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CHRISTMAS & HOLIDAY medium to advanced / JAZZ COMBO CHARTS
We Three Kings—arr. Chris Sharp. Chris
Sharp's jazz waltz version of this Christmas
classic makes a powerful jazz statement at any
holiday concert. Featuring a written or ad-lib
tenor solo before an epic stop-time ensemble
section from the band, this chart has plenty of
excitement in store for the listener. The brass
really gets a chance to wail on the melody to
bring this chart to big ending. Play some jazz
on your holiday concert!
10752091 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . MA 50.00
We Wish You a Merry Christmas—arr. Rich
Woolworth. This chart begins with a simple
unison opening statement giving way to a
grandiose chorale setting before settling into an
accessible Basie-style swing groove. There's a
tenor solo, a quick restatement of the melody,
and suddenly it goes to an up-tempo, double-
time jazz feel. As quickly as it began, it returns
to the chorale setting for a big finish. Wish your
audiences a merry Christmas with this chart
that will be the perfect holiday concert closer!
10881482 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . .M 50.00
What Child Is This?—arr. Rich DeRosa. Rich
DeRosa continues to amaze with his creative
arrangements of traditional Christmas songs.
This time, he has incorporated the legendary
Wayne Shorter classic Footprints into this
Christmas favorite and the result is nothing
short of spectacular! There are written melody
solos for both alto saxophone and trombone
with an extended improvised alto sax solo that
soars to a climatic finish. Doubles include flute
for tenor sax 1 and flugelhorns for trumpets.
Real jazz for your holiday performances!
10999308 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . MA 55.00
Winter Wonderland—arr. Jack Cooper.
This one is a creative and swinging chart on
a wonderful holiday standard with optional
written solos for tenor sax, trumpet or
trombone. It features a big shout chorus, sax
section solis and a lead trumpet range that
goes to written A above the staff (optional
Bb). Quick to prepare and an effective holiday
chart, it swings all the way!
10028157 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . .M 52.00
Jazz Combo Charts
All Levels
Absolute Zero (Flexible Instrumentation)—
Bob Turner. This modern fusion, flexible
instrumentation combo chart features two
solo sections with a written solo for trumpet 1
in the first section and a written solo for tenor
sax in the second section. Chords are written
into all horn parts to allow for open soloing by
any player or you can simply play the chart as
written and find a great groove! Flexibility is
the key to this chart. It can be played with a
4, 5 or 6 horn ensemble and rhythm section.
Additional horn parts are included so it can be
played with virtually any combination of horns.
10454489 Combo. . . . . . . . . . . . ME 50.00
Afro Blue—Mongo Santamaria/arr. Michael
Mossman. Even though this is scored by Michael
Philip Mossman for just six horns in the Little Big
Band Series, the writing is sophisticated and full
sounding. Written in 3/4, but featuring an Afro-
Cuban 6/8 groove, this marvelous chart includes
solos for tenor or trumpet. Instrumentation: 3
saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone, rhythm section
with optional additional parts for alto sax, tenor
sax and trombone.
10074146 Jazz Ensemble
(Little Big Band). . . . . . .M 50.00
After You've Gone—Turner Layton/arr. Chris
Sharp. This gaslight era classic features written-
out improv-type solos for two instruments and
an unforgettable shout chorus! Instrumentation
is 2 tpts., 1 tbn. and 3 saxes plus gtr., bs. drms.
and pNo. 4 alternate wind parts are provided as
well for flex instrumentation.
11401763 Combo. . . . . . . . . . . . ME 40.00
Afternoon in Paris—John Lewis/arr. Michael
Philip Mossman. This John Lewis standard is
flexibly arranged for four horns and rhythm
section in this small-group chart. Set in
a medium swing style, the chart includes
background figures behind the soloists and
ensemble soli sections. Much more than just
a head chart! Additionally, online recordings
from the publisher include rhythm-section-only
tracks. Check out this arrangement of a familiar
jazz standard!
