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BLUES & SWING medium-easy
The Bare Necessities (from "The Jungle
Book")—arr. John Wasson. From "The Jungle
Book," this timeless classic appeared in the original
movie as well as the latest blockbuster hit. With a
jaunty 2-beat swing style and well-known melody,
this one is impossible not to like. This carefully
crafted arrangement requires no solos, but features
every section of the band with the trombones first,
followed by the saxes and finally trumpets. Smart,
stylish and pure fun!
10617908 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Bari Cool Chart—Andy Clark. Showcase your
bari sax player with this solid-sounding swinger
from the pen of Andy Clark. The spotlight is on the
bari throughout and the tasteful background parts
for the band provide a comfortable setting to allow
your bari sax soloist to really cook! A great choice
for any performance situation, this chart is based
on the changes to Don't Get Around Much Anymore
and features a solo part that is entirely notated,
although the bari player can definitely "stretch
out." This outstanding feature tune also has solo
opportunities for other players if desired. Sure to
bring the house down!
10071378 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
The Bari Thought of You—Peter Blair. A lush,
rubato introduction sets up the infectious shuffle feel
of this swingin' feature for baritone saxophone. The
solo is written or improvised and the arrangement
features nice band licks and backgrounds, a sax soli,
a tutti full band section and an improvised or notated
solo section. The key selection of Ab ensures that all
lines lay well for the soloist and the ranges remain
moderate for all players. A guaranteed audience
favorite, this hard-hitting chart will become a "must
have" for bands with strong, sassy bari players.
Highly recommended!
10029148 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
The Big Band Theory—Larry Neeck. This bright
swinger kicks right from the start at around 180 bpm!
Based on a blues form, this chart is very melodic
and simply cooks in an uncomplicated fashion,
with tasty unison riffs balancing the powerfully
scored ensemble sections. The open solo section
with great background figures, along with the
included suggested solos, provides an opportunity
for individual band members to shine. Additional
highlights included a nice shout chorus and a
section after the shout that begins softly and builds
to the end. It's also playable with optional reduced
instrumentation. Here's a great chart for opening a
program or for any occasion! Highly recommended!
10518277 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
H Big Noise from Winnetka—Haggart & Bauduc/
arr. Paul Lavender. Bring the sounds of Bob Crosby
and the big band era to life again with this fun chart
for younger players! It features an authentic sound,
a flexible solo section and the saxes get to whistle
the melody for added fun. A great experience for
young players!
2481666 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Big Swing Face—Bill Potts/arr. Rich Sigler.
This chart, originally popularized by Buddy Rich,
has been scored at an accessible level while
maintaining the essence of the original and more.
The tempo is around 154 bpm, there are written
solos for tenor and trumpet 2, as well as nice
dynamics to show off your jazz band, plus optional
parts for expanded instrumentations. A fun chart
that you'll play for years to come!
10452096 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
l Binge Watch—Mike Hammonds. Tuneful and
catchy, Binge Watch is a 12-bar blues in F that your
jazz ensemble will want to binge-play! There's lots
of space for teaching and learning improvisation,
with written suggested solos as well as chord
changes in the open solo section, making this a
perfectly suited chart for developing jazz bands. It's
scored for full jazz ensemble, but playable with as
few as 3 saxes, 2 trumpets and 1 trombone, plus
rhythm section. Binge on this!
10882812 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
4 Birk's Works—Dizzy Gillespie/arr. Mark Taylor.
This classic minor blues by Dizzy Gillespie is set in
a comfortable medium swing style. A small group
is featured at the top using the distinctive stylings
and articulations of the original recording. Nice and
accessible passages for the full ensemble as well
as a satisfying shout chorus are featured along with
solo space for trumpet and tenor saxophone.
10908988 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
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Blueberry Jam—Rick Stitzel. What a tasty-
sounding swing original by Rick Stitzel! This
minor blues chart features a catchy melody, solid
ensemble writing, and a perfect solo setting for just
about any player. Chord/scale sheets in all keys are
included and there's a nice sax soli section along
with effective unison ensemble passages.
