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BLUES & SWING easy
The Big Band Theory—Vince Gassi. Wow, this
accessible swing chart has it all... a medium-up
tempo, cool melodic lines, textural variety, mature
harmonies, easy brass ranges, written or ad lib
solos for tenor 1 and trombone 1, and a highly
effective a cappella stop-time interlude. Want
more? Ok then, it swings with a swagger and
is playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations. The Big Band Theory will make
your young players sound like pros!
10513857 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .42.00
The Birth of the Blues—Ray Henderson/arr. Dave
Mills. Be sure to check out this laid-back take on
the standard Ray Henderson blues tune. At a casual
medium swing, this chart is great for introducing a
jazz standard without pushing the pace too much.
With great space for improvised solos, it will work
well on any concert or festival program.
11398614 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Blue Monk—Thelonious Monk/arr. Michael
Sweeney. One of the all-time great tunes by
jazz legend Thelonious Monk! Mike's authentic
adaptation preserves Monk's unique rhythmic
phrases and style. Opening with a trumpet/tenor
duet, there's also plenty of tutti ensemble playing
and flexible solo sections over easy blues changes.
2392504 Jazz Ensemble
with Online Audio . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Blues in Hoss' Flat—Foster & Basie/arr. Mark
Taylor. There is no better style for young players
to emulate than that of the Count Basie Orchestra.
This famous swing tune is nicely arranged here
by Mark Taylor in a very playable version that still
sounds authentic.
2473678 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
Blues Infusion—Doug Beach. Everyone needs
an infusion of the blues now and then, and this
chart delivers! With a swinging melody, ensemble
work at all dynamic levels, and spots for your
soloists, this chart offers an abundance of teaching
opportunities. Get ready to lay back on this one!
11199494 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
The Blues Walk—Clifford Brown/arr. Paul
Murtha. Introduce your young players to jazz
legend Clifford Brown with this classic riff tune.
This creative arrangement for developing groups is
great for learning to improvise with the suggested
solos, and the ensemble figures are repetitive and
easy to learn. It's scored for standard jazz ensemble
instrumentation, but will sound fine with 4 saxes, 3
trumpets, 3 trombones and rhythm. Also included
are optional parts for flute, 2 clarinets, horn in F and
tuba. Every band needs to experience the blues!
10052548 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy—arr. Michael
Sweeney. This chart is way up on the "fun meter"!
Mike's playable arrangement doesn't sacrifice any of
that classic swing era sound and style. The trumpet
section is the primary featured section; however,
the saxes also get a crack at the melody, and the
trombones will really enjoy the glissandi in the shout
chorus. A superb chart for your young band!
2363323 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Boogaloo for You—Steve Shanley. This catchy
chart for younger ensembles is a great selection
for any concert program - its rock and funk driving
groove in the rhythm section will keep your players
engaged and your audience interested. Open solo
opportunities are provided throughout, and the
ranges and changes keep this chart approachable.
11402261 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . E 45.00
Bye, Bye Blackbird—arr. Mark Taylor. Arranged
in a medium slow Count Basie style, this is a great
chart for teaching ensemble balance and laidback
swing. It includes plenty of tutti ensemble playing,
plus a Basie-like piano solo that's completely
written out. Highly recommended!
10317291 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Caldonia—Fleecie Moore/arr. Rick Stitzel. Made
famous by Woody Herman's Thundering Herd, here
is a fun chart from the early swing era. The saxes do
most of the heavy lifting, supported by punches and
backgrounds in the brass. Also featured are short
solos for tenor and/or baritone saxes. Suggested
solos are included along with chord/scale sheets in
all keys, and it's playable with optional reduced or
expanded instrumentations. Highly recommended!
10427416 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
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
Centerpiece—Harry "Sweets" Edison/arr. Mike
Story. Wow, this is great! Mike Story has created
an ideal easy swing/shuffle chart on a great blues
melody by Sweets Edison. Centerpiece is accessible
with easy brass ranges, a medium swing tempo of
120 bpm, along with brief written or improvised
solos for tenor sax, trumpet, and alto sax. Well-
notated rhythm section parts are included along
with optional parts for flute, clarinet and vibes. Also
playable with optional reduced instrumentations,
this great blues tune has been recorded by all the
greats and will become a staple of your library!
Highly recommended!
10867420 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .42.00
Chill Time—Tom Molter. This medium tempo
blues in F is a great chart for teaching swing style
to a young band written in the Basie style, and is
fun to play! The rhythm section writing is complete
and will lay down easy with inexperienced players.
Written solo for Trumpet 2 and piano .Optional
parts for Clarinet, Flute, F-Horn, Vibes, Baritone
BC, Baritone TC and Tuba.
11398202 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .41.50
Come Fly with Me—James Van Heusen &
Sammy Cahn/arr. Rick Stitzel. Arranged in a
comfortable medium swing style and featuring
easy rhythms and ranges, this popular standard fits
nicely in this easy-level arrangement. Nice scoring
for the entire ensemble, and no solos are required.
