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Greasy Sack Blues—Don Radar & Woody
Herman/arr. Paul Murtha. Made famous by Woody
Herman's Thundering Herd, here is a marvelous
adaptation for developing players by Paul Murtha!
Following the opening chorus for piano, the trumpets
state the main theme with answers from the
trombones and a counterline in the saxes. The solo
section is flexible for any player, but sample solos are
provided for trumpet and alto sax. The final ensemble
chorus starts softly and builds to a climatic ending
with plenty of attitude! Highly recommended!
10775168 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . .ME 45.00
H Groove Merchant—Jerome Richardson/arr.
Rich Sigler. Made famous by the Thad Jones/Mel
Lewis band, this accessible version has a gospel
rock groove that fits perfectly. Played at about 132
bpm with straight eighths, this chart is packed with
goodies like written-out solos for trombone and
trumpet, a lead trumpet range to written G on top
of the staff, a few clever modulations, and a great
development section. Toss in the optional parts to
include vibes and you have a fine chart. Groove
Merchant is very effective at any performance and
is highly recommended!
10593765 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . .ME 48.00
H I Can't Stop Loving You—arr. Quincy Jones.
Every jazz fan knows it, loves it and has wished it
was in print! And now, this quintessential big-band
arrangement is finally available! As recorded by the
Count Basie Orchestra on their album This Time
by Basie: Hits of the 50s & 60s, Quincy Jones'
arrangement of I Can't Stop Loving You will bring
your audiences to their feet. Beginning with the
Count's rubato piano tremolo, this laid-back shuffle
chart features in-your-face ensemble writing at its
finest. There is short, written-out solo space for
trombone and piano, but mostly this chart simply
swings its tail off with the entire ensemble from
beginning to end! Never has a sad song sounded
so happy! Very highly recommended!
10368505 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . .MA 55.00
I'm Beginning to See the Light—arr. Paul
Baker. This is a swinger all the way! The tempo can
be anywhere between 132 - 150 bpm and there is
a written trumpet 2 solo. There's plenty of swingin'
ensemble, a great sax section soli plus optional
parts for flute, clarinet, vibes, horn, baritone horn,
and tuba. Add in trumpet plungers and sliding
trombones and it's all great stuff!
10353493 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . .ME 48.00
I'm Getting Sentimental Over You—George
Bassman/arr. Mark Taylor. Long recognized as the
signature song for the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra,
here is a beautifully arranged setting for young jazz
ensembles. In a slow Basie-style swing, this chart
features plenty of full ensemble scoring, modest
brass ranges, a solo for trumpet, and a brief sax
soli in double-time feel.
10960662 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . .ME 45.00
H In a Mellow Tone—Duke Ellington/arr. Mark
Taylor. One of the all-time Duke Ellington classics
is this elegant, medium swing tune. Mark Taylor's
smooth arrangement for developing groups features
plenty of rich ensemble scoring plus written or ad
lib solos for trumpet and trombone. Introduce your
young jazzers to the Duke with this excellent chart!
2481663 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . .ME 45.00
H In the Mood—Joe Garland. This Glenn Miller
classic is a must for every jazz band library!
Carefully edited and available with a full score, this
arrangement has everything you need to recreate
the original including a trumpet solo, and a short
call-and-response passage between the alto and
tenor saxes. It's a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!
2090959 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . .M 50.00
H In the Mood—Joe Garland/arr. Michael Sweeney.
This one's a must! Glenn Miller's big band classic
is one of the best known tunes from the swing era,
and Mike's excellent arrangement puts it within
reach of young bands. Comfortable ranges, easy
rhythm patterns and written solos make this a
perfect choice to teach your students how to swing!
2314268 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . E 40.00
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l Invitation—Bronislau Kaper & Paul Francis
Webster/arr. Erik Morales. A standard performed by
all the jazz greats. This light swing chart arranged
by Erik Morales has a mysterious yet exciting
character as it changes grooves from swing to
Afro-Cuban, then a faster swing. Check out the fine
solis for saxes, trumpets, and trombones! The lead
trumpet range is to written A above the staff. Power
and excitement in a dynamic chart!
