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BLUES & SWING easy / medium-easy
4 Steppin' Out with My Baby—Irving Berlin/arr.
Rick Stitzel. This iconic Irving Berlin standard from
the 1940s is arranged here for younger players
and provides the perfect vehicle for teaching swing
rhythms and style. Every section gets a chance at the
melody and there are short written solo spots for any
saxophone or any trumpet. Additionally, it's playable
with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations.
Outstanding for instruction and performance!
10842293 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
String of Pearls—Jerry Gray/arr. Mike Lewis.
Arranger Mike Lewis has taken this swinging Glenn
Miller hit and arranged it for easy jazz ensemble.
His clever reworking of the solo sections and the
descending harmony line makes this chart very
playable for the young jazz musician. The trumpet
1 range is to written F top line and it features
instrumentation options from 9 to 19 players. This
is one of the ultimate crowd pleasers and it's ideal
for any performance!
10049681 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
Struttin' with Some Barbecue—arr. Rick Stitzel.
Here's a fresh take on one of the all-time standards
of early jazz composed by Lillian Hardin Armstrong
and Don Raye, and made famous by Louis
Armstrong. It's an easy swinger with the wonderful
melodic line featured by the trumpets at first, then
the saxes. The written or improvised solo space
is for trumpet featuring appealing backgrounds.
There's a hint of old time jazz style mixed in
with a more traditional straight-ahead swing
feel. Playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations, this is a great way to introduce a
bit of jazz history with a chart that's also fun to play.
What a loveable tune!
10490303 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Summertime (from "Porgy and Bess")—
George Gershwin/arr. Rich DeRosa. This
Gershwin classic has a refreshing sound as the
chorale introduction slips into a slow swing feel
reminiscent of the legendary Miles Davis/Gil Evans
arrangement. Arranger Rich DeRosa brings a big
sound to the young jazz band. This arrangement
includes easy written solos for trombone, trumpet,
tenor sax, and alto sax, with backgrounds behind
each; a simple but very effective shout chorus; and
easy brass ranges. Introduce your young players
to Gershwin with this outstanding chart! Optional
reduced or expanded instrumentation.
10071880 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
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Take the 'A' Train—Billy Strayhorn/arr. Vince
Gassi. This chart swings all the way and is very
playable by a young jazz ensemble. Arranger
Vince Gassi offers a fresh take on this classic, yet
captures the essence of this well-known Strayhorn
composition made famous by Ellington. It's scored
exactly right for younger players... not too difficult
but with fun-to-play parts. With brief written solos
for 1st alto sax and 1st trumpet, and easy ranges,
it also has plenty of dynamics to teach. A superb
chart you will play for years to come! Optional
reduced or expanded instrumentation.
10066743 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
When Johnny Comes Struttin' Home—arr.
Rick Hirsch. Here's an easy-to-play, swing shuffle
chart played around 144 bpm, based on a familiar
melody scored for young players. The appealing
features include accessible ranges, brief written-out
solos for tenor, alto, trumpet, and trombone, a nice
modulation, and plenty of optional parts to include
vibes. It's also playable with optional reduced
instrumentations. Check this one out!
10753988 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
Work Song—Nat Adderley/arr. Terry White.
Cannonball Adderley made it famous, brother
Nat composed it and now Terry White provides
a terrific swing chart for younger jazz groups.
It swings hard, features a catchy, easy to play
melody, and is mature sounding. Suggested solos
are provided for alto 1 and trumpet 1, plus there's
a great interlude and shout chorus. Trumpet 1
top note is written F-sharp top line. Playable with
optional reduced or expanded instrumentations.
Highly recommended!
10303038 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
Work Song—Nat Adderley/arr. Peter Blair. Here's
one of the best jazz classics ever in a minor key!
The original Nat Adderly gospel/rock-style recording
is the starting point for this accessible arrangement.
After the first time through the head featuring the
altos and trumpets, the stop-time section from
the original is used with the harmonized melody.
There's also a solid shout chorus that leads to a
soft ensemble passage before the written alto
sax solo. Arranged for full jazz ensemble, it'll also
sound great with a minimum of 3 saxes (AAT), 3
trumpets, 2 trombones, piano, bass and drums.
Highly recommended!
