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BLUES & SWING medium-easy
In Summer—arr. Rick Stitzel. From Disney's
animated hit movie "Frozen" and sung by Olaf
the snowman, this entertaining song features a
light soft-shoe style that adapts quite naturally
for jazz bands. Easy-going and restrained at first,
the arrangement builds for more excitement as
it progresses. With skillful trading of the melody
between sections and slipping into a straight-ahead
swing style, this chart is sure to be a hit with players
and audiences! Great anytime of the year!
10490293 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That
Swing)—Duke Ellington/arr. Mark Taylor. This
chart has it all! A great swing feel, solid scoring,
dynamic contrasts and more make it perfect both
for younger and more experienced bands. Includes
written and ad lib solos.
2297919 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
It Had to Be You—Isham Jones/arr. Mark Taylor.
In classic Count Basie style, Mark Taylor's well-
crafted arrangement of this familiar standard is set
in a medium-slow swing style and features the full
ensemble perfectly scored to sound rich and full. In
contrast, a short piano solo is interspersed that can
be played as written or ad lib. A great change of
pace for contest or festival!
11171986 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Jazz Superset No. 5: The Patriotic Collection
—arr. Mike Lewis. Every jazz ensemble should have
this wonderful patriotic collection in their library!
Mike Lewis offers complete arrangements of our
nation's most familiar songs in stirring arrangements
useful for a variety of performance needs. Titles
include: America; America The Beautiful; The Star
Spangled Banner (with optional lyric sheet); The
Battle Hymn Of The Republic; God Bless The U.S.A.
and American Patrol. Very highly recommended!
2471393 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .60.00
Jump, Jive an' Wail—arr. Roger Holmes. Grab
a partner and start cuttin' the rug! This is the tune
of the jump swing craze, and it smokes! Originally
a big hit for Louis Prima, guitarist Brian Setzer has
re-made the tune for his Dirty Boogie album. With
reasonable ranges and lots of tutti section writing,
this arrangement will heat up fast without a lot of
effort! There are only two short solos - tenor and
trumpet - and they can be played as written or ad lib.
2408417 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Jumpin' at the Woodside—Count Basie/arr.
Rich DeRosa. This one just builds and builds!Rich
DeRosa keeps this Count Basie signature tune
swinging all the way and includes two optional tag
endings to keep the Basie style intact. The solos
are written out for piano, tenor sax, trumpet and
trombone and the lead trumpet range is to written
G on top of the staff with an A on the optional tag
ending. Optional parts are included for expanded
instrumentation. One of the Count's finest!
10028198 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .52.00
Kick It—Kris Berg. Welcome to Mardi gras, y'all!!
Kick It is a New Orleans style swinger with a funky
second line groove over a blues progression.
Appealing ensemble trades with the drummer add
more excitement to this already attractive chart.
Suggested solos are included for players of choice,
and it's playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations. This chart roars to a big ending
and thunderous applause as your audience enjoys
marchin' down the aisles!
10882602 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
Killer Joe—Golson & Jones/arr. Lisa DeSpain.
Lisa Despain steps a little outside the box with
this very clever and original treatment of this well-
known jazz standard. Written by Benny Golson and
Quincy Jones, she had great material to work with!
This chart will mesmerize you, yet swing all the way
with written tenor sax and trumpet solos and a lead
trumpet range to written G on top of the staff. Well-
arranged and fresh, this one will grab you and stay
with you for sure. We just can't hear it enough! Highly
recommended! Optional expanded instrumentation.
10093094 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
Killer on the Keys—Larry Neeck. A smokin',
rock 'n rollin' romp, Killer on the Keys features your
keyboard player a la Jerry Lee Lewis, the "Killer"
himself. All the riffs and solos are completely written
out, so that your budding keyboardist will feel right
at home with the bluesy rock 'n roll shuffle style.
Although the keys are featured, this full-sounding
arrangement has plenty of licks for the rest of the
band, including a section for written or improvised
solos. Hammering the ivories, your soloist, band,
and audience will find this is a "killer" of a tune!
Highly recommended!
10071408 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
Midnight Snack—Rick Hirsch. Midnight Snack is a
very clever chart for younger jazz bands that features
some cool band sound effects. It's an easy swinger
played around 132 bpm with written solos cued for
all saxes and trumpets. A slinky opening features
the drummer on cymbals trading phrases with the
ensemble and then leading to a more traditional
swing style. The trumpet 1 range is to E-flat top
space and optional parts are included for flute,
clarinet and vibes. There are also options for reduced
instrumentations. A sure hit for every performance.
