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On Green Dolphin Street—Bronislau Kaper/
arr. Dave Wolpe. Only arranger Dave Wolpe
can make On Green Dolphin Street the ideal
address! A combination of swing and Latin
feel, suggested solos for alto 1 and tenor 1, a
lead trumpet range to written A above the staff,
a tasty sax soli and a hot shout chorus make
this an impressive chart. Optional parts are
included for flute, horn in F, baritone horn/tenor
sax and tuba. It's a superb chart you will enjoy
for years to come. Highly recommended!
10049712 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .52.00
On the Slide!—Roger Schmidli. Shine a light
on your trombone section with this strong
trombone feature chart. This fun swing tune
is inspired by the great J.J. Johnson and Kai
Winding duets of the 1950s and is sure to show
the witty side of your group!
11398102 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .48.00
One for Daddy-O—Nat Adderley/arr. Mike
Tomaro. This minor blues was written by Nat
Adderley for Chicago DJ, Holmes "Daddy-O"
Daylie and was first heard on Cannonball
Adderley's seminal album, "Somethin' Else."
This well-crafted arrangement swings just like
the original, and includes a flexible solo section
for any soloist. Written-out bass lines and piano
voicings are included as well as chord/scale
sheets in all keys. Highly recommended!
10775162 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .55.00
One O'Clock Jump—Count Basie/arr. Jeff
Hest. This is the original Count Basie chart,
recreated by Jeff Hest. Meticulously notated
with Basie's simple but timeless piano solo,
transcribed solos for first and second tenors,
trombone, trumpet and bass, and the mother
of all Basie swinging shout choruses, this is
a classic that deserves a place in every jazz
ensemble's repertoire! Highly recommended!
2701974 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .60.00
Out Back of the Barn—Gerry Mulligan/arr.
Mark Taylor. What better instrument to feature
on a bluesy "bump and grind" swinger like this
than baritone sax? Written in a medium slow
12/8 feel, this chart will make your entire band
sound great, plus allow an often neglected
player to really shine. Suggested solo and
scale/chord sheet provided.
10188517 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .55.00
Out of the Doghouse—Erik Morales.
Arranger/composer Erik Morales delivers! This
outstanding shuffle chart sounds like a big
old freight train coming down the tracks, and
it just builds and builds! There's a wonderful
section after the optional solos that features
a powerful sax soli without the rhythm section,
and there are great breaks for piano and drums
throughout. There are also some independent
bari sax lines and optional written solos for alto,
tenor and guitar. The lead trumpet range is to
written A above the staff and there's an optional
ending with lead trumpet notes up to C. This
is a hot chart! Our highest recommendation!
Optional expanded instrumentation.
10068803 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .54.00
Perdido—Juan Tizol/arr. Victor Lopez.
Mambo! Arranger Victor Lopez has masterfully
intertwined a mambo and a swing feel in this
great Juan Tizol jazz classic. Featuring a fully
notated tenor sax solo, lead trumpet range to
written A, a brief sax soli and lots of excitement
throughout, this chart is pure fun to hear and
play! Don't be "lost", play Perdido! Optional
expanded instrumentation.
10093181 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .52.00
The Pink Panther—Henry Mancini/arr. Mike
Tomaro. This timeless Mancini classic gets a
makeover inspired by the version recorded by
Bobby McFerrin. The groove is medium swing
with an occasional hint of rock thrown in. This
is a highly effective treatment for the little big
band instrumentation. Scored for 6 horns (3
saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone) plus rhythm
section with optional parts included for alto sax,
tenor sax and trombone. Highly recommended!
10376190 Jazz Ensemble
(Little Big Band). . . . . . . . . .45.00
The Queen Bee—Sammy Nestico. Penned
by Sammy Nestico, this chart is a relaxed
moderate blues. Written for the Basie/Nestico
collaboration on the album Basie-Straight
Ahead, it's perfect for advancing groups. It is
also a great chart for your rhythm section to
develop that wonderful Basie sound and feel.
A must for every jazz ensemble library!
