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JAZZ COMBO CHARTS
Blackbird—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
(Little Big Band) . . . . . . . . M 45.00
Blue Bossa—Kenny Dorham/arr. Mark Taylor.
Sounding full and richly varied, here is a great
six-horn chart on the timeless Kenny Dorham
jazz standard. The melody is first stated by a trio
of trumpet, tenor and guitar followed by the full
ensemble, then solo sections for trumpet and
tenor. Scored for 6 horns (3 saxes, 2 trumpets 1
trombone) plus rhythm section with optional parts
included for alto sax, tenor sax and trombone.
Highly recommended!
10374158 Jazz Ensemble
(Little Big Band) . . . . . . . . M 45.00
Blue Skies—Irving Berlin/arr. Mark Taylor. Here's
a creative and unique version of this familiar Irving
Berlin standard that alternates between samba and
swing styles. Featuring intricate and effective six
horn scoring with solos for tenor sax and/or guitar,
this is a terrific full-blown production for little big
band. Scored for 6 horns (3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1
trombone) plus rhythm section with optional parts
included for alto sax, tenor sax and trombone.
10374154 Jazz Ensemble
(Little Big Band) . . . . . . . . M 45.00
Blues After Dark—Benny Golson. Benny Golson
composed this octet chart in 1957 and it was
featured on the Dizzy Gillespie album The Greatest
Trumpet Player of Them All. The features include
a bluesy sound, interesting harmonies, varied
rhythmic figures and solos for tenor sax, trumpet,
and piano with backgrounds. Blues After Dark is
quite accessible and fun to play! Instrumentation:
ATB Saxes, Trumpet, Trombone, Piano, Bass,
Drums and Optional Guitar.
10607168 Combo (Octet) . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
The Blues Walk—Clifford Brown/arr. Paul Murtha.
This classic riff tune from Clifford Brown, in a
moderate swing style, gives even young players a
great opportunity to learn style and small group
playing. Flexibly scored for four-plus horns, 3
rhythm and optional guitar, it's perfect for available
combinations of instruments. The included suggested
solos and chord/scale sheets will help novice soloists
learn soloing skills. Online audio tracks are available
from the publisher as an additional instructional tool.
This classic tune is natural for younger players in a
small group environment!
11100203 Combo with
Online Audio Access
(Four-Plus Horns
& Rhythm Section) . . . . . . E 25.00
Chill Out Gents (God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen)
—arr. Bob Turner. This laid-back rock version of
the traditional Christmas carol God Rest Ye Merry,
Gentlemen is great for a holiday concert. All the
rhythm section parts are fully notated so your
group can create the feel necessary to play this
chart with success. The piano player can have
fun with the rock organ stop on the digital piano
and all the fills can be played as is or ad libbed.
There are also suggested solo parts for the solo
section. The chart is structured so that it can be
played with any 4-, 5- or 6-horn ensemble plus
rhythm section. Additional horn parts are included
so it can be played with virtually any combination
of horns.
10454515 Combo (Flexible
Instrumentation). . . . . . . ME 40.00
Clambake—Rick Hirsch. Warning: this tune is
extremely catchy and may not leave you alone!
Clambake is built upon a classic Bo Diddley groove,
and written in B-flat for accessible improvisation.
It's scored for three horns and rhythm and includes
mix-and-match horn parts for all saxophones, flute,
clarinet, trumpet, trombone, and French horn. The
solos are open and improvised for any number of
players. Plus, the rhythm section parts are notated
as needed. Fun, fun, and more fun!
10999427 Combo (Flexible
Instrumentation). . . . . . .MA 24.00
Con Alma—Dizzy Gillespie/arr. Michael Philip
Mossman. This wonderful Dizzy Gillespie jazz
standard is flexibly scored here for four-part horns
with rhythm section and features an Afro-Cuban
style using even 8ths and a moderate tempo. More
than just a head chart, it also includes background
figures and ensemble soli sections. Chord changes
are included in all the parts for solo opportunities
and online recordings from the publisher include
rhythm-section-only tracks for practice. Great for
additional rehearsals and casual performances!
