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Aria—Rick Lawn. As the title suggests, this is a
beautiful melodic feature for alto sax. In addition
to the haunting tune, there are subtle supportive
ensemble figures that weave a rich fabric of
accompaniment and include flugelhorns and cup
mutes in the trumpet section. The improvised solo
needs only two scales - concert D harmonic minor
and E-flat major. An ensemble chorus follows
the solo section and leads to a cadenza before a
slower, more dramatic close. A great opportunity to
feature your alto player!
11207700 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Beethoven's Havana Vacation—Ludwig van
Beethoven/arr. Terry White. This chart features
an inventive Latin take on Beethoven's Seventh
Symphony, second movement. The chart opens
with eloquent sax and brass chorales stating
Beethoven's original themes before starting the
exciting vacation to Havana with some gritty Latin
writing. The solo features the alto saxophone, which
includes a written solo. The band is given some
exciting ensemble writing. Check this one out!
11202578 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
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). . . . . . . . . . . .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). . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Blue Bossa—Kenny Dorham/arr. Mark Taylor.
One of the essential Latin jazz classics, this catchy
tune moves and grooves in Mark Taylor's spicy
arrangement. It really makes the most of the Latin
rhythmic feel, with exciting solo space and well-
articulated ensemble backups. Very cool... and hot!
2475702 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
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). . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
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Chili Today, Hot Tamale—Rick Hirsch. A great
title and great chart! Chili Today, Hot Tamale is
set in a samba groove in cut-time at around 90
bpm. It's accessible for a solid easy to medium
grade level, there are written solos for trombone
1 and tenor sax 1, optional parts for expanded
instrumentations, and a trumpet 1 range going to
written A above the staff with optional lower notes.
This chart is fun to play and loaded with energy!
10452086 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
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Coconut Champagne—Denis DiBlasio/arr. Victor
Lopez. Victor Lopez' arrangement of this great tune
by Denis DiBlasio is a more accessible version than
the original. At a medium grade level with an upbeat
samba groove, everybody gets some action with the
classic Maynard Ferguson trumpet solo harmonized
for the trumpet section in a playable range. There
is a sax section soli that can also be a solo for bari
sax or any saxophone. An optional percussion part
will complete the package. You'll dig this chart...it
soars, it excites!
10277765 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .52.00
Danza del Carcayu—Kris Berg. This chart is
a burning, high-energy samba that will bring
the house down at festivals and concerts. The
excitement makes it perfect as an opener or closer.
Solo space is provided for alto sax, tenor sax, or
vibes and then trumpet or trombone. Later, exciting
ensemble trades feature your drummer. Fast paced
and exciting, this will be a sure crowd pleaser!
11199474 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
El Tigre—Jeff Jarvis. El Tigre is composed in
the songo style, which is frequently heard in salsa
music. Syncopated figures are carefully notated
in the rhythm parts to ensure authenticity and to
support the horn lines. The memorable melodies
and sturdy harmonies are supported by the active
rhythm section. This engaging chart will be a
unique addition to any concert or festival program.
11199476 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
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Feels So Good—Chuck Mangione/arr. Victor
Lopez. Only rarely does a jazz tune cross over to
the pop charts the way this Chuck Mangione classic
did back in the seventies! Flugelhorn solo on the
1st trumpet part is featured throughout with the
distinctive melody and then with a written or ad lib
solo along with a tenor solo. The flugelhorn solo
range is up to an optional written high C, but the
solo is cued on the 1st tenor part as well. Victor's
arrangement brings this contemporary gem within
the range of the developing trumpet player without
losing any of the hip appeal of the original. Here's
a perennially appealing, samba/rock chart that will
provide outstanding performance opportunities for
your band and soloist! Highly recommended!
2480787 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .52.00
Gimme Samba Dat!—Chris Sharp. Opening with
a catchy unison ensemble lick, this chart is a samba
reminiscent of the Antonio Carlos Jobim style.
It features alto sax 1 and trumpet 2 on the lead
melody and solos for each that can be improvised
or played as written. This hot, cookin' samba with
its nice ensemble and sectional passages includes
ranges and rhythms that fall into the moderate
category. Exciting and powerful!
10910604 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
Goodbye Enchilada—Steve Wiest. Pull out all the
stops with this chart! A brilliant salsa that is hot from
beginning to end, this chart will leave your audience
breathless. The rhythm section will love the groove,
and the ensemble writing for the winds is world-
class. If you want to push your group, this chart will
be well worth the effort.