11105236 Combo with Online
Audio Access
(Four Horns &
Rhythm Section) . . . . . .M 40.00
All Blues—Miles Davis/arr. Michael Sweeney.
This masterful jazz standard from Miles Davis'
Kind of Blue album is notated here in 3/4 for
young players. Inexperienced jazz players
will have fun and enhance their musical skills
while learning to listen, phrase, and improvise
in a small-group environment. Flexibly scored
for four+ horns, three rhythm, and optional
guitar, it's ideal for available combinations of
instruments. With suggested solos and chord/
scale sheets in all keys included, it's well suited
to emerging small-group players. For additional
listening, online audio tracks are available
from the publisher. Here's a great musical
introduction to Miles Davis!
11100205 Combo with Online
Audio Access
(Four-Plus Horns
& Rhythm Section) . . . . E 25.00
Alright, Okay, You Win—Wyche & Watts/
arr. John Berry. Made famous by Peggy Lee
and recorded by countless jazz artists, this
wonderful standard is a fun chart for combos to
swing with. Scored for four horns and rhythm
section, with flexible instrumentation.
2470892 Combo (Septet) . . . . . . E 30.00
Angled Angels (Flexible Instrumentation)—
arr. Bob Turner. This holiday chart is a down-
and-dirty funk chart based on the traditional
favorite Angels We Have Heard on High. With
a nice feel, it features syncopated rhythms, an
interesting chord progression, and a written or
improvised solo for tenor saxophone. Flexible
instrumentation is a highlight in that it can be
played with four, five or six winds with rhythm
section. Additional parts are included so that it
can be played with virtually any combination
of winds and rhythm section. Also available
as a standard big-band chart (Pepper number
10517622), this will be a favorite for holiday
concerts and community events!
10517614 Combo. . . . . . . . . . . . ME 50.00
Attitude Dance—arr. Mark Taylor. Celebrating
more than 40 years of funk and soul, the
unmistakable sound of Tower of Power still
sounds as fresh and impressive as ever. This
adaptation for six horns (3 saxes, 2 trumpets,
1 trombone) and rhythm section features the
blazing horn lines and driving groove of the
original. Optional parts are included for alto
sax, tenor sax and trombone 2.
10283054 Jazz Ensemble
(Little Big Band). . . . . . .M 45.00
Bags' Groove Little Big Band—Milt Jackson/
arr. Mark Taylor. Milt Jackson's signature blues
tune has become a well-known jazz standard,
and Mark Taylor's arrangement makes it sound
great in this six horn, little big band format.
Featuring a nice, medium swing feel, and the
flexibility for open solos with backgrounds, this
will be fun to perform and easy to prepare.
Instrumentation: 3 Saxes; 2 Trumpets; 1
Trombone plus Rhythm Section. Optional parts
are included for Alto and Tenor Saxes and
Trombone. Suggested solos and chord/scale
sheets are also included. Highly recommended!
10317260 Jazz Ensemble
(Little Big Band). . . . . ME 45.00
Be Cool—Bob Turner. This tune simmers on
low - but don't let that fool you. The melody is
slick, and when set against the backdrop of
the brass hits you have a great chart that is
accessible to many groups due to the flexible
combo instrumentation. There is a solo for
tenor sax that is written or can be improvised.
Program this chart for some great variety in
your next program.
11208215 Combo. . . . . . . . . . . . ME 50.00
Before There Was Rock—Bob Turner. This
'50s-style rock chart is reminiscent of rock 'n'
roll bands from that time. Scored for a small
combo setting, this has a fun old-school vibe
that students will love to play. There is a solo
for tenor saxophone that can be played either
as written or improvised.
11354652 Combo. . . . . . . . . . . . ME 50.00
Besame Mucho (Kiss Me Much)—arr. John
Berry. This Latin favorite arranged for small
groups features flexible instrumentation options,
easy scoring and brief solos written into all the
parts. The parts include: Part 1 - Trumpet or
Alto Sax; Part 2 - Alto Sax or Trumpet; Part
3 - Tenor Sax, Alto Sax or Trombone; Part 4
- Trombone or Tenor Sax, plus Piano, Bass,
Drums and optional Guitar. Also included are
suggested solos and scale/chord sheets in all
keys. Accessible for younger players!