Creative, fun and highly recommended!
10997188 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .42.00
Midweek Blues—David Larsen. This is a simple
blues chart to help your students focus on blues
patterns and harmonies. It has solos for sax,
trumpet, and trombone and a powerful shout chorus
for the band. With a catchy swing melody this tune
will be a great addition to your school jazz program.
11398206 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .41.50
Moanin'—Bobby Timmons/arr. Mark Taylor. Your
piano player will get some well-deserved attention
in this familiar Bobby Timmons' chart.The saxes
grab the melody from the piano, and everyone gets
in on the action for some real nice moments in the
chorus.Written solos are included for piano, tenor
and/or trumpet.The quality of Mark's arranging on
this really lets you sell it!
2445690 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Morning Sun—Tom Molter. The great ensemble
writing of the laid back swinger just feels good
all the time. The nice swingin' groove happens
immediately making the tune a perfect concert
opener. Solos in Tenor and Trumpet are written
but there is plenty of room to improvise. Optional
Clarinet, Horn, Vibes, Flute, Baritone and Tuba parts
are included.
11398205 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .41.50
Mr. GK (A Tribute to Gene Krupa)—Mike
Carubia. Drum features have always been a big
crowd pleaser in the jazz idiom. This outstanding
tribute to the original big band drum star, Gene
Krupa, features a short, written trumpet solo with
plunger, but this exceptional chart is primarily a
drum feature with solid big band ensemble sections
to drive it along.Full of audience appeal, it's a big
band extravaganza set in the style of the famous
Krupa swing tunes of yesteryear. An optional flute
part is included and the written ranges are: Trumpet
1 to A; Trombone to G; Alto Sax to E.
10311507 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .47.00
The Mudbug Strut—Paul Baker. A New Orleans
street parade comes to life with this chart! A
2nd line snare drum beat drives the Dixie-based
ensemble, complete with tailgate trombone. There
are written solos for trombone, alto sax, plunger
trumpet, and bass, and tuba may be substituted for
the bass for even more authenticity. An additional
clarinet part is included as well. An exchange
between the drums and ensemble leads to a roll
off that launches the shout section and traditional
ending. The trumpet range goes to written high G
and trombone to F. Highly recommended!
10458467 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
My Little Suede Shoes—Charlie Parker/arr. Mark
Taylor. This chart uses a light samba feel to craft a
marvelous setting of this Charlie Parker standard
for the Little Big Band format. Perfectly scored tutti
ensemble figures are contrasted with feature spots
for a duet of alto sax and trumpet. Easy flowing
rhythms and modest ranges make this one easy to
learn! A great choice!
11208483 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Nardis—Miles Davis/arr. Paul Murtha. The
definitive recording of this jazz classic is by Bill
Evans, with other notable recordings by Cannonball
Adderley and Joe Henderson. Paul Murtha's
arrangement for developing groups features a Latin
style on the head then switches to swing on the
bridge. This really nice chart also includes very
effective writing for all sections of the band as well
as written or improvised solo space for alto sax.
Highly recommended!
10072801 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Orange Sherbert—Sammy Nestico. Originally
recorded in 1975 by Count Basie and titled
because Basie loved orange sherbert, this fresh
setting features easy registers, strong jazz figures,
and a bright, free swinging style. A written or ad lib
trumpet solo in the midsection and an ensemble
shout before the final chord are highlights. The
rhythm section parts are notated with chords cued,
and a guitar chord chart is included.
2341741 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
Pennsylvania 6-5000—Jerry Gray/arr. John
Berry. Here's a perfect touch of swing era nostalgia
with this signature tune from the Glenn Miller
Orchestra. All the elements of the original are here
in this more accessible version including the famous
sax melody, written trumpet and alto solos and, of
course, full band vocals. A real crowd pleaser!
10028094 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Perdido—Juan Tizol/arr. Mark Taylor. One of
the favorites performed by the Duke Ellington
Orchestra, Perdido is a happy and upbeat riff tune
set in a swing style. This great sounding chart in
the six-horn format (3 saxes, 2 trumpets, trombone
and rhythm section) features variety in scoring, an
open solo section, and a terrific shout chorus for
the entire ensemble. Additional optional parts are
included for alto, tenor and trombone. Perfect for
additional opportunities for key players!
11100186 Jazz Ensemble
(Little Big Band). . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Saint Louis Blues—W.C Handy/arr. Mike Collins-
Dowden. This very playable rendition of the early
blues classic opens with a sultry trumpet solo and
then breaks into a medium tempo shuffle with a
call and response section between the solo trumpet
and ensemble. Also featured are a nice sax section
soli, an open solo section on everybody's favorite
Bb blues changes, and a break strain. Nice chart
without being difficult!
