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BLUES & SWING
very easy
All of Me—arr. Paul Murtha. One of the iconic
tunes from the swing era, this enduring standard
has been recorded by countless artists ranging
from Louis Armstrong, Count Basie, Benny
Goodman, Ella Fitzgerald, and Frank Sinatra,
to more recent recordings by Michael Buble,
Ani DiFranco, and Eric Clapton. This easy
arrangement provides a perfect way to teach
the elements of swing style in a relaxed and
medium tempo, plus it's playable with optional
reduced or expanded instrumentations. Highly
recommended!
10617924 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
H Autumn Leaves—Joseph Kosma/arr. John
Berry. Here is an easy swing version of a timeless
classic! The saxes are in the spotlight, but there's
also a short solo for trumpet (cued in all parts if
you prefer a section feature.) Skillfully arranged
for inexperienced bands, and it even works well
for bands with limited instrumentation.
2470820 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
H Blues Machine—Michael Sweeney. This is a
top-notch blues original for beginning bands!
It's perfect for teaching style, introducing the
"blues scale" as a basis for improvisation. Your
beginners will play better after they learn this
super chart, and they will want to tackle more
challenging blues charts!
2267052 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
H C-Jam Blues—Duke Ellington/arr. Rick Stitzel.
Whether you know this one as C-Jam Blues or
Duke's Place, you sure will recognize all the great
Ellington writing! Even the most inexperienced
bands can do a fine performance on this jazz
classic. The suggested solos are included in the
parts for the entire section, so you can make it
a soli feature if you prefer. There's a marvelous
ensemble tutti section that starts softly then
builds to the end.
2470818 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
H Come Fly with Me—Jimmy Van Heusen/arr.
Rick Stitzel. Written by Jimmy Van Heusen and
Sammy Cahn for the title track of Frank Sinatra's
1958 album, this tune epitomizes the cool sounds
of the swing era. Here's a smartly scored version
for young jazz ensembles with modest ranges,
but with authentic style. Included is plenty of
tutti ensemble playing along with short solos (or
solis) for any sax or trumpet. A great way to teach
swing, it's also playable with optional reduced
or expanded instrumentations. Included are
suggested solos and scale/chord sheets in all
keys. Highly recommended!
10297530 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
4 Fake News Blues—Doug Beach & George
Shutack. Have you got the Fake News Blues?
This chart is the cure! It's a medium-tempo shuffle
chart for young ensembles that features the full
ensemble along with written or improvised solos
for the players of choice. Melodic and accessible,
it is scored to work with as few as four horns and
rhythm section up to expanded jazz ensemble
instrumentation. A perfect exploration of the
blues for young jazz musicians!
10882576 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
4 Hello, Bluebird—Ryan Erik Adamsons. Based
on the chord changes to Bye, Bye Blackbird,
this swinging chart is a workout for the entire
ensemble. Written for young groups, it's a great
chart to introduce swing figures with the ample
unison scoring making for a safe approach.
The rhythm section parts give the drummer
a solid concept of what to play, and notated
piano voicings and bass lines are included. Also
included are sample solo sheets in all keys with
scales to assist in improvisation instruction.
Additionally, it's playable with optional reduced
or expanded instrumentations. Outstanding as a
teaching and performance chart!
10857539 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
4 Paper Jam—Paul Clark. Young jazz ensembles
will have lots of fun developing their swing
chops with this creative and very easy chart! The
trumpets get a chance to use the wa-wa effect,
piano gets to show off with short written fills,
and the drummer has a short or extended solo
spot. The open solo section with written solos
included allows the soloists to trade off with the
band background parts, so they don't have to
solo for the full 12 measures. It could also work
equally well at a slower tempo. All this, and it's
playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations. Paper Jam is effective, easy,
fun, and highly recommended!
