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BLUES & SWING very easy / easy
4 Wild Card—Doug Beach & George Shutack. Here
is the perfect combination of an infectious melody,
great scoring, and many of the swing figures
that are essential for young players to learn. The
approachable blues changes in F concert make
this a great chart to encourage young players to
improvise. You will be able to adapt this chart to any
size band with flexible scoring. Make this the "Wild
Card" of your program!
11199490 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
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You've Got a Friend in Me (from Toy Story 2)
—Randy Newman/arr. Rick Stitzel. This swingin'
arrangement for beginning jazzers is based on
the version by the character Wheezy featured
in "Toy Story 2." The saxes enjoy most of the
melody, but the brass get their chance too,
along with a written solo or soli for the trumpets.
This memorable salute to friendship is sure to
be enjoyed by audiences of all ages! A CD is
included and it is playable with optional reduced
or expanded instrumentations.
10283174 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
Blues & Swing
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
Ain't Got No Place to Go—Andy Clark. Featuring
a Basie style introduction, this is the perfect chart
for young jazz players who want to learn how to
swing. This tasty swing tune includes an optional
section of basic blues changes where any or all
players try their hand at an improvised solo. The
scales are provided for all instruments. Every
section gets to shine, but technical and range
demands are kept to a minimum. It's also playable
with reduced instrumentation and chock-full of
audience appeal. A superior choice for younger
jazz ensembles!
2481468 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
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Ain't Misbehavin'—Fats Waller/arr. Ralph Ford.
You can't go wrong with this one! It's a famous
tune by one of the most memorable figures in
jazz, Thomas "Fats" Waller, and it's well within the
capabilities of younger bands. It also includes an
easy to play, written piano solo that sounds super.
It's sure to make your band sound great even with
limited rehearsal time.
2467587 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .42.00
H All Blues—Miles Davis/arr. Michael Sweeney.
Don't miss this one! Let your young jazz band cut
their teeth on this great jazz chart from Miles Davis'
epic recording Kind Of Blue. You can't beat the
combination of a classic chart and an arranger
like Michael Sweeney who knows how to make it
accessible for young jazzers. Written in 3/4 time
for ease of reading, this piece captures the feel and
sound of the original. A wonderful, important chart
you will want in your library!
2454593 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
All My Loving—Lennon & McCartney/arr.
Rick Stitzel. One of the iconic early hits by the
Beatles, this catchy tune features an immediately
recognizable melody and a driving swing/shuffle
style. Included in this version for young players is
the famous guitar break adapted for saxophone solo
or soli. It's also playable with optional reduced or
expanded instrumentations. Highly recommended!
10461396 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
All of Me—Marks & Simons/arr. Roger Holmes.
This is a super swing chart! It's one of the most
recognizable standards ever written, set in a nice
easy swing groove. Beautifully adapted for young
players, this chart will work great for festivals and
concerts alike. After the first 3 notes of the melody,
your audience will be snapping along!
2392512 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
All the Things You Are—Jerome Kern/arr. Michael
Sweeney. Definitely one of Jerome Kern's best
offerings! This easy arrangement by premier
arranger, Michael Sweeney, features a moderate
Latin groove with alternating swing sections. This is
an outstanding chart for young groups!
2249761 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
Alright, Okay, You Win—arr. Michael Sweeney.
Your young jazzers will really like this famous
shuffle chart! Recorded by Peggy Lee, Count Basie
and others, it features written/optional ad lib solos
that make it an excellent choice for beginning
improv work. Michael Sweeney really knows how
to arrange for young groups, and this hot chart is
no exception!
2333581 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
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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
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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
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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
Bad Attitude!—Michael Sweeney. As soon as
you see the tempo marking, "Nasty Swing," you
know this is going to be a fun, different approach
to a swingin' blues chart! Just the right amount of
dissonance, in just the right places, gives the piece
an "edgy" groove that really makes it live up to the
nastiness of its title! Highly recommended!
2472909 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
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
4 Beg, Borrow and Steal—George Shutack. Great
scoring and a solid melody make this straight-
ahead swing chart a great choice for younger
bands. The minor harmonies provide an easy entry
into the world of improvisation. With its flexible
scoring, this one will be a hit on any concert or
festival program.