10029146 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Blues & Swing
Medium-Easy
H 5.4 on the Richter Scale—Larry Neeck. 5.4 on
the Richter Scale is an upbeat modern-sounding
swing chart that really cooks! Hip 5/4 blues sections
are contrasted with a straight-ahead swingin' 4/4
blues, which gives this chart its unique appeal.
There are plenty of opportunities for your soloists to
improvise on 4/4 blues changes, or with the written
suggested solos included. It will sound great with
full or reduced instrumentation. Tired of the same
old blues? 5.4 on the Richter Scale is a really fresh
chart for your next concert!
10050244 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
702 Shuffle—Bret Zvacek. Need a great opener
or a burning closer? 702 Shuffle can take care of
either spot on the program! With a strong melody,
an infectious groove and solid ensemble work,
this Bret Zvacek composition will fit well into any
program. The open solo section allows for plenty of
room for your soloist to stretch out with the provided
solo or improvisation. Highly recommended!
10455640 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
88 Ave. B—Dan Torosian. Salute the unsung
hero of the jazz ensemble, the piano player, with
this accessible piano feature! 88 Ave. B is an
accessible Basie-style swinger that features the
piano throughout with tasty fills and a place in the
spotlight. Written solos are provided for the piano as
well as trumpet and trombone. Each section has a
chance to shine in this appealing chart. The trumpet
range goes to written high G and the tempo swings
easy at around 138 bpm.
10518332 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
H Abracadabra—Larry Barton. The magic of this
slinky swinger will put your audience under a spell!
The lead wind players start things out on the head,
but before long the full band is jamming along. It's
an "in your face" chart that's all about attitude!
2472521 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Acronym Blues—Doug Beach. Commissioned by
friends and colleagues of noted music educator Cliff
Kaminsky, this medium level chart is dedicated to
his memory. It's a hard-driving shuffle with plenty of
ensemble work for everyone and is a perfect choice
as an opener or closer. A written or improvised
open solo section for everyone is included with solo
sheets provided for all. Highly recommended!
10752097 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
H Afternoon—Pat Metheny/arr. Bob Curnow. Here
is a slow, swinging, lovely, warm, relaxed chart in
the style of that famous Neal Hefti swing ballad! The
arrangement is subtle and easy to play, and there
are not a lot of pieces by Pat Metheny that swing
in this way. The arrangement suggests flugelhorns
throughout, although trumpets would work just fine.
There is solo space for alto saxophone and trumpet/
flugel. Very nice!
10162086 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
Afternoon in Paris—John Lewis/arr. Mark Taylor.
John Lewis (composer, pianist, and founder of the
acclaimed Modern Jazz Quartet) penned Afternoon
in Paris in the 1950s and it has remained a jazz
standard ever since. This nicely crafted version
for developing jazz ensembles opens with a small
group on the head and drums on brushes. Solos for
trumpet and tenor follow with suggested solos and
scale/chord sheets provided, along with dynamic
full ensemble statements. Highly recommended!
10098783 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
All In—Lennie Niehaus. This original for advancing
groups by Stan Kenton alumni Lennie Niehaus is
sure to please players and audiences alike. The
material is well developed and provides plenty
of opportunity for various players and sections to
share in the melodic role. Solos are provided for alto
saxophone, baritone saxophone, tenor saxophone,
and trombone. A swinging shout chorus utilizes
effective rhythmic material that brings the chart to
a rousing finish!
10041613 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
All In for the Blues—Doug Beach. As one of the
most important American music forms, the blues is
an essential concept for developing students who
are learning about jazz improvisation and ensemble
playing. This easy-level swinger has it all: a strong
melody, a fun stop-time section, solid ensemble
writing, an effective sax soli that really swings, an
open solo section with written or improvised solos,
and nice development. Playable with optional
reduced or expanded instrumentations, it's scored
for 12-17 players with optional parts included for
flute, clarinet, horn in F, tuba and vibes. Outstanding
performance and instructional repertoire!
10499212 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
Artistry in Rhythm—Stan Kenton/arr. Paul
Murtha. Composed and recorded by Stan Kenton in
the 1940s, Artistry in Rhythm became his signature
and a true classic from the big-band era. Paul
Murtha has skillfully adapted and truncated this for
younger players while maintaining the flavor and
energy of the original. Solo piano starts things off
followed by the iconic trombone solo in the medium
Latin section. The exciting double time swing section
features the entire ensemble, then the maestoso
theme returns to close things out. Impressive!