10931682 Combo with Online Audio Access
(4 Horns &
Rhythm Section). . . . . . . . M 40.00
Corn Bread—Lee Morgan/arr. Mark Taylor.
Similar to Lee Morgan's Sidewinder, this tune is
written in a moderate soul/jazz style. This funky
arrangement for six horns and rhythm section is
sprinkled with stop-time breaks and catchy riffs,
plus it's a fun chart for soloing! The small band
instrumentation is for six horns (ATB saxes, two
trumpets and one trombone) plus four rhythm with
optional additional parts included for alto, tenor and
trombone. It's perfect for smaller programs and
additional ensemble opportunities!
10617900 Jazz Ensemble
(Little Big Band) . . . . . . . . M 45.00
Cotton Tail—Duke Ellington/arr. Mark Taylor.
Here's one of Duke Ellington's iconic tunes in a
swingin' chart scored for the little big band format.
Mark Taylor really gets the most out of just six horn
parts in this great-sounding chart! Solo space is
included for trombone and alto sax, and then later
for piano and trumpet. Here's a great opportunity to
feature your key big band players!
10759364 Jazz Ensemble
(Little Big Band) . . . . . . . ME 45.00
Dat Dere—Bobby Timmons/arr. Mark Taylor.
Penned by Bobby Timmons and recorded by a
number of jazz artists over the years, Dat Dere is a
great example of soul jazz from the early '60s. This
arrangement for little big band features alto sax and
trumpet on the head, a section for open solos, and
a short ensemble shout at the end. Perfect for small
bands and a reliable programming choice!
10759362 Jazz Ensemble
(Little Big Band) . . . . . . . ME 45.00
H Dixieland Combo Pak No. 1—arr. Paul Severson.
The traditional Dixieland sound skillfully arranged
for younger players - without straining the music
budget. Contains four full-length arrangements for
clarinet, tenor sax, trumpet, trombone, guitar/banjo,
piano/conductor, bass/tuba, and drums. Includes:
Alabama Jubilee; St. James Infirmary; Down By The
Riverside and Five Foot Two, Eyes Of Blue. Audio
tracks are now available online from the publisher
for streaming or downloading.
2079333 Combo with Online Audio Access
(Octet) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 40.00
H Dixieland Combo Pak No. 3—arr. Paul Severson.
More great Dixieland combo charts arranged for
clarinet, trumpet, tenor sax, trombone, piano,
guitar/banjo, bass/tuba, and drums. Titles include:
When the Saints Go Marching In; South; Lazy River
and Royal Garden Blues. Audio tracks are now
available online from the publisher for streaming
or downloading.
2100949 Combo with Online Audio Access
(Octet) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
Dixieland Combo Pak No. 4—arr. Paul Severson.
Dixie really comes alive in this pak of four great
tunes including: Tin Roof Blues; Basin Street Blues;
Bill Bailey, Won't You Come Home and Wolverine
Blues. Arranged for clarinet, trumpet, tenor sax,
trombone, piano, guitar/banjo, bass/tuba, and
drums. Audio tracks are now available online from
the publisher for streaming or downloading.
2100956 Combo with Online Audio Access
(Octet) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
4 On a Misty Night—Tadd Dameron/arr. Terry White. This is sweet! This Tadd
Dameron swing classic scored for young jazz bands doesn't try to be overly
clever or tricky. It's just straight-ahead swing style at a moderate tempo all the
way. There is an abundance of nice ensemble passages and short written solos
for tenor and trumpet. And don't miss the the accessible and interesting sax
soli. An outstanding vehicle for teaching the swing style, it's also playable with
optional reduced or expanded instrumentations. Our highest recommendation!
11198990 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 44.00
Otto Korreckt (#1 in the Smartphone Series)—Steve Wiest.
This chart features plenty of interesting melodic, harmonic and rhythmic twists.
There is an open solo section for all of the instruments and optional reduced
and extended instrumentation to make this work for your group. You and you
students will have a blast with this one!
