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BLUES & SWING
H 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
medium-easy
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
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
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
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
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
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
4 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
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
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NEW IN THE
LITTLE BIG BAND
SERIES!
Airegin (Little Big Band)—Sonny Rollins/arr. Mike Tomaro. This jazz classic from
Sonny Rollins in the Little Big Band setting features an up-tempo Latin groove with alternating
sections in swing. In this challenging, yet great-sounding arrangement, the head is treated in a
tutti format for all six horns, and the solo section is open for any soloist.
10931680 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MA 45.00
Blackbird (Little Big Band)—Lennon & McCartney/arr. Mark Taylor. The haunting and
distinctive Blackbird, from The Beatles' White Album, is adapted here in a moderate and soft
samba style in the Little Big Band format. Trumpet and alto sax are featured on the melody and
for written or improvised solos. This creative chart also has some nice ensemble trades with
the drums. Flexibly scored for three saxes, two trumpets, one trombone, and four rhythm with
optional additional parts for alto sax, tenor sax and trombone.
10909026 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 45.00
Don't Get Around Much Anymore (Little Big Band)—Duke Ellington/arr. Mark
Taylor.
True to the original medium-tempo swing style, this creative chart in the Little Big Band
format features satisfying full-ensemble scoring with suggested or improvised solos for tenor sax
and trumpet. Scored for three saxes, two trumpets, one trombone and four rhythm, with optional
parts for alto sax, tenor sax and trombone, this is great for additional performance and rehearsal
opportunities for key players. Highly recommended!
10909024 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 45.00
Smoke Gets in Your Eyes (Little Big Band)—Jerome Kern/arr. Mike Tomaro. Using
a distinctive medium-slow, swing feel this chart on the iconic Jerome Kern classic makes full
use of the six horn Little Big Band format, skillfully alternating tutti passages with sections using
various scoring combinations. No solos are required.
10931678 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 45.00
This attractive series
offers an abundance of
instrumentation options
for 6 horns and rhythm
section. They're great when
you don't have a full big
band or when you want
to add some variety to a
performance!
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