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BLUES & SWING medium-easy
The Bari Thought of You—Peter Blair.
A lush, rubato introduction sets up the infectious
shuffle feel of this swingin' feature for baritone
saxophone. The solo is written or improvised
and the arrangement features nice band licks
and backgrounds, a sax soli, a tutti full band
section and an improvised or notated solo
section. The key selection of Ab ensures that
all lines lay well for the soloist and the ranges
remain moderate for all players. A guaranteed
audience favorite, this hard-hitting chart will
become a "must have" for bands with strong,
sassy bari players. Highly recommended!
10029148 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .45.00
The Big Band Theory—Larry Neeck. This
bright swinger kicks right from the start at
around 180 bpm! Based on a blues form, this
chart is very melodic and simply cooks in an
uncomplicated fashion, with tasty unison riffs
balancing the powerfully scored ensemble
sections. The open solo section with great
background figures, along with the included
suggested solos, provides an opportunity for
individual band members to shine. Additional
highlights included a nice shout chorus and a
section after the shout that begins softly and
builds to the end. It's also playable with optional
reduced instrumentation. Here's a great chart
for opening a program or for any occasion!
Highly recommended!
10518277 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .48.00
Big Noise from Winnetka—Haggart & Bauduc/
arr. Paul Lavender. Bring the sounds of Bob
Crosby and the big band era to life again with
this fun chart for younger players! It features an
authentic sound, a flexible solo section and the
saxes get to whistle the melody for added fun. A
great experience for young players!
2481666 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Big Swing Face—Bill Potts/arr. Rich Sigler.
This chart, originally popularized by Buddy
Rich, has been scored at an accessible level
while maintaining the essence of the original
and more. The tempo is around 154 bpm,
there are written solos for tenor and trumpet
2, as well as nice dynamics to show off your
jazz band, plus optional parts for expanded
instrumentations. A fun chart that you'll play for
years to come!
10452096 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .48.00
Birk's Works—Dizzy Gillespie/arr. Mark
Taylor. This classic minor blues by Dizzy
Gillespie is set in a comfortable medium swing
style. A small group is featured at the top
using the distinctive stylings and articulations
of the original recording. Nice and accessible
passages for the full ensemble as well as a
satisfying shout chorus are featured along with
solo space for trumpet and tenor saxophone.
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Blame It on the Blues—Doug Beach.
Blame It on the Blues is the perfect vehicle
for developing jazzers to learn the essentials
of swing rhythms and phrasing. Doug Beach
knows how to do this kind of chart very, very
well and this one is no exception! The blues
harmonies create a foundation that players
will feel comfortable with in both the ensemble
sections and the written or improvised solo
spots. Additional features include some sax
solis and effective call and response phrases
between the saxes and brass. Scored for
standard big band, it will sound great with
optional reduced or expanded instrumentation.
Great chart!
10999950 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .48.00
A Bloat of Hippopotami (#2 in the Collective
Noun Series)—Steve Wiest. A crazy title
and chart to match! This is definitely not your
cookie-cutter laid-back swing tune. Phat chords
and great voicings along with the distinct and
gritty color of low saxes doubled with low brass
and piano give this piece its down-and-dirty
sound. A great choice if you are looking for
something outside the box that has fun parts
for everybody.
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The Blues are Gonna Get Ya—Blair
Bielawski. This chart features punchy brass
and a distinctive harmonic structure making
it stand out from the crowd. There is plenty
of passing the melody around with call-and-
response sections that give everyone a turn
with the melody. This piece is great to switch
up your program.
11393008 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Blues Be King!—Scott Stanton. Yes! Feature
your guitar or vibes player on this cookin'
blues shuffle in F with a nod to the late,
great B.B. King! The bari sax part takes a
prominent blues band role within the rhythm
section. The optional written or improvised
solo section is open to also feature your best
wind players. The solo guitar part includes
tablature and fingerings for appropriate
slides, bends, hammer-ons, pull-offs, and
chord shape/performance suggestions. This
stunner is optionally playable with reduced
instrumentation. Guitar and vibes solo features
are hard to find, so make sure to check this one
out! Highly recommended!
10607070 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .48.00
Blues for Fanglord—Chris Sharp. This blues
in F features the second trumpet player. It has
a stand-alone wind section that shows off the
ensemble's ability to keep time without the
rhythm section. A hip head and great ensemble
writing make this chart accessible and fun.
There are solo changes for tenor sax as well.
The first trumpet plays to a high B-flat.
11515277 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .70.00
Buckjump—Andrews & Ballard/arr. John
Wasson. Recorded by Trombone Shorty on
his 2011 album For True and featuring the
Rebirth Brass Band and 5th Ward Weebie,
this hot tune has a funky New Orleans style
groove with a moderate tempo and catchy riffs.
The trombones get the spotlight to start with,
followed by tight ensemble playing and later
space for an improvised or written trombone
solo. This chart is cool, confident and colorful!
Highly recommended!
10556780 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .50.00
By George—Paul Baker. This fun swinger
introduces rhythm changes to younger players.
A strong dialogue between brass and saxes
sets the tone early before the saxes take the
melody. The written alto sax solo is based on
Charlie Parker's solo on Moose the Mooch.
The written trumpet solo is based on solos
of Ella Fitzgerald and Bud Powell. The shout
section opens with the horns trading fours with
the bassist (written bass solo provided).
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C-Jam Blues—Duke Ellington/arr. Mark
Taylor. Here is a new and creative new take
on this Duke Ellington favorite set in a New
Orleans street beat style. A piano introduction
sets up the groove then a small group takes the
initial statement of the theme. The rest of the
ensemble enters with a counterline before the
full ensemble launches the solo section which
is designed to feature any number of soloists.
