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BLUES & SWING medium-easy
4 Kick It—Kris Berg. Welcome to Mardi gras, y'all!!
Kick It is a New Orleans style swinger with a funky
second line groove over a blues progression.
Appealing ensemble trades with the drummer add
more excitement to this already attractive chart.
Suggested solos are included for players of choice,
and it's playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations. This chart roars to a big ending
and thunderous applause as your audience enjoys
marchin' down the aisles!
10882602 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
Killer Joe (Cool Joe, Mean Joe)—Golson &
Jones/arr. Lisa DeSpain. Lisa Despain steps a little
outside the box with this very clever and original
treatment of this well-known jazz standard. Written
by Benny Golson and Quincy Jones, she had great
material to work with! This chart will mesmerize
you, yet swing all the way with written tenor sax and
trumpet solos and a lead trumpet range to written
G on top of the staff. Well-arranged and fresh, this
one will grab you and stay with you for sure. We
just can't hear it enough! Highly recommended!
Optional expanded instrumentation.
10093094 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
Killer on the Keys—Larry Neeck. A smokin',
rock 'n rollin' romp, Killer on the Keys features your
keyboard player a la Jerry Lee Lewis, the "Killer"
himself. All the riffs and solos are completely written
out, so that your budding keyboardist will feel right
at home with the bluesy rock 'n roll shuffle style.
Although the keys are featured, this full-sounding
arrangement has plenty of licks for the rest of the
band, including a section for written or improvised
solos. Hammering the ivories, your soloist, band,
and audience will find this is a "killer" of a tune!
Highly recommended!
10071408 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
Lester Leaps In—Lester Young/arr. Rich Sigler.
This great tune by legendary saxophonist Lester
Young makes the perfect jazz chart! It's a simple
and familiar riff melody on rhythm changes that
lends itself to many familiar jazz quotes and
licks everybody knows. Arranger Rich Sigler
incorporates some clever musical devices to create
an interesting yet accessible chart. A tenor sax
solo is written out and the lead trumpet range is to
written G on top of the staff. Highly recommended!
Optional expanded instrumentation.
10071890 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
Livin' Large—Larry Neeck. This top-notch bluesy
original is the perfect vehicle for teaching both
shuffle and straight-ahead swing styles. Great riffs,
reasonable ranges, and solid ensemble scoring
make this an accessible and fun chart for your jazz
band. An optional solo section includes suggested
solos, and the chart sounds exceptional even with
limited instrumentations. Ending with a shout
chorus that starts with a whisper and builds to a
roar, Livin' Large is sure to be a band and audience
favorite! Highly recommended!
10757056 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
4 Love That Swing—Les Aldrich. Love That Swing
is a grooving, laid-back swinger featuring a trumpet
and alto sax duet on the melody before the band
starts blowing. The solo section features written or
improvised choruses for alto sax and trumpet before
a soulful shout chorus. Finally, the trumpet and alto
duet returns with the melody before the big close out
to finish this chart. Great for developing players!
10881472 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Mr. GK (A Tribute to Gene Krupa)—Mike
Carubia. Drum features have always been a big
crowd pleaser in the jazz idiom. This outstanding
tribute to the original big band drum star, Gene
Krupa, features a short, written trumpet solo with
plunger, but this exceptional chart is primarily a
drum feature with solid big band ensemble sections
to drive it along. Full of audience appeal, it's a big
band extravaganza set in the style of the famous
Krupa swing tunes of yesteryear. An optional flute
part is included and the written ranges are: Trumpet
1 to A; Trombone to G; Alto Sax to E.
10311507 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 47.00
The Mudbug Strut—Paul Baker. A New Orleans
street parade comes to life with this chart! A
2nd line snare drum beat drives the Dixie-based
ensemble, complete with tailgate trombone. There
are written solos for trombone, alto sax, plunger
trumpet, and bass, and tuba may be substituted for
the bass for even more authenticity. An additional
clarinet part is included as well. An exchange
between the drums and ensemble leads to a roll
off that launches the shout section and traditional
ending. The trumpet range goes to written high G
and trombone to F. Highly recommended!
