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BLUES & SWING very easy / easy
Pete Left Town—Dean Sorenson. Check out this
great chart for flexible jazz ensemble designed to
teach swing groove and phrasing. Written in four
flexible parts with many options, this song is great
for building up your jazz program while keeping the
music fun and engaging for your members!
11398033 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
The Pink Panther—Henry Mancini/arr. Mike
Lewis. This chart is an absolute must for your
young jazz ensemble! Henry Mancini's tune is so
unique and enjoyable that students always have,
and always will, love to play it. With lots of unison
scoring and simple triplet and swing figures, it's a
natural for beginning groups. We guarantee that
this will work great with your young players!
2423234 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .42.00
Ready When You Are—Doug Beach. This swing
chart is ready for your group whenever you are!
Reduced instrumentation is ideal for working with
smaller ensembles, but it still brings big energy.
Perfect for younger groups that want to have fun!
11403535 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Sesame Street Theme—Joe Raposo/arr. John
Berry. In a relaxed and swingin' style, here is a very
easy arrangement of this familiar TV theme. John
Berry's chart is nicely scored for every section of the
band and is a tune that everyone in the audience
will recognize. Playable with optional reduced and
expanded instrumentations. Extremely nice for
young players!
10317376 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
Splanky—Neal Hefti/arr. Roy Phillippe. This great
Neal Hefti tune, performed and recorded by Count
Basie, is a real treat for beginning jazz ensembles
in this swingin', full-sounding chart! The famous
Basie shout chorus will be a thrill for your band
to play, and the trademark Basie piano style is in
there, too. Your students can even say "Count Ba-
sie" as his closing signature piano figure is played.
Highly recommended!
2701883 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .42.00
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
What About Blues?—Dean Sorenson. This
medium swing blues chart is a classic example and
lesson in the blues. Using the 12-bar blues form,
this tune will teach young players the basics of jazz:
blues and swing. This chart has great section writing
and a shout chorus that your audience will love!
11398039 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
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
Blues & Swing
Easy
Afro Blue—Mongo Santamaria/arr. Michael
Sweeney. With an almost hypnotic 3/4 rhythmic
pattern, here is an effective yet easy version of
this standard made famous by John Coltrane. The
saxes are featured on the first chorus then the
brass get a chorus of their own. The simple solo
section (using a single scale) makes this a great
training piece for improvisation (sample solos are
provided for all keys). A marvelously unique offering
at the easy level!
2479366 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
Ain't Misbehavin'—Fats Waller/arr. Ralph Ford.
You can't go wrong with this one! It's a famous
tune by one of the most memorable figures in
jazz, Thomas "Fats" Waller, and it's well within the
capabilities of younger bands. It also includes an
easy to play, written piano solo that sounds super.
It's sure to make your band sound great even with
limited rehearsal time.
2467587 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .42.00
Alberta's Rules of Order—Terry White. This
chart pays tribute to legendary jazz educator Paul
Alberta. It's a medium-tempo blues chart that
opens with just a piano solo and builds up from
there. Featuring a saxophone soli and solo section
with optional written solos, this one is great for a
festival or concert.
11398592 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
All Blues—Miles Davis/arr. Michael Sweeney.
Don't miss this one! Let your young jazz band
cut their teeth on this great jazz chart from Miles
Davis' epic recording Kind Of Blue. You can't beat
the combination of a classic chart and an arranger
like Michael Sweeney who knows how to make it
accessible for young jazzers. Written in 3/4 time
for ease of reading, this piece captures the feel and
sound of the original. A wonderful, important chart
you will want in your library!
2454593 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
All My Loving—Lennon & McCartney/arr.
Rick Stitzel. One of the iconic early hits by the
Beatles, this catchy tune features an immediately
recognizable melody and a driving swing/shuffle
style. Included in this version for young players is
the famous guitar break adapted for saxophone solo
or soli. It's also playable with optional reduced or
expanded instrumentations. Highly recommended!
10461396 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
All of Me—Marks & Simons/arr. Roger Holmes.
