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BLUES & SWING very easy
Blues & Swing
Very Easy
42nd Street—Harry Warren/arr. Paul Cook. This
familiar tune works great for young jazz ensembles!
You can't beat a classic tune set in a straight-
ahead, upbeat swing style! This one will come
together quite easily, since the lines fit together so
naturally. Each of the horn sections get a chance
on the melody, making it a fine showcase for the
entire ensemble! Highly recommended!
2474198 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .42.00
Absolutely, Positively—Gregory Yasinitsky. This
slow shuffle chart really gets down at an easier
grade level! Everyone gets to play as it's mostly
full ensemble writing and all your players can
concentrate on style. The bluesy sound emphasizes
the groove, there's a written or ad lib solo for lead
alto, and it's playable with as few as nine players
including rhythm section. Absolutely!
10009059 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
After Dark—Bryce Newton. This tune is an
exceptional way to introduce swing style from the
very first rehearsal! This jazz starter is expertly
written well within the easy level, allowing your
students to sound good quickly and find success
in learning to swing. Lots of great teaching material
is packed into this piece. Students will enjoy the
mysterious mood of this chart and will be engaged
from the very start! A winner!
11206948 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
All of Me—arr. Paul Murtha. One of the iconic
tunes from the swing era, this enduring standard
has been recorded by countless artists ranging from
Louis Armstrong, Count Basie, Benny Goodman,
Ella Fitzgerald, and Frank Sinatra, to more recent
recordings by Michael Buble, Ani DiFranco, and
Eric Clapton. This easy arrangement provides a
perfect way to teach the elements of swing style in
a relaxed and medium tempo, plus it's playable with
optional reduced or expanded instrumentations.
Highly recommended!
10617924 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
Alley Cat Struttin'—David Samuel. This very
playable chart is a bluesy, swinging excursion in
G minor. Lots of tutti rhythms in the winds make
this an excellent choice for a young ensemble just
starting on the jazz path. There are solos for tenor,
trumpet, and trombone. A dynamic shout chorus
adds to the excitement of the music and brings it
home with a flourish.
11198742 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
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Autumn Leaves—Joseph Kosma/arr. John
Berry. Here is an easy swing version of a timeless
classic! The saxes are in the spotlight, but there's
also a short solo for trumpet (cued in all parts if
you prefer a section feature.) Skillfully arranged for
inexperienced bands, and it even works well for
bands with limited instrumentation.
2470820 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
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E D I T O R S ' C H O I C E
Baby Blues—Larry Clark. This swinging chart
is a great introduction to the blues, filled with
ensemble passages that work beautifully. A
fundamental element of this tune is the use of call
and response. There are some fabulous sections
between the band and piano and later between the
brass and saxes that you can use to explain some
of the history behind the blues. Straight-ahead,
well-conceived rhythm section parts and plenty of
tutti rhythms in the winds will help this chart come
together with a minimum of rehearsal time.
11346098 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
H The Bare Necessities—arr. Paul Murtha. Ever
since The Bare Necessities was first introduced
in the classic movie "The Jungle Book," this
catchy tune has remained a familiar favorite.
Featured again in the 2016 movie, here is an easy
arrangement that will make young jazz bands sound
terrific. Parents, players and audiences will enjoy
this swinging favorite designed especially for young
jazz musicians! Playable with optional reduced or
expanded instrumentations.
10617926 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
Be Like Basie—Doug Beach & George Shutack.
The great Count Basie was the master at short solo
fills that were beautifully crafted musical statements.
Feature your piano player on this easy medium swing
chart in the Basie style. All piano fills are written,
and there is an open solo section to feature other
players as well. And with flexible scoring, this chart is
accessible to groups with any instrumentation.
11199484 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Birk's Works—Dizzy Gillespie/arr. Rick Stitzel.
This easy swing tune is a great way to introduce
the music of Dizzy Gillespie to young jazz musicians.
The trumpets take the first chorus followed by the
saxes on the second. Skillful scoring for young
players is evident throughout, complete with some
nice dynamic nuances. The short written solo
section can be played by a trumpet soloist or the
entire section. Ideal for the youngest ensembles,
it can also be played with optional reduced or
expanded instrumentation!
11100176 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
Blue Avenue—Larry Neeck. With its solid,
swinging groove, tasty riffs, catchy down-home
melody and solid ensemble writing, Blue Avenue
is a great introduction to the swing style for the
youngest jazz bands. The two-measure solo
section, with suggested solos included, will
encourage young improvisers to give it a try, or it
could be omitted altogether. Playable with optional
reduced or expanded instrumentations, this one
is easy to put together, and will have your young
jazzers swinging in no time!
11002305 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
JAZZ BAND REHEARSALS
AND PERFORMANCES
are better when you
WARM UP the BAND!
