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JAZZ COMBO CHARTS
Jazz Combo Charts
All Levels
H Absolute Zero—Bob Turner. This modern fusion,
flexible instrumentation combo chart features two
solo sections with a written solo for trumpet 1 in
the first section and a written solo for tenor sax in
the second section. Chords are written into all horn
parts to allow for open soloing by any player or you
can simply play the chart as written and find a great
groove! Flexibility is the key to this chart. It can be
played with a 4, 5 or 6 horn ensemble and rhythm
section. Additional horn parts are included so it can
be played with virtually any combination of horns.
10454489 Combo (Flexible
Instrumentation). . . . . . . ME 40.00
Afro Blue—Mongo Santamaria/arr. Michael
Mossman. Even though this is scored by Michael
Philip Mossman for just six horns in the Little Big
Band Series, the writing is sophisticated and full
sounding. Written in 3/4, but featuring an Afro-
Cuban 6/8 groove, this marvelous chart includes
solos for tenor or trumpet. Instrumentation: 3
saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone, rhythm section
with optional additional parts for alto sax, tenor sax
and trombone.
10074146 Jazz Ensemble
(Little Big Band) . . . . . . . . M 45.00
Afternoon in Paris—John Lewis/arr. Michael
Philip Mossman. John Lewis' Afternoon in Paris
is flexibly arranged for four horns and rhythm
section in this small group chart. This chart, set in
a medium swing style, includes background figures
behind the soloists and ensemble soli sections.
Much more than just a head chart! Additionally,
online recordings from the publisher include rhythm
section only tracks. Check out this arrangement of a
familiar jazz standard!
11105236 Combo with Online Audio Access
(Four Horns &
Rhythm Section). . . . . . . . M 40.00
All Blues—Miles Davis/arr. Michael Sweeney.
This masterful jazz standard from Miles Davis'
"Kind of Blue" album is notated here in 3/4 for
young players. Inexperienced jazz players will have
fun and enhance their musical skills while learning
to listen, phrase, and improvise in a small group
environment. Flexibly scored for four-plus horns, 3
rhythm and optional guitar, it's ideal for available
combinations of instruments. With suggested
solos and chord/scale sheets in all keys included,
it's well-suited to emerging small group players.
For additional listening, online audio tracks are
available fro the publisher. Here's a great musical
introduction to Miles Davis!
11100205 Combo with Online Audio Access
(Four-Plus Horns
& Rhythm Section) . . . . . . E 25.00
H Alright, Okay, You Win—Wyche & Watts/arr.
John Berry. Made famous by Peggy Lee and
recorded by countless jazz artists, this wonderful
standard is a fun chart for combos to swing with.
Scored for four horns and rhythm section, with
flexible instrumentation.
2470892 Combo (Septet) . . . . . . . . E 25.00
Angled Angels—arr. Bob Turner. This holiday
chart is a down-and-dirty funk chart based on the
traditional favorite Angels We Have Heard on High.
With a nice feel, it features syncopated rhythms,
an interesting chord progression, and a written
or improvised solo for tenor saxophone. Flexible
instrumentation is a highlight in that it can be played
with four, five or six winds with rhythm section.
Additional parts are included so that it can be played
with virtually any combination of winds and rhythm
section. Also available as a standard big-band chart
(Pepper number 10517622), this will be a favorite
for holiday concerts and community events!
10517614 Combo (Flexible
Instrumentation). . . . . . . ME 40.00
Attitude Dance—arr. Mark Taylor. Celebrating
more than 40 years of funk and soul, the
unmistakable sound of Tower of Power still sounds
as fresh and impressive as ever. This adaptation
for six horns (3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone) and
rhythm section features the blazing horn lines and
driving groove of the original. Optional parts are
included for alto sax, tenor sax and trombone 2.
10283054 Jazz Ensemble
(Little Big Band) . . . . . . . . M 45.00
Bags' Groove—Milt Jackson/arr. Mark Taylor.
Milt Jackson's signature blues tune has become
a well-known jazz standard, and Mark Taylor's
arrangement makes it sound great in this six horn,
little big band format. Featuring a nice, medium
swing feel, and the flexibility for open solos with
backgrounds, this will be fun to perform and easy
to prepare. Instrumentation: 3 Saxes; 2 Trumpets; 1
Trombone plus Rhythm Section. Optional parts are
included for Alto and Tenor Saxes and Trombone.
Suggested solos and chord/scale sheets are also
included. Highly recommended!
10317260 Jazz Ensemble
(Little Big Band) . . . . . . . ME 45.00
4 Be Cool—Bob Turner. This tune simmers on low
- but don't let that fool you. The melody is slick,
and when set against the backdrop of the brass hits
you have a great chart that is accessible to many
groups due to the flexible combo instrumentation.
There is a solo for tenor sax that is written or can
be improvised. Program this chart for some great
variety in your next program.
11208215 Combo . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 50.00
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Besame Mucho (Kiss Me Much)—arr. John
Berry. This Latin favorite arranged for small groups
features flexible instrumentation options, easy
scoring and brief solos written into all the parts.
The parts include: Part 1 - Trumpet or Alto Sax;
Part 2 - Alto Sax or Trumpet; Part 3 - Tenor Sax,
Alto Sax or Trombone; Part 4 - Trombone or Tenor
Sax, plus Piano, Bass, Drums and optional Guitar.
