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BLUES & SWING medium-easy / medium
Stompin' at the Savoy—Benny Goodman, Chick
Webb & Edgar Sampson/arr. Mike Kamuf. This half-
time shuffle is a unique treatment of this classic
standard. It is superbly arranged to feature five
soloists: trombone, trumpet, tenor, alto, and drum
set. Lead trumpet range is to written G on top of
the staff. Features include section solis, interludes,
a kickin' shout chorus - it's all here, enjoy!
11355030 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
Summertime—George Gershwin/arr. Michael
Sweeney. Set in a distinctive medium swing/shuffle
groove, Michael Sweeney's version for younger
jazz bands presents a contemporary styling of this
classic song from "Porgy and Bess." Mixing a variety
of ensemble textures, a stop time solo section,
and briefly slipping into a new key during the final
chorus, this is sure to be a standout for festival or
casual concert use. Suggested solos are included
for tenor sax and trumpet and chord/scale sheets in
all keys are available. Highly recommended!
10461398 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Sweet Home Chicago—Robert Johnson/
arr. Roger Holmes. Made famous by The Blues
Brothers, this hard-hitting blues classic is sure
to become an instant favorite with jazz bands
and audiences. A driving shuffle groove and solid
scoring for the entire ensemble are featured
throughout in this great chart that will become a
staple of your library! Highly recommended!
10343798 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
A Swingin' Silent Night—arr.Larry Neeck. This is
the perfect chart to open your holiday program! Larry
Neeck brings this classic Christmas hymn to life with
this swing arrangement that is full of excitement and
energy. A must-have for your library.
11402254 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .52.00
Take Five—Paul Desmond/arr. Mike Lewis.
Take the most famous 5/4 jazz tune ever written
and combine it with a flawless and playable
arrangement for developing jazz band and you've
got a chart that should be in everybody's library!
Dave Brubeck managed to make the 5/4 meter
sound like the most natural thing in the world, and
that's the way it plays, too. Who would've thought
that young players could experience Brubeck's
"Third Stream" jazz?
2381705 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
Take it in Stride—Erik Sherburne. This swing
chart features a stride piano section at the
beginning which sets this chart up nicely. Pretty
cool stuff!
11206078 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Things Ain't What They Used to Be—Mercer
Ellington/arr. Rich Sigler. This is a jazz classic that
every band should have in their library. The chart
is a swing shuffle played at around 116 bpm and
has a very familiar and catchy melody that flows
smoothly from section to section. Also featured
are written out solos for alto sax 1 and trumpet 2
and a lead trumpet range to written F-sharp top
line. Optional parts are included for expanded
instrumentation. A superb arrangement that is
clever and effective in every way!
10355626 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
Touchin' All the Basses—Andy Clark. It's time to
let your bass player get some of the spotlight! This
cool chart is written in three parts, a funky rock,
a slow triple blues, and a hot shuffle. Designed
to showcase the bass player, the band parts
complement the soloist, but allow the bass to be
heard. Each of the sections can be opened for bass
or other solos as desired, or it can be performed
straight through, exactly as written. A very unique
and useful chart!
2468262 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
The Trouble with Trombones—Rich Woolworth.
Shine a spotlight on your trombones with this catchy
medium swing feature. Full of unison melody in the
trombones as well as individual lines, this chart is
great to feature a section that knows how to have
fun. Perfect for any program, your bones will thank
you for this!
11398618 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Unlimited Miles—Kris Berg. As you probably
guessed from the title, this chart takes hints from
some Miles Davis classics and turns them into a
brilliant up-tempo swing composition. Your band will
get to show off their dynamic flexibility with some
wonderful soft ensemble sections that lead into a
shout chorus with awesome saxophone lines filling
in. Be sure to stay tuned in to the end of the chart.
This features some clever harmonic and rhythmic
movement that wraps up the chart with a flourish.
