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BALLADS medium-easy
I Dreamed a Dream (from "Les Miserables")
—arr. Roger Holmes. Here's the touching
ballad from the landmark musical and recent
motion picture "Les Miserables" in a nicely
paced and solidly scored arrangement for
younger jazz ensembles. With no solos, it's a
beautiful change of pace for any performance
occasion. Highly recommended!
10374174 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .50.00
I'm Getting Sentimental Over You—George
Bassman/arr. Mark Taylor. Long recognized
as the signature song for the Tommy Dorsey
Orchestra, here is a beautifully arranged
setting for young jazz ensembles. In a slow
Basie-style swing, this chart features plenty of
full ensemble scoring, modest brass ranges, a
solo for trumpet, and a brief sax soli in double-
time feel.
10960662 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .45.00
If I Could Fly—Mike Smukal. Feature your
tenor sax soloist on this lush ballad that
has a hint of Latin. This chart weaves and
contrasts minor and major harmonies and is
a superb chart for developing players with the
lead trumpet range only to top line written F.
Additionally, it's playable with optional reduced
or expanded instrumentation. The tenor solo is
all written out and the rhythm section parts are
very clear. An excellent vehicle for your tenor
sax player. Highly recommended!
10028079 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .48.00
In a Sentimental Mood—Duke Ellington/arr.
Mark Taylor. No one handles Ellington for
younger ensembles better than Mark Taylor,
and this well-crafted arrangement shows why.
Although Mark uses a written trumpet solo on
the bridge, the main theme is handled by the
full ensemble playing primarily tutti rhythms.
Included are solos for trumpet and tenor
(written or ad lib.) then a brief double time
swing section featuring the entire ensemble.
We think the Duke himself would have liked
this one. Highly recommended!
2702198 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .50.00
In Her Family—Pat Metheny/arr. Bob Curnow.
This is one of Metheny's most haunting,
pensive and beautiful ballads. It features a
written piano solo throughout. Warm brass
sounds (opt. flugels) and lush harmonies give
this piece a very special texture. Trumpet
range does not go above the staff. Use this
piece as a wonderful contrast on your festival
appearances. A guaranteed winner! From the
"Still Life (Talking)" LP. As recorded by Bob
Curnow's L.A. Big Band on "The Music of Pat
Metheny and Lyle Mays." 5-4-4-4 (8 brass w/
opt. 10)
2269413 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .50.00
It's Awf'ly Nice Just Walkin' with You—
Rob Vuono, Jr. This ballad will showcase
your lead tenor as well as the entire band. A
wistful melody strolls across a lovely chord
progression at a leisurely pace as varied
tone colors and lushly harmonized sax solis
brilliantly combine to give this chart all of the
hallmarks of a classic standard. A warm tenor
sax solo, either ad lib or written, is featured with
easy-going backgrounds. Sure to be a favorite
with the band and audience alike - add this to
your library today!
11206962 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .55.00
Li'l Darlin'—Neal Hefti. Composed and
arranged by Neal Hefti, this is the original
chart that says just about everything there
is to say about relaxed, laid-back swing! No
good jazz library is complete without this
incredibly good chart!
279364 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .52.00
Missing You—Mike Tomaro. This straight-
eighth ballad is beautiful and bold. Full of
emotion, this chart is perfect for working on
phrasing and contrast to help bring depth to
the performance.
11403542 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .55.00
Misty—Errol Garner/arr. Mike Lewis. You'll
want to have this timeless standard in
your library! A gentle opening builds to an
unforgettable climax, with your alto and trumpet
soloists getting to share the solo spotlight.
Powerful ensemble scoring makes the big
band sound come alive. Great for working on
phrasing and style.
2442994 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .48.00
Morning Starlight—Larry Neeck. Here's a
tasty rock ballad that's a great way to feature
aspiring trumpet or alto saxophone soloists.
The sensitive ensemble writing provides
plenty of support for the soloist, while the
fully-scored sections nicely contrast with the
lyrical solo theme. For additional variety, the
full band also has a featured section. The solo
section is completely notated and requires no
improvisation. Playable with optional reduced
instrumentation, Morning Starlight is just the
right change of mood for any performance!
11002307 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .50.00
BEST
SELLERS
Ballads
Medium-Easy
Best Selling Charts! These selections,
listed in order of their popularity, are
chosen most often by directors like you.
