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VOCAL SOLO WITH JAZZ ENSEMBLE / LATIN SELECTIONS very easy
Uptown Funk—arr. Paul Murtha. Recorded
by Mark Ronson and featuring Bruno Mars,
this sassy funk tune is on its way to becoming
a modern-day pop standard. Here's a hot
version for vocal solo, or optional tenor sax,
that captures all the excitement of the original.
Vocal key: D minor
11172100 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist
(or Tenor Sax). . . . . . . .M 55.00
What a Wonderful World—Douglas & Weiss/
arr. Jerry Nowak. There just isn't any other tune
you'd rather do with a vocalist than this one!
Originally made famous by Louis Armstrong
and recently recorded by Kenny G, this is a
natural for your singer! Vocal in Eb.
2433712 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist
(or Tenor Sax). . . . . . ME 55.00
When I Fall in Love—Victor Young/arr.
Dave Wolpe. You'll love this gorgeous ballad
arranged by Dave Wolpe in two keys for vocal
and band flexibility. Vocal ranges: female key
(low) of C, from G below middle C to third line
B. Male key (high) of Eb from Bb below middle
C to fourth space D, treble clef. An optional
tenor sax solo part is included in place of the
vocal solo part if preferred. This superb chart
on a wonderful standard is just the right chart
for your aspiring vocalist. Highly recommended!
10071936 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist
(or Tenor Sax). . . . . . . .M 62.00
White Christmas—Irving Berlin/arr. Roger
Holmes. You can't go wrong with one of the best
holiday songs ever written! Roger's chart will
bring out the best in any vocalist, and will bring
out the smiles in any audience! Vocal in Bb.
2328094 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist
(or Tenor Sax). . . . . . ME 55.00
You Are the Sunshine of My Life—Stevie
Wonder/arr. Mark Taylor. From the album
Talking Book, this ever-popular Stevie Wonder
hit won a Grammy award for him in 1973.
Beautifully arranged here as a vocal or tenor
sax solo feature with a few contemporary
wrinkles, this is a great addition to any program.
10374138 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist
(or Tenor Sax). . . . . . . .M 50.00
You Don't Know Me—Eddy Arnold & Cindy
Walker/arr. Allen Gray. This song was a
country hit for Eddy Arnold, Jerry Vale, Ray
Charles, and Elvis Presley in the '50s and
'60s and has since become a jazz standard
performed by Michael Buble, Harry Connick
Jr., and Norah Jones. This swinging big band
version of the tune is a feature for your vocalist
but can also be used to feature other players in
your group. Along with the vocal solo, there are
alternate parts included for solo alto sax, tenor
sax, trumpet or trombone, and an improvised
alto sax solo. With stirring lyrics and some
exciting big blow moments from the band, this
tune will bring the house down!
11202593 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . ME 65.00
You Make Me Feel So Young—arr. Dave
Wolpe. Dave Wolpe has created a highly
effective medium swinger for vocalist and jazz
band on this great standard, arranged in both
high (E-flat, Male) and low (B-flat, Female)
keys for flexibility. If a different key is desired
simply flip the page. There are no instrumental
solos, but a brief trombone section soli and a
nice full band interlude are offered for contrast
and variety. The lead trumpet range is to high
C, and there is an optional tenor saxophone
solo part to be used as a substitute for the vocal
solo. Great tune, great chart!
10513934 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist
(or Tenor Sax). . . . . . . .M 62.00
You've Got a Friend in Me (from "Toy
Story")—Randy Newman/arr. Mark Taylor.
Featured in all the "Toy Story" movies, the big
band version recorded by Robert Goulet (as
the voice of Wheezy) is the most memorable.
In a similar style, Mark Taylor brings this fresh
setting of a modern day classic for vocal soloist
and big band. Vocal in A-flat.
10283016 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist
(or Tenor Sax). . . . . . . .M 50.00
Latin Selections
Very Easy
All New Kicks—Ryan Erik Adamsons. This
cha cha is based on the chord changes to My
Little Suede Shoes by Charlie Parker - it's a
great opportunity to introduce an authentic
Latin style. The solo section is written out with
solo sheets provided in all keys along with
scales to assist students with improvisation.
Flexibly scored, the set includes a guitar
chord chart and optional instrumentation. Your
students will deliver results with confidence!
