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Blues & Swing
Very Easy
Absolutely, Positively—Gregory
Yasinitsky. This slow shuffle chart really
gets down at an easier grade level!
Everyone gets to play as it's mostly full
ensemble writing and all your players can
concentrate on style. The bluesy sound
emphasizes the groove, there's a written
or ad lib solo for lead alto, and it's playable
with as few as nine players including rhythm
section. Absolutely!
10009059 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 45.00
After Dark—Bryce Newton. This tune is
an exceptional way to introduce swing
style from the very first rehearsal! This jazz
starter is expertly written well within the
easy level, allowing your students to sound
good quickly and find success in learning
to swing. Lots of great teaching material is
packed into this piece. Students will enjoy
the mysterious mood of this chart and will
be engaged from the very start! A winner!
11206948 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . 45.00
All of Me—arr. Paul Murtha. One of
the iconic tunes from the swing era, this
enduring standard has been recorded
by countless artists ranging from Louis
Armstrong, Count Basie, Benny Goodman,
Ella Fitzgerald, and Frank Sinatra, to more
recent recordings by Michael Buble, Ani
DiFranco, and Eric Clapton. This easy
arrangement provides a perfect way
to teach the elements of swing style in
a relaxed and medium tempo, plus it's
playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations. Highly recommended!
10617924 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . 45.00
Alley Cat Struttin'—David Samuel. This
very playable chart is a bluesy, swinging
excursion in G minor. Lots of tutti rhythms in
the winds make this an excellent choice for
a young ensemble just starting on the jazz
path. There are solos for tenor, trumpet, and
trombone. A dynamic shout chorus adds to
the excitement of the music and brings it
home with a flourish.
11198742 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 45.00
Autumn Leaves—Joseph Kosma/arr.
John Berry. Here is an easy swing version
of a timeless classic! The saxes are in
the spotlight, but there's also a short solo
for trumpet (cued in all parts if you prefer
a section feature.) Skillfully arranged for
inexperienced bands, and it even works
well for bands with limited instrumentation.
2470820 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 45.00
The Bare Necessities (from "The Jungle
Book")—arr. Paul Murtha. Ever since The
Bare Necessities was first introduced in
the classic movie "The Jungle Book," this
catchy tune has remained a familiar favorite.
Featured again in the 2016 movie, here is
an easy arrangement that will make young
jazz bands sound terrific. Parents, players
and audiences will enjoy this swinging
favorite designed especially for young jazz
musicians! Playable with optional reduced
or expanded instrumentations.
10617926 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 45.00
Blue Avenue—Larry Neeck. With its solid,
swinging groove, tasty riffs, catchy down-
home melody and solid ensemble writing,
Blue Avenue is a great introduction to the
swing style for the youngest jazz bands. The
two-measure solo section, with suggested
solos included, will encourage young
improvisers to give it a try, or it could be
omitted altogether. Playable with optional
reduced or expanded instrumentations, this
one is easy to put together, and will have
your young jazzers swinging in no time!
11002305 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 45.00
Blue Train—John Coltrane/arr. Paul
Murtha. Introduce your young players
to jazz legend John Coltrane with this
medium-tempo blues tune featuring an
easy-to-play melody and solid tutti-style
rhythms for the ensemble. In addition,
the blues changes and moderate tempo
make it a comfortable setting for developing
soloists. Suggested solos are included,
or they may be improvised. Highly
recommended! Optional reduced or
expanded instrumentations.
10061497 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 45.00
Blues in Hoss' Flat (Blues in Frankie's
Flat)—Foster & Basie/arr. Rick Stitzel.
Here's a great way to introduce the music
of Count Basie to your young players.
Carefully scored for young groups, this
medium swing chart composed by Frank
Foster and Count Basie trades the melody
between the trumpets and saxes, includes
a solo or soli for trumpet, and a brief shout
chorus using tutti rhythms for the entire
ensemble. Suggested solos and chord/
scale sheets in all keys are included,
plus it's playable with optional reduced
or expanded instrumentations. Highly
recommended!
10427422 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 45.00
Blues It or Lose It—Larry Clark. Everyone
in the band gets to play the head of this
rollicking blues chart. It perfectly captures
the essence of this important jazz style and
is very well scored to be highly accessible to
younger bands. A first-rate teaching piece
equally at home on the concert stage.
11562044 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 45.00
Blues Machine—Michael Sweeney. This
is a top-notch blues original for beginning
bands! It's perfect for teaching style,
introducing the "blues scale" as a basis
for improvisation. Your beginners will play
better after they learn this super chart, and
they will want to tackle more challenging
blues charts!
2267052 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 45.00
A Blues to Blow On—Paul Clark. A hip
and laid-back blues chart - this is fun,
accessible, and can be applied to a variety
of settings from a young ensemble's first
performance to an easy read-down for a
jazz combo at a community or school event.
