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BLUES & SWING medium-easy
H The Bare Necessities—arr. John Wasson. From
"The Jungle Book," this timeless classic appeared
in the original movie as well as the repeated
blockbuster hit. With a jaunty 2-beat swing style
and well-known melody, this one is impossible not
to like. This carefully crafted arrangement requires
no solos, but features every section of the band
with the trombones first, followed by the saxes and
finally trumpets. Smart, stylish and pure fun!
10617908 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Big Band Bash—Peter Sciaino. This piece takes
a vintage big band feel and turned it into a rousing,
swinging extravaganza. There are plenty of twists
and turns along the way and some interesting
development sections that will showcase your band
to the fullest. You'll find solos for tenor sax and
trumpet, both written and improvised. Of course,
it has a killer shout chorus!
11346100 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
The Big Band Theory—Larry Neeck. This bright
swinger kicks right from the start at around 180
bpm! Based on a blues form, this chart is very
melodic and simply cooks in an uncomplicated
fashion, with tasty unison riffs balancing the
powerfully scored ensemble sections. The open
solo section with great background figures, along
with the included suggested solos, provides an
opportunity for individual band members to shine.
Additional highlights included a nice shout chorus
and a section after the shout that begins softly
and builds to the end. It's also playable with
optional reduced instrumentation. Here's a great
chart for opening a program or for any occasion!
Highly recommended!
10518277 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
H Big Noise from Winnetka—Haggart & Bauduc/
arr. Paul Lavender. Bring the sounds of Bob Crosby
and the big band era to life again with this fun chart
for younger players! It features an authentic sound,
a flexible solo section and the saxes get to whistle
the melody for added fun. A great experience for
young players!
2481666 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Big Swing Face—Bill Potts/arr. Rich Sigler.
This chart, originally popularized by Buddy Rich,
has been scored at an accessible level while
maintaining the essence of the original and more.
The tempo is around 154 bpm, there are written
solos for tenor and trumpet 2, as well as nice
dynamics to show off your jazz band, plus optional
parts for expanded instrumentations. A fun chart
that you'll play for years to come!
10452096 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
Birk's Works—Dizzy Gillespie/arr. Mark Taylor.
This classic minor blues by Dizzy Gillespie is set in
a comfortable medium swing style. A small group
is featured at the top using the distinctive stylings
and articulations of the original recording. Nice
and accessible passages for the full ensemble
as well as a satisfying shout chorus are
featured along with solo space for trumpet and
tenor saxophone.
10908988 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Blame It on the Blues—Doug Beach. Blame It
on the Blues is the perfect vehicle for developing
jazzers to learn the essentials of swing rhythms
and phrasing. Doug Beach knows how to do this
kind of chart very, very well and this one is no
exception! The blues harmonies create a foundation
that players will feel comfortable with in both the
ensemble sections and the written or improvised
solo spots. Additional features include some sax
solis and effective call and response phrases
between the saxes and brass. Scored for standard
big band, it will sound great with optional reduced
or expanded instrumentation. Great chart!
10999950 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
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Buckjump—Andrews & Ballard/arr. John
Wasson. Recorded by Trombone Shorty on
his 2011 album For True and featuring the
Rebirth Brass Band and 5th Ward Weebie, this
hot tune has a funky New Orleans style groove
with a moderate tempo and catchy riffs. The
trombones get the spotlight to start with, followed
by tight ensemble playing and later space for an
improvised or written trombone solo. This chart is
cool, confident and colorful! Highly recommended!
10556780 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
N E W F O R 2 0 2 1
E D I T O R S ' C H O I C E
l By George—Paul Baker. This fun swinger
introduces rhythm changes to younger players. A
strong dialogue between brass and saxes sets the
tone early before the saxes take the melody. The
written alto sax solo is based on Charlie Parker's
solo on Moose the Mooch. The written trumpet solo
is based on solos of Ella Fitzgerald and Bud Powell.
The shout section opens with the horns trading
fours with the bassist (written bass solo provided).
11349289 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
C-Jam Blues—Duke Ellington/arr. Mark Taylor.
Here is a new and creative new take on this Duke
Ellington favorite set in a New Orleans street beat
style. A piano introduction sets up the groove then a
small group takes the initial statement of the theme.
The rest of the ensemble enters with a counterline
before the full ensemble launches the solo section
which is designed to feature any number of soloists.
Unique and effective!
10374164 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Cheesecake—Dexter Gordon/arr. Rick Stitzel.
This catchy jazz standard is masterfully arranged
here for developing players by Rick Stitzel. Featuring
the sax section on the head, brass on the bridge,
plus a suggested or improvised solo for tenor and
a full ensemble shout chorus, this medium swing
chart will make your band sound great!
10052543 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Come Fly with Me—Jimmy Van Heusen/arr.