10908996 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Blues Be King!—Scott Stanton. Yes! Feature your
guitar or vibes player on this cookin' blues shuffle
in F with a nod to the late, great B.B. King! The
bari sax part takes a prominent blues band role
within the rhythm section. The optional written or
improvised solo section is open to also feature your
best wind players. The solo guitar part includes
tablature and fingerings for appropriate slides,
bends, hammer-ons, pull-offs, and chord shape/
performance suggestions. This stunner is optionally
playable with reduced instrumentation. Guitar and
vibes solo features are hard to find, so make sure
to check this one out! Highly recommended!
10607070 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
4 Blues of a Kind—Mark Colby/arr. Doug Beach.
This swinging blues chart in 3/4 meter is a nod
to Miles Davis' classic All Blues. Doug Beach's
arrangement frames the tune with influences from
both Davis and the composer's own improvised lines.
While the chart has plenty of full-ensemble work,
there is also an open solo section that will provide
a great showcase for your talented soloists. Sample
solos are included, and there's a wonderful section
where the individual horn sections alternate with the
full ensemble. Very nice and highly recommended!
10882588 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
4 Blues You Can Use—David Springfield. This
medium swing original for developing groups is a
riff-based blues in the tradition of the Count Basie
and Duke Ellington bands. Blues You Can Use
begins with the rhythm section setting the groove
before a small group of alto, tenor, trumpet and
trombone present the melody along with effective
full ensemble backgrounds. The solo section is
playable by any instrument with solo sheets provided
in all keys, along with scales to assist improvisation.
Featuring flexible scoring for 9-17 players, each
set includes a guitar chord chart and optional flute,
clarinet, horn in F, tuba, and vibes parts.
10879763 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
Buckjump—Andrews & Ballard/arr. John
Wasson. Recorded by Trombone Shorty on
his 2011 album For True and featuring the
Rebirth Brass Band and 5th Ward Weebie, this
hot tune has a funky New Orleans style groove
with a moderate tempo and catchy riffs. The
trombones get the spotlight to start with, followed
by tight ensemble playing and later space for an
improvised or written trombone solo. This chart is
cool, confident and colorful! Highly recommended!
10556780 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Bye, Bye Blackbird—arr. Dave Rivello. Arranger
Dave Rivello arranged this great tune in a nice and
easy, relaxed, swing genre to showcase the 2nd
trumpet in the style of Miles Davis. Featuring the
trademark Miles' harmon mute sound throughout
the chart, Dave provides a written (or ad lib) solo,
tasty backgrounds and a very hip shout chorus for
medium level players. The arrangement is sensitive
to the quietness of the harmon muted trumpet
sound. Feature your young trumpet star on this
one and have a "cool" moment in your concert!
Highly recommended!
2480779 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
C-Jam Blues—Duke Ellington/arr. Mark Taylor.
Here is a new and creative new take on this Duke
Ellington favorite set in a New Orleans street beat
style. A piano introduction sets up the groove then a
small group takes the initial statement of the theme.
The rest of the ensemble enters with a counterline
before the full ensemble launches the solo section
which is designed to feature any number of soloists.
Unique and effective!
10374164 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Cage Free Trombones—Howard Rowe.
Trombones come to the fore in this dynamic
section feature! The baritone sax part also supports
the trombones in their efforts. Taking charge
immediately, the trombones lead to an open solo
section giving the soloists of your choice a chance
to shine. From there, a unique walking bass line plus
trombone ensemble builds to a roaring shout chorus
and farewell statements from the trombones. With
suggested solos included and options for limited
instrumentations, this is your next crowd-pleaser!
10757048 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Cheesecake—Dexter Gordon/arr. Rick Stitzel.
This catchy jazz standard is masterfully arranged
here for developing players by Rick Stitzel. Featuring
the sax section on the head, brass on the bridge,
plus a suggested or improvised solo for tenor and
a full ensemble shout chorus, this medium swing
chart will make your band sound great!