11355034 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . .MA 52.00
It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That
Swing)—Duke Ellington/arr. Mark Taylor. This
chart has it all! A great swing feel, solid scoring,
dynamic contrasts and more make it perfect both
for younger and more experienced bands. Includes
written and ad lib solos.
2297919 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . .ME 45.00
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 . . . . . . . . .M 48.00
Jeannine—Duke Pearson/arr. Mike Dana. A great
jazz standard played around 178 bpm, this swing
chart features alto sax with a suggested written solo
provided, and a drum solo played in between band
hits. The lead trumpet range is to written high C. An
optional vibraphone part is included.
10452154 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . .MA 60.00
H Jumpin' at the Woodside—Count Basie/arr.
Rich DeRosa. This one just builds and builds! Rich
DeRosa keeps this Count Basie signature tune
swinging all the way and includes two optional tag
endings to keep the Basie style intact. The solos
are written out for piano, tenor sax, trumpet and
trombone and the lead trumpet range is to written
G on top of the staff with an A on the optional tag
ending. Optional parts are included for expanded
instrumentation. One of the Count's finest!
10028198 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . .ME 52.00
H La Suerte de los Tontos—Johnny Richards/arr.
Victor Lopez. Victor Lopez, who knows the Latin
idiom inside and out, has given us a powerhouse
6/8 Latin chart that will make your ensemble sound
like the Kenton Band. It's majestic, powerful and
noble and includes written solo space for tenor
sax and an optional Latin percussion part. Optional
parts are included for flute, horn in F, baritone/tenor
sax and tuba. This is a "must-have" chart with pure
excitement from beginning to end!
10049728 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . .MA 52.00
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Li'l Darlin'—Neal Hefti/arr. Roy Phillippe. This
chart should be in every young band's library! Neal
Hefti's famous tune is the quintessential slow swing
ballad in the Basie style, and every jazzer should be
familiar with it. In this superb edition, the arranger
has changed the key and reorchestrated the parts
so it is playable by ensembles at any ability level,
and with reduced instrumentation as well. The
notes are easy, but there's more music here than
in many more difficult charts. If your students play
only a handful of jazz tunes in their life, this should
be one of them.
2403087 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . VE 42.00
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Li'l Darlin'—Neal Hefti. Composed and arranged
by Neal Hefti, this is the original chart that says just
about everything there is to say about relaxed, laid-
back swing! No good jazz library is complete without
this incredibly good chart!
279364 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . .ME 52.00
Mission Trail—Gene Roland/arr. Bob Curnow.
You will find this Stan Kenton Orchestra piece a lot
easier and fun to play thanks to this new edition of
the chart. The instrumentation has been changed
to standard big band, and the demands for extreme
high trumpet playing have been altered. The
original of this great Latin chart was recorded on
Viva Kenton. This is a laid-back, moderate-tempo
tune that brings you the best of Kenton and Roland.
You'll love it!
11202787 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . .M 55.00
Mood Indigo—Duke Ellington/arr. Vince Gassi.
This medium swing arrangement of the dreamy
Ellington tune will cook at just about any tempo
but the recommended tempo is approximately 108
beats per minute. The chart features a written tenor
sax solo and a lot of interplay between the brass
and saxes. It's even got a four bar stop-time section
providing some rhythmic contrast. The Duke would
be pleased that you're playing one of his songs on
your next concert program! Optional reduced or
expanded instrumentations.
10277423 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . E 42.00
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Moten Swing—Buster Moten & Bennie Moten/
arr. Rick Stitzel. Recorded in 1932 by Bennie
Moten's own Kansas City Orchestra, this jazz
classic was notably stylized by Count Basie in 1940.
This easy version is true to the Basie style, featuring
tutti ensemble scoring along with a short solo for
any sax followed by a solo for any trumpet. A great
lesson in swing style for young players.
11357093 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . E 40.00
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My Funny Valentine—Richard Rodgers/arr.