10094904 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Second Line Sadie—Scott Stanton. Here is a New
Orleans-inspired chart that brings a Dixieland feel to
your group. There's a great opportunity for open
solos that begs for some playful muted trumpet and
swinging trombone. This chart includes a clarinet
part to complete the setting. You will love it!
11402258 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . .ME 52.00
Shiny Stockings—Frank Foster/arr. Sammy
Nestico. Adapted from the version he penned for
The Count Basie Orchestra, Sammy Nestico brings
the signature style and familiar strains to this
fabulous version for developing bands. The solo
spots for piano are completely notated and the tutti
writing for full ensemble is the best there is!
10052540 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
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
Six String Shuffle—Scott Stanton. Has your
guitar player been waiting for a chance to be
in the spotlight? Then this cookin' blues shuffle
chart is just what you need! The guitar helper part
includes both a written solo and a tablature version
of the same solo. There's also an optional open
solo section that can be opened up for as many
players as desired. Solid background figures by the
ensemble give this a great big sound that will make
your budding B.B. Kings and Eric Claptons sound
like superstars! Highly recommended!
2478481 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
So What—Miles Davis/arr. Michael Philip
Mossman. Here is the Miles Davis jazz standard
skillfully and uniquely arranged for six horns and
rhythm section. On the head, the saxes take the
signature melody line answered by the brass.
The open solo section features tasty background
figures, followed by a tutti ensemble section before
returning to the head. Instrumentation: six horns
(ATB saxes, two trumpets, one trombone) plus four
rhythm with optional additional parts for alto, tenor
and trombone. Don't miss this chart on the iconic
Miles Davis standard!
10556792 Jazz Ensemble
(Little Big Band). . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
St. Thomas—Sonny Rollins/arr. Mark Taylor.
Plenty of solid tutti ensemble scoring is featured
in this arrangement for small group of Sonny
Rollins' familiar Latin standard. The solo section
can be opened up for any player and a tasty
unison ensemble chorus follows. Suggested
solos and scale/chord sheets are included.
Highly recommended! Instrumentation: 3 saxes,
2 trumpets, 1 trombone plus rhythm section.
Optional additional parts are included for alto, tenor
& trombone.
10098775 Jazz Ensemble
(Little Big Band). . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
The Star Spangled Banner—arr. Paul Clark.
Although this piece is not usually associated with
jazz bands, this arrangement works so well it
can appropriately be included in any jazz concert.
It's also invaluable to have in the files for those
"emergency" situations where a jazz group is called
upon to perform our National Anthem. It includes
just the right elements to give it a jazz flavor, yet
maintains the dignity and reverence of the original.
While it is harmonically jazzy, it is rhythmically
traditional and can serve as accompaniment for
audience singing. It is also playable with reduced
instrumentation. If your jazz ensemble plays for
basketball games, this is perfect. A wise investment
for all jazz programs!Highly recommended!
10050282 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Step Lightly—Joe Henderson/arr. Mike Kamuf.
Don't miss this outstanding Joe Henderson swing
chart that is accessible in every way for developing
jazz ensembles. The melody is stated by a trio of
alto, tenor, and trumpet; the tempo is around 120
bpm, and the lead trumpet range is to written G
top staff. Written suggested solos are included for
tenor sax 1 and trumpet 2. Additionally, it has a
sweet shout chorus and lots of optional parts for
expanded instrumentations. Introduce your players
to Joe Henderson with this winner for concerts,
festivals, or teaching!
10997192 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
Stolen Moments—Oliver Nelson/arr. Mike Kamuf.
Every developing jazz ensemble should play this
chart! Mike Kamuf's arrangement on this Oliver
Nelson classic falls right in the pocket at about
110 bpm. The iconic melody is unforgettable and
there are written or improvised solos for alto sax
and trumpet. The lead trumpet range goes to G
above the staff and there are options for reduced
instrumentation. This is a fine chart for almost any
band at any ability level.
11199002 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Stompin' at the Savoy—arr. Mike Lewis. Feature
your bass player! Arranger Mike Lewis has taken
this classic Benny Goodman swing tune and turned
it into an easy, melodic showcase for the bass.
Mike also provides solo space with written solos
for 1st tenor sax and piano. The brass ranges are
modest and the chart really swings from beginning
to end! Don't letthe year go by without playing this
one that sounds great with electric or acoustic bass.
Superb chart!
2702807 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
