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VOCAL SOLO WITH JAZZ ENSEMBLE / LATIN very easy
Too Close for Comfort—Jerry Bock/arr. Gordon
Goodwin. A Gordon Goodwin vocal chart! In addition
to the vocal part, there are optional solo feature parts
for alto sax, tenor sax, trumpet or trombone for added
flexibility. Gordon has conceived this chart with the
solo intertwined into the fabric of the chart. The vocal
keys are F, G and Ab with modulations and the vocal
range is low E below middle C to Eb fourth space.
As recorded on The Phat Pack CD. An outstanding
feature for your singer or any horn player!
10028186 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . A 70.00
10012411 CD & DVD-Phat Pack . . . . . . .19.95
Unforgettable—arr. Roger Holmes. Nat King
Cole's classic recording from 1951 and then the
duet version recorded by his daughter, Natalie, in
1991 helped make this tune truly "unforgettable."
This well-paced arrangement for vocal soloist with
jazz ensemble stays true to the original style and
includes a brief instrumental interlude for the band.
An optional tenor saxophone part is included to be
used in place of the vocal solo part. Vocal Key: F
11100153 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist
(or Tenor Sax) . . . . . . . . .ME 50.00
4 Uptown Funk—arr. Paul Murtha. Recorded by
Mark Ronson and featuring Bruno Mars, this sassy
funk tune is on its way to becoming a modern-day
pop standard. Here's a hot version for vocal solo, or
optional tenor sax, that captures all the excitement
of the original. Vocal key: D minor
11172100 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist
(or Tenor Sax) . . . . . . . . . .M 55.00
The Very Thought of You—arr. Scott Ragsdale.
Long a beautiful standard, here is a lush ballad
setting for vocalist with jazz ensemble. The vocal
range is from G below middle C to third line B-flat,
with an optional C. The lead trumpet range goes to
written A above the staff. This arrangement features
the ensemble equally with the soloist, and a clever
double-time section in the middle for the band adds
nice contrast. If you don't have a vocalist to feature,
optional solo parts are included for B-flat and E-flat
instruments, or trombone. The full ensemble also
gets space in the spotlight in this gorgeous chart!
Vocal key: E-flat
10997212 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist
(or Any Instrument) . . . . . .M 54.00
What a Wonderful World—Douglas & Weiss/arr.
Jerry Nowak. There just isn't any other tune you'd
rather do with a vocalist than this one! Originally
made famous by Louis Armstrong and recently
recorded by Kenny G, this is a natural for your
singer! Vocal in Eb.
2433712 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist
(or Tenor Sax) . . . . . . . . .ME 50.00
When I Fall in Love—Victor Young/arr. Dave
Wolpe. You'll love this gorgeous ballad arranged
by Dave Wolpe in two keys for vocal and band
flexibility. Vocal ranges: female key (low) of C, from
G below middle C to third line B. Male key (high) of
Eb from Bb below middle C to fourth space D, treble
clef. An optional tenor sax solo part is included in
place of the vocal solo part if preferred. This superb
chart on a wonderful standard is just the right chart
for your aspiring vocalist. Highly recommended!
10071936 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist
(or Tenor Sax) . . . . . . . . . .M 62.00
H White Christmas—Irving Berlin/arr. Roger Holmes.
You can't go wrong with one of the best holiday
songs ever written! Roger's chart will bring out the
best in any vocalist, and will bring out the smiles in
any audience! Vocal in Bb.
2328094 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist
(or Tenor Sax) . . . . . . . . .ME 50.00
4 Witchcraft—Cy Coleman/arr. Roger Holmes.
Recorded by countless jazz artists through the
years, including three times by Frank Sinatra, this
song features a classic melody and an easygoing
medium swing style. Nicely scored here for big band
and vocal or tenor sax soloists. Vocal key: E-flat
11172107 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist
(or Tenor Sax) . . . . . . . . .ME 55.00
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You Are the Sunshine of My Life—Stevie Wonder/
arr. Mark Taylor. From the album Talking Book,
this ever-popular Stevie Wonder hit won a Grammy
award for him in 1973. Beautifully arranged here
as a vocal or tenor sax solo feature with a few
contemporary wrinkles, this is a great addition to
any program.
