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Flight of the Foo Birds—Neal Hefti/arr. Roy
Phillippe. Neal Hefti penned this wonderful chart
for the great Count Basie Band, and Roy Phillippe
has made it accessible for younger players without
losing the verve of the original. This little swing
chart begins by featuring a combo and layers other
sections on until there's a full band laying down the
melody and backgrounds. Written or improvised
solos are traded with alto sax and trumpet following
by a soft shout chorus. It will also sound full and
complete with optional reduced instrumentation.
Additionally, there are options for expanded
instrumentation. Highly recommended!
10028061 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .42.00
Four—Miles Davis/arr. John Berry. The saxes
do most of the heavy lifting on this easy version
of the Miles Davis standard. In addition, there is a
short sax soli and a written or improvised solo for
trumpet. This is a wonderful introduction for young
players to one of the most important jazz figures
of the 20th century. Optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations. Suggested solos and scale/chord
sheets included.
10083836 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
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
Green Onions—Booker T. Jones/arr. Roger
Holmes. Your students will feel so cool playing
this one! It's the slow-cooking, minor-key rock-
shuffle tune that became a trademark for Booker
T. & the M.G.'s. Although the written-out solos
are scored for alto or tenor and trumpet, the
chord changes are so easy that anyone could
solo on them. This will be a guaranteed favorite
with your band! Highly recommended!
2472906 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
Groovin' Hard—Don Menza/arr. Peter Blair.
Getting your younger bands to groove has never
been easier! Straight from the library of The Buddy
Rich Band, this great version of the classic Don
Menza chart is perfect for younger players. Used
in contest for many years by advanced bands, this
arrangement gives you a solid, hard swing at a
medium tempo coupled with some tasty sax section
work, all within the reach of junior high groups.
There are no solos, so use this one to feature your
tight ensemble work and groovin' swing style.
Guaranteed to make your band sound like pros!
2476769 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Hit the Reset—Daryl McKenzie. This chart draws
its inspiration from a classic era of jazz when the
Duke Ellington and the Count Basie Orchestras
were entertaining audiences everywhere. Featuring
a simple yet catchy melody, this chart is full of
nostalgia reminding you of the simple things in life.
This tune has great moments for your drum set
player to fill in space and also shed some light on
your saxophones!
11398098 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .46.00
Hit the Road Jack—Percy Mayfield/arr. Mike
Lewis. Ray Charles made it famous, now you can
play it with your young jazz ensemble. There are
no individual solos, just solid ensemble all the way
with some unison sax solis with optional lip bends
to give the chart a bluesy sound. Trumpet 1 range
is to written E top space and the rhythms are easy
throughout. This will be easy to rehearse and sound
great... plus it's a great tune! Highly recommended!
Optional reduced or expanded instrumentations.
10277520 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .42.00
Hold the Mayo!—Howard Rowe. The exciting and
fun introduction moves to a big band swing with a
roaring finish that will have your developing group
sounding like pros! The open solo section (written
or ad lib) can be played by any soloist, with solo
sheets provided in all keys along with scales to assist
students in improvisation. This one really swings!
11199466 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
I'm Getting Rhythm—Peter Sciaino. This swinging
introduction to the classic B-flat rhythm changes
made famous by Gershwin's I Got Rhythm is a great
addition to your library to build up your soloists. With
written solos for alto sax, trumpet, and piano, there
is plenty of time for your members to shine.
11392998 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
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
The Inside Story—Rich Woolworth. Written
with a great medium swing, this tune opens
with a bright piano solo and then adds in a
combo group to introduce the melody. Featuring
optional written solos for tenor sax, trumpet, and
piano, this chart is full of swing with some great
ensemble moments throughout.
11398616 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Jericho—arr. Chris Sharp. The eternally popular
spiritual Joshua Fit De Battle Of Jericho gets the
Benny Goodman and Gene Krupa style a la Sing,
Sing, Sing! This is a great teaching piece, with a
hot jazz feel, and there's even a stop time section
to help build ensemble playing. This will put your
students in touch with the great big band tradition,
and have your audience wanting to hear more!
