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Blues & Swing | Easy
The Big Band Theory—Vince Gassi.
Wow, this accessible swing chart has it all...
a medium-up tempo, cool melodic lines,
textural variety, mature harmonies, easy
brass ranges, written or ad lib solos for tenor
1 and trombone 1, and a highly effective
a cappella stop-time interlude. Want more?
Ok then, it swings with a swagger and is
playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations. The Big Band Theory will
make your young players sound like pros!
10513857 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 42.00
Blues by Five—Red Garland/arr. John
Berry. Recorded on the 1956 album Cookin'
with the Miles Davis Quintet, this jazz
standard composed by pianist Red Garland
adapts beautifully for young jazzers. With
a moderate tempo, a riff-based melody,
and non-threatening soloing on the blues
progression, this is the perfect introduction
to the music of Miles Davis for students and
audiences. Suggested solos are included
along with chord/scale sheets in all keys,
and it's playable with optional reduced
or expanded instrumentations. Highly
recommended!
10490309 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 45.00
Blues in Hoss' Flat (Blues in Frankie's
Flat)—Foster & Basie/arr. Mark Taylor.
There is no better style for young players
to emulate than that of the Count Basie
Orchestra. This famous swing tune is nicely
arranged here by Mark Taylor in a very
playable version that still sounds authentic.
2473678 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 45.00
Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy—arr. Michael
Sweeney. This chart is way up on the
"fun meter"! Mike's playable arrangement
doesn't sacrifice any of that classic swing
era sound and style. The trumpet section is
the primary featured section; however, the
saxes also get a crack at the melody, and
the trombones will really enjoy the glissandi
in the shout chorus. A superb chart for your
young band!
2363323 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 45.00
But Here's the Thing—Terry White. Set in
C minor, this swinging blues chart uses
some of the most essential rhythmic
figures as the building blocks of the tune.
This makes it an exceptional choice
for introducing swing style to a younger
group, and there is enough meat on the
bones to make it an excellent concert
selection as well.
11615238 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 45.00
Bye, Bye Blackbird—arr. Mark Taylor.
Arranged in a medium slow Count Basie
style, this is a great chart for teaching
ensemble balance and laidback swing.
It includes plenty of tutti ensemble
playing, plus a Basie-like piano solo
that's completely written out. Highly
recommended!
10317291 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 45.00
C-Jam Blues—Duke Ellington/arr. Rick
Stitzel. An amazingly simple melody has
been skillfully dressed up with counterlines
and solid scoring for the little big band
format. Solos are provided for alto sax
and trumpet, but with the easy blues
changes, anyone can take a shot at and be
successful with an improvised solo.
11518960 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 45.00
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
Centerpiece—Harry "Sweets" Edison/
arr. Mike Story. Wow, this is great! Mike
Story has created an ideal easy swing/
shuffle chart on a great blues melody by
Sweets Edison. Centerpiece is accessible
with easy brass ranges, a medium swing
tempo of 120 bpm, along with brief written
or improvised solos for tenor sax, trumpet,
and alto sax. Well-notated rhythm section
parts are included along with optional parts
for flute, clarinet and vibes. Also playable
with optional reduced instrumentations, this
great blues tune has been recorded by all
the greats and will become a staple of your
library! Highly recommended!
10867420 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 44.00
Charlie's Place—Lachlan Davidson. We all
love a simple, fun tune. Inspired by the likes
of Can You Tell Me How to Get to Sesame
Street? and Mercy, Mercy, Mercy, this
is a joyous, catchy swing tune to get you
grooving. Feel free to sing along, it might
even have you dancing in the aisles.
11624811 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 55.00
Come Fly with Me—James Van Heusen
& Sammy Cahn/arr. Rick Stitzel. Arranged
in a comfortable medium swing style and
featuring easy rhythms and ranges, this
popular standard fits nicely in this easy-
level arrangement. Nice scoring for the
entire ensemble, and no solos are required.
Your players will love this chart!
11401276 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 45.00
Comin' Home Baby—Bob Dorough &
Ben Tucker/arr. Rick Stitzel. Here is a fine
arrangement of this standard blues-rock
chart excellently scored for beginning jazz
ensemble. Your rhythm section - especially
guitar - won't be able to get enough of the
infectious groove, and all horn parts get
plenty of time on the classic melody. Written
solos for tenor sax and trumpet. Optional flute,
clarinet, F horn, tuba, and vibraphone parts.