10374138 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist
(or Tenor Sax) . . . . . . . . . .M 50.00
4 You Don't Know Me—Eddy Arnold & Cindy
Walker/arr. Allen Gray. This song was a country hit
for Eddy Arnold, Jerry Vale, Ray Charles, and Elvis
Presley in the '50s and '60s and has since become
a jazz standard performed by Michael Buble, Harry
Connick Jr., and Norah Jones. This swinging big
band version of the tune is a feature for your vocalist
but can also be used to feature other players in your
group. Along with the vocal solo, there are alternate
parts included for solo alto sax, tenor sax, trumpet
or trombone, and an improvised alto sax solo. With
stirring lyrics and some exciting big blow moments
from the band, this tune will bring the house down!
11202593 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . .ME 65.00
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You Make Me Feel So Young—arr. Dave Wolpe.
Dave Wolpe has created a highly effective medium
swinger for vocalist and jazz band on this great
standard, arranged in both high (E-flat, Male) and
low (B-flat, Female) keys for flexibility. If a different
key is desired simply flip the page. There are no
instrumental solos, but a brief trombone section
soli and a nice full band interlude are offered for
contrast and variety. The lead trumpet range is to
high C, and there is an optional tenor saxophone
solo part to be used as a substitute for the vocal
solo. Great tune, great chart!
10513934 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist
(or Tenor Sax) . . . . . . . . . .M 62.00
You've Got a Friend in Me (from "Toy Story")—
Randy Newman/arr. Mark Taylor. Featured in all the
"Toy Story" movies, the big band version recorded
by Robert Goulet (as the voice of Wheezy) is the
most memorable. In a similar style, Mark Taylor
brings this fresh setting of a modern day classic for
vocal soloist and big band. Vocal in A-flat.
10283016 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist
(or Tenor Sax) . . . . . . . . . .M 50.00
Latin Selections
Very Easy
l All New Kicks—Ryan Erik Adamsons. This cha
cha is based on the chord changes to My Little
Suede Shoes by Charlie Parker - it's a great
opportunity to introduce an authentic Latin style.
The solo section is written out with solo sheets
provided in all keys along with scales to assist
students with improvisation. Flexibly scored, the
set includes a guitar chord chart and optional
instrumentation. Your students will deliver results
with confidence!
11191615 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .42.00
The Banana Boat Song—arr. Victor Lopez.
Take your young jazz band and its audiences on
a Jamaican cruise with this with this easygoing
calypso groove chart with a sassy melody. There are
no individual solos and it features an easy Trumpet 1
range to written D fourth line. Playable with optional
reduced instrumentations, the set also includes
optional parts for two flutes, two clarinets, auxiliary
percussion and vibes for expanded options. Easy to
play, fun for all, and a very effective chart!
10997182 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
H Brazil—Russell & Barroso/arr. Jerry Nowak. Young
jazz ensembles simply must play this one! This well-
known Latin standard is a perfect change of pace for
your concert. Carefully notated for beginning groups,
this is a great introduction to samba style and sits so
comfortably for the band. Outstanding!
2454627 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
Caravan—Duke Ellington/arr. John Berry. Here's
a distinctive arrangement for beginning jazz groups
on one of Duke Ellington's most recognizable
tunes. One of the featured works in the 2014
movie "Whiplash," it combines the styles of Latin
and big band swing and is a marvelous introduction
to the Duke for young jazzers. Arranged for full jazz
ensemble, it's also playable by as few as 3 saxes,
2 trumpets, 1 trombone, piano, bass and drums.
10023039 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
4 El Carnaval—Doug Beach & George Shutack.
A carnival is a raucous celebration, and this
infectious Latin chart will make everyone want to get
up and dance! Great melody, great groove, great fun.
With flexible scoring, this chart will be accessible to
groups with any instrumentation. Starting from the
strong unison lines at the beginning, your students
will have a great time with this one!
