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VOCAL SOLO WITH JAZZ ENSEMBLE / LATIN SELECTIONS very easy
White Christmas—Irving Berlin/arr. Roger
Holmes. You can't go wrong with one of the best
holiday songs ever written! Roger's chart will bring
out the best in any vocalist, and will bring out the
smiles in any audience! Vocal in Bb.
2328094 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist
(or Tenor Sax) . . . . . . . . .ME 55.00
You Are the Sunshine of My Life—Stevie
Wonder/arr. Mark Taylor. From the album Talking
Book, this ever-popular Stevie Wonder hit won
a Grammy award for him in 1973. Beautifully
arranged here as a vocal or tenor sax solo feature
with a few contemporary wrinkles, this is a great
addition to any program.
10374138 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist
(or Tenor Sax) . . . . . . . . . .M 50.00
You Don't Know Me—Eddy Arnold & Cindy
Walker/arr. Allen Gray. This song was a country hit
for Eddy Arnold, Jerry Vale, Ray Charles, and Elvis
Presley in the '50s and '60s and has since become
a jazz standard performed by Michael Buble, Harry
Connick Jr., and Norah Jones. This swinging big
band version of the tune is a feature for your vocalist
but can also be used to feature other players in your
group. Along with the vocal solo, there are alternate
parts included for solo alto sax, tenor sax, trumpet
or trombone, and an improvised alto sax solo. With
stirring lyrics and some exciting big blow moments
from the band, this tune will bring the house down!
11202593 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . .ME 65.00
You Make Me Feel So Young—arr. Dave Wolpe.
Dave Wolpe has created a highly effective medium
swinger for vocalist and jazz band on this great
standard, arranged in both high (E-flat, Male) and
low (B-flat, Female) keys for flexibility. If a different
key is desired simply flip the page. There are no
instrumental solos, but a brief trombone section
soli and a nice full band interlude are offered for
contrast and variety. The lead trumpet range is to
high C, and there is an optional tenor saxophone
solo part to be used as a substitute for the vocal
solo. Great tune, great chart!
10513934 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist
(or Tenor Sax) . . . . . . . . . .M 62.00
You've Got a Friend in Me—Randy Newman/arr.
Mark Taylor. Featured in all the "Toy Story" movies,
the big band version recorded by Robert Goulet (as
the voice of Wheezy) is the most memorable. In a
similar style, Mark Taylor brings this fresh setting of
a modern day classic for vocal soloist and big band.
Vocal in A-flat.
10283016 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist
(or Tenor Sax) . . . . . . . . . .M 50.00
Latin Selections
Very Easy
The Banana Boat Song—arr. Victor Lopez.
Take your young jazz band and its audiences on
a Jamaican cruise with this with this easygoing
calypso groove chart with a sassy melody. There are
no individual solos and it features an easy Trumpet 1
range to written D fourth line. Playable with optional
reduced instrumentations, the set also includes
optional parts for two flutes, two clarinets, auxiliary
percussion and vibes for expanded options. Easy to
play, fun for all, and a very effective chart!
10997182 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
Bossa Suave—Larry Clark. Here's a classy
way to introduce the bossa nova style to your
developing players. This lyrical chart is great for
focusing on developing dynamic phrasing without
being too advanced.
11392986 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Cajun Chili Peppers—Doug Beach & George
Shutack. A strong and happy Latin groove
anywhere from 155 to 180 bpm is the foundation
of Cajun Chili Peppers. The chart opens with the
drums and the horn sections stating the opening
fanfare followed by safe, full scoring for young jazz
bands along with fully-notated articulations. An
optional open solo section with suggested solos is
included, however, improvisation is encouraged.
The full ensemble then takes the chart out. This fun
original is playable with as few as five horns and
rhythm section on up to full big band with optional
parts included for flute, clarinet and French horn.
This perfect teaching and performance vehicle is
highly recommended!
10604629 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Caravan—Duke Ellington/arr. John Berry. Here's
a distinctive arrangement for beginning jazz groups
on one of Duke Ellington's most recognizable
tunes. One of the featured works in the 2014
movie "Whiplash," it combines the styles of Latin
and big band swing and is a marvelous introduction
to the Duke for young jazzers. Arranged for full jazz
ensemble, it's also playable by as few as 3 saxes,
2 trumpets, 1 trombone, piano, bass and drums.
