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Vocal Solo with Jazz Ensemble | All Levels / Latin Selections | Very Easy
This Is Me (from "The Greatest
Showman")—arr. Mark Taylor. From
the hit movie "The Greatest Showman,"
this rock anthem is a showstopper and a
great choice for a vocal soloist (or tenor
saxophone) with big band. This one is
powerfully scored for both the band and the
soloist. Vocal Key: C Major
10908984 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist
(or Tenor Sax) . . . ME 50.00
This Masquerade—Leon Russell/arr.
Rick Stitzel. Although he wasn't the first
to record this familiar rock ballad, George
Benson was responsible for its widespread
popularity thanks to his huge hit recording
in 1976. Beautifully arranged for vocal
soloist (or optional tenor saxophone) with
jazz ensemble, here is Rick Stitzel's setting
complete with sultry lines and smokey
harmonies. Vocal Key: G minor
11100148 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist
(or Tenor Sax) . . . ME 50.00
Time after Time—Cyndi Lauper/arr. Paul
Murtha. This timeless ballad released by
Cyndi Lauper in 1984 is as popular now
as ever. In a style faithful to the original
recording, here is a fabulous setting for
jazz ensemble with vocal soloist. Don't
have a vocal soloist? There are no worries
because an optional tenor sax solo part
is included. Beautifully paced and solidly
scored! Vocal key: C
10842279 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist
(or Tenor Sax) . . . ME 50.00
Too Close for Comfort—Jerry Bock/arr.
Gordon Goodwin. A Gordon Goodwin vocal
chart! In addition to the vocal part, there are
optional solo feature parts for alto sax,
tenor sax, trumpet or trombone for added
flexibility. Gordon has conceived this with
the solo intertwined into the fabric of the
chart. The vocal keys are F, G, and A-flat
with modulations, and the vocal range is
low E below middle C to E-flat fourth space.
As recorded on The Phat Pack CD. An
outstanding feature for your singer or any
horn player!
10028186 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . A 70.00
10012411 Dual Disc CD & DVD-
Phat Pack . . . . . . . . . 19.95
Unforgettable—arr. Roger Holmes. Nat
King Cole's classic recording from 1951
and then the duet version recorded by his
daughter, Natalie, in 1991 helped make this
tune truly "unforgettable." This well-paced
arrangement for vocal soloist with jazz
ensemble stays true to the original style
and includes a brief instrumental interlude
for the band. An optional tenor saxophone
part is included to be used in place of the
vocal solo part. Vocal Key: F
11100153 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist
(or Tenor Sax) . . . ME 50.00
Uptown Funk—arr. Paul Murtha.
Recorded by Mark Ronson and featuring
Bruno Mars, this sassy funk tune is on
its way to becoming a modern-day pop
standard. Here's a hot version for vocal
solo, or optional tenor sax, that captures
all the excitement of the original. Vocal
key: D minor.
11172100 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist
(or Tenor Sax) . . . . .M 55.00
What a Wonderful World—Douglas &
Weiss/arr. Jerry Nowak. There just isn't any
other tune you'd rather do with a vocalist
than this one! Originally made famous by
Louis Armstrong and recently recorded by
Kenny G, this is a natural for your singer!
Vocal in Eb.
2433712 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist
(or Tenor Sax) . . . ME 55.00
When I Fall in Love—Victor Young/arr.
Dave Wolpe. You'll love this gorgeous
ballad arranged by Dave Wolpe in two keys
for vocal and band flexibility. Vocal ranges:
female key (low) of C, from G below middle
C to third line B. Male key (high) of Eb
from Bb below middle C to fourth space D,
treble clef. An optional tenor sax solo part
is included in place of the vocal solo part if
preferred. This superb chart on a wonderful
standard is just the right chart for your
aspiring vocalist. Highly recommended!
10071936 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist
(or Tenor Sax) . . . . .M 62.00
When You Wish Upon a Star Vocal Solo
with Jazz C Major—Ned Washington &
Leigh Harline/arr. Chuck Israels. Using
a comfortable moderate swing style,
this masterful setting opens with the full
ensemble, then gives way to solo space
for tenor sax. A key change announces
the entrance of the vocalist who takes us
the rest of the way out. Tender and very
effective!
11571827 Jazz Ensemble
& Vocalist . . . . . . . . .M 55.00
White Christmas—Irving Berlin/arr. Roger
Holmes. You can't go wrong with one of the
best holiday songs ever written! This chart
will bring out the best in any vocalist, and
will bring out the smiles in any audience!
Vocal in B-flat.
2328094 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist
(or Tenor Sax) . . . ME 55.00
You Are the Sunshine of My Life—Stevie
Wonder/arr. Mark Taylor. From the album
Talking Book, this ever-popular Stevie
Wonder hit won a Grammy award for him
in 1973. Beautifully arranged here as a
vocal or tenor sax solo feature with a few
contemporary wrinkles, this is a great
addition to any program.