11199486 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Fuzzy Taco—Victor Lopez. Authentic percussion
patterns empower the cha-cha rhythms of this
selection. Here is a fun tune with an infections
feel! This solid Latin chart includes many unison
passages and is easily playable with reduced as well
as expanded instrumentation. Simple harmonies
and counter lines make this an easy, fun, and
playable chart.
11206958 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Guantanamera—arr. John Berry. Composed
by Jose Fernandez Diaz and adapted for young
players by John Berry, this familiar Cuban song is
featured here as a great-sounding Latin chart. The
ranges are easy, the tempo is modest, there are
no solos, and it's playable with optional reduced or
expanded instrumentations. A super selection for
young jazz ensembles!
10960678 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
4 Hialeah Pink—Les Sabina. Based on the chord
changes to Flamingo, this medium-tempo samba
features easy-to-play rhythms, an open solo
section, and plenty of unison melodies. The open
solo section features any soloist, with solo sheets
provided in all keys along with scales to assist
students in improvisation. This is a great chart for
beginning groups.
11199464 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Isle of Blue—Les Sabina. Based on the chord
changes to Blue Bossa by Kenny Dorham, this
Latin chart provides beginning jazz groups with
solid instructional and performance repertoire. It
includes short written or improvised solo space for
all. Scored for standard big band instrumentation,
it's also playable with optional reduced or
expanded instrumentations, and each set includes
a guitar chord chart. A great chart for introducing
the Latin style!
10999978 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
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Jazz Hero—George Vincent. Jazz Hero is an
accessible Latin/rock chart that will do your band
proud. A minor-sounding introduction brings
the band in on the major chord melody, then the
sections trade back and forth. There is an open solo
section with a written solo for any and all winds.
This flexibility allows you to select an individual,
section or the entire band to be featured. The
painless trumpet range to written D fourth line,
along with easy rhythms means this chart will
sound real good, real fast. It's a kick to play, too!
Optional reduced or expanded instrumentations.
10092959 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
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Listen Here—Eddie Harris/arr. Victor Lopez. This
funky rock chart with a cha-cha flavor features a
very hip and simple melody. Also featured are easy
backgrounds, and a flexible solo section for one,
some, or all winds. With the optional parts, clear
rhythm section notation, a nice bass line, and only
two chords, it's easy to rehearse and very effective
for young jazz bands. Playable with optional reduced
or expanded instrumentations. Highly recommended!
10311417 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
Mocha 'Round the Corner—Dean Sorenson.
Here's a bossa nova for the youngest jazz bands
that features interesting counterpoint and fresh
harmonies. More lively than the usual bossa nova,
this a terrific chart to introduce students to this classic
style and will also provide appropriate performance
repertoire. The instrumentation is completely flexible
and written solos are included for all instruments for
participation in the open solo section. Scored for
standard big band but can be played with as few
as four players plus rhythm section (or anything in
between). Get your Mocha 'Round the Corner!
11000553 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
Rumble Bee—Victor Lopez. Here's a contemporary
Latin/rock/cha-cha groove for your young jazz
band by Victor Lopez! It's easy to rehearse and
successful to perform with an auxiliary percussion
part, no solos, and very accessible brass ranges.
With a tempo around 132 bpm, it includes optional
parts for two clarinets, two flutes, plus vibes. Also
playable with optional reduced instrumentations, this
is a great value and will be a strong addition to your
young jazz band library!
10867414 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
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Tango for Jam Jam—Zachary Smith. Tango for
Jam Jam is an accessible and captivating tango sure
to be a hit at any concert. The tempo is around 120
bpm, and the chart has a written alto sax solo along
with lots of built-in energy - and most importantly, it's
fun to play! Young groups will enjoy this one that's
also playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations. You'll think you're in Argentina!
10593745 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .42.00
Verano Pasado (Last Summer)—Blair Bielawski.
This Latin tune has a unique feel and flavor that
you and your students will have a great time putting
together! The ensemble is featured throughout, with
each section getting an opportunity to show their
chops. Get your young groups playing in different
styles with this chart!
11198777 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
