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BIG BAND STANDARDS / BALLADS very easy & easy
Stompin' at the Savoy—Benny Goodman,
Chick Webb & Edgar Sampson/arr. Mike
Kamuf. This half-time shuffle is a unique
treatment of this classic standard. It is superbly
arranged to feature five soloists: trombone,
trumpet, tenor, alto, and drum set. Lead
trumpet range is to written G on top of the staff.
Features include section solis, interludes, a
kickin' shout chorus - it's all here, enjoy!
11355030 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . ME 48.00
String of Pearls—Jerry Gray/arr. Mike Lewis.
Arranger Mike Lewis has taken this swinging
Glenn Miller hit and arranged it for easy jazz
ensemble. His clever reworking of the solo
sections and the descending harmony line
makes this chart very playable for the young jazz
musician. The trumpet 1 range is to written F top
line and it features instrumentation options from
9 to 19 players. This is one of the ultimate crowd
pleasers and it's ideal for any performance!
10049681 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . E 42.00
Take Me Out to the Ballgame—Jack Norworth
and Albert Von Tilzer/arr. Drew Zaremba. This
superb chart covers all the bases! Played
around 148 bpm with a suggested written tenor
solo and lead trumpet range to written G on top
of the staff. A swinging intro gives way to a
circus-like oom-pah feel, then back into a slow-
building swing with a big shout section. You
might even catch a small nod to L-0-V-E. All
sections have great material. It's a captivating
chart you and the band won't be able to get
enough off!
11511955 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . ME 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 . . . . . . .M 55.00
Take the 'A' Train—Billy Strayhorn/arr.
Michael Sweeney. Billy Strayhorn's iconic
jazz standard, recorded by Duke Ellington, is
skillfully adapted in this easy version. From
the trademark introduction, saxes on the main
theme, and short written or ad lib. solos, this will
sound great even with young players.
11357094 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . .VE 40.00
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 . . . . . ME 50.00
Things Ain't What They Used to Be—Mercer
Ellington/arr. Alan Baylock. Mercer Ellington's
classic blues shuffle gets the Baylock
treatment! The style is down home and the
solos are for alto, trumpet, trombone, and tenor
sax. Also included is a powerful Baylock-style
shout chorus and optional parts for expanded
instrumentations. It's a fun chart and it gets our
highest recommendation!
10513911 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . .M 52.00
What Is This Thing Called Love? (from
"Wake Up and Dream")—Cole Porter/arr.
Alan Baylock. Yes! This is a hot swinger played
in double time around 110 bpm that alternates
with a samba groove. A terrific jazz standard
that is full of energy, it features solo work for
tenor sax (sample solo provided) and drum
solo fills in an interlude. This is your opener or
closer for every performance!
11355038 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . .M 52.00
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 . . . . . ME 48.00
Ballads
Very Easy & Easy
All Will Be Well—arr. Tim Waters. This
easy bossa nova ballad makes a perfect
change of pace that's easy to work up for
your next concert. There are no solos in this
arrangement. You will enjoy the evocative
melody in the saxophones and the easy feel of
the rhythm section!
11202576 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . E 50.00
Ariana—Peter Blair. This exquisite ballad
features the whole ensemble. Beautiful harmony
and flowing unison melodic lines make this a
perfect down tune for a concert or festival. There
is a short written solo for alto sax accompanied
by bell-tone cascades in the brass.
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As If to Say Goodbye—Larry Neeck.
Beautifully melodic and very approachable,
this lush ballad features your star trumpet or
alto sax soloist. A beautifully written melody
and fully scored backgrounds make this a
perfect chart for a young soloist, as well as a
great vehicle for a more experienced player. It
will also sound full and complete with a reduced
instrumentation of 3 saxes, 3 trumpets, 1
trombone and 3 rhythm on up to a full band. For
that change-of-pace moment in your concert,
this flexible solo feature is the perfect choice!
Highly recommended!
10032001 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . E 45.00
Bossa Suave—Larry Clark. Here's a classy
way to introduce the bossa nova style to your
developing players. This lyrical chart is great
for focusing on developing dynamic phrasing
without being too advanced.
11392986 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . .VE 45.00
Georgia on My Mind—Hoagy Carmichael/arr.
Michael Sweeney. This enduring standard by
Hoagy Carmichael continues to sound fresh
year after year. This easy setting hints at the
great Ray Charles' recording, with its lush
harmonies and bluesy ballad style. Short solos
for trumpet, sax and trombone can also be
played as section tuttis. Great for developing
balance and ensemble playing.
2392454 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . E 40.00
Harlem Nocturne—Earle Hagen/arr. Rick
Stitzel. Every aspiring jazz player is familiar
with this haunting ballad that achieved notoriety
as the theme song for television's Mike
Hammer series. While not a feature ballad,
the saxophone section takes the spotlight here
while the brass adds background figures to
spice things up. Also included is a written solo
or soli for saxes. Play it with full band or with as
few as 4 saxes, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones and
rhythm section. Add more color by including
the optional parts for flute, 2 clarinets, horn in
F and tuba. This is an extremely nice ballad for
younger groups!
