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BLUES & SWING medium
The Big Beat—Gregory Yasinitsky. As the
title suggests, this is a swinger with hints of
classic Gene Krupa drum patterns. The tempo is
around 200 bpm, there's lots of action for the
trombones, written or ad lib solos for trumpet,
tenor, trombone, and drums, and a huge shout
chorus. Add great dynamics, well-notated
rhythm section parts, and options for augmented
instrumentations and you have a chart that really
delivers. Highly recommended!
10756390 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .52.00
A Big Cuppa Joe—Paul Murtha. Featuring
a churning swing style and a catchy riff-based
melody, this well-crafted chart spins its way
through every section of the ensemble. In the solo
section, written samples are provided for tenor,
trumpet, and trombone, however with the easy
changes and open format, anyone in the band can
take a solo. This chart is highly caffeinated and a lot
of fun!
11100136 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
Big Dipper—Thad Jones/arr. Mike Carubia. Here
is one of Thad Jones' most popular compositions
rescored in the key of F concert to make it more
accessible to developing jazz ensembles. An
audience-friendly blues chart that is very playable
and features plenty of mid-range full ensemble
sections, it also includes written or improvised solos
for piano, tenor sax and trumpet. A true Thad Jones
classic!An optional flute part is included and the
written ranges are: Trumpet 1 to B-flat; Trombone
to F; Alto Sax to C.
10311505 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Billie's Bounce—Charlie Parker/arr. Mike Tomaro.
Here's a fresh take on the bebop blues classic by
Charlie Parker. In the Little Big Band format, it starts
out in a funk style then alternates with swing. The
soloists have an opportunity to improvise in both
styles. The small-band instrumentation is: six horns
(ATB saxes, two trumpets and one trombone) plus
four rhythm with optional additional parts included
for alto, tenor and trombone.
10617898 Jazz Ensemble
(Little Big Band). . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Birk's Works—Dizzy Gillespie/arr. Mike Tomaro.
In this classic minor blues tune from Dizzy Gillespie,
Mike Tomaro starts this version as a funky mambo,
but then shifts the style to swing and back again
to the mambo feel. This well-paced arrangement
features a great feel plus solos for trumpet and
tenor. There is tons of variety in this excellent chart
that will show off your band's ability to play and
change from style to style!
2481646 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .60.00
Blue Monk—Thelonious Monk/arr. Mark Taylor.
One of the signature tunes from jazz legend
Thelonious Monk is this quirky and iconic blues!
This great-sounding version for big bands maintains
the medium swing feel and "Monk-isms" from
the original, but the arranger's own stamp of
originality is exemplified with crafty ensemble lines,
rhythmic twists, and some powerful full ensemble
statements in mixed meters. Solos are included for
tenor, trumpet and drums, along with marvelous
writing for the entire band. Suggested solos are
included along with chord/scale sheets in all keys.
Highly effective!
10317217 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
Blue Skies—Irving Berlin/arr. Mark Taylor.
Here's a creative and unique version of this
familiar Irving Berlin standard that alternates
between samba and swing styles. Featuring
intricate and effective six horn scoring with solos
for tenor sax and/or guitar, this is a terrific full-
blown production for little big band. Scored for
6 horns (3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone) plus
rhythm section with optional parts included for
alto sax, tenor sax and trombone.
10374154 Jazz Ensemble
(Little Big Band). . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy—Raye & Prince/
arr. Stephen Bulla. Originally a hit back in
1941 for the Andrews Sisters, this classic has
stood the test of time and is hard to beat for its
entertainment value. This updated version has all
the excitement of the original and the ranges are
moderate for the trumpets. There are solos for
trumpet and baritone sax in this outstanding chart
that will appeal to your audiences and ensemble.
Get out the saddle oxfords, bobby socks and
pleated skirts for this one!
2481643 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
Boplicity—Davis & Evans/arr. Mike Tomaro.
The landmark album by Miles Davis, Birth Of The
Cool, introduced the unique sound of the nonet
instrumentation. Without straying from the intent
of the music, and working directly with the original
score, Mike Tomaro has adapted this tune from
the album for standard instrumentation, making it
accessible to today's jazz ensembles. The style is
laid-back swing, and it includes solos for baritone
sax, trumpet and piano, as in the original version. A
jazz standard for your library!
