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2023-24 Editors' Choice New Basic Library Available via ePrint All Prices in U.S. Dollars & Subject To Publisher Revision
BLUES & SWING
The Thumb—Wes Montgomery/arr. Terry White.
This classic blues swinger is a perfect fit for your
young band. The first trumpet range is to written
F-sharp top line, written-out solos indicated for
alto sax, tenor sax, and optionally trombone,
and a great shout chorus. Great for teaching
ensemble hits as well as swing style and blues
form, this very accessible chart works really well
for any band.
11511956 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47.00
Two-Lip Blues—Steve Shanley. This minor blues
chart with a hip melody and solid unison scoring
will make your young jazz ensemble sound full
and mature and give them a great introduction
to swing. The optional vibe and flute parts add
wonderful color. Written changes are provided for
all instruments.
11517942 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
The Vibe—Peter Sciaino. Hip and original, this
chart captures the mysterious noir sound from the
classic crime dramas of the big screen and TV.
Great scoring makes all sections sound full while
keeping it very accessible to young ensembles.
Written solos for alto, tenor, and bari sax as well
as trumpet.
11501913 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Ya Don't Say—Debra Stempien & Gregory
Turner. Minor blues-based tunes are a staple of
the jazz repertoire. Introduce your band to this
form with this versatile medium-swing cooker.
Idiomatic voicings are provided for the horns and
rhythm section along with optional written solos for
trumpet and alto sax. Your bass player will enjoy
laying down the solid fundamental line, and your
drummer will shine with a featured line as well.
11516188 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
M E D I U M - E ASY
Autumn Leaves—Joseph Kosma/arr. Peter Blair.
This is a great old tune! Except...there's nothing
"old" sounding about it. It's a medium swing
version of a marvelous, often-played standard
that opens with an alto and trumpet duet and is
filled with tight ensemble punches. The saxes are
featured on a chorus and there is a written or ad
lib solo for piano.
2406361 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Big Noise from Winnetka—Haggart & Bauduc/
arr. Paul Lavender. Bring the sounds of Bob
Crosby and the big band era to life again with
this fun chart for younger players! It features an
authentic sound, a flexible solo section and the
saxes get to whistle the melody for added fun. A
great experience for young players!
2481666 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Blues for Fanglord—Chris Sharp. This blues in F
features the second trumpet player. It has a stand-
alone wind section that shows off the ensemble's
ability to keep time without the rhythm section. A
hip head and great ensemble writing make this
chart accessible and fun. There are solo changes
for tenor sax as well. The first trumpet plays to a
high B-flat.
11515277 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70.00
Buckjump—Andrews & Ballard/arr. John
Wasson. Recorded by Trombone Shorty on
his 2011 album For True and featuring the
Rebirth Brass Band and 5th Ward Weebie, this
hot tune has a funky New Orleans style groove
with a moderate tempo and catchy riffs. The
trombones get the spotlight to start with, followed
by tight ensemble playing and later space for an
improvised or written trombone solo. This chart is
cool, confident and colorful! Highly recommended!
10556780 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Don't Get Around Much Anymore—Ellington
& Russell/arr. Mark Taylor. One of the classic
trademark tunes from the Duke Ellington library,
this familiar jazz standard is solidly scored for
younger players by Mark Taylor. When it comes
to accessible charts in a medium swing style, this
one can't be beat! Highly recommended!
10427404 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Fascinating Rhythm—George Gershwin/arr.
Peter Blair. You can't go wrong with George
Gershwin! This new take on the standard tune
is filled with dynamic contrasts and engaging
harmony. Great section scoring makes every
section sound full as well as giving everyone hip
figures and a chance at the melody. Wonderful
interweaving lines work together to showcase this
iconic melody.
11501809 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
Flight of the Foo Birds—Neal Hefti/arr. Peter
Blair. This Peter Blair chart on the Neal Hefti/
Count Basie classic is a wonderful adaptation for
younger jazz groups. It does its Basie thing with a
light and cool swing feel, includes nice changes
in texture, has brief written or ad lib solos for alto
sax and trumpet 2, and an outstanding shout
chorus with drum fills. Played at 156 bpm, the
trumpet 1 range is up to written G on top of the
staff, and optional parts are included for expanded
instrumentations. Great tune, great chart!
10513893 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Fly Me to the Moon—Bart Howard/arr. Mark
Taylor. Your band will be swingin' in no time
with this chart...it's one of the most recognizable
swing standards ever written! Effective scoring for
younger groups and the bright, Basie swing style
make it a real winner!
2333490 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Gumbo Time—Kris Berg. This simple and
engaging chart uses an infectious New Orleans-
style groove with a great melody and simple
yet very hip and effective background figures.
A wonderful chart that can be put together with
minimal rehearsal time. Solos for alto sax,
trumpet, trombone, and drum set.
11501835 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
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GREAT NEW
TEXTS TO
EXTEND JAZZ
VOCABULARY
Listening Excerpts to Develop Jazz Musicianship—Jim Childers.
Imagine an art teacher saying, "Today, we are going to paint in the impressionistic style" and
then using only words to describe that style - a frustrating activity for all! Displaying classic art
by Monet or Degas would be a far better way to grow students' visual concept of impressionism.
Similarly, the best way to develop a young jazz musician's understanding of how jazz is supposed
to sound is through great listening examples. This resource for experienced and novice jazz
educators organizes hundreds of great jazz recordings into tables and provides companion
Spotify and YouTube playlists to showcase specific jazz concepts, styles, characteristic tones,
genres, emotions, and more. What can Charlie Parker teach students about alto saxophone?
What is Miles Davis' characteristic trumpet sound? What is the difference between bebop and
swing? What separates a slow wide scoop from a quicker, shorter scoop? Use focused listening
to great musicians playing great pieces of music to convey musical concepts, improve student
musicianship, and inspire a love for jazz!
11536900 Paperback Book. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.95
Repository of Scales and Melodic Patterns—Yusef A. Lateef.
This legendary spiral-bound book, with a wealth of patterns, licks, and ideas, has long been
popular among jazz players. Page after page of material has been collected from around the
world - this collection of world sounds and exotic hybrids will have you hearing in whole new
ways! Composers will find volumes of ideas and information. Improvisors will never find the
bottom of this inspiration-filled masterpiece. Often referred to as a jazz version of Slonimsky's
classic book The Thesaurus of Scales and Melodic Patterns which had a profound influence on
John Coltrane and countless others.
11526709 Spiral-Bound Book Treble Clef . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39.95