545673 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .55.00
Salt Peanuts—John "Dizzy" Gillespie & Kenny
Clarke/arr. Mark Taylor. A true bebop classic
from the 1940s, this Dizzy Gillespie standard
has long been a favorite with artists of every
era. Your jazz combo will have fun with this one!
11401279 Combo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
Sandu—Clifford Brown/arr. Chris Sharp.
Clifford Brown's Sandu has long been a jam-
session staple for anyone that wants to shred
some E-flat blues. Chris Sharp delivers great
ensemble writing that really swings in the chart's
blow section. The familiar melody is featured
with a trumpet and tenor sax duet at the top of
the tune and returns with the duet at the end.
Sandu also includes written or improvised solos
for tenor sax and trumpet with a great "rhythm
out" interlude between the solos. As if that isn't
enough, there's an excellent sax section soli
and a roaring shout chorus before the recap!
Our highest recommendation!
10517429 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .65.00
Scarborough Fair—arr. Kris Berg. Arranged
for the wonderful saxophonist Chris Vadala,
this English folk song has been fashioned as
a contemporary-sounding chart in D minor that
moves from a loose, open swing to a straight-
ahead swing groove. Terrific development of
melodic material from the tune is paired with a
recurring triplet figure that ties the chart together.
Solo space for tenor saxophone and trumpet
(with Harmon mute) is included. Make sure
your lead trumpet has some chops as it gets up
to an E! This is a unique must-have chart for a
developed band. Highly recommended!
11346122 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Secret Love—Sammy Fain/arr. Dave Wolpe.
Featuring the trombone section, Dave
Wolpe's chart on Secret Love just cooks and
cooks! All four trombone parts have written-
out solo sections, there's plenty of section
work and nice ensembles too. The lead
'bone range is to high Bb and lead trumpet
is to written B above the staff. This is an
accessible and terrific chart to showcase your
trombones. Highly recommended! Optional
expanded instrumentation.
10071747 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .52.00
Shiny Stockings—Frank Foster/arr. Greg
Yasinitsky. Frank Foster's composition Shiny
Stockings is one of the greatest jazz tunes ever
for big band. Arranged by Greg Yasinitsky and
scored at an accessible level, this chart has
all the ingredients you expect plus a few short
section solis and an ensemble shout chorus.
This arrangement stays very close to the original,
yet is more accessible for developing groups.
Other features include a written solo for 2nd
trumpet with the lead trumpet range to written
A above the staff. This Basie classic belongs
in every jazz library! Highly recommended!
Optional expanded instrumentation.
10071900 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .52.00
Sing, Sing, Sing—Louis Prima/trans. Mike
Lewis. Here it is...perhaps the most recognizable
swing tune of all time! This incredible
transcription is as close as you're going to come
to the original (which included clarinet and less
than a full compliment of brass). This chart is
scored for a standard 5 saxes, 4 trumpets, 4
trombones and rhythm, but aside from that, it
is the original as played by Benny Goodman.
Every lick is there, including all the Gene Krupa
drum breaks! This chart is a must for every big
band's library!
2411486 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .60.00
Sister Sadie—Horace Silver/arr. Bryan Kidd.
Experience this hard-bop style work that really
gets things kickin'. The saxes open with the
famous head and this chart has been made
more accessible, yet remains true to the
original. There are a wealth of performance
suggestions included to make this chart
work at many ability levels. Containing all the
elements of Horace Silver's original tune, this
arrangement can be opened up to feature
more soloists than just the tenor (provided with
a written solo and changes). A sax soli feature
helps to bring this one home! An outstanding
arrangement of a jazz standard!
10009016 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .55.00
Softly, as in a Morning Sunrise—Sigmund
Romberg/arr. Paul Baker. Paul Baker's
take on this wonderful Sigmund Romberg
standard is very exciting right off the top! It
switches between straight-eighth and relaxed
swing feels at around 150 bpm. The creative
and tasty features include a written trumpet
1 solo on flugelhorn, written or improvised
solos for trumpet and tenor, an outstanding
sax soli, and a solo for drums over a horns
interlude. The set also includes an auxiliary
percussion part and optional parts for flute
and vibes. Highly recommended for any
performance and especially for contests
and festivals!