Mike Smukal. Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart
gave the jazz world this beautiful ballad, and
arranger Mike Smukal sets it as a lush trumpet
or flugelhorn solo feature. The entire solo is
notated and can effectively be performed with
no improvisation. It also features a wonderful
double-time section with everything written out,
easy ranges, some nice substitute chords and
lush harmonies. This arrangement includes
optional parts for flute, horn in F, baritone and
tuba. This is an exceptional chart at an accessible
level! Highly recommended!
10049705 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . .ME 48.00
My Funny Valentine—Richard Rodgers/arr.
Sammy Nestico. Feature either trumpet or flugel on
this creative arrangement of a timeless standard.
Written in ballad style, there's some nice ensemble
scoring and a brief, easy section in 3/4. Definitely a
top choice for younger bands!
2328144 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . .ME 45.00
A Night at the Golden Nugget—Gene Roland.
This chart is one of the highly original swinging
charts featured on Stan Kenton's Adventure in
Blues album. It is the original version written for the
Kenton instrumentation of that time (one alto, two
tenor, baritone and bass saxophones; five trumpets;
four mellophoniums; five trombones; piano, bass,
and drums). This will be a great tune for your
advanced band!
11202785 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . .MA 55.00
A Night at the Golden Nugget—Gene Roland/
arr. Bob Curnow. This is one of the highly original
swinging charts featured on Stan Kenton's
Adventure in Blues album. This edited version is
written for standard big band instrumentation. This
edition eases some of the challenges of the original
along with changing the instrumentation. Alto sax
and trumpet are soloists on this medium blues
swinger. It is a lot of fun to play!
11202786 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . .M 55.00
Pennsylvania 6-5000—Jerry Gray/arr. Rick
Stitzel. Made famous by the Glenn Miller Orchestra,
here is one of the iconic hits from the big band era!
The saxes are featured on the main melody and
the entire band gets in on the vocal chant. Scored
for the youngest groups, it also includes written
solos for any trumpet and any alto sax. Plus,
it's playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations. Celebrate the big band era!
11100178 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . VE 40.00
H Pennsylvania 6-5000—Jerry Gray/arr. John
Berry. Here's a perfect touch of swing era nostalgia
with this signature tune from the Glenn Miller
Orchestra. All the elements of the original are here
in this more accessible version including the famous
sax melody, written trumpet and alto solos and, of
course, full band vocals. A real crowd pleaser!
10028094 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . .ME 45.00
H Perdido—Juan Tizol/arr. Victor Lopez. Mambo!
Arranger Victor Lopez has masterfully intertwined
a mambo and a swing feel in this great Juan Tizol
jazz classic. Featuring a fully notated tenor sax solo,
lead trumpet range to written A, a brief sax soli and
lots of excitement throughout, this chart is pure
fun to hear and play! Don't be "lost", play Perdido!
Optional expanded instrumentation.
10093181 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . .M 52.00
Perdido—Juan Tizol/arr. Mark Taylor. One of
the favorites performed by the Duke Ellington
Orchestra, Perdido is a happy and upbeat riff tune
set in a swing style. This great sounding chart in
the six-horn format (3 saxes, 2 trumpets, trombone
and rhythm section) features variety in scoring, an
open solo section, and a terrific shout chorus for
the entire ensemble. Additional optional parts are
included for alto, tenor and trombone. Perfect for
additional opportunities for key players!
11100186 Jazz Ensemble
(Little Big Band). . . . . . . .ME 45.00
Rabble Rouser—Billy Byers. The Count Basie
Orchestra has been doing "barn burner" charts
better than almost any other big band. This Billy
Byers original starts out hot and never cools down.
The tenor saxophone is the chosen soloist, and
the full ensemble writing just keeps on keepin' on.
Talk about lifting your audience out of their chairs -
Wow! This one will do it.
11202780 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . A 55.00
Saint Louis Blues—W.C Handy/arr. Mike Collins-
Dowden. This very playable rendition of the early
blues classic opens with a sultry trumpet solo and
then breaks into a medium tempo shuffle with a
call and response section between the solo trumpet
and ensemble. Also featured are a nice sax section
soli, an open solo section on everybody's favorite
Bb blues changes, and a break strain. Nice chart
without being difficult!
10094904 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . .ME 50.00
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