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Blues & Swing
Very Easy
Autumn Leaves—Joseph Kosma/arr. John
Berry. Here is an easy swing version of a timeless
classic! The saxes are in the spotlight, but there's
also a short solo for trumpet (cued in all parts if
you prefer a section feature). Skillfully arranged for
inexperienced bands, and it even works well for
bands with limited instrumentation.
2470820 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Blues Machine—Michael Sweeney. This is a
top-notch blues original for beginning bands!
It's perfect for teaching style, introducing the
blues scale as a basis for improvisation. Your
beginners will play better after they learn this
super chart, and they will want to tackle more
challenging blues charts!
2267052 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
C-Jam Blues—Duke Ellington/arr. Rick Stitzel.
Whether you know this one as C-Jam Blues or
Duke's Place, you sure will recognize all the great
Ellington writing! Even the most inexperienced
bands can do a fine performance of this jazz
classic. The suggested solos are included in the
parts for the entire section, so you can make it
a soli feature if you prefer. There's a marvelous
ensemble tutti section that starts softly then builds
to the end.
2470818 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Five Foot Two—arr. Tim Waters. This easy
version of the Dixieland standard is perfect for
young jazz ensembles. This chart features very
basic rhythms and ranges and has room to feature
your drummer on short fills in between the melody.
An excellent tune to teach your students about
early jazz and swing music.
11572321 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
Killer Joe—Benny Golson/arr. Michael Sweeney.
Here's a real winner! It's the classic Benny Golson
laid-back swing chart in a very easy arrangement
that's perfect for your beginning jazz band. You're
really going to like this one!
2216794 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Moanin'—Bobby Timmons/arr. Michael Sweeney.
A very playable arrangement of this jazz favorite
– the style is medium slow swing, and the saxes
present the theme first followed by the entire
ensemble. Solos are only over sections with easy
chord changes.
2473680 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Over the Moon (Based on the chord changes
to How High the Moon by Morgan Lewis)—Carl
Strommen. Filled with lots of tutti rhythms and
ensemble figures, this piece will be a breeze to
put together for a developing jazz ensemble.
11615236 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Rhapsody in Blue—George Gershwin/arr. Mike
Story. This classic Gershwin gem celebrated 100
years in 2024! Showcase this superb melody at a
Grade 1 level, treated as a medium swing. With
accessible brass ranges, this chart is easy to
assemble and perform with written-out solos for
tenor sax, trumpet, and trombone. Optional parts
include flute, clarinet, vibes, and more. A perfect
chart! (2:15)
11619652 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . 47.00
Rocky Road—Carl Strommen. This is a jewel
at this level! A gospel-tinged groove with
straightforward harmony will make this chart a
breeze to rehearse and perform. The rhythm
section parts are well written and very playable.
11615101 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Swingology—Larry Clark. This easy chart is
the perfect vehicle for teaching the invaluable
swing style to a beginning Jazz group. Lots of tutti
ensemble figures, well-notated rhythm section
parts, and a killer shout chorus make this chart a
standout!
11615102 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Take the 'A' Train—Billy Strayhorn/arr. Michael
Sweeney. The iconic jazz standard famously
recorded by Duke Ellington is skillfully adapted
in this easy version. From the trademark
introduction, saxes on the main theme, and short
written or ad lib solos, this will sound great even
with young players.
11357094 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Blues & Swing
Easy
Avenue Swing—Mike Collins-Dowden. This
swing-style original features a hip melody,
interesting call-and-response passages between
the saxes and brass, nice dynamic contrasts, a
written or improv solo for trumpet, and great drum
licks. The tempo is around 144 bpm, the trumpet 1
range is to written E top space, and optional flute,
clarinet, and vibes parts are included. With this
exceptional ensemble writing, it's all you need!
10513871 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . 44.00
Back at the Shack—Tom Molter. Get your young
group swingin' with this catchy but straightforward
blues in F. The chart features written solos that can
be played by alto 1 or trumpet 2, or as a section
soli, or completely improvised. An excellent choice
for first- and second-year players. Extended
instrument parts are included.
11582774 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . 52.25
Jazz Ensemble Blues & Swing | Very Easy/Easy
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