11195600 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .VE 45.00
4 Party Peeps—Kris Berg. Okay, it's chicken time again! Kris Berg's highly
successful series of "chicken" charts have proven to be funk favorites year after
year. Party Peeps is very cool with its lower-voices groove and funky melodic
lines. The solos are written or improvised for tenor sax 1 and trumpet 2. Also
features an effective solo for drums over stop-time horns. Plus, it's playable with
optional reduced instrumentation, and there are optional parts included for flute
and vibes. Highly recommended!
11198992 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 50.00
4 Saint Louis Blues—W.C. Handy/arr. Victor Lopez. Victor Lopez gives this
early jazz standard a contemporary flair for the youngest jazz bands! Beginning
with a Latin/Bomba introduction, it quickly transitions to the familiar swinging,
bluesy feel at about 126 bpm. This chart is easy to teach and play with the
trumpet 1 range up to written D fourth line. Add a written alto sax solo and
options for reduced or expanded instrumentation and you've got a super chart
that's highly recommended!
11198996 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .VE 42.00
4 Softly, as in a Morning Sunrise—Sigmund Romberg/arr. Paul Baker.
Paul Baker's take on this wonderful Sigmund Romberg standard is very exciting
right off the top! It switches between straight-eighth and relaxed swing feels
at around 150 bpm. The creative and tasty features include a written trumpet
1 solo on flugelhorn, written or improvised solos for trumpet and tenor, an
outstanding sax soli, and a solo for drums over a horns interlude. The set also
includes an auxiliary percussion part and optional parts for flute and vibes. Highly
recommended for any performance and especially for contests and festivals!
11198998 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 50.00
4 Song of Orpheus—Mike Dana. This chart will give your developing groups an
opportunity to explore some mature harmonic vocabulary. The contemporary feel
will be a great way to vary your next program. This chart is adaptable for many
kinds of groups and includes an open solo section that will make your students
shine. Enjoy this unique chart!
11199470 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 48.00
4 Stolen Moments—Oliver Nelson/arr. Mike Kamuf. Every developing jazz
ensemble should play this chart! Mike Kamuf's arrangement on this Oliver
Nelson classic falls right in the pocket at about 110 bpm. The iconic melody is
unforgettable and there are written or improvised solos for alto sax and trumpet.
The lead trumpet range goes to G above the staff and there are options for reduced
instrumentation. This is a fine chart for almost any band at any ability level.
11199002 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 50.00
Stuck in the Rut—Kris Berg. Here is one rockin' tune sure to get your audience
up on their feet! With a fun groove and approachable changes, it's perfect for
a younger band and yet appropriate for festivals and competitions too. With an
open solo section and suggested solos provided, this chart is great for spreading
the solos around! It's time to rock out!
11206978 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 50.00
4
Sucker—arr. Paul Murtha. The Jonas Brothers are back on the charts, and
here's a terrific easy chart on their recent hit featuring a driving up-tempo rock
feel and catchy riffs. The flexible solo section features easy changes along with
sample written solos and scales. Perfect for beginning improvisers, it's also
playable with optional expanded or reduced instrumentations.
11172133 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .VE 45.00
4 Winter Wonderland—arr. Victor Lopez. A wonderful chart for jazz ensemble
performances during the Christmas season! This holiday favorite begins with a
swing introduction and settles in as a Latin bossa at about 134 bpm. There are
no solos, just ensemble with a unison tutti section for all winds. The lead trumpet
range is up to written G on top of the staff, and there are auxiliary percussion plus
optional flute and vibes parts included. You just can't pass this one up!
11199010 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 50.00
4 Work Song—Nat Adderley/arr. John Berry. One of the signature tunes
of the Cannonball Adderley Quintet and composed by Nat Adderley, this
familiar jazz standard remains as popular today as when it first arrived in 1960.
Arranged here in a solid even eighth-note style, this is an extremely appealing
choice for young groups. Playable with options for reduced or expanded
instrumentations. Highly recommended!
11172143 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .VE 40.00
