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BLUES & SWING
V E R Y E ASY
After Dark—Bryce Newton. This tune is an
exceptional way to introduce swing style from the
very first rehearsal! This jazz starter is expertly
written well within the easy level, allowing your
students to sound good quickly and find success
in learning to swing. Lots of great teaching
material is packed into this piece. Students will
enjoy the mysterious mood of this chart and will
be engaged from the very start! A winner!
11206948 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
The Bare Necessities (from "The Jungle
Book")—arr. Paul Murtha. Ever since The Bare
Necessities was first introduced in the classic
movie "The Jungle Book," this catchy tune has
remained a familiar favorite. Featured again in
the 2016 movie, here is an easy arrangement
that will make young jazz bands sound terrific.
Parents, players and audiences will enjoy this
swinging favorite designed especially for young
jazz musicians! Playable with optional reduced or
expanded instrumentations.
10617926 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
C-Jam Blues—Duke Ellington/arr. Rick Stitzel.
Whether you know this one as C-Jam Blues or
Duke's Place, you sure will recognize all the great
Ellington writing! Even the most inexperienced
bands can do a fine performance on this jazz
classic. The suggested solos are included in the
parts for the entire section, so you can make it
a soli feature if you prefer. There's a marvelous
ensemble tutti section that starts softly then builds
to the end.
2470818 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Come Fly with Me—Jimmy Van Heusen/arr.
Rick Stitzel. Written by Jimmy Van Heusen and
Sammy Cahn for the title track of Frank Sinatra's
1958 album, this tune epitomizes the cool sounds
of the swing era. Here's a smartly scored version
for young jazz ensembles with modest ranges,
but with authentic style. Included is plenty of
tutti ensemble playing along with short solos (or
solis) for any sax or trumpet. A great way to teach
swing, it's also playable with optional reduced
or expanded instrumentations. Included are
suggested solos and scale/chord sheets in all
keys. Highly recommended!
10297530 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Duke's Groove (based on "In a Mellow
Tone")—Peter Blair. The Ellington band was
famous for laying down a swinging groove, and
this chart based on the chord changes to In a
Mellow Tone is a great way to introduce this feel
to younger ensembles. Featuring clever interplay
between the sections and a terrific sax soli, this
solid arrangement is both a good teaching piece
and a wonderful concert choice. Changes and
written solos for alto sax and trumpet.
11503695 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Follow the Gig Bags—Greg Yasinitsky. This
happy-go-lucky medium swing is sure to bring a
smile to the face of everyone in the audience. A
great melody, fun harmony, engaging rhythms,
a solid sax soli, and a good focus on the ii-V
progression are brought together to make this
chart a winner. Features an alto sax solo and is
guaranteed to brighten any concert program!
11503700 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
The Gumshoe—Andrew Lesick. This medium
bright blues swing features a written piano solo
off the top. Everyone gets a turn at the melody
as the chart develops, and there is some fun
interplay between the saxes and brass after the
solo section.
11503698 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Kansas City Shuffle—Carl Strommen.
Alternating between an easy two feel and a
shuffle four, this solid chart just sounds great. Very
playable, full sounding, and appealing. Changes
and written solos for trumpets, trombones, alto
sax, and tenor sax.
11503696 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
What, So? (Flex Instrumentation)—Dean
Sorenson. This hip and clever chart borrows the
chord progression from one of the most iconic jazz
recordings of all time, Miles Davis' So What, but
features a melody that is more approachable by
young players. The key of concert E-flat minor is
used on the bridge. The melody here is presented
in unison, making it easier to rehearse and help
everyone learn together. There are many uses of
forte-piano-crescendo figures in this chart. The
solo section, while largely in concert D minor,
inserts a measure of A-minor 7 every four bars
along with a slight variation in the bass line and
comping. A perfect chart to introduce young
students to this wonderful music.
11521136 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
You've Got a Friend in Me (from "Toy Story
2")—Randy Newman/arr. Rick Stitzel. This
swingin' arrangement for beginning jazzers is
based on the version by the character Wheezy
featured in "Toy Story 2." The saxes enjoy most
of the melody, but the brass get their chance too,
along with a written solo or soli for the trumpets.
This memorable salute to friendship is sure to
be enjoyed by audiences of all ages! A CD is
included and it is playable with optional reduced
or expanded instrumentations.
10283174 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
E ASY
1/3 Off—Rod Blumenau. It's ok to be off! This
chart's harmonic structure uses only the last eight
bars of a 12-bar blues - the first four bars of a
typical blues are missing! - hence the title 1/3 Off.
A perfect teaching tool for learning how to play
in the same groove the great Count Basie bands
of the 1950s and 1960s achieved. Your rhythm
section will lay down a metronomically steady beat
while the horns play their rhythmic phrases in a
more relaxed manner. With an infectious melody
and two shout choruses, students can improvise a
solo using the notes of the concert C blues scale.
Suggested solos are provided in all the parts.
11521133 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
13 O'Clock Jump—Zachary Smith. A swingin'
blues but with a fun twist: 13-bar blues! Suggested
solos are written for tenor sax, trumpet, trombone,
and some brief drum set fills. The trumpet range
is up to a written E top space. Your players will dig
the cool brass plunger mute sections!
11511946 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47.00
C-Jam Blues—Duke Ellington/arr. Rick Stitzel.
Whether you know this one as C-Jam Blues or
Duke's Place, you sure will recognize all the great
Ellington writing! Even the most inexperienced
bands can do a fine performance on this jazz
classic. The suggested solos are included in the
parts for the entire section, so you can make it
a soli feature if you prefer. There's a marvelous
ensemble tutti section that starts softly then builds
to the end.
2470818 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
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