10458467 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Nardis—Miles Davis/arr. Paul Murtha. The
definitive recording of this jazz classic is by Bill
Evans, with other notable recordings by Cannonball
Adderley and Joe Henderson. Paul Murtha's
arrangement for developing groups features a Latin
style on the head then switches to swing on the
bridge. This really nice chart also includes very
effective writing for all sections of the band as well
as written or improvised solo space for alto sax.
Highly recommended!
10072801 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
New York State of Mind—Billy Joel/arr. John
Berry. First recorded by Billy Joel in 1976, this
timeless classic was never a hit on the charts,
but over the years has become a fan favorite and
boasts countless covers from a diverse range
of artists including Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett,
Barbra Streisand, The Muppets, and the cast
of Glee. Here is a terrific medium swing setting
playable by young jazz ensembles that is sure to be
a hit with audiences everywhere!
10343804 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Nostalgia in Times Square—Charles Mingus/
arr. Victor Lopez. Don't miss this jazz standard
composed by the legendary Mingus! Swinging
at around 144 bpm, this chart delivers with
outstanding soli passages as well as superb written
or improvised solos for tenor and trumpet. The brass
ranges are accessible, there are nice full ensemble
sections along with highly effective interludes,
and there are optional wind parts for augmented
instrumentations. It's just what you need for your
jazz book, and it's highly recommended!
10756388 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
Orange Sherbert—Sammy Nestico. Originally
recorded in 1975 by Count Basie and titled
because Basie loved orange sherbert, this fresh
setting features easy registers, strong jazz figures,
and a bright, free swinging style. A written or ad lib
trumpet solo in the midsection and an ensemble
shout before the final chord are highlights. The
rhythm section parts are notated with chords cued,
and a guitar chord chart is included.
2341741 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
4 Oscar's Blues—George Shutack. Wow! This
tribute to jazz legend Oscar Peterson is a wonderful
way to expose developing players to one of the
icons of jazz history. Blues-based changes help
to make this chart accessible while the melody
and the voicings capture the feel of Peterson's
music. The open solo section allows for soloists of
choice with written or ad lib solos. Featuring mostly
full ensemble playing, it also has some very cool
trades between soloists and the band. All this, and
it's playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations. Highly recommended!
10882584 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
H Pennsylvania 6-5000—Jerry Gray/arr. John
Berry. Here's a perfect touch of swing era nostalgia
with this signature tune from the Glenn Miller
Orchestra. All the elements of the original are here
in this more accessible version including the famous
sax melody, written trumpet and alto solos and, of
course, full band vocals. A real crowd pleaser!
10028094 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
10029094E Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 23.00
Reunion Blues—Milt Jackson/arr. Mark Taylor.
This jazz standard was composed by legendary
vibraphonist Milt Jackson and recorded notably by
Jackson with Oscar Peterson on the album by the
same name. Opening with the theme played by a
small group of tenor, trumpet, guitar, and vibes,
this great-sounding chart is set in a medium tempo
swing style and features terrific scoring for the entire
ensemble. With the blues format, this is a perfect
vehicle for multiple soloists. Highly recommended!
10775170 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
4 Riggs!—Paul Baker. This chart is a fun tribute
to Regents Professor Emeritus, Jim Riggs of the
Univerity of North Texas. In the Nestico style, it
captures his personality and sense of humor
while providing a focus on the saxophone
section. The chart begins in the key of F and
modulates to B-flat. Written solos are provided
for alto sax and trumpet and/or piano, and the
trumpet range is to written G on top of the staff. A
swinging shout chorus drives to a restatement of
the melody before bringing everything to a close
with the ensemble. A great sounding chart for an
exceptional saxophonist, teacher, and friend. A
wonderful teaching and performance vehicle for
developing bands! Highly recommended!