H Blues Warm-Ups and Workouts—Paul Jennings.
You asked for it! So Paul Jennings has drawn on his broad
experience in jazz education to develop this unique set
of warm-ups and exercises based on the blues form and
designed especially for developing jazz ensembles. There
are scale workouts, sensitivity exercises, a blues chorale
and much more. This "versatile rehearsal toolkit" is a must
for groups that want to improve.
2153476 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
H Developing the Language of Jazz—
Jonathan Holford & Mike Carubia. Developing the
Language of Jazz is a unique and comprehensive warm-up
method and study that will have your jazz ensemble
reading and playing stylistically more correct after a few
5 to 8 minute warm-up sessions. These simple, concise,
and straight-forward studies not only help students with
the conceptual and stylistic difficulties in the jazz style, but
will also help both jazz savvy and novice jazz educators
convey these concepts to their students. This insightful
set of exercises primarily uses the instructional technique
of call (where the exercises are demonstrated by the
teacher or from mp3 audio examples) and response
(when students play back the example). The mp3 audio
files are available as downloads from the publisher's
website for each instrument. Included are both unison and
harmonized exercises. Those teachers who have been
active in the jazz idiom will relish the fact that they have a
complete curriculum of material to work with covering the
six aspects of the language of jazz: Rhythm, Articulation,
Dynamics, Balance, Phrasing and Beginning Improvisation.
Developing the Language of Jazz is sold as a complete set
with parts included for standard jazz band instrumentation,
plus a teacher's part.
10370922 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 75.00
H Five Minutes a Day Jazz Warm-Ups—Andy Clark.
Concert bands do warm-ups... what about jazz bands?
Well, now your jazz band can properly get started with this
set of time-saving and very effective warm-ups and tuning
exercises. Designed to improve intonation, rhythmic feel,
range and endurance. Get your rehearsals off to a good
start with this great investment in your jazz program!
2348100 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 50.00
H Instant Warm-Ups—Michael Sweeney.
Take a look at this! Michael Sweeney has drawn upon his
years of teaching experience to create this easy-to-use
set of warm-ups designed for beginning groups. Each of
the eight short, simple exercises focuses on a specific
jazz concept or scale. The parts are easy to read, with
no complicated instructions or diagrams. The full score
includes additional helpful hints for the director. Use two or
three of these at the start of each rehearsal and watch your
band improve!
2267094 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .VE 40.00
Jazzers - Start Your Instruments!—Paul Clark.
Start your jazz ensemble rehearsals and performances
right with these "to the point" and very playable warm-ups
for jazz band. An established routine is an important part
of learning - these are written by a writer who has had
32 years experience in public school teaching. There's
opportunity for all to experiment with improvising in the
safe environment of the rehearsal room. The slur exercises
will develop the brass "chops"; the tuning warm-up will
get the players listening; and the variety of styles (swing,
rock, legato ballad) will get the band ready for a productive
rehearsal or stellar performance. Warm-ups are the right
place to ensure that your "Jazz Engine" will run long and
play hard! Our highest recommendation!
10050254 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 45.00
Super Fast and Easy Warm-Up for Big Band—
Roger Schmidli. In the first few minutes of rehearsal, Super
Fast and Easy Warm-Ups for Big Band helps your jazz
band make a satisfying, cohesive sound from the onset,
while learning some of the most important styles of jazz
including swing, rock, Latin and shuffle. These warm-ups
are a simple and fun way to establish good musical habits
and improve listening skills in young jazz musicians. Not
just great warm-ups, they can be expanded for effective
lessons and instructional objectives! Highly recommended!
10618672 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 50.00
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Warm-Ups for Beginning Jazz Ensemble—
Chris Sharp. Finally, a great set of warm-ups for your
beginning jazz ensemble. And, these are tune-ups as well
as warm-ups. An excellent way to get your young jazz
ensemble primed to play the charts they will perform!
These employ the same hip voicings and rhythmic licks
as found in actual arrangements, in a variety of styles.
Designed to teach the different harmonies, styles, and
rhythms of popular and traditional jazz, they include are
chorales with extended harmonies, rock, swing, and
bossa styles. Perfect to "wake up" your ensemble before a
rehearsal or performance!
2477339 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .VE 45.00
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Warm-Ups for Developing Jazz Ensemble—
Chris Sharp. This set of five warm-ups is a great way
to get your players mentally and physically prepared to
roar! Beginning with a warm-up chorale, the tunes build
in intensity and difficulty, but stay within the appropriate
difficulty ranges. Featuring varied styles, these nice and
easy tunes are an ideal way to help your students get a
handle on the figures and genres they will encounter as
they play performance charts. Exceptional!
2480740 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 65.00