Careless Whisper—arr. Dave Mills.
11000468 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65.00
Afternoon—Pat Metheny/arr. Bob Curnow.
10162086 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
Misty—Errol Garner/arr. Mike Lewis.
2442994 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
Bridge Over Troubled Water—
Paul Simon/arr. Paul Baker.
10452102 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
My Funny Valentine—
Richard Rodgers/arr. Mike Smukal.
10049705 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
After Sunset—Larry Neeck.
10280821 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
All Is Calm, All Is Bright (Silent Night)—
Franz Gruber/arr. Blair Bielawski.
11393002 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Angel Eyes—
Matt Dennis/arr. Carl Strommen.
10513881 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
After the Rain—Larry Neeck.
10882814 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Li'l Darlin'—Neal Hefti.
279364 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
MUST-HAVE
JAZZ
PEDAGOGY
RESOURCES
Every jazz director should have these
resources available in their library.
The Essential Jazz Harmony Book
(For All Instrumentalists and Arrangers)—Dan Haerle.
Jazz has evolved its own harmony apart from other genres of music. In
order to improvise and compose in the idiom, a basic understanding of this
harmony, how chords move and connect with each other, is essential. In this
book, noted author and educator Dan Haerle explains all the fundamental
chord/scale theory and harmony you need to know. At the end of the book
are voicings to over 20 standard chord progressions so that you can clearly
see and hear how the various rules apply in real world situations. Written for
all musicians, no keyboard skills are required, but knowing the names of the
notes on a keyboard will be helpful.
10590270 Spiral-Bound Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.95
Essentials of Jazz Theory—Shelton G. Berg.
This resource is designed for jazz enthusiasts and musicians who want
to have a better understanding of the language of jazz. To successfully
navigate this all-in-one jazz theory course, you should be versed in basic
music theory concepts, such as those taught in Books 1 and 2 of Alfred's
Essentials of Music Theory. With these books, you will learn the essentials
of jazz music through concise lessons, practice your jazz music reading
and writing skills in the exercises, improve your listening and ear training
skills with the CDs, and test your knowledge with the review that completes
each unit. You are encouraged to play and/or sing the musical examples
throughout, at first with the recording, then on your own. Welcome to an
exhilarating journey into the world of jazz!
5985359 Book & CD Pack Book 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.99
5990026 Book & CD Pack Book 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.95
10005059 Book & CD Pack Book 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.95
10008027 Book & CD Pack Complete Volume with 3 CDs . . . . . . . . . 37.99
10025663 Book & CD Pack Answer Key & 3 CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39.99
10027584 Book & CD Pack Complete Self-Study Course. . . . . . . . . . 34.99
The Jazz Ensemble Director's Manual—Rick Lawn.
This should be the "Bible" for every jazz educator! It covers all aspects
of conducting and instructing a jazz band. Including a wealth of practical
methods and materials, Rick Lawn covers such topics as beginning a jazz
education program, funding the program, improvisation, size, scheduling,
performance, philosophy, and much more. Don't miss it!
2075240 Book & CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.00
Jazz Theory Book—Mark Levine.
Over 500 pages of text and over 750 musical examples. Written in the
language of the working jazz musician, this book is easy to read and
user-friendly. At the same time, it is the most comprehensive study of jazz
harmony and theory ever published. The Jazz Theory Book takes the
student from the most basic techniques such as chord construction and the
II-V-I progression through scale theory, the blues, I've Got Rhythm changes,
slash chords, the bebop and pentatonic scales, how to read a lead sheet
and memorize tunes and a study of reharmonization that is almost a book in
itself. Satisfaction guaranteed or money will be refunded. Mark Levine has
worked with Bobby Hutcherson, Cal Tjader, Joe Henderson, Woody Shaw,
and many other jazz greats.
5455076 Paperback Book. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
The Jazzer's Cookbook
(Creative Recipes for Players and Teachers)—Various Authors.
This is a must-have exciting collection of favorite tips from 57 of today's
most outstanding educators, performers and pros in the jazz education
world. The Jazzer's Cookbook is an ideal resource containing proven
successful suggestions that will not only aid the teacher/director from junior
high school to university levels, but the conductor and performer from novice
to professional. Also included are performance tips on instrument technique,
rehearsals, programming, technology, improvisation and more. This book
can inform and inspire creativity and improvement at all levels!
10439100 Paperback Book. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.95
