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BLUES & SWING very easy
H Blue Train—John Coltrane/arr. Paul Murtha.
Introduce your young players to jazz legend
John Coltrane with this medium-tempo blues
tune featuring an easy-to-play melody and solid
tutti-style rhythms for the ensemble. In addition,
the blues changes and moderate tempo make
it a comfortable setting for developing soloists.
Suggested solos are included, or they may be
improvised. Highly recommended! Optional
reduced or expanded instrumentations.
10061497 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
The Blues at Castle Danger—Dean Sorenson.
This minor blues chart swings right out of
the opening count off. There is well-written
counterpoint and a roaring shout chorus which
is ideal for showcasing the entire ensemble. This
is a very playable chart that is great for young
bands, flexibly written to accommodate a variety
of programs. Written solos are included for all
instruments. Get ready to tear it up with the blues!
11199701 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
Blues in Hoss' Flat—Foster & Basie/arr. Rick
Stitzel. Here's a great way to introduce the music
of Count Basie to your young players. Carefully
scored for young groups, this medium swing chart
composed by Frank Foster and Count Basie trades
the melody between the trumpets and saxes,
includes a solo or soli for trumpet, and a brief shout
chorus using tutti rhythms for the entire ensemble.
Suggested solos and chord/scale sheets in all keys
are included, plus it's playable with optional reduced
or expanded instrumentations. Highly recommended!
10427422 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
H Blues Machine—Michael Sweeney. This is a top-
notch blues original for beginning bands! It's perfect
for teaching style, introducing the "blues scale" as
a basis for improvisation. Your beginners will play
better after they learn this super chart, and they will
want to tackle more challenging blues charts!
2267052 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
Bluesin' Around Town—Erik Sherburne. This
easy blues chart commissioned by Dusty Johnson
and the Tipton Iowa Middle School jazz Band, is
accessible to young groups and will be great to put
together. It's a medium swing that is written with
playable riffs. The chart features a tenor saxophone
solo which can be ad lib or played as written. Get
this chart so you can start bluesin' around!
11206070 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
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C-Jam Blues—Duke Ellington/arr. Rick Stitzel.
Whether you know this one as C-Jam Blues or
Duke's Place, you sure will recognize all the great
Ellington writing! Even the most inexperienced
bands can do a fine performance on this jazz
classic. The suggested solos are included in the
parts for the entire section, so you can make it a soli
feature if you prefer. There's a marvelous ensemble
tutti section that starts softly then builds to the end.
2470818 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
Caravan—Duke Ellington/arr. John Berry. Here's
a distinctive arrangement for beginning jazz groups
on one of Duke Ellington's most recognizable
tunes. One of the featured works in the 2014
movie "Whiplash," it combines the styles of Latin
and big band swing and is a marvelous introduction
to the Duke for young jazzers. Arranged for full jazz
ensemble, it's also playable by as few as 3 saxes,
2 trumpets, 1 trombone, piano, bass and drums.
10023039 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
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l Chillin'—Norman White/arr. Howard Carroll. This
original chart is a hip tune that is perfect for
teaching swing and introducing the blues. Features
written solos for trumpet, alto sax, and drums.
Perfect for a young jazz ensemble.
11343818 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .42.00
H Come Fly with Me—Jimmy Van Heusen/arr.
Rick Stitzel. Written by Jimmy Van Heusen and
Sammy Cahn for the title track of Frank Sinatra's
1958 album, this tune epitomizes the cool sounds
of the swing era. Here's a smartly scored version
for young jazz ensembles with modest ranges,
but with authentic style. Included is plenty of tutti
ensemble playing along with short solos (or solis)
for any sax or trumpet. A great way to teach swing,
it's also playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations. Included are suggested solos and
scale/chord sheets in all keys. Highly recommended!
10297530 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
Crazy Little Thing Called Love—Freddie
Mercury/arr. Rick Stitzel. Recorded by Queen, this
classic hit features a medium-tempo shuffle style
and an infectious upbeat feel. The melody is traded
around the band and the saxes take the lead in the
stop-time clapping section. No solos are required
and it's a fun chart even if you have limited rehearsal
time! Scored for standard jazz band instrumentation
and playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations. Highly recommended!
10960674 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
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l Doctor Cool—Jeremiah S. Gregg. This hip, easy-
swinging original chart is written to give young
players an introduction to the cool jazz style of the
'40s and '50s. Solid ensemble scoring, written
solos for tenor sax and trumpet.
11343828 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .42.00
Doxy—Sonny Rollins/arr. Michael Sweeney.
