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Editors' Choice 2023 New Basic Library Available via ePrint All Prices in U.S. Dollars & Subject To Publisher Revision
BIG BAND STANDARDS
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 52.00
C-Jam Blues—Duke Ellington/arr. Rick Stitzel.
Whether you know this one as C-Jam Blues or Duke's
Place, you sure will recognize all the great Ellington
writing! Even the most inexperienced bands can do a
fine performance on this jazz classic. The suggested
solos are included in the parts for the entire section,
so you can make it a soli feature if you prefer. There's
a marvelous ensemble tutti section that starts softly
then builds to the end.
2470818 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 40.00
Caravan—Duke Ellington/arr. Michael Sweeney.
Everyone will recognize this Duke Ellington classic!
It was one of the featured works in the 2014 movie
"Whiplash" and uses interesting textures and
alternates between a Latin groove and swing. This
is a very effective production number with limited
technical demands for young players.
2307627 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 45.00
Feeling Good—Leslie Bricusse & Anthony Newley/
arr. Rick Stitzel. Arranged for the easier level of the
Little Big Band Series, this familiar standard is set in
a slow and sultry swing style with the melody traded
between the saxes and trumpets. A great choice for
younger players in a smaller group format.
11401275 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 45.00
Flight of the Foo Birds—Neal Hefti/arr. Peter Blair.
This Peter Blair chart on the Neal Hefti/Count Basie
classic is a wonderful adaptation for younger jazz
groups. It does its Basie thing with a light and cool
swing feel, includes nice changes in texture, has brief
written or ad lib solos for alto sax and trumpet 2, and
an outstanding shout chorus with drum fills. Played
at 156 bpm, the trumpet 1 range is up to written G
on top of the staff, and optional parts are included for
expanded instrumentations. Great tune, great chart!
10513893 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 48.00
Invitation—Bronislau Kaper & Paul Francis Webster/
arr. Erik Morales. A standard performed by all the
jazz greats. This light swing chart arranged by Erik
Morales has a mysterious yet exciting character as
it changes grooves from swing to Afro-Cuban, then
a faster swing. Check out the fine solis for saxes,
trumpets, and trombones! The lead trumpet range is
to written A above the staff. Power and excitement
in a dynamic chart!
11355034 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . MA 52.00
Moten Swing—Buster Moten & Bennie Moten/arr.
Rick Stitzel. Recorded in 1932 by Bennie Moten's own
Kansas City Orchestra, this jazz classic was notably
stylized by Count Basie in 1940. This easy version is
true to the Basie style, featuring tutti ensemble scoring
along with a short solo for any sax followed by a solo
for any trumpet. A great lesson in swing style for
young players.
11357093 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00
My Foolish Heart—Victor Young/arr. Alan Baylock.
Feature your trumpet 2 player on this superb ballad
arrangement. Opening with a lush rubato section and
then shifting into a double-time section, this piece
will show off the strengths of your group. This is a
fantastic addition to your library!
11400558 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . MA 52.00
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 40.00
Recipe for Romance—Charley Harrison. Here is a
swinging chart for your advanced ensemble to bring
a smile to everyone! Feature a shining vocalist by
cooking up this hot Charley Harrison tune in the
style of the classic Quincy Jones arrangements for
Count Basie.
11377901 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist . . . . . . A 50.00
Sing, Sing, Sing—Louis Prima/trans. Mike Lewis.
Here it is...perhaps the most recognizable swing tune
of all time! This incredible transcription is as close as
you're going to come to the original (which included
clarinet and less than a full compliment of brass). This
chart is scored for a standard 5 saxes, 4 trumpets, 4
trombones and rhythm, but aside from that, it is the
original as played by Benny Goodman. Every lick is
there, including all the Gene Krupa drum breaks! This
chart is a must for every big band's library!
2411486 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 60.00
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 48.00
Take the 'A' Train—Billy Strayhorn/arr. Michael
Sweeney. Billy Strayhorn's iconic jazz standard,
recorded by Duke Ellington, is skillfully adapted in this
easy version. From the trademark introduction, saxes
on the main theme, and short written or ad lib. solos,
this will sound great even with young players.
11357094 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 40.00
That Old Black Magic—Johnny Mercer/arr. Mike
Tomaro. The well-known 1940s standard has been
revived in this grooving new shuffle funk version.
Featuring tenor sax and trumpet solo sections, this
arrangement slows things down and lets your jazz
ensemble come unleashed.
11373147 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . MA 60.00
What Is This Thing Called Love? (from "Wake
Up and Dream")—Cole Porter/arr. Alan Baylock.
Yes! This is a hot swinger played in double time
around 110 bpm that alternates with a samba groove.
A terrific jazz standard that is full of energy, it features
solo work for tenor sax (sample solo provided) and
drum solo fills in an interlude. This is your opener or
closer for every performance!
11355038 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 52.00
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