10882802 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
H The Pink Panther—Henry Mancini/arr. Mike
Lewis. This chart is an absolute must for your
young jazz ensemble! Henry Mancini's tune is so
unique and enjoyable that students always have,
and always will, love to play it. With lots of unison
scoring and simple triplet and swing figures, it's a
natural for beginning groups. We guarantee that
this will work great with your young players!
2423234 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
4 Step Right Up—Dean Sorenson. Jazz bands
are always stressed for rehearsal time, and this
swinging chart helps players develop their solo
chops and ensemble skills at the same time. It
features an easy blues that uses the blues scale
for melodic material. The open solo section
allows anyone to improvise using the included
scale sheets or to solo with the suggested solos
in all the parts. A potent shout section for the full
ensemble follows the solo section. Additionally,
the instrumentation is completely flexible - this
one is playable with four players plus rhythm
section on up to expanded jazz ensemble. An
outstanding teaching and performance chart!
10910557 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
4 Tenor Madness—Sonny Rollins/arr. Michael
Sweeney. In this riff-based jazz standard, Michael
Sweeney simplifies the figures just a touch to
make it more playable by beginning groups,
but authentic enough that it still really swings!
Playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations, this is a great introduction to
Sonny Rollins with flexible solo opportunities
using the included sample solos or the blues
scale. Highly recommended!
10914012 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
easy
H Afro Blue—Mongo Santamaria/arr. Michael
Sweeney. With an almost hypnotic 3/4 rhythmic
pattern, here is an effective yet easy version of
this standard made famous by John Coltrane.
The saxes are featured on the first chorus then
the brass get a chorus of their own. The simple
solo section (using a single scale) makes this a
great training piece for improvisation (sample
solos are provided for all keys). A marvelously
unique offering at the easy level!
2479366 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
H American Patrol—arr. Mike Lewis. Glenn
Miller's band made this a huge World War II hit
song and here it is scored for young players. This
chart has no individual solos, very modest brass
ranges and plenty of ensemble sound. Easy to
rehearse and perform, it swings right along and
is playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentation. A winner!
10028059 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
H April in Paris—Vernon Duke/arr. Rick Stitzel.
Made famous by The Count Basie Orchestra,
here is a great-sounding yet playable version of
this standard for developing bands. It includes
feature spots for every section and optional
written or improvised solos for trumpet and
trombone. This accessible chart maintains an
authentic sound even in this easy version. It will
even sound full and complete with only 4 saxes,
3 trumpets, 3 trombones and rhythm! Also
included are optional parts for flute, 2 clarinets,
horn in F and tuba. Highly recommended!
10052549 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Avenue Swing—Mike Collins-Dowden. This
Mike Collins-Dowden swing-style original
features a hip melody, interesting call-and-
response passages between the saxes and brass,
nice dynamic contrasts, a written or improv solo
for trumpet, and great drum licks. The tempo is
around 144 bpm, the trumpet 1 range is to written
E top space, and optional flute, clarinet and
vibes parts are included. Add in the exceptional
ensemble writing, and it's all you need!
10513871 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
4 Beantown Blues Parade—Rick Hirsch.
Beantown Blues Parade is an upbeat New Orleans
second line groove for developing jazz bands. It
is very accessible with features, including written
solos for trumpet 1 (or trumpet section) and
trombone 1 (or trombone section) with easy brass
ranges. Plus, this winner is playable with optional
reduced or expanded instrumentations. This
chart will reap many instructional rewards as well
as adding outstanding variety to any program!
10867418 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
Bewitched—Rodgers & Hart/arr. Rick Stitzel.
This familiar Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart
jazz standard has certainly retained its timeless
quality even today. Skillfully arranged for younger
players in a medium swing style, this chart
features saxes on the main melody supported by
answers from the brass. Also included is a short
written or improvised solo for tenor sax as well
as solid scoring for the entire ensemble, plus it's
playable with optional reduced or augmented
instrumentations. Additional features include
chord/scale sheets in all keys and written-out bass
lines and piano voicings. Highly recommended!
10667346 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
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