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BLUES & SWING medium-easy
Backatown—Troy Andrews/arr. John Wasson.
From Trombone Shorty's acclaimed CD Backatown,
here is the hot title cut arranged for big band in a
funky medium tempo. Combining the elements of
New Orleans second line and contemporary rock
styles, this unique chart features a blend of catchy
riffs, solid ensemble passages, and stop-time
breaks. There are short written or ad lib solos for
trumpet and tenor. This chart exudes a spirited and
unmistakable New Orleans swagger!
10490289 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Bacon Suite Blues—Bret Zvacek. Bret Zvacek's
accessible chart on the blues not only has a clever
title, it's a laid-back swinger that's lays right in
the pocket! There's nothing like a straight-ahead,
medium blues chart for teaching the essential
elements of jazz playing. Bacon Suite Blues has it
all: a strong melody, solid ensemble writing, varying
dynamics and an optional open solo section with
included solo sheets. There's a soft ensemble
section after the solos that builds to a wonderful
shout and then a trombone section soli, then more
hard-driving and down home swing leading to a
cool finale. A great chart with great writing that's
highly recommended!
10604638 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
Bad Dog!—Mike Dana. Here's a great opener,
closer, or anything in between! This swinging
shuffle features cool lines, surprising harmonies,
great rhythm section hooks, and much more.
Notated rhythm section parts, reasonable brass
ranges, and flexibly written or improvised solo
space make this chart a winner. Additionally, it
has a nice feel, a fine harmonic structure, and a
dynamic shout chorus. Scored for standard big
band, it's also playable with optional reduced or
expanded instrumentation and includes a helpful
guitar chord chart. No bad dogs here!
10999970 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
Bags' Groove—Milt Jackson/arr. Mark Taylor.
Milt Jackson's signature blues tune has become
a well-known jazz standard, and Mark Taylor's
arrangement makes it sound great in this six horn,
little big band format. Featuring a nice, medium
swing feel, and the flexibility for open solos with
backgrounds, this will be fun to perform and easy
to prepare. Instrumentation: 3 Saxes; 2 Trumpets; 1
Trombone plus Rhythm Section. Optional parts are
included for Alto and Tenor Saxes and Trombone.
Suggested solos and chord/scale sheets are also
included. Highly recommended!
10317260 Jazz Ensemble
(Little Big Band). . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
The Bare Necessities—arr. John Wasson.
From "The Jungle Book," this timeless classic
appeared in the original movie as well as the
repeated blockbuster hit. With a jaunty 2-beat
swing style and well-known melody, this one
is impossible not to like. This carefully crafted
arrangement requires no solos, but features
every section of the band with the trombones
first, followed by the saxes and finally trumpets.
Smart, stylish and pure fun!
10617908 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Bari Cool Chart—Andy Clark. Showcase your
bari sax player with this solid-sounding swinger
from the pen of Andy Clark. The spotlight is on the
bari throughout and the tasteful background parts
for the band provide a comfortable setting to allow
your bari sax soloist to really cook! A great choice
for any performance situation, this chart is based
on the changes to Don't Get Around Much Anymore
and features a solo part that is entirely notated,
although the bari player can definitely "stretch
out." This outstanding feature tune also has solo
opportunities for other players if desired. Sure to
bring the house down!
10071378 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
The Bari Thought of You—Peter Blair. A lush,
rubato introduction sets up the infectious shuffle feel
of this swingin' feature for baritone saxophone.The
solo is written or improvised and the arrangement
features nice band licks and backgrounds, a sax soli,
a tutti full band section and an improvised or notated
solo section.The key selection of Ab ensures that all
lines lay well for the soloist and the ranges remain
moderate for all players.A guaranteed audience
favorite, this hard-hitting chart will become a "must
have" for bands with strong, sassy bari players.
Highly recommended!
10029148 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
The Big Band Theory—Larry Neeck. This bright
swinger kicks right from the start at around 180 bpm!
Based on a blues form, this chart is very melodic
and simply cooks in an uncomplicated fashion,
with tasty unison riffs balancing the powerfully
scored ensemble sections. The open solo section
with great background figures, along with the
included suggested solos, provides an opportunity
for individual band members to shine. Additional
highlights included a nice shout chorus and a
section after the shout that begins softly and builds
to the end. It's also playable with optional reduced
instrumentation. Here's a great chart for opening a
program or for any occasion! Highly recommended!
10518277 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
Big Noise from Winnetka—Haggart & Bauduc/
arr. Paul Lavender. Bring the sounds of Bob Crosby
and the big band era to life again with this fun chart
for younger players! It features an authentic sound,
a flexible solo section and the saxes get to whistle
the melody for added fun. A great experience for
young players!
2481666 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Big Swing Face—Bill Potts/arr. Rich Sigler.
This chart, originally popularized by Buddy Rich,
has been scored at an accessible level while
maintaining the essence of the original and more.
The tempo is around 154 bpm, there are written
solos for tenor and trumpet 2, as well as nice
dynamics to show off your jazz band, plus optional
parts for expanded instrumentations. A fun chart
that you'll play for years to come!
10452096 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
Birk's Works—Dizzy Gillespie/arr. Mark Taylor.