Also included are suggested solos and scale/chord
sheets in all keys. Accessible for younger players!
10461412 Combo (Septet) . . . . . . . . E 25.00
Billie's Bounce—Charlie Parker/arr. Mike Tomaro.
Here's a fresh take on the bebop blues classic by
Charlie Parker. In the little big band format, it starts
out in a funk style then alternates with swing. The
soloists have an opportunity to improvise in both
styles. The small band instrumentation is: six horns
(ATB saxes, two trumpets and one trombone) plus
four rhythm with optional additional parts included
for alto, tenor and trombone.
10617898 Jazz Ensemble
(Little Big Band) . . . . . . . . M 45.00
H Birdland—Josef Zawinul/arr. Rick Stitzel. Joe
Zawinul and Weather Report turned the jazz world
on its ear with this iconic fusion composition from
their 1977 album Heavy Weather. Arranged here
for six horns and rhythm section, this version
retains all the drive and uplifting energy of the
original. Instrumentation: six horns (ATB saxes,
two trumpets, one trombone) plus four rhythm
with optional additional parts for alto, tenor and
trombone. Perfect for smaller programs, or
additional ensemble opportunities!
10617894 Jazz Ensemble
(Little Big Band) . . . . . . . ME 45.00
HOLIDAY
FAVORITES
for VOCAL SOLO
with JAZZ
ENSEMBLE
ese wonderful Christmas tunes, all done up to feature a vocal
soloist, will provide special moments in Christmas or winter concerts!
All I Want for Christmas Is You—arr. Paul Murtha. Recorded by Mariah
Carey in 1994, this familiar tune has become a perennial holiday favorite.
Arranged here as a vocal or tenor sax solo feature with big band, the opening
rubato section is followed by a medium tempo shuffle groove. Sure to liven up
any holiday or winter concert, this is highly recommended! Vocal Key: F
10775158 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist (or Tenor Sax) . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 50.00
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Baby, It's Cold Outside—Frank Loesser/arr. Paul Murtha. Perhaps no popular
Christmas standard has the instant recognition than that of Frank Loesser's Baby,
It's Cold Outside! Often performed as a vocal duet for a girl and guy, this versatile
arrangement will also work as a vocal solo with tenor sax playing the guy's vocal
part. In addition, optional parts are included allowing the duet to be performed
using flugelhorn and tenor sax. This familiar classic is sure to be a hit for holiday or
winter performances. Vocal key of C. Highly recommended!
10522926 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist (Vocal/Tenor Sax Duet or Flugelhorn/
Tenor Sax Duet) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 50.00
H Christmas Time Is Here—Vince Guaraldi/arr. Roger Holmes.
Vince Guaraldi's touching ballad from "A Charlie Brown Christmas" will feel as
familiar as an old friend. This feature for vocal soloist makes a simply wonderful
addition to your holiday concert! Vocal in C.
2470804 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist (or Tenor Sax) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 50.00
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Everybody's Waitin' for the Man with the Bag—arr. Rick Stitzel.
Composed in the '50s, this entertaining holiday tune has been recorded notably
by Kay Starr, and more recently by the Brian Setzer Orchestra. For vocalist and
big band, this is a dynamic and swingin' addition to any holiday performance!
Vocal in A-flat.
10283028 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist (or Tenor Sax) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 50.00
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas—arr. Dave Wolpe. This sentimental
Christmas favorite will never go out of style, and Dave Wolpe's satisfying
arrangement is a great way to feature your vocalist during the holidays. Vocal in G.
2188910 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist (or Tenor Sax) . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 48.00
Jingle Bells—arr. John Clayton. Adapted from the chart he did for Diana Krall,
and recorded with the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra on her Christmas Songs
CD, here is John Clayton's joyous, uptempo swing chart on this holiday favorite.
These jinglin' bells never sounded so good! Now includes complimentary Smack
Dab in the Middle CD. Vocal keys: B-flat, B and C.
10052515 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MA 60.00
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!—Jule Styne/arr. Roger Holmes.
With the vocal part in the key of Db and modualting to the key of Eb, this great
holiday standard works super in a swing feel and is a perfect choice for your
holiday concert!
2249704 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist (or Tenor Sax) . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 50.00
H
Santa Baby—arr. Roger Holmes. Originally recorded by Eartha Kitt in the
1950s, this clever and cute holiday favorite has also been recorded by a wide
variety of artists in addition to being featured in the movie "Elf." This medium
swing arrangement is a natural for vocal solo with jazz band and is sure to be a
highlight of any holiday concert. Highly recommended! Vocal in E-flat.
10317251 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist (or Tenor Sax) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 50.00
Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town—Coots & Gillespie/arr. Dave Wolpe.
You'd better watch out, because Dave Wolpe's up-tempo arrangement of this
holiday favorite really brings Santa to town! This one features the vocalist in a
special way and includes a tenor sax part which can be substituted for the vocal
part. Vocal in G.
2227478 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist (or Tenor Sax) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 54.00
Silver Bells—arr. Rick Stitzel. Recorded by countless jazz artists through
the years, this holiday classic is arranged here in a medium tempo swing style.
It features your vocalist or tenor sax soloist and will sound great with limited
rehearsal time. A guaranteed holiday concert crowd pleaser! Vocal Key: F
10908986 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist (or Tenor Sax) . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 50.00
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