10374166 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Attack of the Killer Tomatoes—arr. Ralph Ford.
Crazy title? It's from the movie of the same name
and is a tongue-in-cheek swing chart adapted from
a much more difficult chart by Gordon Goodwin
for his Big Phat Band. Arranged by Ralph Ford for
developing players, it will be a hit with both the
band and the audience. No improvised solos, just
ensemble playing and some great section solis.
This will be a fun chart for any performance! Highly
recommended! Optional expanded instrumentation.
10071882 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
Attitude Adjustment—Larry Barton. Here's a big,
solid swing-blues chart with attitude! It includes an
open section for the soloists of your choice, with
written suggested solos. An incredibly solid bass
line really holds this chart together and gives it a
feel that is distinctive and powerful! Playable with
limited instrumentation, this will build confidence in
your developing players!
2478455 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
H Autumn Leaves—Joseph Kosma/arr. Peter Blair.
This is a great old tune! Except...there's nothing
"old" sounding about it. It's a medium swing
version of a marvelous, often-played standard
that opens with an alto and trumpet duet and is
filled with tight ensemble punches. The saxes are
featured on a chorus and there is a written or ad lib
solo for piano.
2406361 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Baby Drives a Fast Car—Paul Clark. There's
some solid swingin' going on here! The style
will make your kids feel like they're playing in a
professional big band, but with suggested solos
provided and playable by reduced instrumentation,
it's perfect for developing groups. Basic changes let
students work on their improv skills, too.
2438901 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Back Online—Gregory Yasinitsky. Don't miss this
swinging, shuffle blues chart for developing groups
that cooks right off the top! Set at about 132 bpm,
it features a full and hot saxophone section soli, a
stop-time section leading into the solo, a written
or improvised solo for trumpet, and a section that
comes way down after the solos that feature the
brass and then the full ensemble. It then opens
up and really begins to swing! Additionally, it can
be played with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations. Back Online is accessible for
many bands and is highly recommended!
10568026 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
Backatown—Troy Andrews/arr. John Wasson.
From Trombone Shorty's acclaimed CD Backatown,
here is the hot title cut arranged for big band in a
funky medium tempo. Combining the elements of
New Orleans second line and contemporary rock
styles, this unique chart features a blend of catchy
riffs, solid ensemble passages, and stop-time
breaks. There are short written or ad lib solos for
trumpet and tenor. This chart exudes a spirited and
unmistakable New Orleans swagger!
10490289 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Bacon Suite Blues—Bret Zvacek. Bret Zvacek's
accessible chart on the blues not only has a clever
title, it's a laid-back swinger that's lays right in
the pocket! There's nothing like a straight-ahead,
medium blues chart for teaching the essential
elements of jazz playing. Bacon Suite Blues has it
all: a strong melody, solid ensemble writing, varying
dynamics and an optional open solo section with
included solo sheets. There's a soft ensemble
section after the solos that builds to a wonderful
shout and then a trombone section soli, then more
hard-driving and down home swing leading to a
cool finale. A great chart with great writing that's
highly recommended!
10604638 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
4 Bad to the Bone—George Thorogood/arr. Allen
Gray. This was a big hit for George Thorogood
and the Destroyers, and this down n' dirty, bluesy
shuffle version is the perfect vehicle for showing
some attitude and flexing your band's blues
muscles. With big brass hits and a melody your
crowd will instantly recognize, this chart roars. The
improvised solo sections are in everyone's favorite
solo keys of B-flat and E-flat. This is definitely one
to check out!
10881452 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 65.00
Bags' Groove (Little Big Band)—Milt Jackson/
arr. Mark Taylor. Milt Jackson's signature blues
tune has become a well-known jazz standard, and
Mark Taylor's arrangement makes it sound great
in this six horn, little big band format. Featuring a
nice, medium swing feel, and the flexibility for open
solos with backgrounds, this will be fun to perform
and easy to prepare. Instrumentation: 3 Saxes;
2 Trumpets; 1 Trombone plus Rhythm Section.
Optional parts are included for Alto and Tenor Saxes
and Trombone. Suggested solos and chord/scale
sheets are also included. Highly recommended!
10317260 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
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