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Blues & Swing | Medium-Easy
The Inner Circle—Rich Woolworth. This
minor-key swing chart is a great way
for younger bands to explore the 32-bar
song form. The long solo section provides
opportunities for several soloists; written
solos for tenor, trumpet, trombone, and alto
are provided. After an ensemble chorus and
a sax soli, the band reprises the melody,
leading to a soft ending.
11624029 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 55.00
It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That
Swing)—Duke Ellington/arr. Mark Taylor.
This chart has it all! A great swing feel,
solid scoring, dynamic contrasts and more
make it perfect both for younger and more
experienced bands. Includes written and ad
lib solos.
2297919 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 50.00
Jazz Superset No. 5: The Patriotic
Collection—arr. Mike Lewis. Every jazz
ensemble should have this wonderful
patriotic collection in their library! Mike
Lewis offers complete arrangements
of our nation's most familiar songs in
stirring arrangements useful for a variety
of performance needs. Titles include:
America; America The Beautiful; The Star
Spangled Banner (with optional lyric sheet);
The Battle Hymn Of The Republic; God
Bless The U.S.A. and American Patrol.
Very highly recommended!
2471393 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 60.00
The Jody Grind—Horace Silver/arr.
Mark Taylor. Enrich your jazz musicians
with the music of Horace Silver with this
arrangement of one of his most soulful
blues tunes. Tenor Sax 1 and Trumpet 2
play the first statement of the head creating
the original sound before the Alto 1 joins
in. Expertscoring wraps the melody in
hip figures and great ensemble hits. Solo
changes for Trumpet 2.
11617955 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 50.00
Jump, Jive an' Wail—arr. Roger Holmes.
Grab a partner and start cuttin' the rug! This
is the tune of the jump swing craze, and it
smokes! Originally a big hit for Louis Prima,
guitarist Brian Setzer has re-made the tune
for his Dirty Boogie album. With reasonable
ranges and lots of tutti section writing, this
arrangement will heat up fast without a lot of
effort! There are only two short solos - tenor
and trumpet - and they can be played as
written or ad lib.
2408417 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 50.00
Jumpin' and Jivin'—Toshi Clinch. Inspired
by the legendary Count Basie orchestra
and their stomping grounds, Kansas City.
Home to many of the great jazz artists,
Kansas City was where the jump style of
music began, matching horns with a heavy
four feel in the rhythm section. This piece
captures that feeling while incorporating
catchy riffs and moments for improvisation
that can be shared across the band.
11624812 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 55.00
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. . . . . . 62.00
Killer Joe (Cool Joe, Mean Joe)—
Golson & Jones/arr. Lisa DeSpain. Lisa
Despain steps a little outside the box with
this very clever and original treatment of
this well-known jazz standard. Written by
Benny Golson and Quincy Jones, she had
great material to work with! This chart will
mesmerize you, yet swing all the way with
written tenor sax and trumpet solos and a
lead trumpet range to written G on top of the
staff. Well-arranged and fresh, this one will
grab you and stay with you for sure. We just
can't hear it enough! Highly recommended!
Optional expanded instrumentation.
10093094 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 48.00
Killer on the Keys—Larry Neeck. A
smokin', rock 'n rollin' romp, Killer on the
Keys features your keyboard player a la
Jerry Lee Lewis, the "Killer" himself. All the
riffs and solos are completely written out, so
that your budding keyboardist will feel right
at home with the bluesy rock 'n roll shuffle
style. Although the keys are featured, this
full-sounding arrangement has plenty of
licks for the rest of the band, including a
section for written or improvised solos.
Hammering the ivories, your soloist, band,
and audience will find this is a "killer" of a
tune! Highly recommended!
10071408 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 48.00
Last Fries in the Bag—Jamie Roth.
Brimming with energy, this piece will
showcase the band's ability to create
dynamic contrasts and play punchy
rhythms. It also swings like crazy! Solos for
alto and tenor sax, trumpet, and trombone.
11503711 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 55.00
A Little Orpheus Swing—Michele
Fernandez. This fun and engaging swing
chart based on the changes to Black
Orpheus features a catchy melody,
excellent scoring, and a hip groove that
makes it fun to play and very accessible.
Written solos for trumpet and tenor sax.
11561662 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 48.00
Loose Canon—Paul Murtha. Highlight your
sax section with this great F minor blues
chart. Hip swinging melodies wrapped in
phat brass and rhythm section hits along
with great unison brass writing on the bridge
make this highly accessible while sounding
far more advanced. Open solos for tenor
sax, trumpet, and trombone. Lead trumpet
plays A, lead bone plays F.
11593017 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 50.00
Luck of the Draw—Doug Beach. From the
opening notes to the final chord, this chart
bristles with energy and excitement. The
hard-charging swing groove provides the
perfect setting for the rhythmic melodic line.