11204228 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Hop, Skip 'nda Jump—Erik Sherburne. With a
catchy melody, jazzy call-and-response licks, and a
fun Latin feel, Hop, Skip 'nda Jump really bounces
off the page. It initially features trumpet and alto,
then layers in the rest of the band to "hop, skip
'nda jump" their way into a great performance. The
solo section is open with straight-ahead changes or
with written solos for alto sax, tenor sax, trumpet,
and trombone, with accessible backgrounds. Then,
a bridge gives each section a chance to leap up and
take their turn. It ends with a big shout chorus, and
even with the modest brass ranges, it's scored so
it sounds full and exciting. Plus, it's playable with
optional reduced instrumentation. Very creative!
11002325 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
H I Wanna Be Like You—Sherman & Sherman/arr.
John Wasson. What happens when one of the hottest
swing bands in the land cuts loose on a Disney
classic? Cranked up excitement! Big Bad Voodoo
Daddy takes a mambo spin on I Wan'na Be Like You
from "The Jungle Book," and with lots of tutti writing,
your band will get a real powerhouse sound!
2433704 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That
Swing)—Duke Ellington/arr. Ralph Ford. You may
think this very clever chart is all swing, but it begins
as Latin then alternates with a swing feel. The tempo
is bright at around 190-200 bpm with suggested
solos for trumpet and tenor sax, a few piano
montunos, and a big shout chorus leading to a huge
ending closing this fine chart appropriately. Additional
wind parts and a vibes part are included for optional
expanded instrumentations. Highly recommended!
10756380 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
Just Friends—John Klenner/arr. Scott Ragsdale.
The jazz classic Just Friends is set here as a
trombone section feature with a samba groove.
This superb chart with a lyrical melody also
features written or ad lib solo space for trombones
1 and 2, excellent and accessible trombone solis,
and a lead trumpet range to written A above the
staff. Give the 'bones some of the spotlight with
this exceptional arrangement!
10311435 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .52.00
La Cumparsita—arr. Chris Sharp. With varied
tempos, and several Latin styles, this is a tour-de-
force treatment of the world's best-known tango in
the style of Bill Holman's epics for the Stan Kenton
band. A flamenco-style fanfare opens the chart,
followed by a ballad treatment of the B section.
Then the main tune, in its familiar tango mode, is
followed by an up-tempo samba version closing
with an all-out, fiery ensemble ending. In true
Holman style, this passage is interrupted by a short
swing section. There are solos featured for tenor
sax 1, suggested or with changes, and guitar with
changes only. Super for festival or concert finales!
10999377 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .75.00
PATRIOTIC
JAZZ CHARTS
Perfect for those special moments in
community events, school programs and more!
America, the Beautiful—Samuel A. Ward/arr. Chris Sharp.
Here is the familiar America, the Beautiful reimagined as an energetic shuffle.
An a cappella sax soli chorale introduction gives way to a driving shuffle that
continues for the remainder of the chart. Harmon-muted trumpets provide extra
color in spots. The ranges and rhythmic responsibilities are moderate, and there's
written or improvised solo space for tenor sax. This arrangement is appropriate
for civic events, patriotic celebrations or as an interesting change-up for festival/
adjudication program. This one is really nice!
10910610 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 55.00
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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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E 42.00
Jazz Superset No. 5: The Patriotic Collection—arr. Mike Lewis.
Every jazz ensemble should have this wonderful patriotic collection in their library!
Mike Lewis offers complete arrangements of our nation's most familiar songs in
stirring arrangements useful for a variety of performance needs. Titles include:
America; America The Beautiful; The Star Spangled Banner (with optional lyric
sheet); The Battle Hymn Of The Republic; God Bless The U.S.A. and American
Patrol. Very highly recommended!
2471393 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 60.00
H The Star Spangled Banner—arr. Paul Clark. Although this piece is not usually
associated with jazz bands, this arrangement works so well it can appropriately
be included in any jazz concert. It's also invaluable to have in the files for those
"emergency" situations where a jazz group is called upon to perform our National
Anthem. It includes just the right elements to give it a jazz flavor, yet maintains the
dignity and reverence of the original. While it is harmonically jazzy, it is rhythmically
traditional and can serve as accompaniment for audience singing. It is also playable
with reduced instrumentation. If your jazz ensemble plays for basketball games, this
is perfect. A wise investment for all jazz programs! Highly recommended!
10050282 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
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