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BLUES & SWING medium-easy
High Flyer—Carl Strommen. Here is a bright
swing chart for young groups based on the
chord changes to George Shearing's Lullaby
of Birdland. The open solo section is written
or improvised to feature any soloist, with solo
sheets provided in all keys, along with scales
to assist young players with improvisation.
Featuring flexible scoring, the set includes
a guitar chord chart and optional expanded
instrumentation. An excellent vehicle for
teaching the swing style.
11191617 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Hopscotch—Paul Baker. A fun take on the
famous rhythm changes from I've Got Rhythm,
this chart evokes images of children at play.
All sections have the opportunity to shine as
they take their turns. Written solos and chord
symbols are provided for trumpet, tenor sax,
piano, and guitar.
11403771 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .45.00
I'm Beginning to See the Light—arr. Paul
Baker. This is a swinger all the way! The tempo
can be anywhere between 132 - 150 bpm and
there is a written trumpet 2 solo. There's plenty
of swingin' ensemble, a great sax section soli
plus optional parts for flute, clarinet, vibes,
horn, baritone horn, and tuba. Add in trumpet
plungers and sliding trombones and it's all
great stuff!
10353493 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .48.00
I'm Getting Sentimental Over You—George
Bassman/arr. Mark Taylor. Long recognized
as the signature song for the Tommy Dorsey
Orchestra, here is a beautifully arranged
setting for young jazz ensembles. In a slow
Basie-style swing, this chart features plenty of
full ensemble scoring, modest brass ranges, a
solo for trumpet, and a brief sax soli in double-
time feel.
10960662 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .45.00
In a Mellow Tone—Duke Ellington/arr. Mark
Taylor. One of the all-time Duke Ellington
classics is this elegant, medium swing tune.
Mark Taylor's smooth arrangement for
developing groups features plenty of rich
ensemble scoring plus written or ad lib solos for
trumpet and trombone. Introduce your young
jazzers to the Duke with this excellent chart!
2481663 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .50.00
In Earnest—Len Pierro. Don't miss out on this
nostalgic swing chart that is sure to get your
toes tapping! Full of exciting melodies and
unison lines, this song will be stuck in your
head. With solos for trumpet, piano, and a
catchy saxophone soli section, your musicians
will definitely have fun playing this.
11399421 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .50.00
In Summer (from "Frozen")—arr. Rick Stitzel.
From Disney's animated hit movie "Frozen" and
sung by Olaf the snowman, this entertaining
song features a light soft-shoe style that adapts
quite naturally for jazz bands. Easy-going and
restrained at first, the arrangement builds for
more excitement as it progresses. With skillful
trading of the melody between sections and
slipping into a straight-ahead swing style,
this chart is sure to be a hit with players and
audiences! Great anytime of the year!
10490293 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .45.00
It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That
Swing)—Duke Ellington/arr. Mark Taylor.
This chart has it all! A great swing feel, solid
scoring, dynamic contrasts and more make it
perfect both for younger and more experienced
bands. Includes written and ad lib solos.
2297919 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .50.00
It Had to Be You—Isham Jones/arr. Mark
Taylor. In classic Count Basie style, Mark
Taylor's well-crafted arrangement of this
familiar standard is set in a medium-slow swing
style and features the full ensemble perfectly
scored to sound rich and full. In contrast, a
short piano solo is interspersed that can be
played as written or ad lib. A great change of
pace for contest or festival!
11171986 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Jazz Superset No. 5: The Patriotic Collection
—arr. Mike Lewis. Every jazz ensemble
should have this wonderful patriotic collection
in their library! Mike Lewis offers complete
arrangements of our nation's most familiar
songs in stirring arrangements useful for a
variety of performance needs. Titles include:
America; America The Beautiful; The Star
Spangled Banner (with optional lyric sheet);
The Battle Hymn Of The Republic; God Bless
The U.S.A. and American Patrol. Very highly
recommended!
2471393 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .60.00
Jazzville—Peter Blair. A nice throwback, this
swing chart highlights all the great aspects
of the bands from the 40s and 50s while still
sounding fresh. The wailing sax lines and
punchy brass along with a solid swing groove
are sure to make this a crowd pleaser. The Salt
Peanuts nod makes for an effective ending!
11501845 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .55.00
Jump, Jive an' Wail—arr. Roger Holmes.
Grab a partner and start cuttin' the rug! This
is the tune of the jump swing craze, and it
smokes! Originally a big hit for Louis Prima,
guitarist Brian Setzer has re-made the tune
for his Dirty Boogie album. With reasonable
ranges and lots of tutti section writing, this
arrangement will heat up fast without a lot of
effort! There are only two short solos - tenor
and trumpet - and they can be played as written
or ad lib.
2408417 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Jumpin' at the Woodside—Count Basie/
arr. Rich DeRosa. This one just builds and
builds! Rich DeRosa keeps this Count Basie
signature tune swinging all the way and
includes two optional tag endings to keep the
Basie style intact. The solos are written out for
piano, tenor sax, trumpet and trombone and
the lead trumpet range is to written G on top of
the staff with an A on the optional tag ending.
Optional parts are included for expanded
instrumentation. One of the Count's finest!
10028198 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .52.00
Jumpin' Jack Jive—Carl Strommen. This
chart opens in a bright, brisk four and soon
switches to a trademark two feel reminiscent
of the great big bands of yesteryear. The
solo section features tenor and alto, and it
can be opened up for a variety of soloists of
the director's choosing. The charts builds and
builds to a big finish! A great one for festival
and concert use. Swing on with this winner!
