Blues & Swing | Medium
Minor Meltdown—Terry White. There's
nothing minor about this medium-tempo
swing tune except the key. There is space
for written or ad-lib solos for tenor sax and
trumpet. Lots of swinging ensemble riffs
weave through this sizzling chart to keep
things exciting. This tune grooves hard from
start to finish!
11572326 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 55.00
Moanin'—Charles Mingus/arr. Andrew
Homzy. Here's a playable yet very effective
arrangement of this signature Mingus
composition. The familiar baritone sax riff is
handled by three saxes, and there is also
a substantial soli for the entire saxophone
section. Optional parts are included for
flute, clarinet and French horn. A terrific
introduction to the genius of Mingus!
10041748 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 60.00
Moon River—Henry Mancini/arr. Billy
Byers. As recorded by the Count Basie
Orchestra on their album This Time by
Basie, Billy Byers arranged a wonderful,
easy-swinging masterpiece. Cleverly,
he set this Mancini classic in 4/4 to
accommodate the Basie band's iconic style.
This is a terrific big band chart that belongs
in every library right alongside I Can't Stop
Loving You, Nice 'n Easy and I Left My
Heart in San Francisco. There's space for
a trumpet solo, and the ensemble writing is
quite playable by most bands. This is oh, so
nice and highly recommended!
10530081 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 55.00
Morning—Clare Fischer/arr. Mike Kamuf. A
brilliant tune superbly arranged and played
around 110 BPM in the Cuban-flavored
guajira groove. Tenor, trumpet, guitar, and
trombone initially state the melody, and
it builds to a powerful shout chorus. Lead
trumpet range is to written high B, and
solo space is for trumpet 2, tenor 1, and
trombone 1. The auxiliary percussion part
is for congas and shaker. Play this chart, I
promise you'll love it! (5:40)
11619664 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 55.00
Mosquitoes—Monika Herzig. This high-
energy calypso (or soca) original, first
recorded by Sheroes, brings infectious
rhythms and vibrant colors to the stage.
The arrangement highlights smaller groups
within the band, starting with soprano sax,
muted trumpet, optional flute, and vibes.
Solo transcriptions match the recording. A
lively, feel-good chart! Top trumpet note: B5
11618957 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 55.00
Moten Swing—Buster & Benny Moten/
arr. Ernie Wilkins. There have been a lot
of published charts on this great Ernie
Wilkins arrangement, but this is the
original version as played and recorded by
the Count Basie Orchestra. Moten Swing
is possibly the most played piece of music
by the Basie band and has been recorded
countless times, making it a must-have
for any band's library as it exemplifies
wonderful roaring ensemble passages
with soft, soft sections which will make
your band sparkle. This new Finale
edition includes a transcribed piano solo
throughout, detailed rhythm section parts
which are written except during the solos,
and clearer, cleaner, more complete
parts. Additionally, there is solo space for
tenor saxophone, trumpet and piano.
2387306 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 60.00
Movin' Easy—Paul Baker. This hard-
swinging chart begins with the piano
stating the entire melody and offering a
chance to show off the rhythm section on
its own before the ensemble kicks in for
the second chorus. Tenor sax and trumpet
solos are provided and are based on the
chord changes of Duke Ellington's classic
Don't Get Around Much Anymore. A 16-
bar a cappella ensemble section shows off
the horns before the rhythm rejoins at the
bridge to close out the chart - almost. The
piano and rhythm section take us the rest
of the way, a la Count Basie, to a signature
ending. Trumpet range is to written high C;
trombone range is to G. Bass and piano
parts are written out.
11572299 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 50.00
My Man Sam (for Sammy Nestico)—
Gordon Goodwin. A tribute to the late,
great, brilliant arranger and composer
Sammy Nestico! This medium swing chart
has written or improvised solos for trumpet,
alto, tenor, and trombone. Superb writing
provides sweet sax solis, great dynamic
contrasts, and a wonderful shout chorus.
Optional parts include flute, vibes, and
more. Sammy would love this chart!
11355036 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 55.00
Naima—John Coltrane/arr. Craig
Skeffington. One of Coltrane's favorites
and played by jazz musicians everywhere,
this sweet bossa chart is magical. It opens
with alto 1 on the written melody, then the
sax section, followed by the brass taking
the bridge. Features include a very nice,
written tenor solo and lead trumpet range
to written B-flat above the staff. Perfect for
any jazz performance, you'll be delighted
with Naima! Highly recommended! Optional
expanded instrumentation.
10093179 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 52.00
Nice 'n' Easy—arr. Quincy Jones. As
recorded by the Count Basie Orchestra
on their album This Time By Basie, this
Quincy Jones chart is a laid-back, swingin'
masterpiece. It's a wonderful, classic big
band chart that belongs in every library right
along side I Can't Stop Lovin' You and I Left
My Heart in San Francisco. There is space
for a trumpet solo, and the ensemble writing
is quite playable by most bands. You can't
go wrong with this exceptional chart on Nice
'n' Easy!
