JAZZ
ENSEMBLE
Editors' Choice 2023 New Basic Library Available via ePrint Downloadable All Prices in U.S. Dollars & Subject To Publisher Revision
154
Go to cart
BLUES & SWING medium-easy / medium
Summertime (from "Porgy and Bess")—
George Gershwin/arr. Michael Sweeney. Set
in a distinctive medium swing/shuffle groove,
Michael Sweeney's version for younger jazz
bands presents a contemporary styling of this
classic song from "Porgy and Bess." Mixing
a variety of ensemble textures, a stop time
solo section, and briefly slipping into a new
key during the final chorus, this is sure to be
a standout for festival or casual concert use.
Suggested solos are included for tenor sax and
trumpet and chord/scale sheets in all keys are
available. Highly recommended!
10461398 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Sweet Home Chicago—Robert Johnson/arr.
Roger Holmes. Made famous by The Blues
Brothers, this hard-hitting blues classic is sure to
become an instant favorite with jazz bands and
audiences. A driving shuffle groove and solid
scoring for the entire ensemble are featured
throughout in this great chart that will become
a staple of your library! Highly recommended!
10343798 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Take Five—Paul Desmond/arr. Mike Lewis.
Take the most famous 5/4 jazz tune ever written
and combine it with a flawless and playable
arrangement for developing jazz band and
you've got a chart that should be in everybody's
library! Dave Brubeck managed to make the
5/4 meter sound like the most natural thing in
the world, and that's the way it plays, too. Who
would've thought that young players could
experience Brubeck's "Third Stream" jazz?
2381705 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .48.00
Things Ain't What They Used to Be—Mercer
Ellington/arr. Rich Sigler. This is a jazz classic
that every band should have in their library.
The chart is a swing shuffle played at around
116 bpm and has a very familiar and catchy
melody that flows smoothly from section to
section. Also featured are written out solos for
alto sax 1 and trumpet 2 and a lead trumpet
range to written F-sharp top line. Optional parts
are included for expanded instrumentation. A
superb arrangement that is clever and effective
in every way!
10355626 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .50.00
To Be Announced—Paul Clark. Check out
this incredibly hip, swinging, and accessible
chart featuring an amazing sax soli and
wonderful figures for all parts. There are written
changes for alto, tenor, and bari sax as well as
trumpet and trombone. It's a must-have on your
next jazz program!
11517940 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .52.00
Touchin' All the Basses—Andy Clark. It's
time to let your bass player get some of the
spotlight! This cool chart is written in three
parts, a funky rock, a slow triple blues, and a
hot shuffle. Designed to showcase the bass
player, the band parts complement the soloist,
but allow the bass to be heard. Each of the
sections can be opened for bass or other solos
as desired, or it can be performed straight
through, exactly as written. A very unique and
useful chart!
2468262 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .50.00
The Trouble with Trombones—Rich Wool-
worth. Shine a spotlight on your trombones
with this catchy medium swing feature. Full
of unison melody in the trombones as well as
individual lines, this chart is great to feature a
section that knows how to have fun. Perfect for
any program, your bones will thank you for this!
11398618 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Ulterior Motive—Doug Beach. This swinging
original is everything you're looking for in a hip
and accessible chart to teach young players
the foundations of big band playing from form
to style. A must-have!
11503719 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .48.00
Unlimited Miles—Kris Berg. As you probably
guessed from the title, this chart takes hints from
some Miles Davis classics and turns them into
a brilliant up-tempo swing composition. Your
band will get to show off their dynamic flexibility
with some wonderful soft ensemble sections
that lead into a shout chorus with awesome
saxophone lines filling in. Be sure to stay tuned
in to the end of the chart. This features some
clever harmonic and rhythmic movement that
wraps up the chart with a flourish.
11346132 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .50.00
The Way You Look Tonight—Jerome Kern/
arr. Mark Taylor. From the film "Swing Time"
and originally performed by Fred Astaire, The
Way You Look Tonight won the Academy
Award for best original song in 1939. Since
then it has remained a popular jazz standard,
and here is a terrific moderately paced swing
version for developing players.
10759342 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Whirly Bird—Neal Hefti/arr. Peter Blair. You
may have heard Basie's band play this great
Neal Hefti swinger, but this version is very
accessible for younger players at around 166
bpm. The features include a written alto sax
solo, a great sax soli, and well-notated rhythm
section parts. Includes optional wind and vibes
part, too!
10452088 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .48.00
Wombat Combat—Craig Skeffington. Written
in a hard-driving shuffle style, it features all
sections of the band with improvisational space
for your tenor player. There is also a feature
for the winds that will keep everyone on their
toes. If you've been looking for something to
showcase your entire band, look no further.
Fully-notated rhythm section parts, moderate
brass ranges, and a melodic line carried by all
sections of the band will make this a favorite for
concert and festival performances!
11199482 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .55.00
Won't You Be My Neighbor? (It's a Beautiful
Day in the Neighborhood)—Fred Rogers/arr.