11191615 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .45.00
The Banana Boat Song—arr. Victor Lopez.
Take your young jazz band and its audiences on
a Jamaican cruise with this with this easygoing
calypso groove chart with a sassy melody.
There are no individual solos and it features an
easy Trumpet 1 range to written D fourth line.
Playable with optional reduced instrumentations,
the set also includes optional parts for two flutes,
two clarinets, auxiliary percussion and vibes for
expanded options. Easy to play, fun for all, and
a very effective chart!
10997182 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .40.00
Bossa Doce—Greg Yasinitsky. This delightful,
breezy bossa has all the ingredients of a
great chart: an engaging melody, a fresh
harmonic approach, and captivating rhythmic
development. Written solos are included
for trumpet and trombone over easy ii7 - V
changes, followed by an inventive passage
that opens up some new harmonic vistas.
11503701 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Bossa in Cerulean (based on "Blue Bossa")—
Peter Blair. What an iconic set of changes!
A staple of jam sessions the world over, this
original chart takes the chord progression
to Kenny Dorham's Blue Bossa and crafts a
wonderful yet simple melody and groove for
younger bands. Creative rhythmic development
throughout makes this chart a winner. Changes
and written solos for all trumpet parts.
11503694 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .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 . . . . . . . . . .45.00
EXCELLENT
JAZZ CHARTS
WITH CHOIR
OR VOCAL
ENSEMBLE
Great for combined performances
with your school's choir or vocal ensemble!
I Can't Believe That You're in Love with Me—
Jimmy McHugh/arr. Darmon Meader. Feature your vocal quartet or SATB
vocal ensemble with your jazz ensemble! Plus, this chart also includes an
additional part for vocal soloist if you prefer. A medium-swing arrangement
by Darmon Meader, the musical director and chief arranger of the
sensational jazz vocal group, The New York Voices, this was arranged for
them with jazz ensemble. The solo vocal range is from G below middle C up
to F top line, treble clef. The lead trumpet range is to high D above the staff.
Jazz vocal quartets/groups are happening!
10069098 Jazz Ensemble & Vocal Group (or Vocal Solo). . . . . . MA 62.00
It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)—
Duke Ellington/arr. Mike Carubia. This one is pure Duke Ellington magic!
The band really cooks, and the support for the vocal lines is just right. Give
this one a serious look if you've got some hot vocal jazzers! Vocals in F.
2325017 Jazz Ensemble & Vocal Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 54.00
On a Clear Day (You Can See Forever)—Burton Lane/
arr. Darmon Meader. Jazz vocal quartet, jazz choir or an individual vocal
soloist...any way you like it, this is a great chart! It's arranged by Darmon
Meader, the musical director and chief arranger for the New York Voices. This
chart is for SATB choir and jazz ensemble, but also includes a solo vocal part
for performances by a vocal soloist and jazz ensemble. A swing chart with
wonderful jazz harmonies throughout, it has a written vocal scat solo plus a
written tenor sax solo. The lead trumpet range is to written B above the staff. If
you have the vocalists, it doesn't get better than this! Highly recommended!
10093219 Jazz Ensemble & Vocal Group (or Vocal Solo). . . . . . MA 62.00
BEST
SELLERS
Latin
Very Easy to
Medium-Easy
Best Selling Charts! These selections,
listed in order of their popularity, are
chosen most often by directors like you.
The Cool One—
Benny Golson/arr. Erik Morales.
11199006 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . .ME 50.00
Curacao Blue—Zachary Smith.
11400504 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . E 42.00
Cantaloupe Island—
Herbie Hancock/arr. Mike Kamuf.
10028077 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . .ME 50.00
Little Sunflower—
Freddie Hubbard/arr. Mike Kamuf.
10093122 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . .ME 48.00
Tiger of San Pedro—
John LaBarbera/arr. Paul Lavender.
2199115 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . E 50.00
Oye Como Va—
Tito Puente/arr. Paul Murtha.
2471441 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00
Aventuras—Paul Baker.
11403765 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . .ME 45.00
Land of Make Believe—
Chuck Mangione/arr. Victor Lopez.
2701946 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . .ME 52.00
Children of Sanchez—
Chuck Mangione/arr. Victor Lopez.
2474240 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . .ME 52.00
Blue Bossa—
Kenny Dorham/arr. Michael Sweeney.
2433787 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . E 45.00
