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Blues & Swing | Medium-Easy/Medium
To Be Announced—Paul Clark. Check out
this incredibly hip, swinging, and accessible
chart featuring an amazing sax soli and
wonderful figures for all parts. There are
written changes for alto, tenor, and bari
sax as well as trumpet and trombone. It's
a must-have on your next jazz program!
11517940 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 52.00
Two Down Territory—Paul Baker. A
raucous 12-bar blues in the key of B-flat
with opportunities for everyone to solo.
Background riffs are provided for each
section, and the band is encouraged to
come up with their own. After the melody is
stated, the sax section gets two choruses
of section soli work. The shout section
features the foundational concept of call
and response between each section before
coming together in a full tutti chorus, then
a quick outro concludes the piece. Solo
changes are provided in all parts, and
piano and bass parts are written out.
Trumpet range is to written G; trombone
range is to F.
11572298 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 45.00
Ulterior Motive—Doug Beach. This
swinging original is everything you're
looking for in a hip and accessible chart
to teach young players the foundations
of big band playing from form to style. A
must-have!
11503719 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 48.00
Until I Met You (Corner Pocket)—
Freddie Green/arr. Mark Taylor. One
of the all-time classics recorded by the
Count Basie Orchestra, here's a terrific-
sounding chart scored in a six-horn
format. Staying true to the sound of the
original, this arrangement is easy to learn
and swings like crazy.
11571837 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 50.00
The Way You Look Tonight—Jerome
Kern/arr. Mark Taylor. From the film
"Swing Time" and originally performed by
Fred Astaire, The Way You Look Tonight
won the Academy Award for best original
song in 1939. Since then it has remained
a popular jazz standard, and here is a
terrific moderately paced swing version for
developing players.
10759342 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 50.00
Whirly Bird—Neal Hefti/arr. Peter Blair.
You may have heard Basie's band play this
great Neal Hefti swinger, but this version
is very accessible for younger players at
around 166 bpm. The features include a
written alto sax solo, a great sax soli, and
well-notated rhythm section parts. Includes
optional wind and vibes part, too!
10452088 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 48.00
You'd Be So Nice to Come Home To—
Cole Porter/arr. Paul Baker. Ah, yes, Cole
Porter! Paul Baker has created a quality
chart on this wonderful jazz standard
from the Great American Songbook. It's a
crafty swinger at around 168 bpm featuring
appealing sections for the full ensemble,
written or improvised solos for alto and
trumpet, a great saxophone soli, and a very
hip interlude that builds right to the end. The
lead trumpet range is to written F-sharp and
additional parts are included for optional
expanded instrumentations. Quality writing
in a fine chart that's highly recommended!
10756378 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 50.00
Blues & Swing
Medium
727 South Broad Street—Lars Halle. Let
your baritone sax player show off with this
chart! This swing tune with featured solo
has a dark yet curious feeling to it that your
musicians will have a great time playing.
11403531 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 55.00
After You've Gone—Turner Layton/arr.
Mark Taylor. Arranged here in a slow Basie
style swing setting, this well-crafted chart is
loaded with style! The band can really cut
loose on the shout chorus! A solid choice
for festival or concert.
2470793 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 55.00
Alone Together—Howard Dietz & Arthur
Schwartz/arr. Mike Kamuf. A standard that
really hits the mark! It begins with a bass
solo and a trio of winds takes the head. The
lead trumpet range to written B above the
staff, and there is solo space for tenor with
a sample solo provided. The development
section features trombones plus the other
sections as well. Optional parts for vibes
and flute. A first-class chart!
11355032 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 55.00
Along Came Betty—Benny Golson/
arr. Alan Baylock. A real jazz classic, this
chart kicks! The features include a medium
swing style, a written or improvised solo for
tenor sax, meaningful ensemble passages,
exceptional soli lines, superb phrases,
and a lead trumpet range to written
B-flat. An outstanding Benny Golson jazz
standard arranged to perfection! Highly
recommended!
10513907 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 52.00
April in Paris—Vernon Duke/trans. Jeff
Hest. This chart is simply about style!
And with style is exactly how Count Basie
and his orchestra played it! From the silky
smooth sax soli on the head to the Pop
Goes The Weasel trumpet solo to the "...
one more time..." repeat of the last phrase,
every detail of this jazz standard has been
transcribed and reconstructed by Jeff Hest.
A remarkable, authentic way to tell your
audience what swing is really all about!
2422855 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 60.00
Attack of the Killer Trombones—Chris
Sharp. Here is the trombone section
feature you've been looking for! The Sing,
Sing, Sing style and ensemble writing will
give your trombones plenty to sink their
teeth into. The lead trumpet range extends
to high C.
11515273 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 75.00
Back Bone—Thad Jones/arr. Mike
Carubia. This medium-tempo blues tune
in F is a more accessible version of the
famous Thad Jones chart that features
suggested or improvised solos for trombone
and can be opened up for more! It's scored
for standard instrumentation with optional
flute, but can be played with 4 saxes, 3
trumpets, 2 trombones and 3 rhythm. A
solid shout chorus and an ending drum solo
puts the crown on this one!
2481231 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 50.00
Back Porch Swing—Drew Zaremba.
