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BLUES & SWING
H Moondance—Van Morrison/arr. Victor Lopez.
Van Morrison's hit is a natural for jazz ensemble.
Now for bands at the easy level, this minor-
key swinger is incredibly hip! The captivating
melody moves through the sections of the band,
sometimes in unison, sometimes in harmony, and
the solo section is written for all the wind players,
so you can have anyone or everyone play the
written or ad lib solo. This tune is a perennial
favorite with jazz lovers!
2701897 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
l Perdido—Juan Tizol/arr. Paul Murtha. This
upbeat swing standard remains one of the most
popular tunes recorded by the Duke Ellington
Orchestra. Here is a carefully arranged chart that
sounds sophisticated yet is easily attainable by
young ensembles.
11373902 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
H Sing, Sing, Sing—Louis Prima/trans. Mike
Lewis. Here it is...perhaps the most recognizable
swing tune of all time! This incredible transcription
is as close as you're going to come to the original
(which included clarinet and less than a full
compliment of brass). This chart is scored for a
standard 5 saxes, 4 trumpets, 4 trombones and
rhythm, but aside from that, it is the original as
played by Benny Goodman. Every lick is there,
including all the Gene Krupa drum breaks! This
chart is a must for every big band's library!
2411486 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60.00
H Sing, Sing, Sing—Louie Prima/arr. Victor Lopez.
Yep, this is the Sing, Sing, Sing you know and
love, made famous by Gene Krupa and the Benny
Goodman Orchestra, only arranged for young
players by Victor Lopez. The classic drum solo
that can be opened up for as much excitement
as the crowd can stand, along with a written-out
tenor solo, reasonable brass ranges and lots of
meaty ensembles keep this great chart exciting.
It will also sound full with reduced instrumentation
or with the optional, non-jazz band parts. It's still
a showstopper! Highly recommended!
2702806 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
H Things Ain't What They Used to Be—
Mercer Ellington/arr. Alan Baylock. Mercer
Ellington's classic blues shuffle gets the Baylock
treatment! The style is down home and the
solos are for alto, trumpet, trombone, and tenor
sax. Also included is a powerful Baylock-style
shout chorus and optional parts for expanded
instrumentations. It's a fun chart and it gets our
highest recommendation!
10513911 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
H Work Song—Nat Adderley/arr. Erik Morales.
Wow! If Nat Adderley could hear this chart on his
iconic jazz standard, he would be pleased! The
first statement stays very close to the original,
which is a good thing. The solos are for written
or improvised alto and trumpet, and the solo
backgrounds are simply wonderful. This swinger
plays well at about 176 bmp, has excellent full-
ensemble passages, a bari sax and rhythm
section break before the last chorus, an exciting
shout chorus, and great development. This chart
has it all! Our highest recommendation!
10513905 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
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Work Song—Nat Adderley/arr. Terry White.
Cannonball Adderley made it famous, brother
Nat composed it and now Terry White provides
a terrific swing chart for younger jazz groups.
It swings hard, features a catchy, easy to play
melody, and is mature sounding. Suggested
solos are provided for alto 1 and trumpet 1,
plus there's a great interlude and shout chorus.
Trumpet 1 top note is written F-sharp top line.
Playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations. Highly recommended!
10303038 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
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You've Got a Friend in Me—Randy Newman/
arr. Rick Stitzel. This swingin' arrangement for
beginning jazzers is based on the version by the
character Wheezy featured in "Toy Story 2." The
saxes enjoy most of the melody, but the brass
get their chance too, along with a written solo or
soli for the trumpets. This memorable salute to
friendship is sure to be enjoyed by audiences of
all ages! A CD is included and it is playable with
optional reduced or expanded instrumentations.
10283174 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
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JAZZ
ENSEMBLE
DON'T MISS THESE
GREAT NEW
POP CHARTS!
Programming
these will guarantee
player and audience
appreciation!
Bad Guy—Billie Eilish O'Connell & Finneas O'Connell/arr. Paul Murtha. Billie Eilish took
the pop music scene by storm with this chart-topping hit from 2019. Catchy and quirky, this
fun arrangement features a driving rock style, interesting parts for all players, and an optional
solo section.
11357092 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
l Blinding Lights—Paul Murtha. This up-tempo pop hit by The Weeknd features a catchy
melody skillfully passed from section to section along with powerful spots for the full
ensemble. A solo for alto sax (as written or ad lib.) is also included.
11373900 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 45.00
l Bye Bye Blackbird—Ray Henderson/arr. Paul Murtha. This popular song from the
1920s has been recorded by pop and jazz artists alike. Here's an imaginative swing version
scored with easy rhythms and modest ranges. A familiar melody with a great feel, this is sure
to be a favorite.
11373904 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00
l I'm Still Standing—Elton John/arr. Paul Murtha. Elton John's classic hit from 1983, with
its upbeat feel and message of perseverance, is as popular today as ever. This swinging
version starts with trombones on the lead, followed by a turn for the saxes, and finally the full
ensemble. Also includes a solo for alto sax. A well-scored arrangement that will sound great.
11373897 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 50.00
Moondance—Van Morrison/arr. Mike Story. The favorite classic rock shuffle - to know it
is to love it! Played at a medium tempo, it has written-out solos for alto, tenor, trumpet, and
trombone. The trumpet ranges are all reasonable, and there are standard optional parts to
include flute, clarinet, and vibes.
11355018 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 42.00
No Time to Die—Billie Eilish O'Connell & Finneas O'Connell/arr. Paul Murtha. Add this
Billie Eilish hit to the growing list of iconic themes from the James Bond saga. This great-
sounding chart features a rock ballad style with an alto sax soloist in the beginning and again
at the end. Classy and mysterious!
11357090 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
l Puttin' on the Ritz—Irving Berlin/arr. Roger Holmes. Irving Berlin's tuneful standard was
put back on the map with the classic scene from Mel Brooks' movie "Young Frankenstein."
This clever arrangement alternates between a two-beat feel and straight-ahead swing
featuring solo space for tenor sax, trumpet, and even a short solo for bass. Fun!
11373889 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 50.00
l Summertime (from "Porgy and Bess")—arr. Paul Murtha. An enduring Gershwin classic
that has long been a favorite with jazz artists, this marvelous setting for young players
features a sultry Latin rock groove, tasty harmonies, easy rhythms, and no solos required.
A great feature number for the entire ensemble.
11373903 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00
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