11198998 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Solar—Miles Davis/arr. John Wasson. From his
early "cool" period, this Miles Davis standard is
arranged here in a contemporary setting
featuring alto sax and flugelhorn on the melody.
Solo space is provided for each, and a full-band
soli treatment rounds out this superb chart.
11171982 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .55.00
Splanky—Neal Hefti/arr. Sammy Nestico.
For years, directors have been waiting for the
release of the original Basie version of this
great blues classic. It's full of Sammy's unique
ensemble writing and has plenty of room for
blues solos.
2185155 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Spoiler Alert—Andrew Neu. With a nod to
the wonderful charts Sammy Nestico wrote
for Count Basie, this medium swinger for
advancing groups features the saxophones
and trumpets in strong unison melodies.
Additionally, written or improvised solos are
featured for piano, tenor sax or trumpet.
Included are optional vibes parts and a handy
guitar chord chart. An ideal opener, closer, or
anything in between!
11191613 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .55.00
Stompin' at the Savoy—arr. Greg Yasinitsky.
After the initial statement, Greg Yasinitsky gives
this Benny Goodman treasure an updated and
contemporary flair while remaining true to the
original. It's all there in this exciting chart... nice
dynamic contrasts, a stop-time section, a sax
section soli, ensemble interludes, a written or
improvised trumpet 2 solo, and it's all played
around 168 bpm. The lead trumpet range is to
written B-flat above the staff and optional parts
are included for expanded instrumentations.
Solid with proven appeal!
10513990 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .52.00
Summertime (from "Porgy and Bess")—
George Gershwin/arr. Dave Rivello. This
medium swing trumpet solo feature contains
tons of jazz substance! Arranger Dave Rivello
captures the distinctive Miles Davis-Harmon
Mute sound in this outstanding chart that
features both the band and soloist "a la Miles."
The trumpet 2 solo part goes to written F on the
top line, and the lead trumpet goes to written A.
Highly recommended!
10011971 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .52.00
Swing Power—Blair Bielawski. A catchy
hook pulls you into this great mix of swing,
gospel, and pop. Full of energy and power, this
contemporary chart will be stuck in your head
all day long.
11393010 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Switch in Time—Sammy Nestico. Sammy
Nestico wrote this classic chart for the
Count Basie Orchestra and it was recorded
on the album Basie - Straight Ahead. An
approachable chart for advancing groups, this
minor blues outing features attractive chord
changes and a brilliant finale. Classic Basie!
546390 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .55.00
Take Five—Paul Desmond/arr. Rich DeRosa.
Perhaps the most famous time chart of all,
Take Five is in 5/4 - but the rhythmic pattern is
clear and consistent throughout. You'll find this
arrangement very accessible, with easy alto
sax and drum solos plus modest brass ranges.
This chart features a more laid-back style than
the original and is sure to be just as important
today as was in the 1960s. Recommended for
every jazz enthusiast!
10049802 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .52.00
Take the 'A' Train (Original Version)—
Billy Strayhorn/trans. David Berger. This
very special, historic publication is an exact
transcription of the 1941 version recorded by
Duke Ellington. David Berger's expertise is
evident in the completely voiced rhythm parts
and written out solos. This classic belongs in
every jazz ensemble library everywhere!
2237790 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .55.00
Tenor Madness—Sonny Rollins/arr. Mark
Taylor. This Sonny Rollins classic is bebop
at its best! A stellar, up-tempo chart that turns
both your tenor players loose and lets them
battle it out in the solos. The two tenors trade
phrases while the band keeps things cooking
throughout. It sounds like a little "madness" is
good for the soul!
2433860 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .55.00
Thanks Hank—John La Barbera. Dedicated
to Henry Mancini, this clever original in a
characteristic medium swing style features a
number of "Hankisms" embedded throughout.
Flutes are optional, but can really add a nice
touch if available. Solos are included for vibes
or piano and tenor sax.
10908976 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .55.00
That's Life—arr. Gordon Goodwin. Gordon
Goodwin's medium-slow treatment of this
familiar standard swings hard right from
the top! This expertly crafted chart features
plenty of tutti ensemble writing, solo space for
trumpet and piano, and a short but potent sax
soli. Silky smooth!
2286565 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .55.00