This classic minor blues by Dizzy Gillespie is set in
a comfortable medium swing style. A small group
is featured at the top using the distinctive stylings
and articulations of the original recording. Nice and
accessible passages for the full ensemble as well
as a satisfying shout chorus are featured along with
solo space for trumpet and tenor saxophone.
10908988 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
The Blues are Gonna Get Ya—Blair Bielawski.
This chart features punchy brass and a distinctive
harmonic structure making it stand out from the
crowd. There is plenty of passing the melody
around with call-and-response sections that give
everyone a turn with the melody. This piece is great
to switch up your program.
11393008 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Blues Be King!—Scott Stanton. Yes! Feature your
guitar or vibes player on this cookin' blues shuffle
in F with a nod to the late, great B.B. King! The
bari sax part takes a prominent blues band role
within the rhythm section. The optional written or
improvised solo section is open to also feature your
best wind players. The solo guitar part includes
tablature and fingerings for appropriate slides,
bends, hammer-ons, pull-offs, and chord shape/
performance suggestions. This stunner is optionally
playable with reduced instrumentation. Guitar and
vibes solo features are hard to find, so make sure
to check this one out! Highly recommended!
10607070 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
Blues for You—Mark Taylor. There's no better
jazz form for aspiring soloists than the blues! Here's
a great-sounding original chart written in a medium
tempo with a nice swing feel. Saxes take the lead to
start out, followed by answers in the brass and a brief
ensemble shout at the end. The solo section is open
for encouraging even shy students to give it a try.
11401165 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Buckjump—Andrews & Ballard/arr. John
Wasson. Recorded by Trombone Shorty on
his 2011 album For True and featuring the
Rebirth Brass Band and 5th Ward Weebie, this
hot tune has a funky New Orleans style groove
with a moderate tempo and catchy riffs. The
trombones get the spotlight to start with, followed
by tight ensemble playing and later space for an
improvised or written trombone solo. This chart is
cool, confident and colorful! Highly recommended!
10556780 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
BEST SELLERS:
THE REAL
EASY BOOKS
The Latin Real Easy Book—Various Composers.
Here is a huge collection of Afro-Cuban classics, Brazilian music and Latin jazz
tunes many of which have never before been in print! This exceptional collection
is presented in the "Real Easy" format with the tune on one page and the
educational material on each facing page. This is really two books in one with
Part 1 being easier tunes for High School or Middle School ensembles. Part 2
is comprised of more challenging tunes for collegiate or professional use. Like
other Real Easy Books, the instructional material tailored for each song includes:
Scales for Soloing, Piano Voicings, Guitar Voicings, Sample Bass Parts, and
more. When needed, there are separate rhythm section charts and/or horn
harmony charts to help groups play authentic-sounding versions of the tunes.
Especially appealing is a Rhythm Section Appendix presenting a complete
overview of all the major Afro-Cuban and Brazilian music styles with sample
parts for each player. No prior experience with Latin music is necessary to start
having fun. Expand your students' repertoire with the vibrant, life-affirming
sounds of Latin music! 275 pages, spiral bound.
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The Real Easy Book - Volume 1
(Tunes for Beginning Improvisers - Expanded Three-Horn Edition)—
arr. Larry Dunlap. Originally developed specifically for beginning jazz
improvisers, this newly revised edition now includes easy three-horn
arrangements for each tune with separate pages for each horn player! Each
tune includes harmony parts for the melody, background parts behind the
soloists, ensemble shout choruses and more. These 41 jazz songs, many of
which are jazz standards, are easy to play, easy to learn, and fun to play. They
represent the entire spectrum of the idiom, including swing, bebop, post-bop,
contemporary, funk, jazz/rock, and Latin styles. The format is exceptionally user-
friendly. With the book open, the music for each song is on the left-hand page.
The right-hand page is a special page of supplemental material (sample piano
voicings, useful scales, guitar voicings, bass lines, etc.) specifically tailored to
that song. Get students, or your young jazz combo, sounding great right away
with the first fake book ever designed for the beginning improviser.
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5977801 Fake Book Bass Clef Instruments, 3 Horn Edition . . . . . . . . . . . 28.00
11376852 Fake Book Drum Chart Supplement, 3 Horn Edition . . . . . . . . . 24.00
The Real Easy Book - Volume 2 (Tunes for Intermediate Improvisers)—
Various Composers. Following up The Real Easy Book - Volume 1, Volume 2
is perfect for students with a few years' playing experience, right up to working
professionals. From jazz classics like Four, Scrapple from the Apple and
Dear Old Stockholm to contemporary tunes like Mimosa and Walk Between
Raindrops, this selection of songs will keep you smiling for years!
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5984616 Fake Book Bass Clef Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.00
The Real Easy Book - Volume 3 (A Short History of Jazz)—
Various Composers. Like the earlier Real Easy books, Volume 3: A Short
History of Jazz includes easy but classic jazz tunes on one page, and all the
things band directors might have to write out for their students on each facing
page. However, Volume 3 is unique because the tune selection includes five to
ten songs from each historical era of jazz... from Dixieland to Swing to Bebop
to Afro-Cuban Jazz, and more. In addition, this volume has an entertaining and
informative historical text introducing each section that includes innovations that
happened in each era. All in all, a perfect teaching tool for any jazz educator, as
well as a great fake book!
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