes with the included scale sheets or written
solos in all the parts. Plus, the flexible scoring
will sound full and complete with as few as nine
players all the way up to expanded jazz ensemble
instrumentation. With its moderate ranges and fully
notated rhythm section parts, Southpaw Shuffle is
an excellent chart at an accessible grade level. Not
just another shuffle chart, it's highly recommended!
10910561 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
St. James Infirmary—arr. Mike Collins-Dowden.
This chart provides younger jazz ensembles with
the opportunity to pay homage to one of the most
historic jazz tunes. Starting with a slow and bluesy
dirge featuring your trumpet, the chart picks up into
a nice, medium tempo swing and features an open
solo section before returning to the New Orleans
dirge feel featuring the trumpet soloist once more.
With limited brass ranges and accessible rhythms,
this is a great historic chart for young jazz bands!
10456840 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Improve jazz style and articulation!
THE JAZZ
COMMANDMENTS
Guidelines for Jazz
Articulation and Style
Jerry Tolson. The Jazz
Commandments addresses
articulation and style situations that
are commonly found in jazz music
by introducing a set of guidelines
that can be used to guide
decisions regarding the treatment
of notes and rhythms in swing
style. Exercises and catchy tunes
that can be used to sound more
stylistically accurate and authentic
make this a valuable resource for
jazz educators, individual students,
small groups, and big bands. Users
of this book will see immediate
improvement in jazz articulation
and style performance. Free mp3
downloads of the songs and
exercises are available from the
publisher's website.
10756122 C Instruments Book/
Online Audio. . . . . . . . 19.95
10756123 Bb Instruments Book/
Online Audio. . . . . . . . 19.95
10756124 Eb Instruments Book/
Online Audio. . . . . . . . 19.95
10756125 Bass Clef Book/
Online Audio. . . . . . . . 19.95