10052543 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Choose the Blues—Matt Morey. Choose the
Blues is a medium-tempo 12-bar blues with written
solos for all players. The solo backgrounds highlight
all sections, plus there's a rewarding shout section
that adds an exciting flavor. The trumpet range
goes to written top space E in the staff. Nice chart!
10754120 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Come Fly with Me—Jimmy Van Heusen/arr.
John Berry. Most notably recorded by Frank Sinatra,
here is the familiar Jimmy VanHeusen standard
effectively arranged for developing jazz ensembles.
The style is an effortless-sounding medium swing,
and this chart makes it enjoyable for listeners and
players alike!
10083828 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Come Out Swingin'—Larry Neeck. Larry Neeck's
new retro swing chart Come Out Swingin' has a
relaxed yet intense feel that will make your mid-
level band really shine! Reasonable ranges and a
tasty shout chorus are coupled with an open solo
section for the soloists of your choosing over rhythm
changes. Featuring nice, fluid lines and Krupa-like
drum licks, this chart is an excellent programming
choice for almost any performance situation.
Suggested solos are provided and it's playable with
optional reduced instrumentation. Sounds great!
10094339 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
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Cool (from "West Side Story")—Leonard Bern-
stein/arr. Mark Taylor. From one of the most
famous musicals of all time, here is the swinging
and aptly titled Cool. Mark Taylor's version for
developing players remains true to the original but
adds a touch of contemporary flair with the melody
passed from section to section and written or
improvised solo space for trumpet. Timeless!
10083826 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Cotton Tail—Duke Ellington/arr. Mark Taylor.
All the drive and excitement of the original are
still there as this bright swinger starts out with a
small combo of two tenors and two trombones with
rhythm, then gets the full band involved. With solos
for alto and/or trombone and trumpet and/or piano,
this chart will sound great with any band!
2472892 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Cotton Tail (Little Big Band)—Duke Ellington/arr.
Mark Taylor. Here's one of Duke Ellington's iconic
tunes in a swingin' chart scored for the little big
band format. Mark Taylor really gets the most out
of just six horn parts in this great-sounding chart!
Solo space is included for trombone and alto sax,
and then later for piano and trumpet. Here's a great
opportunity to feature your key big band players!
10759364 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Count Bubba's Revenge—Gordon Goodwin/
arr. Ralph Ford. Ralph Ford has scored this popular
chart by Gordon Goodwin for developing groups,
and it's a real gem! It's a shuffle that will be fun
to play and hear for all concerned. The unique
articulations and the very cool, stop-time interlude
make this a stand-out for your group. There are no
individual solos, a hot sax soli, and the lead trumpet
range is to written G on top of the staff (optional
Ab). It also has options for reduced or expanded
instrumentations. Wonderful tune... outstanding
arrangement. Highly recommended!
10028087 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
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Don't Get Around Much Anymore—Ellington
& Russell/arr. Mark Taylor. One of the classic
trademark tunes from the Duke Ellington library,
this familiar jazz standard is solidly scored for
younger players by Mark Taylor. When it comes to
accessible charts in a medium swing style, this one
can't be beat! Highly recommended!
10427404 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
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Blues & Swing
Medium-Easy
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order of their popularity, are chosen most often
by directors.
You'd Be So Nice to Come Home To—
Cole Porter/arr. Paul Baker.
10756378 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
Nostalgia in Times Square—
Charles Mingus/arr. Victor Lopez.
10756388 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
Autumn Leaves—Joseph Kosma/arr. Peter Blair.
2406361 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Hay Burner—Count Basie/arr. Sammy Nestico.
544684 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . .52.00
Hat Trick—Carl Strommen.
10700303 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
Jumpin' at the Woodside—
Count Basie/arr. Rich DeRosa.
10028198 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . .52.00
Sing, Sing, Sing—Louie Prima/arr. Victor Lopez.
2702806 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
Don't Get Around Much Anymore—
Ellington & Russell/arr. Mark Taylor.
10427404 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Afternoon—Pat Metheny/arr. Bob Curnow.
10162086 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
Buckjump—
Andrews & Ballard/arr. John Wasson.
10556780 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
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