Your players will love this chart!
11401276 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Consider It Done—Tim Waters. This blues chart
in E-flat is great for giving your young jazz ensemble
just a bit of a push into the key. With its ad lib solo
section, you can let students get a feel for their
improv skills at an earlier level.
11398598 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Cute—Neal Hefti/arr. Mike Story. Finally! A version
of Count Basie's Cute for young jazz ensembles! Very
playable and great sounding, this makes a terrific
introduction to the lighter side of swing. The famous
drum solos are clearly written and will be the highlight
of the concert. You'll want this in your library.
2442952 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .42.00
District 8—David Springfield. Here is a great piece
to help students get that blues feel while learning
to improvise! Featuring a groovy solo section that's
adaptable to any instrument, this piece has a
swingin' minor blues style written with developing
programs in mind.
11377692 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
Do Nothin' Till You Hear from Me—Duke
Ellington/arr. Lisa DeSpain. Introduce your young
players to the suave Mr. Ellington with this
medium tempo swing chart! It's a nice and easy
presentation of this wonderful jazz standard. The
features include a few sax section solis, written
solos for trumpet 1 on the bridge and an additional
8-bar solo, the trumpet 1 range is to written F top
line, and easy swing rhythms for all. It's Duke at
his best for your young jazz band. Playable with
optional reduced or expanded instrumentations.
Highly recommended!
10311419 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .42.00
Family Guy Theme—Walter Murphy/arr. Rick
Stitzel. The theme song for this popular TV series
is already set in a swingin' big band style at a
medium tempo.Arranged here for young players,
it features the melody traded between the saxes,
trumpets and trombones and short solos for
trumpet and alto.Suggested solos are included.
Highly recommended!
10005187 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Fat Cat—Doug Beach. A solid swing tune featuring
an open solo section, modest brass ranges, and
lots of full-ensemble scoring.Playable by 12 to 17
pieces, each set comes with a sheet of written solo
lines for all instruments, giving directors the freedom
to customize performances according to their
particular group. Optional reduced instrumentation.
2391191 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
Feeling Good—Bricusse & Newley/arr. Rick
Stitzel. Popular again thanks to the recent recording
by Michael Buble, this hit was originally from the
Broadway musical "The Roar of the Greasepaint,
The Smell of the Crowd." This bluesy arrangement
requires no solos, but gives each section of the
ensemble a chance to be featured. Playable with
optional reduced or expanded instrumentations.
Highly recommended!
10374176 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Fever—Eddie Cooley/arr. Paul Murtha. Recorded
by Peggy Lee in 1958, this sultry swing tune went
on to become her signature song and has remained
a popular standard. Paul Murtha's version for young
players definitely retains the "cool" factor with
finger snaps, sax melody and brass punches. Brief
written solos are included for alto sax and trumpet,
and it's playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations. Highly recommended!
10449094 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
A path to
jazz ensemble excellence!
Jazz Zone...
The Beginning
J. Richard Dunscomb/
ed. Peter BarenBregge.
Here is an innovative 16-unit
curriculum-based method
for aspiring jazz players by
J. Richard Dunscomb, a legend in
jazz education. This outstanding
method will introduce students to
jazz concepts through listening,
imitating, playing, and creating using
written pedagogy and a multitude
of online learning resources.
Whether you are new to jazz or
very experienced, Jazz Zone...
The Beginning is for you!
10955235 Alto Sax 1 Book . . . . . . 24.95
10955236 Alto Sax 2 Book . . . . . . 24.95
10955237 Tenor Sax 1 Book . . . . 24.95
10955238 Tenor Sax 2 Book . . . . 24.95
10955239 Baritone Sax Book. . . . 24.95
10955240 Trumpet 1 Book . . . . . . 24.95
10955241 Trumpet 2 Book . . . . . . 24.95
10955242 Trumpet 3 Book . . . . . . 24.95
10955243 Trumpet 4 Book . . . . . . 24.95
10955244 Trombone 1 Book . . . . 24.95
10955245 Trombone 2 Book . . . . 24.95
10955246 Trombone 3 Book . . . . 24.95
10955247 Trombone 4 Book . . . . 24.95
10955248 Piano Book. . . . . . . . . . 28.95
10955249 Guitar Book . . . . . . . . . 24.95
10955250 Bass Book . . . . . . . . . . 24.95
10955251 Drum Set Book . . . . . . 24.95
10955252 Vibraphone Book . . . . . 24.95
10955253 Flute Book (Optional) . . 24.95
10955254 Clarinet Book
(Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . 24.95
10955255 Horn in F Book
(Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . 24.95
10955256 Baritone Treble Clef Book
(Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . 24.95
10955257 Tuba Book (Optional). . 24.95
10955258 Complete Set Book
Optional
Flute, Clarinet, Horn,
Baritone TC &
Tuba Parts . . . . . . . . . 114.95
10955259 Complete Set Book
Complete Curriculum Pack
(Director's Manual
& 18 Part Books) . . . . 475.00
10955260 Teacher Manual . . . . . . 64.95
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