Arranged in a medium swing/shuffle style, here is
a very easy version of this jazz standard by Sonny
Rollins that maintains the style and feel of the
original. Featuring a mix of full ensemble playing
and also call and response scoring, this is a great
way to introduce a jazz legend to young players.
There is a written or improvised solo for any trumpet
or alto saxophone, and the shout chorus features a
dialogue between the ensemble and drums. Here
is a great chart at a very accessible level with real
substance! Highly recommended!
10461404 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
Easy Way Out—Jack Cooper. Paying tribute to the
iconic Count Basie Orchestra, this very easy chart
is written in the classic Neal Hefti style of Li'l Darlin'
and Pensive Mist. There is plenty of ensemble
work and written or improvised solos for tenor
saxophone, trumpet or trombone. Get ready to lay
back on this one!
11198759 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
The Five Note Blues—Doug Beach & George
Shutack. The blues form is essential to jazz, and
this very easy swing chart is a perfect way to
introduce developing players to this form. The
melody consists of just five notes that may also be
used as the basis of anyone's improvised solo. The
open solo section allows for as much improvisation
practice as desired. An abundance of full ensemble
work rounds out the package. The flexible scoring
is for standard jazz ensemble instrumentation
(also playable by as few as five horns plus rhythm
section) with optional flute, clarinet and horn in F
parts included.
10455628 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Gettin' Down—Steve Shanley. This swing chart
offers a unique New Orleans second line swing
groove that your students should learn and will love!
This chart is very approachable and will have your
students asking for more like it. An alto saxophone
solo can be improvised or played as written. Enjoy
this fun sound!
11206074 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
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It's Got That Swing!—Blair Bielawski. The full
ensemble is highlighted throughout this very easy
swing chart. Plenty of tutti rhythms in the winds
and straightforward, beautifully written rhythm
section parts will help this piece come together
with minimal rehearsal time. There is a short written
solo for alto saxophone, preceded and followed by
a shout chorus that really swings. It is a shorter
chart and a good opportunity for young musicians
to swing.
11346110 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
H Killer Joe—Golson & Jones/arr. Michael
Sweeney. Here's a real winner! It's the classic
Benny Golson laid back swing chart in a very easy
arrangement, by Michael Sweeney, that's perfect
for your beginning jazz band. You're really going to
like this one!
2216794 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
Lock It in the Pocket—Steve Shanley. Need an
easy introduction to swing style for your beginning
jazz band? Look no further than this chart! Clearly
written rhythm section parts are perfect for bass
and drum set players who are just starting. The solo
section allows students to take very short solos and
only requires a few pitches, supplied right on their
parts - perfect for young jazzers! This chart will be
a hit at their first jazz concert!
11206968 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Mack the Knife—Kurt Weill/arr. Rick Stitzel.
Famously recorded by both Louis Armstrong and
Bobby Darin in the 1950s, this iconic standard
has remained popular through the decades and
has been recorded by countless jazz artists. This
chart for beginning jazz bands features a moderate
swing tempo, easy rhythms, and written solo (or
soli) sections for saxes, then trumpets. It's playable
by optional reduced or expanded instrumentations.
Highly recommended!
11172145 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
H Moanin'—Bobby Timmons/arr. Michael Sweeney.
Known for his skill in adapting jazz classics for
beginning players, Michael Sweeney presents
this Bobby Timmons' favorite in a very playable
version. The style is medium slow swing, and the
saxes present the theme first followed by the entire
ensemble. Solos are only over sections with easy
chord changes.
2473680 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
Monday Morning Chill—Dean Sorenson. As
pleasant as a casual stroll down the avenue, this one
is sure to get the feet tapping. An opening bass riff
introduces a groove that gives this piece a real "Killer
Joe" feeling. The melodies are great for teaching
swing phrasing and will be remembered long after
the performance. This chart offers flexible scoring
and open solos that can be used for any instrument.
11199705 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
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l My Groove, Your Move—Hank Mobley/arr. Terry
White. This moderate swing is a fine jazz classic
with a catchy melody and written-out solos for
trumpet and trombone. The lead trumpet range is to
written E top space. There are also some excellent
sax soli moments that are great for reinforcing
ensemble playing. This playable swing chart will be
a success at every performance.
11355020 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .42.00
Now's the Time—Charlie Parker/arr. Paul
Murtha. From bebop innovator Charlie Parker,
Now's the Time is one of his more accessible
and popular tunes. With limited ranges and easy
rhythms, this enjoyable arrangement for young
players allows you to teach a bit of jazz history in
addition to having a great-sounding performance
piece. This superior arrangement on bebop classic
is also playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations. Highly recommended!
10617928 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
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