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Jazz Ensemble Blues & Swing | Easy/Medium-Easy
Big Band Rumble—Tom Molter. This up-tempo
thriller pays tribute to the great bands of the swing
era and is a perfect way to feature young drum
set players! It also features trumpet 1 and bari
sax with written call-and-response solos, and
there's room for young musicians to improvise. An
excellent way to bring the house down at the end
of the concert.
11582773 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . 52.25
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
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
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
Fresh Cut Fries—Doug Beach & George
Shutack. Who doesn't love fresh-cut fries? And
who doesn't love an easy-to-play blues chart
with an infectious melody, great scoring, and
many of the swing figures that are essential for
young players to learn? The approachable blues
changes in F concert make this a great chart to
encourage young players to improvise. With
flexible Jazz Foundations scoring, this chart is
accessible to groups with any instrumentation.
11615261 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
How About the Blues?—Brian Bankston. Here is
a laid-back blues with a swing feel that will have a
lasting effect on your students. It features call and
response between reeds and brass, an alto sax
solo, a trombone solo, and a shout section. Your
audience will be snapping along with this crowd
pleaser at your next performance!
11606305 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
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 this excellent arrangement puts it within
reach of young bands. Comfortable ranges, easy
rhythm patterns, and written solos make this an
ideal choice to teach your students how to swing!
2314268 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Leave the Cowbell Alone!—Brad Ciechomski.
This funky rocker will have your band and audience
grooving all the way. Along with playable ranges
and rhythms and solid ensemble scoring, this chart
has a strong rhythmic groove and an accessible
solo section with plenty of room for players to
explore and expand their skills over a comfortable
chord progression. The chart begs for some
cowbell, but it's best to leave it alone! Or, for some
on-stage fun, use a teacher or principal on cowbell
who tries to play but always gets told, "Not yet!"
11611618 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
Play at the Plate—Kris Berg. Your band will love
the minor vibe of this exciting swing chart, and you
will love it because it is a textbook on dynamics,
jazz phrasing, and articulation. There are unique
opportunities to feature multiple soloists trading fours
in the improvisation section. It's a hit out of the park!
11615240 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Quasi-modal—Paul Baker. A great introduction to
modal jazz in F natural minor that swings hard at 164
bpm. Saxes and trombones carry a unison melody
that expands into unison counterpoint. Written solos
are provided for alto, tenor, trumpet, trombone, and
guitar. Additional solos may be added as desired.
A major feature of this chart is an optional 16-bar
drum solo accompanied by bell-tone chords in the
ensemble, referencing the bells of Notre Dame
Cathedral. A short sax soli follows, leading into
the final shout and ending. Trumpet to written G.
Trombone to F. Piano and bass parts are written out.
11621728 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Second Chance—George Shutack. This chart is
a winning choice for any program. Straight-ahead
swing figures and blues changes – and there's a
wealth of ensemble work in this chart, too. Perfect
for concert or festival!
11615259 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
When the Saints Go Marching In—arr. Dean
Sorenson. A new take on this timeless classic.
Originally arranged for advanced ensembles,
this version has been edited for less experienced
musicians. After a slow chorale-style opening,
the iconic up-tempo swing drum cadence shifts
the chart into high gear through modal and
rhythmic twists and turns fueled by powerhouse
ensemble passages.
11611616 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
Zack's Zydeco Two-Step—Zachary Smith. Oh
yeah, a fun and happy chart with the zydeco
groove played around 150 bpm. Suggested solos
provided for trumpet 1, tenor 1 and piano. And
you'll really want to showcase the washboard
auxiliary percussion part. This chart is simply a fun
and musical joy for the band and for the audience.
11619655 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . 47.00
Zephyr—Lachlan Davidson. Easy to listen to, nice
to play, and just a little bit groovy, here's a simple
bossa for your students to play.
11624809 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
Blues & Swing
Medium-Easy
Another One for Ray—Lyman Medeiros & Ryan
Fraley. Let the bass take the spotlight in this
straight-ahead swing chart with a classic jazz feel.
Written to showcase the upright bass, it keeps the
groove locked in while the band provides solid
support with a brass interlude and a sax soli. This
chart swings hard and gives your bassist a well-
deserved moment to shine. Top trumpet note: G5
11618956 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
Autumn Leaves—Joseph Kosma/arr. Peter Blair.
This is a great old tune! Except...there's nothing
"old" sounding about it. It's a medium swing
version of a marvelous, often-played standard
that opens with an alto and trumpet duet and is
filled with tight ensemble punches. The saxes are
featured on a chorus and there is a written or ad
lib solo for piano.
2406361 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Bayview Drive—Greg Yasinitsky. If you are
looking for a cooking shuffle for your next
performance, give this a listen. Well-developed
melodic ideas ensure that each section of the
chart brings a fresh spin to the music. There is a
ton of energy in this chart, and it will be a blast for
your band to unleash it!
11615245 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
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