10374138 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist
(or Tenor Sax) . . . . .M 55.00
You Don't Know Me—Eddy Arnold &
Cindy Walker/arr. Allen Gray. This song
was a country hit for Eddy Arnold, Jerry
Vale, Ray Charles, and Elvis Presley in
the '50s and '60s and has since become a
jazz standard performed by Michael Buble,
Harry Connick Jr., and Norah Jones. This
swinging big band version of the tune is a
feature for your vocalist but can also be used
to feature other players in your group. Along
with the vocal solo, there are alternate parts
included for solo alto sax, tenor sax, trumpet
or trombone, and an improvised alto sax
solo. With stirring lyrics and some exciting
big blow moments from the band, this tune
will bring the house down!
11202593 Jazz Ensemble. . . ME 65.00
You Make Me Feel So Young—arr. Dave
Wolpe. Dave Wolpe has created a highly
effective medium swinger for vocalist and
jazz band on this great standard, arranged
in both high (E-flat, Male) and low (B-flat,
Female) keys for flexibility. If a different key
is desired simply flip the page. There are
no instrumental solos, but a brief trombone
section soli and a nice full band interlude
are offered for contrast and variety. The
lead trumpet range is to high C, and there
is an optional tenor saxophone solo part to
be used as a substitute for the vocal solo.
Great tune, great chart!
10513934 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist
(or Tenor Sax) . . . . .M 62.00
You've Got a Friend in Me (from "Toy
Story")—Randy Newman/arr. Mark Taylor.
Featured in all the "Toy Story" movies,
the big band version recorded by Robert
Goulet (as the voice of Wheezy) is the most
memorable. In a similar style, Mark Taylor
brings this fresh setting of a modern day
classic for vocal soloist and big band. Vocal
in A-flat.
10283016 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist
(or Tenor Sax) . . . . .M 55.00
Latin Selections
Very Easy
All New Kicks—Ryan Erik Adamsons. This
cha cha is based on the chord changes to
My Little Suede Shoes by Charlie Parker
- it's a great opportunity to introduce an
authentic Latin style. The solo section is
written out with solo sheets provided in all
keys along with scales to assist students
with improvisation. Flexibly scored, the set
includes a guitar chord chart and optional
instrumentation. Your students will deliver
results with confidence!
11191615 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 45.00
The Banana Boat Song—arr. Victor
Lopez. Take your young jazz band and its
audiences on a Jamaican cruise with this
with this easygoing calypso groove chart
with a sassy melody. There are no individual
solos and it features an easy Trumpet 1
range to written D fourth line. Playable with
optional reduced instrumentations, the set
also includes optional parts for two flutes,
two clarinets, auxiliary percussion and vibes
for expanded options. Easy to play, fun for
all, and a very effective chart!
10997182 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 40.00
Bossa Doce—Greg Yasinitsky. This
delightful, breezy bossa has all the
ingredients of a great chart: an engaging
melody, a fresh harmonic approach,
and captivating rhythmic development.
Written solos are included for trumpet
and trombone over easy ii7 - V changes,
followed by an inventive passage that
opens up some new harmonic vistas.
11503701 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 45.00
Brazil—Russell & Barroso/arr. Jerry
Nowak. Young jazz ensembles simply
must play this one! This well-known Latin
standard is a perfect change of pace
for your concert. Carefully notated for
beginning groups, this is a great introduction
to samba style and sits so comfortably for
the band. Outstanding!
2454627 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
Cariba—John L. "Wes" Montgomery/arr.
Victor Lopez. An easy bossa-rock chart
with a catchy melody, no individual solos,
and easy brass ranges. Played around 142
BPM, this chart performs well with reduced
instrumentation plus many optional parts,
including two flutes, two clarinets, and
vibraphone. Great choice! (2:00)
11619654 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 45.00
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SELLERS
Latin
Very Easy to
Medium-Easy
Best Selling Charts! These selections,
listed in order of their popularity, are
chosen most often by directors like you.
Cantaloupe Island—
Herbie Hancock/arr. Mike Kamuf.
10028077 Jazz Ensemble. . . . ME 52.00
Song for My Father—
Horace Silver/arr. Paul Murtha.
11539349 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . E 45.00
Little Sunflower—
Freddie Hubbard/arr. Mike Kamuf.
10093122 Jazz Ensemble. . . . ME 52.00
Don't Blame the Salsa—
Erik Sherburne.
11572372 Jazz Ensemble. . . . ME 50.00
Curacao Blue—Zachary Smith.
11400504 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . E 42.00
Land of Make Believe—
Chuck Mangione/arr. Victor Lopez.
2701946 Jazz Ensemble. . . . ME 60.00
Peanut Vendor—arr. Tim Waters.
11572328 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . E 55.00
Blue Bossa—
Kenny Dorham/arr. Michael Sweeney.
2433787 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . E 45.00
The Girl from Ipanema—
Antonio Carlos Jobim/arr. John Berry.
2266971 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . E 45.00
Oye Como Va—
Tito Puente/arr. Paul Murtha.
2471441 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . E 45.00
