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BLUES & SWING medium-easy
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
Midnight Snack—Rick Hirsch. Midnight Snack is a
very clever chart for younger jazz bands that features
some cool band sound effects. It's an easy swinger
played around 132 bpm with written solos cued for
all saxes and trumpets. A slinky opening features
the drummer on cymbals trading phrases with the
ensemble and then leading to a more traditional
swing style. The trumpet 1 range is to E-flat top
space and optional parts are included for flute,
clarinet and vibes. There are also options for reduced
instrumentations. A sure hit for every performance.
Creative, fun and highly recommended!
10997188 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .42.00
4 Mind the Gap—George Shutack. This straight-
ahead swing chart will be a winner with groups
at many levels. This is an accessible chart based
on rhythm changes that will give your group a
moderate challenge. There is a wealth of ensemble
work and an opportunity for a piano solo. Bring this
to your next festival or concert!
11199502 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .52.00
H Moanin'—Bobby Timmons/arr. Mark Taylor. Your
piano player will get some well-deserved attention
in this familiar Bobby Timmons' chart. The saxes
grab the melody from the piano, and everyone gets
in on the action for some real nice moments in the
chorus. Written solos are included for piano, tenor
and/or trumpet. The quality of Mark's arranging on
this really lets you sell it!
2445690 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
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
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
Now's the Time—Charlie Parker/arr. Mark Taylor.
This swing classic from bebop legend Charlie
Parker belongs in every jazz library. The easy
melody and blues changes make this a perfect fit
for younger players. This classy chart spreads the
melody around, starting with a front line of three
saxes, trumpet, and trombone, followed by feature
spots for the sax section, and finally a marvelous
tutti for the entire ensemble. This chart's got it all!
11208478 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
One Cool Cat!—Rob Vuono, Jr. A playful melody
sauntering along a beguiling chord progression is
featured in this enjoyable chart. The intro leads way
to the cool sounds of trumpet and alto sax on melody,
with tenor saxes and trombones later joining in on a
countermelody. There is an open solo section with
ad lib or written solos, with swinging backgrounds
adding some punch. Great ensemble writing ensues
after the solo section leading to a brilliant shout
chorus. This is one cool chart you just can't miss!
11206974 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
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
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
Perdido—Juan Tizol/arr. Mark Taylor. One of
the favorites performed by the Duke Ellington
Orchestra, Perdido is a happy and upbeat riff tune
set in a swing style. This great sounding chart in
the six-horn format (3 saxes, 2 trumpets, trombone
and rhythm section) features variety in scoring, an
open solo section, and a terrific shout chorus for
the entire ensemble. Additional optional parts are
included for alto, tenor and trombone. Perfect for
additional opportunities for key players!
11100186 Jazz Ensemble
(Little Big Band). . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Red Line Shuffle—Mike Collins-Dowden. Red
Line Shuffle is a medium swing/shuffle chart
perfect for developing bands as played around 140
bpm. The sassy melody is first presented by the
saxes, then the trumpets. With playable rhythms
and ranges based in the B-flat blues, this is a great
tune to open or close any concert. The solo section
has space for any instrument to play an improvised
solo, or they can use the written solo or B-flat blues
scale provided. After the solo section there's nice
dynamic contrasts as the band swings softer and
softer, leading to a big finish. Highly recommended!
11000488 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
4 Say What?—Paul Baker. In the relaxed swinging
tradition of Sammy Nestico and Count Basie, the
title refers to the conversation that begins in the
melody as two groups call and respond to each
other. Trumpet range is to written G; trombone
range is to F. After the melody is thoroughly
discussed, the chart moves on to a 16-bar written
piano solo which is followed by a 16-bar written
tenor sax solo. Chord changes are provided for
both. A powerful shout chorus is followed by a
return to the bridge and then a final hard-swinging
hurrah before the classic Count Basie piano ending.
11207708 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
H 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
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challenging tunes for collegiate or professional use. Like other Real Easy Books,
the instructional material tailored for each song includes: Scales for Soloing, Piano
Voicings, Guitar Voicings, Sample Bass Parts, and more. When needed, there
are separate rhythm section charts and/or horn harmony charts to help groups
play authentic-sounding versions of the tunes. Especially appealing is a Rhythm
Section Appendix presenting a complete overview of all the major Afro-Cuban and
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H The Real Easy Book - Volume 1 (Tunes for Beginning Improvisers -
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The Real Easy Book - Volume 3 (A Short History of Jazz)—
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