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BLUES & SWING easy
Beg, Borrow and Steal—George Shutack.
Great scoring and a solid melody make this
straight-ahead swing chart a great choice for
younger bands. The minor harmonies provide
an easy entry into the world of improvisation.
With its flexible scoring, this one will be a hit on
any concert or festival program.
11199492 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .48.00
Bewitched—Rodgers & Hart/arr. Rick Stitzel.
This familiar Richard Rodgers and Lorenz
Hart jazz standard has certainly retained its
timeless quality even today. Skillfully arranged
for younger players in a medium swing style,
this chart features saxes on the main melody
supported by answers from the brass. Also
included is a short written or improvised solo
for tenor sax as well as solid scoring for the
entire ensemble, plus it's playable with optional
reduced or augmented instrumentations.
Additional features include chord/scale sheets
in all keys and written-out bass lines and piano
voicings. Highly recommended!
10667346 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .40.00
The Big Band Theory—Vince Gassi. Wow,
this accessible swing chart has it all... a
medium-up tempo, cool melodic lines, textural
variety, mature harmonies, easy brass ranges,
written or ad lib solos for tenor 1 and trombone
1, and a highly effective a cappella stop-time
interlude. Want more? Ok then, it swings
with a swagger and is playable with optional
reduced or expanded instrumentations. The
Big Band Theory will make your young players
sound like pros!
10513857 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .42.00
Blues by Five—Red Garland/arr. John
Berry. Recorded on the 1956 album Cookin'
with the Miles Davis Quintet, this jazz
standard composed by pianist Red Garland
adapts beautifully for young jazzers. With
a moderate tempo, a riff-based melody,
and non-threatening soloing on the blues
progression, this is the perfect introduction
to the music of Miles Davis for students and
audiences. Suggested solos are included
along with chord/scale sheets in all keys, and
it's playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations. Highly recommended!
10490309 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .40.00
Blues in Hoss' Flat (Blues in Frankie's
Flat)—Foster & Basie/arr. Mark Taylor. There
is no better style for young players to emulate
than that of the Count Basie Orchestra. This
famous swing tune is nicely arranged here by
Mark Taylor in a very playable version that still
sounds authentic.
2473678 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .40.00
Blues Infusion—Doug Beach. Everyone
needs an infusion of the blues now and then,
and this chart delivers! With a swinging melody,
ensemble work at all dynamic levels, and spots
for your soloists, this chart offers an abundance
of teaching opportunities. Get ready to lay back
on this one!
11199494 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .48.00
The Blues Walk—Clifford Brown/arr. Paul
Murtha. Introduce your young players to jazz
legend Clifford Brown with this classic riff tune.
This creative arrangement for developing
groups is great for learning to improvise with
the suggested solos, and the ensemble figures
are repetitive and easy to learn. It's scored
for standard jazz ensemble instrumentation,
but will sound fine with 4 saxes, 3 trumpets,
3 trombones and rhythm. Also included are
optional parts for flute, 2 clarinets, horn in F and
tuba. Every band needs to experience the blues!
10052548 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy—arr. Michael
Sweeney. This chart is way up on the "fun
meter"! Mike's playable arrangement doesn't
sacrifice any of that classic swing era sound
and style. The trumpet section is the primary
featured section; however, the saxes also get
a crack at the melody, and the trombones will
really enjoy the glissandi in the shout chorus.
A superb chart for your young band!
2363323 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Bye, Bye Blackbird—arr. Mark Taylor.
Arranged in a medium slow Count Basie
style, this is a great chart for teaching
ensemble balance and laidback swing. It
includes plenty of tutti ensemble playing,
plus a Basie-like piano solo that's completely
written out. Highly recommended!
10317291 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .45.00
C-Jam Blues—Duke Ellington/arr. Rick Stitzel.
An amazingly simple melody has been skillfully
dressed up with counterlines and solid scoring
for the little big band format. Solos are provided
for alto sax and trumpet, but with the easy
blues changes, anyone can take a shot at and
be successful with an improvised solo.
11518960 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Caldonia (What Makes Your Big Head So
Hard?)—Fleecie Moore/arr. Rick Stitzel. Made
famous by Woody Herman's Thundering Herd,
here is a fun chart from the early swing era. The
saxes do most of the heavy lifting, supported
by punches and backgrounds in the brass.
Also featured are short solos for tenor and/or
baritone saxes. Suggested solos are included
along with chord/scale sheets in all keys, and
it's playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations. Highly recommended!
10427416 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .45.00
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
Centerpiece—Harry "Sweets" Edison/arr.
Mike Story. Wow, this is great! Mike Story
has created an ideal easy swing/shuffle chart
on a great blues melody by Sweets Edison.
Centerpiece is accessible with easy brass
ranges, a medium swing tempo of 120 bpm,
along with brief written or improvised solos
for tenor sax, trumpet, and alto sax. Well-
notated rhythm section parts are included
along with optional parts for flute, clarinet and
vibes. Also playable with optional reduced
instrumentations, this great blues tune has
been recorded by all the greats and will become
a staple of your library! Highly recommended!