With plenty of ensemble work and an open
solo section, this is the perfect opener for
your next program.
11615264 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 48.00
Midnight Alley—Doug Beach. Great
scoring and a solid melody make this
straight-ahead swing chart a great choice
for younger bands. The minor harmonies
provide an easy entry into the world of
improvisation, and the ensemble writing
gives everyone a chance to get in on the
action. This one provides a wealth of
teaching opportunities and will be a hit on
any concert or festival program.
11615263 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 48.00
Mind over Matters—Kris Berg. A smoking
and infectiously hip melody shines through
in this up-tempo swinger. Wonderful and
creative scoring make this very accessible
to younger ensembles. Solo opportunities
for bari sax and trumpet.
11561644 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 50.00
Moanin'—Bobby Timmons/arr. Mark
Taylor. Your piano player will get some
well-deserved attention in this familiar
Bobby Timmons' chart. The saxes grab
the melody from the piano, and everyone
gets in on the action for some real nice
moments in the chorus. Written solos
are included for piano, tenor and/or
trumpet. The quality of Mark's arranging
on this really lets you sell it!
2445690 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 50.00
The Mudbug Strut—Paul Baker. A New
Orleans street parade comes to life
with this chart! A 2nd line snare drum
beat drives the Dixie-based ensemble,
complete with tailgate trombone. There
are written solos for trombone, alto sax,
plunger trumpet, and bass, and tuba may
be substituted for the bass for even more
authenticity. An additional clarinet part is
included as well. An exchange between
the drums and ensemble leads to a roll
off that launches the shout section and
traditional ending. The trumpet range
goes to written high G and trombone to F.
Highly recommended!
10458467 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 45.00
Nardis—Miles Davis/arr. Paul Murtha. The
definitive recording of this jazz classic is by
Bill Evans, with other notable recordings by
Cannonball Adderley and Joe Henderson.
Paul Murtha's arrangement for developing
groups features a Latin style on the head
then switches to swing on the bridge. This
really nice chart also includes very effective
writing for all sections of the band as well
as written or improvised solo space for alto
sax. Highly recommended!
10072801 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 50.00
Nostalgia in Times Square—Charles
Mingus/arr. Victor Lopez. Don't miss this
jazz standard composed by the legendary
Mingus! Swinging at around 144 bpm,
this chart delivers with outstanding soli
passages as well as superb written or
improvised solos for tenor and trumpet. The
brass ranges are accessible, there are nice
full ensemble sections along with highly
effective interludes, and there are optional
wind parts for augmented instrumentations.
It's just what you need for your jazz book,
and it's highly recommended!
10756388 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 48.00
Orange Sherbert—Sammy Nestico.
Originally recorded in 1975 by Count
Basie and titled because Basie loved
orange sherbert, this fresh setting features
easy registers, strong jazz figures, and a
bright, free swinging style. A written or ad
lib trumpet solo in the midsection and an
ensemble shout before the final chord are
highlights. The rhythm section parts are
notated with chords cued, and a guitar
chord chart is included.
2341741 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 48.00
Payton's Tune—Rick Hirsch. A gorgeous
even-eighth treatment of a poignant yet
powerful melody you'll love. Trumpet 1
takes the written melody line, plus a few
brief suggested solos for alto, trombone,
tenor, and trumpet are provided. The tempo
after the intro is around 144 BPM. Auxiliary
percussion and various other optional parts
included. A beautiful chart. (3:30)
11619660 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 52.00
Pennsylvania 6-5000—Jerry Gray/arr.
John Berry. Here's a perfect touch of swing
era nostalgia with this signature tune from
the Glenn Miller Orchestra. All the elements
of the original are here in this more
accessible version including the famous sax
melody, written trumpet and alto solos and,
of course, full band vocals. A real crowd
pleaser!
10028094 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 50.00
10029094E Jazz Ensemble ePrint 57.50
Perdido—Juan Tizol/arr. Mark Taylor. One
of the favorites performed by the Duke
Ellington Orchestra, Perdido is a happy
and upbeat riff tune set in a swing style.
This great sounding chart in the six-horn
format (3 saxes, 2 trumpets, trombone and
rhythm section) features variety in scoring,
an open solo section, and a terrific shout
chorus for the entire ensemble. Additional
optional parts are included for alto, tenor
and trombone. Perfect for additional
opportunities for key players!
11100186 Combo . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
The Pink Panther Mambo—Henry
Mancini/arr. Greg Nielsen. You've probably
never heard The Pink Panther Theme as a
mambo, especially like this. Very playable
for the young band, with optional solos for
alto 1 and trumpet 1 and lead trumpet range
to written F top line. Optional parts include
vibes and auxiliary percussion. Your band
and the audience will love this chart! (4:00)
11570896 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 52.00
