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Big Band Standards | All Levels
Groove Merchant—Jerome Richardson/
arr. Rich Sigler. Made famous by the Thad
Jones/Mel Lewis band, this accessible
version has a gospel rock groove that fits
perfectly. Played at about 132 bpm with
straight eighths, this chart is packed with
goodies like written-out solos for trombone
and trumpet, a lead trumpet range to
written G on top of the staff, a few clever
modulations, and a great development
section. Toss in the optional parts to
include vibes and you have a fine chart.
Groove Merchant is very effective at any
performance and is highly recommended!
10593765 Jazz Ensemble. . . ME 52.00
I Can't Stop Loving You—arr. Quincy
Jones. Every jazz fan knows it, loves it
and has wished it was in print! And now,
this quintessential big-band arrangement is
finally available! As recorded by the Count
Basie Orchestra on their album This Time
by Basie: Hits of the 50s & 60s, Quincy
Jones' arrangement of I Can't Stop Loving
You will bring your audiences to their feet.
Beginning with the Count's rubato piano
tremolo, this laid-back shuffle chart features
in-your-face ensemble writing at its finest.
There is short, written-out solo space for
trombone and piano, but mostly this chart
simply swings its tail off with the entire
ensemble from beginning to end! Never has
a sad song sounded so happy! Very highly
recommended!
10368505 Jazz Ensemble. . . MA 55.00
I Could Write a Book—Richard Rogers/
arr. John Wasson. Perfectly scored for
young jazz ensembles, this arrangement of
the classic standard from the musical "Pal
Joey" is perfect to teach swing style and to
expand your players' knowledge of classic
American standards.
11623389 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 50.00
I'm Beginning to See the Light—arr. Paul
Baker. This is a swinger all the way! The
tempo can be anywhere between 132 - 150
bpm and there is a written trumpet 2 solo.
There's plenty of swingin' ensemble, a great
sax section soli plus optional parts for flute,
clarinet, vibes, horn, baritone horn, and
tuba. Add in trumpet plungers and sliding
trombones and it's all great stuff!
10353493 Jazz Ensemble. . . ME 52.00
I'm Getting Sentimental Over You—
George Bassman/arr. Mark Taylor. Long
recognized as the signature song for
the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, here is a
beautifully arranged setting for young jazz
ensembles. In a slow Basie-style swing,
this chart features plenty of full ensemble
scoring, modest brass ranges, a solo for
trumpet, and a brief sax soli in double-time
feel.
10960662 Jazz Ensemble. . . ME 45.00
In a Mellow Tone—Duke Ellington/arr.
Mark Taylor. One of the all-time Duke
Ellington classics is this elegant, medium
swing tune. Mark Taylor's smooth
arrangement for developing groups
features plenty of rich ensemble scoring
plus written or ad lib solos for trumpet and
trombone. Introduce your young jazzers to
the Duke with this excellent chart!
2481663 Jazz Ensemble. . . ME 50.00
In the Mood—Joe Garland. This Glenn
Miller classic is a must for every jazz band
library! Carefully edited and available with a
full score, this arrangement has everything
you need to recreate the original including a
trumpet solo, and a short call-and-response
passage between the alto and tenor
saxes. It's a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!
2090959 Jazz Ensemble. . . . .M 55.00
In the Mood—Joe Garland/arr. Michael
Sweeney. This one's a must! Glenn Miller's
big band classic is one of the best known
tunes from the swing era, and Mike's
excellent arrangement puts it within reach
of young bands. Comfortable ranges, easy
rhythm patterns and written solos make this
a perfect choice to teach your students how
to swing!
2314268 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . E 45.00
Invitation—Bronislau Kaper & Paul
Francis Webster/arr. Erik Morales. A
standard performed by all the jazz greats.
This light swing chart arranged by Erik
Morales has a mysterious yet exciting
character as it changes grooves from swing
to Afro-Cuban, then a faster swing. Check
out the fine solis for saxes, trumpets, and
trombones! The lead trumpet range is
to written A above the staff. Power and
excitement in a dynamic chart!
11355034 Jazz Ensemble. . . MA 52.00
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. . . ME 50.00
It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got
That Swing)—Duke Ellington/arr. Ralph
Ford. You may think this very clever chart
is all swing, but it begins as Latin then
alternates with a swing feel. The tempo
is bright at around 190-200 bpm with
suggested solos for trumpet and tenor sax,
a few piano montunos, and a big shout
chorus leading to a huge ending closing
this fine chart appropriately. Additional
wind parts and a vibes part are included for
optional expanded instrumentations. Highly
recommended!
