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Editors' Choice 2024-2025 New Basic Library Available via ePrint Downloadable All Prices in U.S. Dollars & Subject To Publisher Revision
JAZZ
ENEMBLE
BASIC LIBRARY
Warm-Ups for Beginning Jazz Ensemble—
Chris Sharp. Finally, a great set of warm-ups for
your beginning jazz ensemble. And, these are
tune-ups as well as warm-ups. An excellent way to
get your young jazz ensemble primed to play the
charts they will perform! These employ the same
hip voicings and rhythmic licks as found in actual
arrangements, in a variety of styles. Designed to
teach the different harmonies, styles, and rhythms
of popular and traditional jazz, they include are
chorales with extended harmonies, rock, swing,
and bossa styles. Perfect to "wake up" your
ensemble before a rehearsal or performance!
2477339 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
2477340 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
10283176 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
E ASY
25 or 6 to 4—Robert Lamm/arr. Mike Story.
You know it, you love it! The opening motive is
very catchy on this authentic sounding chart
on the rock classic made famous by the group
Chicago. Master arranger Mike Story works his
magic to create an accessible, fun-to-play jazz
ensemble chart. Everything you need is written
out, including brief solos for trumpet 1, trombone
1 and optional guitar. With easy brass ranges, it's
easy to rehearse and play, but still a hard-driving
chart. Very nice! Optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations.
10277420 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
10278239 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
April in Paris—Vernon Duke/arr. Rick Stitzel.
Made famous by the Count Basie Orchestra, here
is a great-sounding yet playable version of this
standard for developing bands. It includes feature
spots for every section and optional written or
improvised solos for trumpet and trombone. This
accessible chart maintains an authentic sound
even in this easy version. It will even sound full
and complete with only four saxes, three trumpets,
three trombones, and rhythm! Optional parts for
flute, two clarinets, horn in F, and tuba are also
include. Highly recommended!
10052549 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
10065321 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.50
Avenue Swing—Mike Collins-Dowden. This
swing-style original features a hip melody,
interesting call-and-response passages between
the saxes and brass, nice dynamic contrasts, a
written or improv solo for trumpet, and great drum
licks. The tempo is around 144 bpm, the trumpet 1
range is to written E top space, and optional flute,
clarinet, and vibes parts are included. With this
exceptional ensemble writing, it's all you need!
10513871 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . 44.00
10513872 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
Birdland—Josef Zawinul/arr. Michael Sweeney.
Here's an excellent, easy version of Josef
Zawinul's great jazz tune! Solid writing all the way
and no solos required.
2230910 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
4976627 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
5417266 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
Chameleon—Herbie Hancock/arr. Michael
Sweeney. Herbie Hancock's classic funk tune
is finally available for younger groups! Mike's
arrangement preserves the flavor of the original
in a playable arrangement that your students are
sure to "get into."
2123396 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
4938965 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
The Chicken—Alfred Ellis/arr. Mike Story. The
original version of The Chicken was released in
2001 and has been a top seller every year. Now
Mike Story has arranged it for younger jazz groups
without losing the original style and infectious fun!
Beginning with a gospel style chorale introduction,
the band transitions into a funky rock groove
with an easy-to-play and hip bass line. This
outstanding chart for young jazz bands features a
16-bar suggested alto sax solo and easy trumpet
1 range to written E top space. Playable with
optional reduced or expanded instrumentations.
Don't miss it! Our highest recommendation!
10303578 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . 47.00
10303580 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
Earth, Wind & Fire Dance Mix—arr. Paul Murtha.
Featuring the classic dance tunes Let's Groove,
Boogie Wonderland and Sing A Song, here's a
fun medley of hits from Earth, Wind & Fire. The
infectious groove and signature horn licks make
this a great choice for young players! Arranged for
full jazz ensemble, it's also playable by 4 saxes, 3
trumpets, 3 trombones, piano, bass and drums.
10023033 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
10041279 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
Feeling Good—Leslie Bricusse & Anthony
Newley/arr. Rick Stitzel. Rebounding in popularity
after a recording by Michael Bublé, this hit was
originally from the Broadway musical "The Roar
of the Greasepaint - The Smell of the Crowd."
This bluesy arrangement requires no solos and
gives each section of the ensemble a chance to
be featured. Playable with optional reduced or
expanded instrumentations. Highly recommended!
10374176 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
10374177 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
Groovin' Hard—Don Menza/arr. Peter Blair.
Getting your younger bands to groove has never
been easier! Straight from the library of The
Buddy Rich Band, this great version of the classic
Don Menza chart is perfect for younger players.
Used in contest for many years by advanced
bands, this arrangement gives you a solid, hard
swing at a medium tempo coupled with some tasty
sax section work, all within the reach of junior high
groups. There are no solos, so use this one to
feature your tight ensemble work and groovin'
swing style. Guaranteed to make your band
sound like pros!
2476769 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
2477888 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.50
Hit the Road Jack—Percy Mayfield/arr. Mike
Lewis. Ray Charles made it famous, now you
can play it with your young jazz ensemble. There
are no individual solos, just solid ensemble all the
way with some unison sax solis with optional lip
bends to give the chart a bluesy sound. Trumpet
1 range is to written E top space and the rhythms
are easy throughout. This will be easy to rehearse
and sound great... plus it's a great tune! Highly
recommended! Optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations.
10277520 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . 47.00
10277523 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
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 perf
ect choice to teach your students how to
swing!
2314268 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
2340297 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
The Jazz Police—Gordon Goodwin/arr. Victor
Lopez. Here's a very hip jazz/rock adaptation
of Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band chart for
developing jazz ensembles. It's true to the original
style and concept, but made accessible for the
real world. The driving bass and funky lines will
engage the band, the audience and you. Features
include written solos for alto and tenor sax, and a
lead trumpet range to written G on top of the staff.
Optional parts are included for flute, horn in F,
baritone and tuba.You know your band will be all
over this chart! It's hot! Very highly recommended!
10093090 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
10093091 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
Mercy, Mercy, Mercy—Josef Zawinul/arr. Mike
Story. A must-have chart for every young jazz
band! This classic jazz/rock favorite by Joe
Zawinul is masterfully arranged for young jazz
bands with an easy rock feel by Mike Story. This
chart has a simple written out piano solo, a trumpet
1 range to written D fourth line, a tempo at about
100 beats per minute, and a very catchy melody.
Playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations. It will sound great and it's easy
to play, enough said! Highly recommended!
10355608 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . 44.00
10355609 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
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