10461412 Combo (Septet) . . . . . . E 30.00
Billie's Bounce—Charlie Parker/arr. Mike
Tomaro. Here's a fresh take on the bebop
blues classic by Charlie Parker. In the Little
Big Band format, it starts out in a funk style
then alternates with swing. The soloists have
an opportunity to improvise in both styles.
The small-band instrumentation is: six horns
(ATB saxes, two trumpets and one trombone)
plus four rhythm with optional additional parts
included for alto, tenor and trombone.
10617898 Jazz Ensemble
(Little Big Band). . . . . . .M 45.00
Birdland—Josef Zawinul/arr. Rick Stitzel.
Joe Zawinul and Weather Report turned the
jazz world on its ear with this iconic fusion
composition from their 1977 album Heavy
Weather. Arranged here for six horns and
rhythm section, this version retains all the
drive and uplifting energy of the original.
Instrumentation: six horns (ATB saxes, two
trumpets, one trombone) plus four rhythm with
optional additional parts for alto, tenor and
trombone. Perfect for smaller programs, or
additional ensemble opportunities!
10617894 Jazz Ensemble
(Little Big Band). . . . . ME 50.00
Blackbird—Lennon & McCartney/arr. Mark
Taylor. The haunting and distinctive
Blackbird, from The Beatles' White Album, is
adapted here in a moderate and soft samba
style in the Little Big Band format. Trumpet
and alto sax are featured on the melody and
for written or improvised solos. This creative
chart also has some nice ensemble trades
with the drums. Flexibly scored for three
saxes, two trumpets, one trombone, and four
rhythm with optional additional parts for alto
sax, tenor sax and trombone.
10909026 Jazz Ensemble
(Little Big Band). . . . . . .M 45.00
Blue Bossa—Kenny Dorham/arr. Mark Taylor.
Sounding full and richly varied, here is a great
six-horn chart on the timeless Kenny Dorham
jazz standard. The melody is first stated by a
trio of trumpet, tenor and guitar followed by the
full ensemble, then solo sections for trumpet
and tenor. 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!
10374158 Jazz Ensemble
(Little Big Band). . . . . . .M 45.00
The Blues Walk—Clifford Brown/arr. Paul
Murtha. This classic riff tune from Clifford
Brown, in a moderate swing style, gives even
young players a great opportunity to learn
style and small group playing. Flexibly scored
for four-plus horns, 3 rhythm and optional
guitar, it's perfect for available combinations
of instruments. The included suggested solos
and chord/scale sheets will help novice soloists
learn soloing skills. Online audio tracks are
available from the publisher as an additional
instructional tool. This classic tune is natural for
younger players in a small group environment!
11100203 Combo with Online Audio Access
(Four-Plus Horns
& Rhythm Section) . . . . E 25.00
Corn Bread—Lee Morgan/arr. Mark Taylor.
Similar to Lee Morgan's Sidewinder, this tune
is written in a moderate soul/jazz style. This
funky arrangement for six horns and rhythm
section is sprinkled with stop-time breaks and
catchy riffs, plus it's a fun chart for soloing! The
small band instrumentation is for six horns
(ATB saxes, two trumpets and one trombone)
plus four rhythm with optional additional parts
included for alto, tenor and trombone. It's
perfect for smaller programs and additional
ensemble opportunities!
10617900 Jazz Ensemble
(Little Big Band). . . . . . .M 45.00
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). . . . . ME 45.00
Dat Dere—Bobby Timmons/arr. Mark Taylor.
Penned by Bobby Timmons and recorded by
a number of jazz artists over the years, Dat
Dere is a great example of soul jazz from the
early '60s. This arrangement for little big band
features alto sax and trumpet on the head, a
section for open solos, and a short ensemble
shout at the end. Perfect for small bands and a
reliable programming choice!
10759362 Jazz Ensemble
(Little Big Band). . . . . ME 45.00
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