2701398 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
Bye Bye Blackbird—Ray Henderson/arr. Rich
Sigler. This swinging chart is a great vehicle for
a tenor sax soloist with jazz band. The solo part
ranges from written melody to a written jazz solo,
all very accessible, and it especially swings when
the tenor soloist trades fours with the ensemble.
The ensemble and soloist are equally featured
throughout. The lead trumpet range is to written
G top of staff and optional parts are included for
expanded instrumentation. A great jazz standard for
developing jazz groups!
10997194 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
Canal Street Commotion—Mike Carubia.
This chart features the sound of a New Orleans
funeral band historically known as the "Second
Line" behind the family and casket. It's a time
for celebration coming after the initial mourning
period. It's lots of fun to play in the style of a funky,
marching, dixieland band. The harmonic form is
the blues and there is room made for soloing both
inside the ensemble and for featured soloists.
The saxophone section features soprano lead
and optional flute and tuba parts are included. A
change-of-pace highlight with attitude!
10518317 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
Catwalk—Andrew Neu. Inspired by the music of
Henry Mancini and the spy movies of the 1960s,
Catwalk is a cool jazz, minor swing tune featuring
alto saxophone, trumpet and guitar on the melody
at first, then written or improvised solos for alto sax
and trumpet. Dynamic contrasts provide a potent
vehicle for the individual sections and the full
ensemble. Not your typical swing chart, this is a
super choice as a change-of-pace chart!
10879769 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
Close Quarters—Bret Zvacek. This jazz shuffle is
a great selection for your program. With a focus on
the brass section, this chart brings a bit of attitude
along for the ride. An open solo section will let your
group bring their own flair to this exciting tune.
11403541 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
Count Bubba—Gordon Goodwin/arr. Paul
Murtha. Paul Murtha has adapted this monster
chart from Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band to
an easier level while maintaining all the intensity
and drive of the original. The trombones take
the lead at the top followed by the trumpets then
saxes, until finally the entire ensemble cuts loose.
It includes suggested or improvised solos for
trumpet and alto saxophone. Exceptional sounds
for developing players! Highly recommended!
10052541 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Crossing the Boulevard—Andrew Neu. You'll be
holding on tight to this fast-paced swing chart that
brings the rush of a busy city avenue. This piece
is full of great writing with its exciting texture and
orchestration that lets your group sound their best.
11403530 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
Dat Dere—Bobby Timmons/arr. Erik Morales. A
soulful tune with a catchy title and melody! Erik
Morales captures composer Bobby Timmons'
medium swing groove. At a moderate tempo,
with a slightly mysterious intro, the saxes grab the
melody and it builds from there. A written (or ad
lib) alto solo is provided with a fat shout chorus.
This is an outstanding chart in every respect!
Highly recommended!
10277767 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .52.00
Don't Get Around Much Anymore—Duke
Ellington/arr. Mark Taylor. True to the original
medium-tempo swing style, this creative chart in
the Little Big Band format features satisfying full-
ensemble scoring with suggested or improvised
solos for tenor sax and trumpet. Scored for three
saxes, two trumpets, one trombone and four
rhythm, with optional parts for alto sax, tenor
sax and trombone, this is great for additional
performance and rehearsal opportunities for key
players. Highly recommended!
10909024 Jazz Ensemble
(Little Big Band). . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Down a Notch—Paul Baker. A medium-slow
12-bar blues in the Basie tradition, with accessible
figures that swing hard. At this tempo the band can
focus on the swing style and really make the shout
chorus shout! The chart opens with two choruses
of piano solo before the saxes come in to state the
melody. After a strong send-off, the floor is open for
soloists. This chart ends with a big shout chorus!
Trumpet range is to written high C; trombone range
is to G. You don't want to miss this one!
11207710 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Fables of Faubus—Charles Mingus/arr. Sy
Johnson. Here's the classic Mingus chart in a
version from the Simply Mingus series that exudes a
sense of anger and sarcasm and definitely projects
an edginess. The baritone sax and bass trombone
will have fun with the opening, and there's plenty
for the rest of the band to get excited about in this
medium swing romp. Includes suggested solos and
optional parts for flute, clarinet and French horn.