11346132 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
The Way You Look Tonight—Jerome Kern/
arr. Mark Taylor. From the film "Swing Time"
and originally performed by Fred Astaire, The
Way You Look Tonight won the Academy Award
for best original song in 1939. Since then it has
remained a popular jazz standard, and here is
a terrific moderately paced swing version for
developing players.
10759342 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Whirly Bird—Neal Hefti/arr. Peter Blair. You may
have heard Basie's band play this great Neal Hefti
swinger, but this version is very accessible for
younger players at around 166 bpm. The features
include a written alto sax solo, a great sax soli, and
well-notated rhythm section parts. Includes optional
wind and vibes part, too!
10452088 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
Wombat Combat—Craig Skeffington. Written in a
hard-driving shuffle style, it features all sections of
the band with improvisational space for your tenor
player. There is also a feature for the winds that will
keep everyone on their toes. If you've been looking
for something to showcase your entire band, look
no further. Fully-notated rhythm section parts,
moderate brass ranges, and a melodic line carried
by all sections of the band will make this a favorite
for concert and festival performances!
11199482 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
You'd Be So Nice to Come Home To—Cole
Porter/arr. Paul Baker. Ah, yes, Cole Porter! Paul
Baker has created a quality chart on this wonderful
jazz standard from the Great American Songbook.
It's a crafty swinger at around 168 bpm featuring
appealing sections for the full ensemble, written
or improvised solos for alto and trumpet, a great
saxophone soli, and a very hip interlude that builds
right to the end. The lead trumpet range is to
written F-sharp and additional parts are included for
optional expanded instrumentations. Quality writing
in a fine chart that's highly recommended!
10756378 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
Blues & Swing
Medium
17 Mile Drive—Matt Harris. This medium
difficulty chart refers to the scenic road through
Pebble Beach and Pacific Grove on the Monterey
Peninsula in California, much of which hugs
the coastline and passes famous golf courses,
mansions, and cypress forests. The composer's
frequent use of suspended chords suggests the
grandeur of the region. Set in a catchy rock shuffle
and using contemporary harmonic techniques,
this one grooves from start to finish. Sophisticated
rhythmic content enhances the memorable melody
and tenor sax has solo changes. A fairly accessible
chart, it will definitely sustain the interest of medium
to advanced players and soloists!
10455654 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
727 South Broad Street—Lars Halle. Let your
baritone sax player show off with this chart! This
swing tune with featured solo has a dark yet
curious feeling to it that your musicians will have a
great time playing.
11403531 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
After You've Gone—Turner Layton/arr. Mark
Taylor. Arranged here in a slow Basie style swing
setting, this well-crafted chart is loaded with
style!The band can really cut loose on the shout
chorus!A solid choice for festival or concert.
2470793 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Alone Together—Howard Dietz & Arthur Schwartz/
arr. Mike Kamuf. A standard that really hits the
mark! It begins with a bass solo and a trio of
winds takes the head. The lead trumpet range
to written B above the staff, and there is solo
space for tenor with a sample solo provided. The
development section features trombones plus the
other sections as well. Optional parts for vibes
and flute. A first-class chart!
11355032 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .52.00
Along Came Betty—Benny Golson/arr. Alan
Baylock. A real jazz classic, this chart kicks! The
features include a medium swing style, a written or
improvised solo for tenor sax, meaningful ensemble
passages, exceptional soli lines, superb phrases,
and a lead trumpet range to written B-flat. An
outstanding Benny Golson jazz standard arranged
to perfection! Highly recommended!
10513907 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .52.00
April in Paris—Vernon Duke/trans. Jeff Hest. This
chart is simply about style! And with style is exactly
how Count Basie and his orchestra played it! From
the silky smooth sax soli on the head to the Pop Goes
The Weasel trumpet solo to the "...one more time..."
repeat of the last phrase, every detail of this jazz
standard has been transcribed and reconstructed by
Jeff Hest. A remarkable, authentic way to tell your
audience what swing is really all about!