11593015 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 50.00
Crash and Burn—Roger Schmidli. Played
with action and attitude, this contemporary-
sounding jazz-rock work for young jazz
ensemble provides opportunities for
students to step out beyond the written
melody and improvise their own.
11624810 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 55.00
The Creole Love Call—Duke Ellington/arr.
Rick Stitzel. This early jazz standard from
Duke Ellington features a slow and sultry
blues style and a wonderfully plaintive
melody. Written in a call-and-response
format, this chart for young players also
includes a solo (or soli) for trumpet and
nicely scored full-ensemble sections.
11571834 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 45.00
Cute—Neal Hefti/arr. Mike Story. Finally!
A version of Count Basie's Cute for young
jazz ensembles! Very playable and great
sounding, this makes a terrific introduction
to the lighter side of swing. The famous
drum solos are clearly written and will be
the highlight of the concert. You'll want this
in your library.
2442952 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 42.00
Don't Get Around Much Anymore—Duke
Ellington/arr. Michael Sweeney. What
better way to introduce the music of Duke
Ellington to your young jazzers than with
this wonderfully scored arrangement by
Michael Sweeney! Even at this easy level,
this chart really swings and will sound great
with limited rehearsal time. Your pianist
gets a rare chance to shine as he or she is
featured on the melody while the ensemble
answers. Later, every section gets to play
the melody and there's a written or ad lib
solo for any saxophone. The final section
starts softly with saxes alone, then builds
as various layers are added. This bluesy,
swinging chart is playable with as few as 3
saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone, piano and
drums, and all solos have written parts
provided. This belongs in every young jazz
curriculum! Highly recommended!
10016142 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 45.00
Down-Home Blues—David Samuel. A
hip melody and superb scoring will make
audiences love this high-spirited, fun-
loving swing chart. It showcases all the
components that you have come to expect
in a great swing/blues chart - a swinging
groove, punchy brass, and great sax
writing. Written solos for alto and tenor sax,
trumpet and trombone. This one is a hit!
11562055 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 50.00
Family Guy Theme—Walter Murphy/arr.
Rick Stitzel. The theme song for this popular
TV series is already set in a swingin' big
band style at a medium tempo. Arranged
here for young players, it features the
melody traded between the saxes, trumpets
and trombones and short solos for trumpet
and alto. Suggested solos are included.
Highly recommended!
10005187 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 45.00
Fat Cat—Doug Beach. A solid swing tune
featuring an open solo section, modest
brass ranges, and lots of full-ensemble
scoring. Playable by 12 to 17 pieces,
each set comes with a sheet of written solo
lines for all instruments, giving directors
the freedom to customize performances
according to their particular group. Optional
reduced instrumentation.
2391191 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 50.00
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
Four—Miles Davis/arr. John Berry. The
saxes do most of the heavy lifting on this
easy version of the Miles Davis standard.
In addition, there is a short sax soli and a
written or improvised solo for trumpet. This
is a wonderful introduction for young players
to one of the most important jazz figures
of the 20th century. Optional reduced or
expanded instrumentations. Suggested
solos and scale/chord sheets included.
10083836 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 45.00
BEST
SELLERS
Blues & Swing
Easy
Best Selling Charts! These selections,
listed in order of their popularity, are
chosen most often by directors like you.
Caravan—
Duke Ellington/arr. Michael Sweeney.
2307627 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . 45.00
In the Mood—
Joe Garland/arr. Michael Sweeney.
2314268 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . 45.00
Down-Home Blues—David Samuel.
11562055 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . 50.00
Moondance—
Van Morrison/arr. Victor Lopez.
2701897 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . 50.00
Avenue Swing—Mike Collins-Dowden.
10513871 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . 44.00
Hit the Road Jack—
Percy Mayfield/arr. Mike Lewis.
10277520 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . 47.00
Feeling Good—Leslie Bricusse &
Anthony Newley/arr. Rick Stitzel.
10374176 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . 45.00
Big Band Rumble—Tom Molter.
11582773 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . 52.25
13 O'Clock Jump—Zachary Smith.
11511946 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . 47.00
The Pink Panther—
Henry Mancini/arr. Paul Murtha.
10188519 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . 45.00
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