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JAZZ
ENSEMBLE
E ASY
25 or 6 to 4—Robert Lamm/arr. Mike Story.
You know it, you love it! The opening motive is
very catchy on this authentic sounding chart
on the rock classic made famous by the group
Chicago. Master arranger Mike Story works his
magic to create an accessible, fun-to-play jazz
ensemble chart. Everything you need is written
out, including brief solos for trumpet 1, trombone
1 and optional guitar. With easy brass ranges, it's
easy to rehearse and play, but still a hard-driving
chart. Very nice! Optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations.
10277420 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
10278239 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
April in Paris—Vernon Duke/arr. Rick Stitzel.
Made famous by The Count Basie Orchestra,
here is a great-sounding yet playable version of
this standard for developing bands. It includes
feature spots for every section and optional written
or improvised solos for trumpet and trombone.
This accessible chart maintains an authentic
sound even in this easy version. It will even sound
full and complete with only 4 saxes, 3 trumpets, 3
trombones and rhythm! Also included are optional
parts for flute, 2 clarinets, horn in F and tuba.
Highly recommended!
10052549 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
10065321 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
Avenue Swing—Mike Collins-Dowden. This
Mike Collins-Dowden swing-style original features
a hip melody, interesting call-and-response
passages between the saxes and brass, nice
dynamic contrasts, a written or improv solo for
trumpet, and great drum licks. The tempo is
around 144 bpm, the trumpet 1 range is to written
E top space, and optional flute, clarinet and
vibes parts are included. Add in the exceptional
ensemble writing, and it's all you need!
10513871 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
10513872 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
5417266 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
Chameleon—Herbie Hancock/arr. Michael
Sweeney. Herbie Hancock's classic funk tune
is finally available for younger groups! Mike's
arrangement preserves the flavor of the original
in a playable arrangement that your students are
sure to "get into."
2123396 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
4938965 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
The Chicken—Alfred Ellis/arr. Mike Story. The
original version of The Chicken was released in
2001 and has been a top seller every year. Now
Mike Story has arranged it for younger jazz groups
without losing the original style and infectious fun!
Beginning with a gospel style chorale introduction,
the band transitions into a funky rock groove
with an easy-to-play and hip bass line. This
outstanding chart for young jazz bands features a
16-bar suggested alto sax solo and easy trumpet
1 range to written E top space. Playable with
optional reduced or expanded instrumentations.
Don't miss it! Our highest recommendation!
10303578 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
10303580 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
Crazy Train—arr. Paul Murtha. Ozzy
Osbourne's biggest hit makes a hard-hitting
rock chart for beginning jazz groups. Written in a
moderate tempo and with plenty of tutti scoring,
this one is a solid choice for your young players.
Arranged for full jazz ensemble, it's also playable
with as few as 3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone,
piano, bass and drums.
10023037 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
10033749 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
Earth, Wind & Fire Dance Mix—arr. Paul
Murtha. Featuring the classic dance tunes Let's
Groove, Boogie Wonderland and Sing A Song,
here's a fun medley of hits from Earth, Wind &
Fire. The infectious groove and signature horn
licks make this a great choice for young players!
Arranged for full jazz ensemble, it's also playable
by 4 saxes, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, piano, bass
and drums.
10023033 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
10041279 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
Feeling Good—Bricusse & Newley/arr.
Rick Stitzel. Popular again thanks to the recent
recording by Michael Buble, this hit was originally
from the Broadway musical "The Roar of the
Greasepaint, The Smell of the Crowd." This bluesy
arrangement requires no solos, but gives each
section of the ensemble a chance to be featured.
Playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations. Highly recommended!
10374176 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
10374177 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
Groovin' Hard—Don Menza/arr. Peter Blair.
Getting your younger bands to groove has never
been easier! Straight from the library of The
Buddy Rich Band, this great version of the classic
Don Menza chart is perfect for younger players.
Used in contest for many years by advanced
bands, this arrangement gives you a solid, hard
swing at a medium tempo coupled with some tasty
sax section work, all within the reach of junior high
groups. There are no solos, so use this one to
feature your tight ensemble work and groovin'
swing style. Guaranteed to make your band
sound like pros!
2476769 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
2477888 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.50
Mercy, Mercy, Mercy—Josef Zawinul/arr.
Mike Story. A must-have chart for every young
jazz band! This classic jazz/rock favorite by Joe
Zawinul is masterfully arranged for young jazz
bands with an easy rock feel by Mike Story. This
chart has a simple written out piano solo, a trumpet
1 range to written D fourth line, a tempo at about
100 beats per minute, and a very catchy melody.
Playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations. It will sound great and it's easy
to play, enough said! Highly recommended!
10355608 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
10355609 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
Moondance—Van Morrison/arr. Victor Lopez.
Van Morrison's hit is a natural for jazz ensemble.
Now for bands at the easy level, this minor-
key swinger is incredibly hip! The captivating
melody moves through the sections of the band,
sometimes in unison, sometimes in harmony, and
the solo section is written for all the wind players,
so you can have anyone or everyone play the
written or ad lib solo. This tune is a perennial
favorite with jazz lovers!
2701897 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
2701898 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
My Favorite Things (from "The Sound of
Music")—Richard Rodgers/arr. Paul Murtha.
Equally at home on holiday concerts or any
performance, this popular tune from "The Sound of
Music" is arranged here as a jazz waltz. It features
a relaxed, easy-flowing swing style, a melody
that is passed from section to section, and short
written or ad lib solos for trumpet and tenor sax.
Optional reduced or expanded instrumentations.
Highly recommended!
10072787 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
10074253 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
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BASIC LIBRARY
Mature and Advance the skills of your
Jazz Combo
Basic Library
THE STANDARD
OF EXCELLENCE
JAZZ COMBO SESSION
For Group or Individual Study
Dean Sorenson. As part of the Standard
of Excellence series, you can rely on this
fine collection of jazz combo charts to be
educationally sound as well as musically
rewarding! Throughout its history, jazz has
been performed and recorded more often in
a combo setting than in any other, and this
collection gives any instrumental student
the opportunity to participate in this exciting
performance situation. There's even a
CD included in each student book to help
them nail the style. It's a valuable tool in
taking the fear out of exposed playing and
improvisation!
5971597 Flute Book & CD . . . . . . . . . E 12.95
5971598 Oboe Book & CD . . . . . . . . E 12.95
5971600 Alto/Baritone Sax
Book & CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 12.95
5971599 Trumpet Book & CD
or Tenor Sax . . . . . . . . . . . . E 12.95
5971601 Horn in F Book & CD . . . . . . E 12.95
5971602 Trombone Book & CD or
Baritone BC . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 12.95
5971603 Tuba Book & CD . . . . . . . . . E 12.95
5971608 Piano Book & CD. . . . . . . . . E 14.95
5971607 Guitar Book & CD . . . . . . . . E 14.95
5971609 Bass Book & CD . . . . . . . . . E 14.95
5971610 Drum Set Book & CD
& Vibes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 14.95
5971604 Violin Book & CD . . . . . . . . . E 12.95
5971605 Viola Book & CD . . . . . . . . . E 12.95
5971606 Cello Book & CD . . . . . . . . . E 12.95
5971611 Conductor Score
Book & CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 24.95