Written solo changes for all instruments.
11517918 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 45.00
Buckle Up and Swing (Flex Instrument-
ation)—Brad Ciechomski. With accessible
range and rhythms well within young
players' comfort zone, your students will
be confident playing this bluesy swing-
style chart. Adequate repetition with just
enough subtle change allows the band to
lock in, find the pocket, and sound mature.
The chart swings hard. Your students will
learn to groove on the more aggressive
side of swing, playing with intention and
feel, digging into the accents. Solos are
based on a safe B-flat blues scale, but you
can encourage your students to explore the
shift to the D-flat chord change during the
solo section. Ideal for showcasing not only
your soloists but the entire ensemble.
11521138 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 55.00
C-Jam Blues—Duke Ellington/arr. Rick
Stitzel. Whether you know this one as
C-Jam Blues or Duke's Place, you sure
will recognize all the great Ellington writing!
Even the most inexperienced bands can do
a fine performance on this jazz classic. The
suggested solos are included in the parts for
the entire section, so you can make it a soli
feature if you prefer. There's a marvelous
ensemble tutti section that starts softly then
builds to the end.
2470818 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 45.00
Caravan—Duke Ellington/arr. John
Berry. Here's a distinctive arrangement
for beginning jazz groups on one of Duke
Ellington's most recognizable tunes. One
of the featured works in the 2014 movie
"Whiplash," it combines the styles of Latin
and big band swing and is a marvelous
introduction to the Duke for young jazzers.
Arranged for full jazz ensemble, it's also
playable by as few as 3 saxes, 2 trumpets,
1 trombone, piano, bass and drums.
10023039 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 45.00
Come Fly with Me—Jimmy Van Heusen/
arr. Rick Stitzel. Written by Jimmy Van
Heusen and Sammy Cahn for the title track
of Frank Sinatra's 1958 album, this tune
epitomizes the cool sounds of the swing
era. Here's a smartly scored version for
young jazz ensembles with modest ranges,
but with authentic style. Included is plenty
of tutti ensemble playing along with short
solos (or solis) for any sax or trumpet. A
great way to teach swing, it's also playable
with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations. Included are suggested
solos and scale/chord sheets in all keys.
Highly recommended!
10297530 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 45.00
Crazy Little Thing Called Love (from
"Bohemian Rhapsody")—Freddie
Mercury/arr. Rick Stitzel. Queen's classic
hit features a medium-tempo shuffle style
and an infectious upbeat feel. The melody is
traded around the band, and the saxes take
the lead in the stop-time clapping section.
No solos are required - it's a fun chart even
if you have limited rehearsal time! Scored
for standard jazz band instrumentation and
playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations. Highly recommended!
10960674 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 45.00
Doggy Bag Blues—Mike Collins-Dowden.
This laid-back blues in B-flat is the perfect
tune for young jazzers learning the ropes of
swingin' the blues. Even though it features
limited ranges, easy rhythm section parts,
and a lot of unison writing, this chart still
swings hard. Features space for written
suggested solos or improvisation for any
instrument in the band.
11624021 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 55.00
Five Foot Two—arr. Tim Waters. This easy
version of the Dixieland standard is perfect
for young jazz ensembles. This chart
features very basic rhythms and ranges and
has room to feature your drummer on short
fills in between the melody. An excellent
tune to teach your students about early jazz
and swing music.
11572321 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 55.00
Hit the Road—Bryce Newton. Whether
programmed for a young ensemble's
concert or sight-read on a combo gig, this
hip and accessible chart is the perfect fit
for all levels. Includes written scales for all
instruments.
11517924 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 45.00
Blues & Swing | Very Easy
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Blues & Swing
Very Easy
Best Selling Charts! These selections,
listed in order of their popularity, are
chosen most often by directors like you.
You've Got a Friend in Me
(from "Toy Story 2")—
Randy Newman/arr. Rick Stitzel.
10283174 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . 45.00
C-Jam Blues—
Duke Ellington/arr. Rick Stitzel.
2470818 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . 45.00
The Bare Necessities (from "The
Jungle Book")—arr. Paul Murtha.
10617926 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . 45.00
Autumn Leaves—
Joseph Kosma/arr. John Berry.
2470820 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . 45.00
Moanin'—
Bobby Timmons/arr. Michael Sweeney.
2473680 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . 45.00
Five Foot Two—arr. Tim Waters.
11572321 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . 55.00
Take the 'A' Train—
Billy Strayhorn/arr. Michael Sweeney.
11357094 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . 45.00
Killer Joe (Cool Joe, Mean Joe)—
Golson & Jones/arr. Michael Sweeney.
2216794 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . 45.00
After Dark—Bryce Newton.
11206948 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . 45.00
Blues Machine—Michael Sweeney.
2267052 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . 45.00
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