2474097 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Low Down, Slow Down Blues—Paul Clark. Let
your ensemble play away their worries with this
blues chart scored for a reduced instrumentation
jazz ensemble. Great for groups that are building a
program to develop a feel for the blues and swing.
Be sure to check this one out!
11402268 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . E 45.00
Make Swing Your Thing—Doug Beach. Engage
your ensemble and make swing their thing with
this superb chart from Doug Beach! An open solo
section gives an opportunity to working on improv
technique with all of your members. Be sure to add
this chart to your library!
11403537 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
Minnie the Moocher—arr. Ralph Ford. Here's the
Cab Calloway classic arranged for beginning jazz
ensembles.The dirty swing groove really comes
through, and the band even gets to do Cab's little
call-and-response ditty.
2423119 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .42.00
Misty—Erroll Garner/arr. Terry White. Perhaps one
of the most familiar jazz standards of all time, this
easy but effective chart has a laid-back swing feel.
The tempo is 90 bpm with written solos for alto 1
and trumpet 1, and the lead trumpet range goes
up to written E-flat top space.It's also playable with
optional reduced or expanded instrumentations.
This chart delivers!
10355610 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .42.00
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
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 . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
Movin' N' Groovin'—Victor Lopez. Make a small
combo sound big through the solid scoring on this
Latin chart. It takes you from a rock feeling to a cha-
cha-cha without missing a beat. Instrumentation is
for two alto saxes, tenor sax, bari sax, two trumpets,
trombone, and rhythm section.
11402267 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Naptown Blues—John L. (Wes) Montgomery/arr.
Terry White. This chart is a straight-ahead swinger
at an upbeat 150 bpm tempo. It's great for learning
to solo confidently across the ensemble with written
solos for alto, tenor, trumpet, and trombone.
Featuring a hot shout chorus and swinging sax soli,
this chart is full of great moments for your ensemble
to shine.
11400562 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .42.00
A Night in Tunisia—Gillespie & Paparelli/arr.
Michael Sweeney. The great jazz classic from
Dizzy Gillespie. Mike has captured the flavor of the
original in this arrangement specially designed for
young bands. Solos for trumpet and/or alto sax.
2167914 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Oceanside—Bryce Newton. Opening with a
nostalgic mood, this selection in a bossa nova style
is written for a reduced jazz ensemble to give them
a rich sound despite their smaller size. This chart
will have you daydreaming of waves crashing on
the sand during rehearsal. A great option for any
program!
11402264 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . E 45.00
On the Sunny Side of the Street—Dorothy Fields
& Jimmy McHugh/arr. John Berry. Opening with a
small group featuring alto, tenor, trumpet, and
trombone, this easy chart features plenty of scoring
variety and a nicely flowing moderate swing style.
Additional features include a brief sax section soli, a
written or improvised solo for trumpet, and optional
reduced or expanded instrumentation options.
A wonderful standard for young players!
11105172 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
One Cool Morning—Dean Sorenson. Open your
concert out with this cool chart! Starting with a
bang and then mellowing out, this fast-paced swing
chart is everything you need to get your beginning
ensemble sounding like the real deal. Let your
drummer have some moments, and even give a
few bars to a strong trombone soloist - you will love
hearing your group lay this one down!
11398047 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
The Pink Panther—Henry Mancini/arr. Paul
Murtha. Instantly recognizable by all, here is one
of the all-time great movie themes in a masterful
arrangement for younger players. Paul Murtha
does a great job of capturing the authentic sound
of Mancini's classic from the familiar bass line,
smooth tutti passages, and solo section for tenor
sax or trumpet. It doesn't get any better than this!
Suggested solos and scale/chord sheets in all
keys are included. Optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations. Includes CD.
10188519 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
A Sense For The Blues—Doug Beach. All young
jazz musicians need to develop a sense for the blues
and this chart gets them started on this essential
song form. The infectious melody sets up the journey
that includes solid scoring and effective use of basic
swing rhythms. An open solo section (written solos
provided) rounds out the teaching opportunities. This
chart is playable by 12-17 players) with opt. flute,
clarinet, F horn, tuba and vibes.
11377694 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
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