11206966 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Kick It—Kris Berg. Welcome to Mardi gras,
y'all!! Kick It is a New Orleans style swinger
with a funky second line groove over a blues
progression. Appealing ensemble trades
with the drummer add more excitement to
this already attractive chart. Suggested solos
are included for players of choice, and it's
playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations. This chart roars to a big
ending and thunderous applause as your
audience enjoys marchin' down the aisles!
10882602 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .48.00
Killer Joe (Cool Joe, Mean Joe)—Golson &
Jones/arr. Lisa DeSpain. Lisa Despain steps
a little outside the box with this very clever
and original treatment of this well-known jazz
standard. Written by Benny Golson and Quincy
Jones, she had great material to work with!
This chart will mesmerize you, yet swing all the
way with written tenor sax and trumpet solos
and a lead trumpet range to written G on top
of the staff. Well-arranged and fresh, this one
will grab you and stay with you for sure. We
just can't hear it enough! Highly recommended!
Optional expanded instrumentation.
10093094 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .48.00
Killer on the Keys—Larry Neeck. A smokin',
rock 'n rollin' romp, Killer on the Keys features
your keyboard player a la Jerry Lee Lewis,
the "Killer" himself. All the riffs and solos are
completely written out, so that your budding
keyboardist will feel right at home with the
bluesy rock 'n roll shuffle style. Although
the keys are featured, this full-sounding
arrangement has plenty of licks for the rest
of the band, including a section for written or
improvised solos. Hammering the ivories, your
soloist, band, and audience will find this is a
"killer" of a tune! Highly recommended!
10071408 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .48.00
Last Fries in the Bag—Jamie Roth. Brimming
with energy, this piece will showcase the band's
ability to create dynamic contrasts and play
punchy rhythms. It also swings like crazy! Solos
for alto and tenor sax, trumpet, and trombone.
11503711 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .55.00
Midnight Snack—Rick Hirsch. Midnight
Snack is a very clever chart for younger jazz
bands that features some cool band sound
effects. It's an easy swinger played around
132 bpm with written solos cued for all saxes
and trumpets. A slinky opening features the
drummer on cymbals trading phrases with
the ensemble and then leading to a more
traditional swing style. The trumpet 1 range
is to E-flat top space and optional parts are
included for flute, clarinet and vibes. There are
also options for reduced instrumentations. A
sure hit for every performance. Creative, fun
and highly recommended!
10997188 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .42.00
Mind the Gap—George Shutack. This straight-
ahead swing chart will be a winner with groups
at many levels. This is an accessible chart
based on rhythm changes that will give your
group a moderate challenge. There is a wealth
of ensemble work and an opportunity for a piano
solo. Bring this to your next festival or concert!
11199502 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .55.00
Mister T—George Shutack. Not the Mr. T you
were envisioning! This time the "T" stands for
tenor sax and trumpet. This swinging chart
is an excellent showcase for your stand-out
tenor and trumpet players with a swinging
duet section and open solos. The rest of
the ensemble enjoys hip figures and rich
harmonies. A great and very accessible chart
for your developing ensemble.
11503718 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .48.00
Moanin'—Bobby Timmons/arr. Mark Taylor.
Your piano player will get some well-deserved
attention in this familiar Bobby Timmons' chart.
The saxes grab the melody from the piano, and
everyone gets in on the action for some real
nice moments in the chorus. Written solos are
included for piano, tenor and/or trumpet. The
quality of Mark's arranging on this really lets
you sell it!
2445690 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Mr. GK (A Tribute to Gene Krupa)—Mike
Carubia. Drum features have always been
a big crowd pleaser in the jazz idiom. This
outstanding tribute to the original big band
drum star, Gene Krupa, features a short,
written trumpet solo with plunger, but this
exceptional chart is primarily a drum feature
with solid big band ensemble sections to drive
it along. Full of audience appeal, it's a big band
extravaganza set in the style of the famous
Krupa swing tunes of yesteryear. An optional
flute part is included and the written ranges are:
Trumpet 1 to A; Trombone to G; Alto Sax to E.
10311507 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .47.00
The Mudbug Strut—Paul Baker. A New
Orleans street parade comes to life with this
chart! A 2nd line snare drum beat drives
the Dixie-based ensemble, complete with
tailgate trombone. There are written solos for
trombone, alto sax, plunger trumpet, and bass,
and tuba may be substituted for the bass for
even more authenticity. An additional clarinet
part is included as well. An exchange between
the drums and ensemble leads to a roll off
that launches the shout section and traditional
ending. The trumpet range goes to written high
G and trombone to F. Highly recommended!
10458467 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .45.00
My Little Suede Shoes—Charlie Parker/arr.
Mark Taylor. This chart uses a light samba
feel to craft a marvelous setting of this Charlie
Parker standard for the Little Big Band format.
Perfectly scored tutti ensemble figures are
contrasted with feature spots for a duet of alto
sax and trumpet. Easy flowing rhythms and
modest ranges make this one easy to learn!
A great choice!
11208483 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Nardis—Miles Davis/arr. Paul Murtha. The
definitive recording of this jazz classic is by
Bill Evans, with other notable recordings by
Cannonball Adderley and Joe Henderson. Paul
Murtha's arrangement for developing groups
features a Latin style on the head then switches
to swing on the bridge. This really nice chart also
includes very effective writing for all sections of
the band as well as written or improvised solo
space for alto sax. Highly recommended!
10072801 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Nostalgia in Times Square—Charles Mingus/
arr. Victor Lopez. Don't miss this jazz standard
composed by the legendary Mingus! Swinging
at around 144 bpm, this chart delivers with
outstanding soli passages as well as superb
written or improvised solos for tenor and
trumpet. The brass ranges are accessible,
there are nice full ensemble sections along
with highly effective interludes, and there
are optional wind parts for augmented
instrumentations. It's just what you need for
your jazz book, and it's highly recommended!
10756388 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .48.00
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