This is a super swing chart!It's one of the most
recognizable standards ever written, set in a nice
easy swing groove.Beautifully adapted for young
players, this chart will work great for festivals and
concerts alike.After the first 3 notes of the melody,
your audience will be snapping along!
2392512 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
Alright, Okay, You Win—arr. Michael Sweeney.
Your young jazzers will really like this famous shuffle
chart!Recorded by Peggy Lee, Count Basie and
others, it features written/optional ad lib solos that
make it an excellent choice for beginning improv
work.Michael Sweeney really knows how to arrange
for young groups, and this hot chart is no exception!
2333581 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
American Patrol—arr. Mike Lewis. Glenn Miller's
band made this a huge World War II hit song and
here it is scored for young players. This chart has no
individual solos, very modest brass ranges and plenty
of ensemble sound.Easy to rehearse and perform,
it swings right along and is playable with optional
reduced or expanded instrumentation. A winner!
10028059 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .42.00
April in Paris—Vernon Duke/arr. Rick Stitzel.
Made famous by The Count Basie Orchestra, here
is a great-sounding yet playable version of this
standard for developing bands. It includes feature
spots for every section and optional written or
improvised solos for trumpet and trombone. This
accessible chart maintains an authentic sound
even in this easy version. It will even sound full
and complete with only 4 saxes, 3 trumpets, 3
trombones and rhythm! Also included are optional
parts for flute, 2 clarinets, horn in F and tuba.
Highly recommended!
10052549 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Avenue Swing—Mike Collins-Dowden. This Mike
Collins-Dowden swing-style original features a hip
melody, interesting call-and-response passages
between the saxes and brass, nice dynamic
contrasts, a written or improv solo for trumpet, and
great drum licks. The tempo is around 144 bpm,
the trumpet 1 range is to written E top space, and
optional flute, clarinet and vibes parts are included.
Add in the exceptional ensemble writing, and it's all
you need!
10513871 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .42.00
Beantown Blues Parade—Rick Hirsch.
Beantown Blues Parade is an upbeat New Orleans
second line groove for developing jazz bands. It
is very accessible with features, including written
solos for trumpet 1 (or trumpet section) and
trombone 1 (or trombone section) with easy brass
ranges. Plus, this winner is playable with optional
reduced or expanded instrumentations. This chart
will reap many instructional rewards as well as
adding outstanding variety to any program!
10867418 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .42.00
Beg, Borrow and Steal—George Shutack. Great
scoring and a solid melody make this straight-
ahead swing chart a great choice for younger
bands. The minor harmonies provide an easy entry
into the world of improvisation. With its flexible
scoring, this one will be a hit on any concert or
festival program.
11199492 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
Bewitched—Rodgers & Hart/arr. Rick Stitzel.
This familiar Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart
jazz standard has certainly retained its timeless
quality even today. Skillfully arranged for younger
players in a medium swing style, this chart
features saxes on the main melody supported
by answers from the brass. Also included is a
short written or improvised solo for tenor sax as
well as solid scoring for the entire ensemble, plus
it's playable with optional reduced or augmented
instrumentations. Additional features include
chord/scale sheets in all keys and written-out bass
lines and piano voicings. Highly recommended!
10667346 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
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Blues & Swing
Easy
Best Selling Charts! These selections, listed in
order of their popularity, are chosen most often
by directors like you.
Moondance—
Van Morrison/arr. Victor Lopez.
2701897 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
Caravan—
Duke Ellington/arr. Michael Sweeney.
2307627 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Avenue Swing—Mike Collins-Dowden.
10513871 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
Feeling Good—
Bricusse & Newley/arr. Rick Stitzel.
10374176 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
In the Mood—
Joe Garland/arr. Michael Sweeney.
2314268 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Uptown Throwdown—Zachary Smith.
11355022 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
Work Song—Nat Adderley/arr. Terry White.
10303038 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
Afro Blue—
Mongo Santamaria/arr. Michael Sweeney.
2479366 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Hit the Road Jack—
Percy Mayfield/arr. Mike Lewis.
10277520 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
Sing, Sing, Sing—
Louis Prima/arr. Vince Gassi.
10277443 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
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