10033671 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Family Guy Theme—Walter Murphy/arr. Roger
Holmes. From the brash, irreverent and wildly
popular television series Family Guy, comes this
supercharged, big band style theme that swings
hard! The tempo is medium, the style is swing and
it features an alto sax solo and hot ensemble hits!
2482160 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
Fascinating Rhythm—George Gershwin/arr.
Paul Clark. This classic Gershwin chart is instantly
recognizable and will be loved for ages to come.
Orchestrated to bring out the best sounds from your
ensemble, this selection will be a favorite of your
players - a great fit for your library!
11402259 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . .M 58.00
Film Noir Soir—Ed Gaston. Written in the style of
the classic film noir crime dramas of the '40s and
'50s, this incredibly hip original chart is an excellent
and fresh addition to the jazz ensemble repertoire.
A cool, swinging hi-hat that leads into a hip figure
on guitar, bass, piano, bari sax, optional vibes, and
harmon muted trumpets sets up the atmosphere
perfectly. The chart develops into a hard-swinging
ending! Written solo for alto sax.
11343834 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
Filthy McNasty—Horace Silver/arr. John
LaBarbera. You'll like this one! It's a riff-style shuffle
featuring a head for alto, trumpet and trombone
that goes into a rompin' Bb blues.
2122463 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
Flat Rock Blues—Patrick Thompson. This chart
is simple, fun, and it rocks! With opportunities for
guitar and trombone solos, there is a lot of groove
happening in this tune. Taking a happier twist on
the blues, this tune will be great for your group.
11398631 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
Fly Me to the Moon—Bart Howard/arr. Allen
Gray. Oh, jazz standards just don't get any better
than Bart Howard's Fly Me to the Moon! This chart
pays homage to the great Count Basie band and
their iconic version with Frank Sinatra. With a subtle
swingin' opening, this chart builds into a big tutti
section before there's room for improvised solos.
Finally, the band enters again to swing it hard all
the way to the end. This one's got to be in your jazz
library. Highly recommended!
10752071 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .65.00
Foundation Issues—Paul Baker. This hard-
swinging 12-bar blues features acoustic bass in a
Thad Jones-inspired setting. It cooks right along and
the ensemble provides solid support for the bass
soloist. At a tempo of 140 bpm, this chart provides
a very accessible opportunity for the unsung hero
of the rhythm section to shine. Soprano sax leads
the sax section. A unique and very cool trombone
section plus bass soli is wrapped between solos for
trumpet, soprano sax and bass before heading into
the shout chorus. Brass ranges: trumpet to written
high C and trombone to G-flat. Bass features are
hard to find, and this one is outstanding!
10999402 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
The Groove Abides—arr. Philip Loewen. This
chart brings a straight-ahead half-time swing feel
that has the perfect groove throughout! The middle
section is perfect for solo opportunities through
the ensemble.
11401834 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .75.00
Haitian Fight Song—Charles Mingus/arr. Andrew
Homzy. Featuring a dark intensity and a powerful
unison riff figure in minor, this medium swing chart
is a great showcase for your bass player as well
as the trombone section.The harmonic structure
is quite simple, but the depth of the arrangement
comes from the thematic layers that are continually
added throughout.Written solo (or soli) sections are
included for the trombones and trumpets as well
as notated piano voicings and bass lines.The brass
ranges are moderate and optional parts are included
for flute, clarinet and F horn.Here is an exciting
Mingus gem for your band! Highly recommended!
10005180 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
Have Bass, Will Travel—Bob Curnow. This
slow swing opens up with your bass player soloing
(written or improved) for 12 bars before the band
moves in with a cool, quiet, rich statement of
the theme. Give your bass player a shot at this
feature! Bass is featured throughout. Two different
bass parts are included; one with a written solo
throughout and one with just changes for the more
mature player. Moderate ranges for all makes this
a very accessible chart for most bands.
11202788 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Hep Cat Blues—Bob Turner. Everyone will be
dancing to this exciting and fun swing chart. With its
fast-paced rhythm and energy-driven melody, this
piece is a great opener for any concert program.
11399420 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
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