Unique and effective!
10374164 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Cheesecake—Dexter Gordon/arr. Rick
Stitzel. This catchy jazz standard is masterfully
arranged here for developing players by Rick
Stitzel. Featuring the sax section on the head,
brass on the bridge, plus a suggested or
improvised solo for tenor and a full ensemble
shout chorus, this medium swing chart will
make your band sound great!
10052543 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Come Fly with Me—Jimmy Van Heusen/arr.
John Berry. Most notably recorded by Frank
Sinatra, here is the familiar Jimmy VanHeusen
standard effectively arranged for developing
jazz ensembles. The style is an effortless-
sounding medium swing, and this chart makes
it enjoyable for listeners and players alike!
10083828 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Cool (from "West Side Story")—Leonard
Bernstein/arr. Mark Taylor. From one of the
most famous musicals of all time, here is the
swinging and aptly titled Cool. Mark Taylor's
version for developing players remains true to
the original but adds a touch of contemporary
flair with the melody passed from section to
section and written or improvised solo space
for trumpet. Timeless!
10083826 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Cool Cats—Tom Molter. A hip straight ahead
swinger with fabulous ensemble writing that
gives every section interesting material.
This is a big band chart with a big sound but
without big technical demands. Written solos
in Trumpet 1 and Tenor 1. Optional parts for
Clarinet, Flute, F-Horn, Vibes, Baritone BC,
Baritone TC, violin, and Tuba.
11398204 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .41.50
Cotton Tail—Duke Ellington/arr. Mark Taylor.
All the drive and excitement of the original
are still there as this bright swinger starts out
with a small combo of two tenors and two
trombones with rhythm, then gets the full band
involved. With solos for alto and/or trombone
and trumpet and/or piano, this chart will sound
great with any band!
2472892 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Cotton Tail—Duke Ellington/arr. Mark Taylor.
Here's one of Duke Ellington's iconic tunes in
a swingin' chart scored for the little big band
format. Mark Taylor really gets the most out
of just six horn parts in this great-sounding
chart! Solo space is included for trombone and
alto sax, and then later for piano and trumpet.
Here's a great opportunity to feature your key
big band players!
10759364 Jazz Ensemble
(Little Big Band). . . . . . . . . .45.00
Count Bubba's Revenge—Gordon Goodwin/
arr. Ralph Ford. Ralph Ford has scored
this popular chart by Gordon Goodwin for
developing groups, and it's a real gem! It's
a shuffle that will be fun to play and hear for
all concerned. The unique articulations and
the very cool, stop-time interlude make this a
stand-out for your group. There are no individual
solos, a hot sax soli, and the lead trumpet range
is to written G on top of the staff (optional Ab).
It also has options for reduced or expanded
instrumentations. Wonderful tune... outstanding
arrangement. Highly recommended!
10028087 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Dig Them Georgia Peaches—Ed Gaston.
Based around the chord changes to Sweet
Georgia Brown, this original chart alternates
between a half-time shuffle and swing. Excellent
use of unison writing. Written solos for tenor sax
and trumpet. A hip and accessible chart!
11343826 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Diggin' the New Digs (from "Incredibles 2")
—Michael Giacchino/arr. Paul Murtha. From
the entertaining soundtrack of "Incredibles 2"
comes this marvelous jazz waltz that works
great for full jazz band. Baritone sax gets a
rare turn in the spotlight, followed by the brass
section with sax answers. The solo section can
feature any combination of alto sax, trumpet, or
trombone with suggested or improvised solos.
A fun change of pace and highly recommended!
10960664 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Don't Get Around Much Anymore—Ellington
& Russell/arr. Mark Taylor. One of the classic
trademark tunes from the Duke Ellington
library, this familiar jazz standard is solidly
scored for younger players by Mark Taylor.
When it comes to accessible charts in a
medium swing style, this one can't be beat!
Highly recommended!
10427404 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Easy to Love—Cole Porter/arr. Paul Baker.
A fast swing chart played on a great jazz
standard, it features a great sax section soli,
plenty of tutti ensemble, and written-out solos
provided for piano (or vibes) and alto (or
trumpet). Lead trumpet range is to written G on
top of the staff. It's "easy to love" this chart!
11355026 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .48.00
Fancy Pants—Sammy Nestico. Don't miss
this great funky blues chart! It's got a laid
back groove that really grabs you! Originally
written for Count Basie, it's the kind of chart
that will make your band sound great. Written
out rhythm section parts are really nice, and
the horn parts...hey, this is just great writing.
Everything sits right in the pocket!
2314862 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .48.00
Fascinating Rhythm—George Gershwin/arr.
Peter Blair. You can't go wrong with George
Gershwin! This new take on the standard tune
is filled with dynamic contrasts and engaging
harmony. Great section scoring makes every
section sound full as well as giving everyone
hip figures and a chance at the melody.
Wonderful interweaving lines work together to
showcase this iconic melody.
11501809 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .55.00
Fast Forward—Howard Rowe. Here's a
unique big band swinger perfect for featuring
two of your top players! Written to feature
either two trombones, two tenor saxes, or one
of each, this tasty chart celebrates the legacy
of great jazz duos like J. J. Johnson and Kai
Winding. It's not often you find a feature set in
an uptempo setting like this!
2472574 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Fee-Fi-Fo-Fum—Wayne Shorter/arr. Mark
Taylor. From Wayne Shorter's influential 1964
album Speak No Evil, this jazz standard is
transformed here for developing jazz bands
by Mark Taylor. The relaxed swing feel and
harmonies of the original are all retained, and
solos for tenor sax and trumpet are included.
11172115 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .45.00
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