This laid-back blues is a masterful tribute
to Count Basie and Sammy Nestico. First
trumpet plays a high C. Solo opportunities
for alto sax and trumpet. It swings like crazy!
11562063 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 60.00
Basie-Straight Ahead (Simplified
Educational Version)—Sammy Nestico. In
this educational edition of the classic Basie
- Straight Ahead, the ranges and technical
demands have been modified, but you'll
still hear and feel all the excitement of the
original chart recorded by Count Basie in
1968 which is also available.
543157 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 55.00
Bernie's Tune—Bernie Miller/arr. Dave
Wolpe. This swinger features tenor sax 1
and muted trumpet 2 and is arranged by
one of the best, Dave Wolpe. Featured are
excellent written-out solos for both horns, a
superb shout chorus, and a lead trumpet
range hitting a written high B above the
staff. This great chart also features optional
parts for expanded instrumentations.
You'll want this outstanding chart! Highly
recommended!
10355576 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 52.00
Better Get Hit in Your Soul (Better Get
It in Your Soul)—Charles Mingus/arr.
Andrew Homzy. Written in a fast 3/4, this
gospel-inspired burner is as fun to play
as it is to listen to. There's great interplay
between sections of the band as layers of
sound move in and out. Also included are
hand claps and some "play any note you
want" opportunities to really liven things
up. The flexible solo section allows you to
customize this to fit the strengths of your
band. Also included are optional parts
for flute, clarinet and French horn. Highly
recommended!
10034434 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 55.00
A Big Cuppa Joe—Paul Murtha. Featuring
a churning swing style and a catchy riff-
based melody, this well-crafted chart
spins its way through every section of
the ensemble. In the solo section, written
samples are provided for tenor, trumpet,
and trombone, however with the easy
changes and open format, anyone in the
band can take a solo. This chart is highly
caffeinated and a lot of fun!
11100136 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 55.00
Big Dipper—Thad Jones/arr. Mike
Carubia. Here is one of Thad Jones' most
popular compositions rescored in the key
of F concert to make it more accessible to
developing jazz ensembles. An audience-
friendly blues chart that is very playable
and features plenty of mid-range full
ensemble sections, it also includes written
or improvised solos for piano, tenor sax
and trumpet. A true Thad Jones classic! An
optional flute part is included and the written
ranges are: Trumpet 1 to B-flat; Trombone
to F; Alto Sax to C.
10311505 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 50.00
Bing's Bounce—Chris Sharp. A hip up-
tempo blues in F that will challenge your
sax section and let your brass get punchy!
Written-out solos appear in alto 1 and
trumpet 2.
11574239 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 70.00
Birk's Works—Dizzy Gillespie/arr. Mike
Tomaro. In this classic minor blues tune
from Dizzy Gillespie, Mike Tomaro starts
this version as a funky mambo, but then
shifts the style to swing and back again
to the mambo feel. This well-paced
arrangement features a great feel plus
solos for trumpet and tenor. There is tons of
variety in this excellent chart that will show
off your band's ability to play and change
from style to style!
2481646 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 65.00
Blues for Gum—Mike Tomaro. This
straight-ahead swing chart lets everyone
get in on the action. There is plenty of full
ensemble work throughout, and the blues-
based changes provide ample solo space.
A superb choice for concert or festival.
11615269 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 55.00
Blues for Percy—Terry White. This
uptempo blues in F swings hard from start
to finish! With lots of big ensemble hits,
a firey sax soli, and lots of space for ad-
lib solos, this chart is a burner! The lead
trumpet plays to a high D.
11516010 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 50.00
Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy—Raye &
Prince/arr. Stephen Bulla. Originally a hit
back in 1941 for the Andrews Sisters, this
classic has stood the test of time and is
hard to beat for its entertainment value.
This updated version has all the excitement
of the original and the ranges are moderate
for the trumpets. There are solos for trumpet
and baritone sax in this outstanding chart
that will appeal to your audiences and
ensemble. Get out the saddle oxfords,
bobby socks and pleated skirts for this one!
2481643 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 55.00
BEST
SELLERS
Blues & Swing
Medium
Best Selling Charts! These selections,
listed in order of their popularity, are
chosen most often by directors like you.
Puttin' on the Ritz—
Irving Berlin/arr. Chris Sharp.
11574241 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . 75.00
Work Song—
Nat Adderley/arr. Erik Morales.
10513905 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . 54.00
Things Ain't What They Used to Be—
Mercer Ellington/arr. Alan Baylock.
10513911 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . 55.00
Sing, Sing, Sing—
Louis Prima/trans. Mike Lewis.
2411486 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . 62.00
Dat Dere—
Bobby Timmons/arr. Erik Morales.
10277767 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . 55.00
Shiny Stockings—
Frank Foster/arr. Greg Yasinitsky.
10071900 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . 55.00
In the Mood—Joe Garland.
2090959 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . 55.00
The Queen Bee (Full Score Edition)—
Sammy Nestico.
11576721 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . 60.00
Moanin'—
Charles Mingus/arr. Andrew Homzy.
10041748 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . 60.00
Attack of the Killer Trombones—
Chris Sharp.
11515273 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . 75.00
