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BLUES & SWING
V E R Y E ASY
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
Swingin' Winner, Chicken Dinner!—David
Samuel. Everyone is a winner with this medium
blues! It's got everything you look for in an easy
swing chart: straight-ahead rhythms with clear
articulations, bluesy melodic lines, well-written
solos with opportunities to improvise, and a
cool shout chorus. Definitely worth taking a look
at this one!
11346128 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Take the 'A' Train—Billy Strayhorn/arr.
Michael Sweeney. Billy Strayhorn's iconic jazz
standard, recorded by Duke Ellington, is skillfully
adapted in this easy version. From the trademark
introduction, saxes on the main theme, and short
written or ad lib. solos, this will sound great even
with young players.
11357094 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
E ASY
H Autumn Leaves—Joseph Kosma/arr. Peter
Blair. This is a great old tune! Except...there's
nothing "old" sounding about it. It's a medium
swing version of a marvelous, often-played
standard that opens with an alto and trumpet
duet and is filled with tight ensemble punches.
The saxes are featured on a chorus and there is a
written or ad lib solo for piano.
2406361 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Bad Dog!—Mike Dana. Here's a great opener,
closer, or anything in between! This swinging
shuffle features cool lines, surprising harmonies,
great rhythm section hooks, and much more.
Notated rhythm section parts, reasonable brass
ranges, and flexibly written or improvised solo
space make this chart a winner. Additionally, it
has a nice feel, a fine harmonic structure, and a
dynamic shout chorus. Scored for standard big
band, it's also playable with optional reduced or
expanded instrumentation and includes a helpful
guitar chord chart. No bad dogs here!
10999970 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
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
H
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
H Caravan—Duke Ellington/arr. Michael Sweeney.
Everyone will recognize this Duke Ellington classic!
It was one of the featured works in the 2014 movie
"Whiplash" and uses interesting textures and
alternates between a Latin groove and swing. This
is a very effective production number with limited
technical demands for young players.
2307627 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
l Freddie Freeloader—Miles Davis/arr. Rick
Stitzel. Recorded on the landmark album Kind of
Blue, this Miles Davis blues standard is a perfect
improvising tool for beginning players and a great
introduction to a legendary jazz figure.
11373905 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
H
Hay Burner—Sammy Nestico. From the
Basie-Straight Ahead album of 1968 featuring
the legendary Count Basie, Harold Jones,
Grover Mitchell, Marshall Royal, and Freddie
Green. Highlights here include a recurring alto
sax/trumpet duet, a sax section soli, trumpet
plungers, piano solos, and an ensemble shout
to take it all home. The rhythm section parts are
partially notated with chords cued. The genius of
Count Basie and Sammy Nestico!
544684 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
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