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Caravan—Duke Ellington/arr. Michael Sweeney.
Everyone will recognize this Duke Ellington classic!
It was one of the featured works in the 2014 movie
"Whiplash" and uses interesting textures and
alternates between a Latin groove and swing. This
is a very effective production number with limited
technical demands for young players.
2307627 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . E 45.00
Groove Merchant—Jerome Richardson/arr. Rich
Sigler. Made famous by the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis
band, this accessible version has a gospel rock
groove that fits perfectly. Played at about 132
bpm with straight eighths, this chart is packed with
goodies like written-out solos for trombone and
trumpet, a lead trumpet range to written G on top
of the staff, a few clever modulations, and a great
development section. Toss in the optional parts to
include vibes and you have a fine chart. Groove
Merchant is very effective at any performance and
is highly recommended!
10593765 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . ME 52.00
In the Mood—Joe Garland/arr. Michael Sweeney.
This one's a must! Glenn Miller's big band classic
is one of the best known tunes from the swing era,
and Mike's excellent arrangement puts it within
reach of young bands. Comfortable ranges, easy
rhythm patterns and written solos make this a
perfect choice to teach your students how to swing!
2314268 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . E 45.00
Jumpin' at the Woodside—Count Basie/arr. Rich
DeRosa. This one just builds and builds! Rich
DeRosa keeps this Count Basie signature tune
swinging all the way and includes two optional tag
endings to keep the Basie style intact. The solos
are written out for piano, tenor sax, trumpet and
trombone and the lead trumpet range is to written
G on top of the staff with an A on the optional tag
ending. Optional parts are included for expanded
instrumentation. One of the Count's finest!
10028198 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . ME 62.00
Mamacita—Joe Henderson/arr. Alan Baylock. A
groovy straight-eighth feel on this jazz standard
with amazing parts for all and an intro that is
nothing but fire. The tempo is around 154 bpm,
and the lead trumpet range is to written B-flat
above the staff. Sample solos are provided for alto
and tenor sax, plus optional flute and vibes parts.
Energy prevails!
11511951 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . M 55.00
Peanut Vendor—arr. Tim Waters. With a
classic mambo feel, this chart pays homage to
this timeless Latin tune that's been covered by
many jazz legends. After the fanfare opening,
the mambo groove is established featuring a
floating trumpet solo before the entire band
joins in on the fun. The solo section features
space for written or ad-lib solos for alto, tenor,
or trumpet. Next there is a great shout chorus
before recapping the main theme. This is sure to
be your favorite Latin tune of the year!
11572328 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . E 55.00
Sing, Sing, Sing—Louis Prima/trans. Mike Lewis.
Here it is...perhaps the most recognizable swing
tune of all time! This chart is scored for a standard
5 saxes, 4 trumpets, 4 trombones and rhythm,
but aside from that, it is the original as played by
Benny Goodman. Every lick is there, including all
the Gene Krupa drum breaks! This chart is a must
for every big band's library!
2411486 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . M 62.00
Sing, Sing, Sing—Louie Prima/arr. Victor Lopez.
Yep, this is the Sing, Sing, Sing you know and
love, made famous by Gene Krupa and the Benny
Goodman Orchestra, only arranged for young
players by Victor Lopez. The classic drum solo
that can be opened up for as much excitement
as the crowd can stand, along with a written-out
tenor solo, reasonable brass ranges and lots of
meaty ensembles keep this great chart exciting.
It will also sound full with reduced instrumentation
or with the optional, non-jazz band parts. It's still a
showstopper! Highly recommended!
2702806 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . ME 52.00
Song for My Father—Horace Silver/arr. Mark
Taylor. One of the best-known standards by
Horace Silver, this arrangement features a light
Latin style and recognizable melody along with
the signature bass riff. The easy changes make
it perfect for soloists, with a superb groove for the
entire group.
11571998 Combo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00
Song for My Father—Horace Silver/arr. Paul
Murtha. This standard by Horace Silver features a
distinctive bass line groove and a laid-back Latin
style. Expertly adapted for this easy level, here
is a great way to introduce the music of this jazz
master to your students.
11539349 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . E 45.00
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