10867420 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .44.00
Cute—Neal Hefti/arr. Mike Story. Finally! A
version of Count Basie's Cute for young jazz
ensembles! Very playable and great sounding,
this makes a terrific introduction to the lighter
side of swing. The famous drum solos are
clearly written and will be the highlight of the
concert. You'll want this in your library.
2442952 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .42.00
District 8—David Springfield. Here is a great
piece to help students get that blues feel while
learning to improvise! Featuring a groovy solo
section that's adaptable to any instrument, this
piece has a swingin' minor blues style written
with developing programs in mind.
11377692 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .48.00
Do Nothin' Till You Hear from Me—Duke
Ellington/arr. Lisa DeSpain. Introduce your
young players to the suave Mr. Ellington with this
medium tempo swing chart! It's a nice and easy
presentation of this wonderful jazz standard.
The features include a few sax section solis,
written solos for trumpet 1 on the bridge and an
additional 8-bar solo, the trumpet 1 range is to
written F top line, and easy swing rhythms for
all. It's Duke at his best for your young jazz band.
Playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations. Highly recommended!
10311419 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .42.00
Don't Get Around Much Anymore—Duke
Ellington/arr. Michael Sweeney. What better
way to introduce the music of Duke Ellington to
your young jazzers than with this wonderfully
scored arrangement by Michael Sweeney!
Even at this easy level, this chart really swings
and will sound great with limited rehearsal
time. Your pianist gets a rare chance to shine
as he or she is featured on the melody while
the ensemble answers. Later, every section
gets to play the melody and there's a written
or ad lib solo for any saxophone. The final
section starts softly with saxes alone, then
builds as various layers are added. This
bluesy, swinging chart is playable with as few
as 3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone, piano
and drums, and all solos have written parts
provided. This belongs in every young jazz
curriculum! Highly recommended!
10016142 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .40.00
Fat Cat—Doug Beach. A solid swing tune
featuring an open solo section, modest brass
ranges, and lots of full-ensemble scoring.
Playable by 12 to 17 pieces, each set comes with
a sheet of written solo lines for all instruments,
giving directors the freedom to customize
performances according to their particular group.
Optional reduced instrumentation.
2391191 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .48.00
Feeling Good—Bricusse & Newley/arr.
Rick Stitzel. Rebounding in popularity
after a 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 and 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
Fever—Eddie Cooley/arr. Paul Murtha.
Recorded by Peggy Lee in 1958, this sultry
swing tune went on to become her signature
song and has remained a popular standard. Paul
Murtha's version for young players definitely
retains the "cool" factor with finger snaps, sax
melody and brass punches. Brief written solos
are included for alto sax and trumpet, and it's
playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations. Highly recommended!
10449094 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Filling in for Buddy—Doug Beach. As you
can guess by the title, this chart is a hard-
swinging tune that shows off your drummer
- and it's highly accessible to even developing
ensembles. Great scoring, comfortable
ranges, and hard-swinging figures that lay
perfectly on each instrument make this piece
sound full. Additional solo opportunities for
trumpet and piano.
11503715 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Four—Miles Davis/arr. John Berry. The saxes
do most of the heavy lifting on this easy version
of the Miles Davis standard. In addition, there is
a short sax soli and a written or improvised solo
for trumpet. This is a wonderful introduction for
young players to one of the most important jazz
figures of the 20th century. Optional reduced or
expanded instrumentations. Suggested solos
and scale/chord sheets included.
10083836 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Get Lost—Colin M. Plank. A hip and easy
swing chart based around the changes and
groove to Hit the Road, Jack. Catchy themes,
solid scoring, and hip rhythmical figures make
this a nice and accessible chart for young jazz
bands that is great for teaching the fundamentals
of swing and ensemble playing. Written solos for
alto sax, tenor sax, and drum set.
11501825 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .50.00
BEST
SELLERS
Blues & Swing
Easy
Best Selling Charts! These selections,
listed in order of their popularity, are
chosen most often by directors like you.
Caravan—
Duke Ellington/arr. Michael Sweeney.
2307627 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Moondance—
Van Morrison/arr. Victor Lopez.
2701897 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
Feeling Good—
Bricusse & Newley/arr. Rick Stitzel.
10374176 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Make Swing Your Thing—Doug Beach.
11403537 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
Moten Swing—Buster Moten
& Bennie Moten/arr. Rick Stitzel.
11357093 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Avenue Swing—Mike Collins-Dowden.
10513871 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
Naptown Blues—
John L. (Wes) Montgomery/arr. Terry White.
11400562 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
The Pink Panther—
Henry Mancini/arr. Paul Murtha.
10188519 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Hit the Road Jack—
Percy Mayfield/arr. Mike Lewis.
10277520 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
April in Paris—
Vernon Duke/arr. Rick Stitzel.
10052549 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