10052550 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . E 45.00
Here's That Rainy Day—Jimmy Van
Heusen/arr. Rick Stitzel. This beautiful and
iconic jazz ballad from the 1940s is a study
in flowing phrases and lush harmonies. Rick
Stitzel's setting for younger players focuses
on the full ensemble along with brief written
or improvised solos for alto sax and trumpet.
Additional features include suggested solos,
chord/scale sheets in all keys, and written-
out bass lines and piano voicings. Plus, it's
playable with optional reduced or augmented
instrumentations. Highly recommended!
10759352 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . E 45.00
I Want It That Way—arr. John Berry.
Recorded by the Backstreet Boys in 1999,
this enduring hit was hailed by critics as the
pop ballad of that year. With the melody
skillfully passed from section to section, this
arrangement goes together quickly, requires
no solos, and is playable with optional reduced
or expanded instrumentations.
11172131 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . E 40.00
Li'l Darlin'—Neal Hefti/arr. Roy Phillippe. This
chart should be in every young band's library!
Neal Hefti's famous tune is the quintessential
slow swing ballad in the Basie style, and every
jazzer should be familiar with it. In this superb
edition, the arranger has changed the key
and reorchestrated the parts so it is playable
by ensembles at any ability level, and with
reduced instrumentation as well. The notes are
easy, but there's more music here than in many
more difficult charts. If your students play only a
handful of jazz tunes in their life, this should be
one of them.
2403087 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . .VE 42.00
Lil' Hefty—Zachary Smith. Ideal for young jazz
bands, this moderately slow swinger is a tribute
to legendary composer Neal Hefti. Lil' Hefty is
a melodic chart with well-noted articulations,
written-out rhythm section parts, and written
melody solos for trumpet and piano, all at about
80-92 bpm. The trumpet 1 range is to G top of
staff and is playable with optional reduced or
expanded instrumentation. Here's a great little
chart for change-of-pace programming and
teaching an important jazz style!
10997186 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . E 42.00
Misty—Erroll Garner/arr. Terry White. Perhaps
one of the most familiar jazz standards of all
time, this easy but effective chart has a laid-
back swing feel. The tempo is 90 bpm with
written solos for alto 1 and trumpet 1, and the
lead trumpet range goes up to written E-flat top
space. It's also playable with optional reduced or
expanded instrumentations. This chart delivers!
10355610 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . E 42.00
Moon River—Henry Mancini/arr. Rick Stitzel.
Henry Mancini's beautiful melody has a
graceful, lovely quality that makes it wonderful
to play. Your young jazz ensemble will take
naturally to the 3/4 feel and rich harmonies that
make this chart a real delight to perform.
2473683 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . .VE 40.00
Old Friends—Les Aldrich. A melodic and
mellow ballad, Old Friends is a flexible solo
feature for alto sax, tenor sax, trumpet,
flugelhorn, vibes, guitar or flute soloist. The
lush backgrounds at an accessible grade level
will give your young soloists the confidence to
perform at their highest level, and fully notated
rhythm section parts will ensure an authentic
feel to the performance. It's playable with
limited or full band instrumentation, and there's
a featured section for the full band that gives
them the spotlight too. Highly recommended!
10014024 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . E 50.00
Our Time to Shine—Larry Neeck. Feature
your young, up-and-coming alto sax player on
this tuneful, lush, and accessible ballad.
11517932 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . .VE 45.00
Soft and Easy—Terry White. Aptly named, this
laid-back swing ballad is a wonderful way to
introduce young musicians to this iconic Basie
style. Once your band can play an accent on
the "and" of one and "fat" (not rushed!) quarter
notes on beats three and four, they will be well
on their way to sounding great playing music in
this style.
11501885 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . E 45.00
BEST
SELLERS
Ballads
Very Easy & Easy
Best Selling Charts! These selections,
listed in order of their popularity, are
chosen most often by directors like you.
Here's That Rainy Day—
Jimmy Van Heusen/arr. Rick Stitzel.
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Misty—Erroll Garner/arr. Terry White.
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What a Wonderful World—
Douglas & Weiss/arr. Rick Stitzel.
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Harlem Nocturne—
Earle Hagen/arr. Rick Stitzel.
10052550 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . E 45.00
Georgia on My Mind—
Hoagy Carmichael/arr. Michael Sweeney.
2392454 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00
Yesterday—
Lennon & McCartney/arr. Rick Stitzel.
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All Will Be Well—arr. Tim Waters.
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Li'l Darlin'—Neal Hefti/arr. Roy Phillippe.
2403087 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . VE 42.00
Old Friends—Les Aldrich.
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Bossa Suave—Larry Clark.
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