10455874 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 55.00
No Harm/No Fowl—Kris Berg. Kris Berg's
annual chicken chart has arrived! It's a
very accessible rock groove played around
146 bpm and features written-out solo
opportunities for all saxes and all brass
along with a lead trumpet range that lets
your player show off within a comfortable
range. This chart has a catchy melody, is
fun to play, and will please the band and
the audience!
11400568 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 48.00
Nowhere but Here—Annie Booth. There's
a funky groove with some powerful dynamic
contrasts throughout this original. Played
at 142 bpm, a suggested tenor 1 solo is
provided, followed by an interlude that
builds right into the finale. Lead trumpet
range is to written B-flat above the staff.
Includes the usual optional parts plus vibes
and flute. (4:00)
11570905 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 55.00
Oh, Lady Be Good—George Gershwin and
Ira Gershwin/arr. Scott Ragsdale. A terrific
Gershwin song for your female vocalist.
The vocal range is from G below middle C
to third-line B-flat. The lead trumpet range is
to written high B-flat. This chart flows very
well and will be a hit for your vocalist and the
ensemble. Tempo is around 98 in cut time.
Highly recommended. (3:30)
11619666 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 57.00
On Green Dolphin Street—Bronislau
Kaper/arr. Dave Wolpe. Only arranger Dave
Wolpe can make On Green Dolphin Street
the ideal address! A combination of swing
and Latin feel, suggested solos for alto 1
and tenor 1, a lead trumpet range to written
A above the staff, a tasty sax soli and a
hot shout chorus make this an impressive
chart. Optional parts are included for flute,
horn in F, baritone horn/tenor sax and tuba.
It's a superb chart you will enjoy for years to
come. Highly recommended!
10049712 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 52.00
One for Daddy-O—Nat Adderley/arr.
Mike Tomaro. This minor blues was
written by Nat Adderley for Chicago DJ,
Holmes "Daddy-O" Daylie and was first
heard on Cannonball Adderley's seminal
album, "Somethin' Else." This well-crafted
arrangement swings just like the original,
and includes a flexible solo section for any
soloist. Written-out bass lines and piano
voicings are included as well as chord/scale
sheets in all keys. Highly recommended!
10775162 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 55.00
One O'Clock Jump—Count Basie/arr. Jeff
Hest. This is the original Count Basie chart,
recreated by Jeff Hest. Meticulously notated
with Basie's simple but timeless piano solo,
transcribed solos for first and second
tenors, trombone, trumpet and bass, and
the mother of all Basie swinging shout
choruses, this is a classic that deserves a
place in every jazz ensemble's repertoire!
Highly recommended!
2701974 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 60.00
Out Back of the Barn—Gerry Mulligan/
arr. Mark Taylor. What better instrument
to feature on a bluesy "bump and grind"
swinger like this than baritone sax? Written
in a medium slow 12/8 feel, this chart will
make your entire band sound great, plus
allow an often neglected player to really
shine. Suggested solo and scale/chord
sheet provided.
10188517 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 55.00
Out of the Doghouse—Erik Morales.
Arranger/composer Erik Morales delivers!
This outstanding shuffle chart sounds like
a big old freight train coming down the
tracks, and it just builds and builds! There's
a wonderful section after the optional solos
that features a powerful sax soli without the
rhythm section, and there are great breaks
for piano and drums throughout. There are
also some independent bari sax lines and
optional written solos for alto, tenor and
guitar. The lead trumpet range is to written
A above the staff and there's an optional
ending with lead trumpet notes up to C. This
is a hot chart! Our highest recommendation!
Optional expanded instrumentation.
10068803 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 55.00
Perdido—Juan Tizol/arr. Victor Lopez.
Mambo! Arranger Victor Lopez has
masterfully intertwined a mambo and a
swing feel in this great Juan Tizol jazz
classic. Featuring a fully notated tenor sax
solo, lead trumpet range to written A, a brief
sax soli and lots of excitement throughout,
this chart is pure fun to hear and play! Don't
be "lost", play Perdido! Optional expanded
instrumentation.
10093181 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 52.00
Puttin' on the Ritz—Irving Berlin/arr. Chris
Sharp. The Irving Berlin classic gets the
Sing, Sing, Sing treatment here. Let your
drummer shine on this fun romp!
11574241 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 75.00
The Queen Bee (Full Score Edition)—
Sammy Nestico. The quintessential
recording of this chart was captured on the
1968 album Basie Straight Ahead. Unlike
many of Sammy's charts for Basie, this one
starts with the saxes and rhythm section
instead of the more typical piano solo.
Brass will need bucket mutes to get the
right color in the ensemble, and while this
chart is not as fast as some, it still demands
the ensemble to play at their highest level to
make it swing.
11576721 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 60.00
The Queen Bee—Sammy Nestico. This
chart is a relaxed moderate blues. Written
for the Basie-Nestico collaboration on the
album Basie Straight Ahead, it's perfect for
advancing groups. It is also a great chart
for your rhythm section to develop that
wonderful Basie sound and feel. A must for
every jazz ensemble library!
545673 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 55.00
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