10023039 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
Danzon—Terry White. The danzon is a slow,
formal Cuban dance. This original chart is an
excellent introduction for young players to this
particular Latin style. Strong ensemble scoring,
written solos for tenor sax and trumpet, optional
flute, congas, and guiro.
11343822 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .42.00
El Carnaval—Doug Beach & George Shutack. A
carnival is a raucous celebration, and this infectious
Latin chart will make everyone want to get up and
dance! Great melody, great groove, great fun. With
flexible scoring, this chart will be accessible to
groups with any instrumentation. Starting from the
strong unison lines at the beginning, your students
will have a great time with this one!
11199486 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
El Mercader de Groove—Mike Dana. This
exciting up-tempo Latin funk chart is perfect for
beginning groups. Based on the chord changes
to Groove Merchant by Jerome Richardson, this is
the perfect closer for your next concert. This chart
comes with optional parts for flute, clarinet, French
horn, tuba, and vibraphone to let more players in on
the fun!
11377690 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Jazz Hero—George Vincent. Jazz Hero is an
accessible Latin/rock chart that will do your band
proud. A minor-sounding introduction brings
the band in on the major chord melody, then the
sections trade back and forth. There is an open solo
section with a written solo for any and all winds.
This flexibility allows you to select an individual,
section or the entire band to be featured. The
painless trumpet range to written D fourth line,
along with easy rhythms means this chart will
sound real good, real fast. It's a kick to play, too!
Optional reduced or expanded instrumentations.
10092959 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
Listen Here—Eddie Harris/arr. Victor Lopez. This
funky rock chart with a cha-cha flavor features a
very hip and simple melody. Also featured are
easy backgrounds, and a flexible solo section for
one, some, or all winds. With the optional parts,
clear rhythm section notation, a nice bass line,
and only two chords, it's easy to rehearse and
very effective for young jazz bands. Playable with
optional reduced or expanded instrumentations.
Highly recommended!
10311417 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
Night and Day—Cole Porter/arr. Victor Lopez.
Here's a classic Cole Porter tune at a very
accessible level for young performers. Written
with a focus on achievable ranges and learning the
bossa nova style, this chart is great for musicians
starting out in the jazz ensemble. Optional flutes,
clarinets, vibes and more give you plenty of options
to support this arrangement with your group.
11400566 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
Rumble Bee—Victor Lopez. Here's a contemporary
Latin/rock/cha-cha groove for your young jazz
band by Victor Lopez! It's easy to rehearse and
successful to perform with an auxiliary percussion
part, no solos, and very accessible brass ranges.
With a tempo around 132 bpm, it includes optional
parts for two clarinets, two flutes, plus vibes. Also
playable with optional reduced instrumentations, this
is a great value and will be a strong addition to your
young jazz band library!
10867414 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
Tango for Jam Jam—Zachary Smith. Tango for
Jam Jam is an accessible and captivating tango sure
to be a hit at any concert. The tempo is around 120
bpm, and the chart has a written alto sax solo along
with lots of built-in energy - and most importantly, it's
fun to play! Young groups will enjoy this one that's
also playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations. You'll think you're in Argentina!
10593745 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .42.00
Toes in the Water—Dean Sorenson. Escape to
the ocean with this fun tune that makes you feel
like you are at the beach. This breezy chart is great
as an opener for your concert and helps enforce
syncopated rhythms for young players.
11398037 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
BEST
SELLERS
Latin
Very Easy to
Medium-Easy
Best Selling Charts! These selections, listed in
order of their popularity, are chosen most often
by directors like you.
The Cool One—
Benny Golson/arr. Erik Morales.
11199006 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 50.00
Cantaloupe Island—
Herbie Hancock/arr. Mike Kamuf.
10028077 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 48.00
Tiger of San Pedro—
John LaBarbera/arr. Paul Lavender.
2199115 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 50.00
Little Sunflower—
Freddie Hubbard/arr. Mike Kamuf.
10093122 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 48.00
Oye Como Va—Tito Puente/arr. Paul Murtha.
2471441 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00
Land of Make Believe—
Chuck Mangione/arr. Victor Lopez.
2701946 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 52.00
Children of Sanchez—
Chuck Mangione/arr. Victor Lopez.
2474240 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 52.00
Song for My Father—
Horace Silver/arr. Mark Taylor.
2384295 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 50.00
Blue Bossa—
Kenny Dorham/arr. Michael Sweeney.
2433787 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 45.00
Havana—arr. Terry White.
10909006 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00
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