John Berry. Most notably recorded by Frank Sinatra,
here is the familiar Jimmy VanHeusen standard
effectively arranged for developing jazz ensembles.
The style is an effortless-sounding medium swing,
and this chart makes it enjoyable for listeners and
players alike!
10083828 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
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Cool—Leonard Bernstein/arr. Mark Taylor.
From one of the most famous musicals of all
time, here is the swinging and aptly titled Cool.
Mark Taylor's version for developing players
remains true to the original but adds a touch of
contemporary flair with the melody passed from
section to section and written or improvised solo
space for trumpet. Timeless!
10083826 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Cotton Tail—Duke Ellington/arr. Mark Taylor.
All the drive and excitement of the original are
still there as this bright swinger starts out with a
small combo of two tenors and two trombones with
rhythm, then gets the full band involved. With solos
for alto and/or trombone and trumpet and/or piano,
this chart will sound great with any band!
2472892 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .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). . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Count Bubba's Revenge—Gordon Goodwin/
arr. Ralph Ford. Ralph Ford has scored this popular
chart by Gordon Goodwin for developing groups,
and it's a real gem! It's a shuffle that will be fun
to play and hear for all concerned. The unique
articulations and the very cool, stop-time interlude
make this a stand-out for your group. There are no
individual solos, a hot sax soli, and the lead trumpet
range is to written G on top of the staff (optional
Ab). It also has options for reduced or expanded
instrumentations. Wonderful tune... outstanding
arrangement. Highly recommended!
10028087 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
Daily Blues—Dave Mills. This down-and-dirty
slow blues in F will really give your band a chance
to swing hard. This chart features extended solo
sections for tenor sax over some driving ensemble
figures. Just when you think the audience has this
tune figured out, it heats up with a fast-paced jazz
waltz section before returning to the gritty slow
blues to finish out the tune.
11202579 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
N E W F O R 2 0 2 1
E D I T O R S ' C H O I C E
l Dig Them Georgia Peaches—Ed Gaston. Based
around the chord changes to Sweet Georgia Brown,
this original chart alternates between a half-time
shuffle and swing. Excellent use of unison writing.
Written solos for tenor sax and trumpet. A hip and
accessible chart!
11343826 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Diggin' the New Digs—Michael Giacchino/arr.
Paul Murtha. From the entertaining soundtrack of
"Incredibles 2" comes this marvelous jazz waltz
that works great for full jazz band. Baritone sax
gets a rare turn in the spotlight, followed by the
brass section with sax answers. The solo section
can feature any combination of alto sax, trumpet,
or trombone with suggested or improvised solos. A
fun change of pace and highly recommended!
10960664 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
H Don't Get Around Much Anymore—Ellington
& Russell/arr. Mark Taylor. One of the classic
trademark tunes from the Duke Ellington library,
this familiar jazz standard is solidly scored for
younger players by Mark Taylor. When it comes to
accessible charts in a medium swing style, this one
can't be beat! Highly recommended!
10427404 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
N E W F O R 2 0 2 1
E D I T O R S ' C H O I C E
l Easy to Love—Cole Porter/arr. Paul Baker. A
fast swing chart played on a great jazz standard,
it features a great sax section soli, plenty of tutti
ensemble, and written-out solos provided for piano
(or vibes) and alto (or trumpet). Lead trumpet range
is to written G on top of the staff. It's "easy to love"
this chart!
11355026 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
Eli Is Here!—Bob Curnow. Based on a medium-
slow, swinging feel, this chart moves quickly with
the tenors and trombones stating the theme. The
second statement is surrounded with lots of lines
that weave in and out. This is followed by a tenor sax
solo, then the full ensemble sets up a trombone solo.
The ensemble once again takes over before the
drums state some short solo passages. Everyone
will love the Basie style that this chart emulates!
11202792 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Fancy Pants—Sammy Nestico. Don't miss this
great funky blues chart! It's got a laid back groove
that really grabs you! Originally written for Count
Basie, it's the kind of chart that will make your
band sound great. Written out rhythm section parts
are really nice, and the horn parts...hey, this is just
great writing. Everything sits right in the pocket!
2314862 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
Fast Forward—Howard Rowe. Here's a unique
big band swinger perfect for featuring two of your
top players! Written to feature either two trombones,
two tenor saxes, or one of each, this tasty chart
celebrates the legacy of great jazz duos like J. J.
Johnson and Kai Winding. It's not often you find a
feature set in an uptempo setting like this!
2472574 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Fee-Fi-Fo-Fum—Wayne Shorter/arr. Mark
Taylor. From Wayne Shorter's influential 1964
album Speak No Evil, this jazz standard is
transformed here for developing jazz bands by
Mark Taylor. The relaxed swing feel and harmonies
of the original are all retained, and solos for tenor
sax and trumpet are included.
11172115 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
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