11199492 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
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
The Big Band Theory—Vince Gassi. Wow, this
accessible swing chart has it all... a medium-up
tempo, cool melodic lines, textural variety, mature
harmonies, easy brass ranges, written or ad lib
solos for tenor 1 and trombone 1, and a highly
effective a cappella stop-time interlude. Want
more? Ok then, it swings with a swagger and
is playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations. The Big Band Theory will make
your young players sound like pros!
10513857 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .42.00
Blue Monk—Thelonious Monk/arr. Michael
Sweeney. One of the all-time great tunes by
jazz legend Thelonious Monk! Mike's authentic
adaptation preserves Monk's unique rhythmic
phrases and style. Opening with a trumpet/tenor
duet, there's also plenty of tutti ensemble playing
and flexible solo sections over easy blues changes.
2392504 Jazz Ensemble
with Online Audio . . . . . . . . . .40.00
Blues by Five—Red Garland/arr. John Berry.
Recorded on the 1956 album Cookin' with the
Miles Davis Quintet, this jazz standard composed
by pianist Red Garland adapts beautifully for young
jazzers. With a moderate tempo, a riff-based
melody, and non-threatening soloing on the blues
progression, this is the perfect introduction to the
music of Miles Davis for students and audiences.
Suggested solos are included along with chord/
scale sheets in all keys, and it's playable with
optional reduced or expanded instrumentations.
Highly recommended!
10490309 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
H Blues in Hoss' Flat (Blues in Frankie's Flat)—
Foster & Basie/arr. Mark Taylor. There is no better
style for young players to emulate than that of the
Count Basie Orchestra. This famous swing tune
is nicely arranged here by Mark Taylor in a very
playable version that still sounds authentic.
2473678 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
4 Blues Infusion—Doug Beach. Everyone needs
an infusion of the blues now and then, and this
chart delivers! With a swinging melody, ensemble
work at all dynamic levels, and spots for your
soloists, this chart offers an abundance of teaching
opportunities. Get ready to lay back on this one!
11199494 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
The Blues Walk—Clifford Brown/arr. Paul Murtha.
Introduce your young players to jazz legend Clifford
Brown with this classic riff tune. This creative
arrangement for developing groups is great for
learning to improvise with the suggested solos,
and the ensemble figures are repetitive and easy
to learn. It's scored for standard jazz ensemble
instrumentation, but will sound fine with 4 saxes,
3 trumpets, 3 trombones and rhythm. Also
included are optional parts for flute, 2 clarinets,
horn in F and tuba. Every band needs to experience
the blues!
10052548 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
H Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy—arr. Michael Sweeney.
This chart is way up on the "fun meter"! Mike's
playable arrangement doesn't sacrifice any of that
classic swing era sound and style. The trumpet
section is the primary featured section; however,
the saxes also get a crack at the melody, and the
trombones will really enjoy the glissandi in the shout
chorus. A superb chart for your young band!
2363323 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
Bye, Bye Blackbird—arr. Mark Taylor. Arranged
in a medium slow Count Basie style, this is a great
chart for teaching ensemble balance and laidback
swing. It includes plenty of tutti ensemble playing,
plus a Basie-like piano solo that's completely
written out. Highly recommended!
10317291 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
Caldonia (What Makes Your Big Head So
Hard?)—Fleecie Moore/arr. Rick Stitzel. Made
famous by Woody Herman's Thundering Herd,
here is a fun chart from the early swing era. The
saxes do most of the heavy lifting, supported
by punches and backgrounds in the brass.
Also featured are short solos for tenor and/or
baritone saxes. Suggested solos are included
along with chord/scale sheets in all keys, and
it's playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations. Highly recommended!
10427416 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
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listed in order of their popularity, are chosen
most often by directors.
Caravan—
Duke Ellington/arr. Michael Sweeney.
2307627 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Moondance—Van Morrison/arr. Victor Lopez.
2701897 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
Centerpiece—
Harry "Sweets" Edison/arr. Mike Story.
10867420 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
In the Mood—
Joe Garland/arr. Michael Sweeney.
2314268 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Afro Blue—
Mongo Santamaria/arr. Michael Sweeney.
2479366 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Avenue Swing—Mike Collins-Dowden.
10513871 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
Take the 'A' Train—
Billy Strayhorn/arr. Vince Gassi.
10066743 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
On the Sunny Side of the Street—
Dorothy Fields & Jimmy McHugh/
arr. John Berry.
11105172 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Hit the Road Jack—
Percy Mayfield/arr. Mike Lewis.
10277520 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
The Pink Panther—
Henry Mancini/arr. Paul Murtha.
10188519 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