Paul Murtha. One of the truly iconic songs
for television, the opening to Mister Rogers'
Neighborhood resonates with all generations.
This is a terrific setting for aspiring jazz players
in a moderate tempo swing style. This one
works in any neighborhood!
10908992 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .45.00
You'd Be So Nice to Come Home To—Cole
Porter/arr. Paul Baker. Ah, yes, Cole Porter!
Paul Baker has created a quality chart on
this wonderful jazz standard from the Great
American Songbook. It's a crafty swinger at
around 168 bpm featuring appealing sections
for the full ensemble, written or improvised solos
for alto and trumpet, a great saxophone soli, and
a very hip interlude that builds right to the end.
The lead trumpet range is to written F-sharp
and additional parts are included for optional
expanded instrumentations. Quality writing in a
fine chart that's highly recommended!
10756378 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .48.00
Blues & Swing
Medium
125th Street Blues—Dave Mills. You, your
band and your audiences will really enjoy
this bright swing chart in a Basie jump-swing
style. With a chance to feature your favorite
soloists over F blues changes and some great
ensemble choruses, this chart swings hard
from start to finish. The intro is rhythm section
with Basie-style piano fills and the melody is a
catchy blues line. Nice chart!
10280567 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .50.00
17 Mile Drive—Matt Harris. This medium
difficulty chart refers to the scenic road
through Pebble Beach and Pacific Grove on
the Monterey Peninsula in California, much of
which hugs the coastline and passes famous
golf courses, mansions, and cypress forests.
The composer's frequent use of suspended
chords suggests the grandeur of the region. Set
in a catchy rock shuffle and using contemporary
harmonic techniques, this one grooves from
start to finish. Sophisticated rhythmic content
enhances the memorable melody and tenor
sax has solo changes. A fairly accessible chart,
it will definitely sustain the interest of medium to
advanced players and soloists!
10455654 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .55.00
727 South Broad Street—Lars Halle. Let your
baritone sax player show off with this chart!
This swing tune with featured solo has a dark
yet curious feeling to it that your musicians will
have a great time playing.
11403531 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .55.00
After You've Gone—Turner Layton/arr.
Mark Taylor. Arranged here in a slow Basie
style swing setting, this well-crafted chart is
loaded with style! The band can really cut
loose on the shout chorus! A solid choice for
festival or concert.
2470793 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .55.00
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 . . . . . . . . . .52.00
Along Came Betty—Benny Golson/arr. Alan
Baylock. A real jazz classic, this chart kicks!
The features include a medium swing style,
a written or improvised solo for tenor sax,
meaningful ensemble passages, exceptional
soli lines, superb phrases, and a lead trumpet
range to written B-flat. An outstanding Benny
Golson jazz standard arranged to perfection!
Highly recommended!
10513907 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .52.00
April in Paris—Vernon Duke/trans. Jeff Hest.
This chart is simply about style! And with style
is exactly how Count Basie and his orchestra
played it! From the silky smooth sax soli on the
head to the Pop Goes The Weasel trumpet
solo to the "...one more time..." repeat of the
last phrase, every detail of this jazz standard
has been transcribed and reconstructed by Jeff
Hest. A remarkable, authentic way to tell your
audience what swing is really all about!
2422855 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .60.00
Attack of the Killer Trombones—Chris
Sharp. Here is the trombone section feature
you've been looking for! The Sing, Sing,
Sing style and ensemble writing will give your
trombones plenty to sink their teeth into. The
lead trumpet range extends to high C.
11515273 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .75.00
Back Alley Shuffle—Doug Beach. Featuring
killer ensemble work, a strong melody, a
wonderful sax soli, an open solo section with
written or ad lib solos, and a memorable finish,
this hard-driving shuffle will ignite any program! It
swings hard, has an infectious groove, and is fun
to hear and play. A great workout for everyone
in the band, this one is highly recommended!
10499217 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .55.00
BEST
SELLERS
Blues & Swing
Medium
Best Selling Charts! These selections,
listed in order of their popularity, are
chosen most often by directors like you.
No Harm/No Fowl—Kris Berg.
11400568 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
Work Song—
Nat Adderley/arr. Erik Morales.
10513905 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
Sing, Sing, Sing—
Louis Prima/trans. Mike Lewis.
2411486 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60.00
Dat Dere—
Bobby Timmons/arr. Erik Morales.
10277767 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
Moanin'—
Charles Mingus/arr. Andrew Homzy.
10041748 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
Things Ain't What They Used to Be—
Mercer Ellington/arr. Alan Baylock.
10513911 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
Shiny Stockings—
Frank Foster/arr. Greg Yasinitsky.
10071900 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
In the Mood—Joe Garland.
2090959 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
Bu-yah!—Paul Baker.
11403767 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Alone Together—Howard Dietz
& Arthur Schwartz/arr. Mike Kamuf.
11355032 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