10756380 Jazz Ensemble. . . . .M 48.00
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. . . ME 62.00
La Suerte de los Tontos—Johnny
Richards/arr. Victor Lopez. Victor Lopez,
who knows the Latin idiom inside and out,
has given us a powerhouse 6/8 Latin chart
that will make your ensemble sound like the
Kenton Band. It's majestic, powerful and
noble and includes written solo space for
tenor sax and an optional Latin percussion
part. Optional parts are included for flute,
horn in F, baritone/tenor sax and tuba. This
is a "must-have" chart with pure excitement
from beginning to end!
10049728 Jazz Ensemble. . . MA 52.00
Li'l Darlin'—Neal Hefti. Composed and
arranged by Neal Hefti, this is the original
chart that says just about everything there
is to say about relaxed, laid-back swing! No
good jazz library is complete without this
incredibly good chart!
279364 Jazz Ensemble. . . ME 52.00
Lil' Liza Jane—arr. Allen Gray. This jazz
standard will bring that Mardi Gras feel to
your next concert! The chart features a
New Orleans-style second-line groove that
younger bands will really dig! Trombones
get a chance to tailgate while the trumpets
and saxes cover the familiar melody.
There's an optional short vocal call and
response between a soloist and the rest
of the band before the solo section, which
features written or ad-lib solos for the alto
sax, tenor sax, trumpet, and trombone.
By the time the band kicks back in on the
melody, you'll have the whole crowd singing
along! Your young jazz ensemble and the
audience won't be able to get enough!
11516026 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . E 50.00
Mamacita—Joe Henderson/arr. Alan
Baylock. A groovy straight-eighth feel on
this jazz standard with amazing parts for
all and an intro that is nothing but fire. The
tempo is around 154 bpm, and the lead
trumpet range is to written B-flat above the
staff. Sample solos are provided for alto
and tenor sax, plus optional flute and vibes
parts. Energy prevails!
11511951 Jazz Ensemble. . . . .M 55.00
Mood Indigo—Duke Ellington/arr. Vince
Gassi. This medium swing arrangement of
the dreamy Ellington tune will cook at just
about any tempo but the recommended
tempo is approximately 108 beats per
minute. The chart features a written tenor
sax solo and a lot of interplay between the
brass and saxes. It's even got a four bar
stop-time section providing some rhythmic
contrast. The Duke would be pleased that
you're playing one of his songs on your
next concert program! Optional reduced or
expanded instrumentations.
10277423 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . E 42.00
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. . . . .M 55.00
Moten Swing—Buster Moten & Bennie
Moten/arr. Rick Stitzel. Recorded in 1932
by Bennie Moten's own Kansas City
Orchestra, this jazz classic was notably
stylized by Count Basie in 1940. This easy
version is true to the Basie style, featuring
tutti ensemble scoring along with a short
solo for any sax followed by a solo for any
trumpet. A great lesson in swing style for
young players.
11357093 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . E 45.00
My Foolish Heart—Victor Young/arr. Alan
Baylock. Feature your trumpet 2 player on
this superb ballad arrangement. Opening
with a lush rubato section and then shifting
into a double-time section, this piece will
show off the strengths of your group. This
is a fantastic addition to your library!
11400558 Jazz Ensemble. . . MA 52.00
My Funny Valentine—Richard Rodgers/
arr. Rick Hirsch. This is an extraordinary
ballad feature for your lead alto. Beautiful,
sensitive, and truly captivating, the chart
features a suggested written solo section,
lead trumpet range to written A above the
staff (opt. 8va), a double-time feel section,
and some effective backgrounds behind
the soloist. Optional flute and vibes parts
included. This is an excellent arrangement!
11511952 Jazz Ensemble. . . . .M 55.00
My Funny Valentine—Richard Rodgers/
arr. Mike Smukal. Richard Rodgers and
Lorenz Hart gave the jazz world this
beautiful ballad, and arranger Mike Smukal
sets it as a lush trumpet or flugelhorn
solo feature. The entire solo is notated
and can effectively be performed with no
improvisation. It also features a wonderful
double-time section with everything
written out, easy ranges, some nice
substitute chords and lush harmonies. This
arrangement includes optional parts for
flute, horn in F, baritone and tuba. This is
an exceptional chart at an accessible level!
Highly recommended!
10049705 Jazz Ensemble. . . ME 48.00
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