10882935 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
4 River City Blues—Dave Mills. Here's a medium-
tempo, blues shuffle chart in B-flat that fits right in
the pocket! The features include the rhythm section
with an ad lib piano solo setting the mood in the
introduction followed by some bluesy riffs in the
saxes and then a very cool, laid-back ensemble
section before the solos start. The solo section
features written or improvised solos for alto, tenor,
trumpet or trombone. You'll love this swingin' blues
chart that is highly recommended!
10881476 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Sack of Woe (Sack O' Woe)—Julian Adderley/
arr. Mike Kamuf. This great tune by Cannonball
Adderley combines a soulful, straight-eighth groove
with a swing feel at a tempo anywhere from 138
to 160 beats per minute. Arranger Mike Kamuf
delivers another great chart that is super-fun to
play, easy to rehearse and very effective. Features
include written or ad lib solos for alto 1 and trumpet
2, lead trumpet range to written G, well notated
rhythm section parts, and a killer shout chorus.
It's a terrific chart! Our highest recommendation!
Optional expanded instrumentation.
10277611 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
Saint Louis Blues—W.C Handy/arr. Mike Collins-
Dowden. This very playable rendition of the early
blues classic opens with a sultry trumpet solo and
then breaks into a medium tempo shuffle with a
call and response section between the solo trumpet
and ensemble. Also featured are a nice sax section
soli, an open solo section on everybody's favorite
Bb blues changes, and a break strain. Nice chart
without being difficult!
10094904 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
4 Scarborough Fair—arr. Paul Murtha. Using
the traditional English folk song as a basis, Paul
Murtha found a creative treatment as an up-tempo
jazz waltz! With a natural flowing groove, this
swinging chart opens with a trio of alto, trumpet
and trombone on the main theme. There's also
great scoring for the entire ensemble along
with suggested or improvised solos for the three
featured players. Uniquely effective!
10842287 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Shiny Stockings—Frank Foster/arr. Sammy
Nestico. Adapted from the version he penned for
The Count Basie Orchestra, Sammy Nestico brings
the signature style and familiar strains to this
fabulous version for developing bands. The solo
spots for piano are completely notated and the tutti
writing for full ensemble is the best there is!
10052540 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
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Sing, Sing, Sing—Louie Prima/arr. Victor Lopez.
Yep, this is the Sing, Sing, Sing you know and
love, made famous by Gene Krupa and the Benny
Goodman Orchestra, only arranged for young
players by Victor Lopez. The classic drum solo that
can be opened up for as much excitement as the
crowd can stand, along with a written-out tenor
solo, reasonable brass ranges and lots of meaty
ensembles keep this great chart exciting. It will
also sound full with reduced instrumentation or
with the optional, non-jazz band parts. It's still a
showstopper! Highly recommended!
2702806 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
Six String Shuffle—Scott Stanton. Has your
guitar player been waiting for a chance to be
in the spotlight? Then this cookin' blues shuffle
chart is just what you need! The guitar helper part
includes both a written solo and a tablature version
of the same solo. There's also an optional open
solo section that can be opened up for as many
players as desired. Solid background figures by the
ensemble give this a great big sound that will make
your budding B.B. Kings and Eric Claptons sound
like superstars! Highly recommended!
2478481 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
Teach the essentials of jazz playing
with duets!
TEN JAZZ DUETS
Jeff Jarvis. These well-crafted,
medium-level jazz duets utilize
easy-to-hear harmonies, commonly
encountered jazz rhythms, and
occasional meter changes.
Interesting material is provided for
both musicians, and they're suitable
for both practice and performance.
By studying and practicing these
duets, students will learn many of
the essentials of jazz playing!
10797572 Saxophone Duet
(2 Eb or 2 Bb
saxophones). . . . . M 13.50
10797573 Saxophone Duet
(Eb Alto Sax &
Bb Tenor Sax) . . . M 13.50
10797575 Trumpet Duet . . . . M 13.50
10797576 Trombone Duet . . M 13.50
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