2422855 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .60.00
The Art of the Matter—David Springfield.
Inspired by the music of Art Blakey and the Jazz
Messengers, this medium swing original features
a combo style melody and a hard-driving rhythmic
feel. The written or ad lib solo section can be played
by any player, and there is plenty of space for drum
fills throughout. Notated piano voicings and bass
lines are provided along with a guitar chord chart.
10682767 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
Back Alley Shuffle—Doug Beach. Featuring
killer ensemble work, a strong melody, a wonderful
sax soli, an open solo section with written or ad
lib solos, and a memorable finish, this hard-driving
shuffle will ignite any program! It swings hard, has
an infectious groove, and is fun to hear and play. A
great workout for everyone in the band, this one is
highly recommended!
10499217 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
Back Bone—Thad Jones/arr. Mike Carubia.
This medium-tempo blues tune in F is a more
accessible version of the famous Thad Jones
chart that features suggested or improvised solos
for trombone and can be opened up for more! It's
scored for standard instrumentation with optional
flute, but can be played with 4 saxes, 3 trumpets, 2
trombones and 3 rhythm. A solid shout chorus and
an ending drum solo puts the crown on this one!
2481231 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Back Burner—Carmine Pastore. This swinger
cooks all the way through! It's the kind of chart
that perks right along so your jazzers can really
dig in and nail it! A suggested solo for trumpet is
included. You're going to love that shout chorus!
2468288 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Basie-Straight Ahead—Sammy Nestico. In this
educational edition of the classic Basie - Straight
Ahead, the ranges and technical demands have
been modified, but you'll still hear and feel all the
excitement of the original chart recorded by Count
Basie in 1968 which is also available.
543157 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
Belly Ache Blues—Peter Sciaino. This gritty blues
chart can really get down and dirty. This chart is
full of strong dynamic composition and swinging
patterns. Featuring a Trumpet solo with plunger
mute, and funky Alto Sax solo, this chart will be a
favorite for your band!
11393012 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Bernie's Tune—Bernie Miller/arr. Dave Wolpe.
This swinger features tenor sax 1 and muted
trumpet 2 and is arranged by one of the best, Dave
Wolpe. Featured are excellent written-out solos
for both horns, a superb shout chorus, and a lead
trumpet range hitting a written high B above the
staff. This great chart also features optional parts
for expanded instrumentations. You'll want this
outstanding chart! Highly recommended!
10355576 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .52.00
Better Get Hit in Your Soul—Charles Mingus/
arr. Andrew Homzy. Written in a fast 3/4, this
gospel-inspired burner is as fun to play as it is to
listen to.There's great interplay between sections
of the band as layers of sound move in and out.
Also included are hand claps and some "play any
note you want" opportunities to really liven things
up. The flexible solo section allows you to customize
this to fit the strengths of your band. Also included
are optional parts for flute, clarinet and French horn.
Highly recommended!
10034434 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
BEST
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Blues & Swing
Medium
Best Selling Charts! These selections, listed in
order of their popularity, are chosen most often
by directors like you.
Alone Together—Howard Dietz
& Arthur Schwartz/arr. Mike Kamuf.
11355032 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
Sing, Sing, Sing—
Louis Prima/trans. Mike Lewis.
2411486 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60.00
Out of the Doghouse—Erik Morales.
10068803 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
Work Song—Nat Adderley/arr. Erik Morales.
10513905 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
Moanin'—
Charles Mingus/arr. Andrew Homzy.
10041748 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
Shiny Stockings—
Frank Foster/arr. Greg Yasinitsky.
10071900 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
In the Mood—Joe Garland.
2090959 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
My Man Sam (for Sammy Nestico)—
Gordon Goodwin.
11355036 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
Dat Dere—
Bobby Timmons/arr. Erik Morales.
10277767 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
Things Ain't What They Used to Be—
Mercer Ellington/arr. Alan Baylock.
10513911 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
