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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!
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!
11618957 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
Oh, Lady Be Good—George 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.
11619666 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . 57.00
Out of the Doghouse—Erik Morales. This
outstanding shuffle chart sounds like a big ol' 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
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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 on 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .VE 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 45.00
Flight of the Foo Birds—Neal Hefti/arr. Peter Blair. This Peter Blair chart on the Neal Hefti/
Count Basie classic is a wonderful adaptation for younger jazz groups. It does its Basie thing with
a light and cool swing feel, includes nice changes in texture, has brief written or ad lib solos for
alto sax and trumpet 2, and an outstanding shout chorus with drum fills. Played at 156 bpm, the
trumpet 1 range is up to written G on top of the staff, and optional parts are included for expanded
instrumentations. Great tune, great chart!
10513893 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 52.00
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
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
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
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
Sing, Sing, Sing—Louie Prima/arr. Victor Lopez. Yep, this is the Sing, Sing, Sing you know and
love, made famous by Gene Krupa and the Benny Goodman Orchestra, only arranged for young
players by Victor Lopez. The classic drum solo that can be opened up for as much excitement as
the crowd can stand, along with a written-out tenor solo, reasonable brass ranges and lots of meaty
ensembles keep this great chart exciting. It will also sound full with reduced instrumentation or with
the optional, non-jazz band parts. It's still a showstopper! Highly recommended!
2702806 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 52.00
Song for My Father—Horace Silver/arr. Paul Murtha. This standard by Horace Silver
features a distinctive bass line groove and a laid-back Latin style. Expertly adapted for this easy
level, here is a great way to introduce the music of this jazz master to your students.
11539349 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 45.00
Things Ain't What They Used to Be—Mercer Ellington/arr. Alan Baylock. Mercer Ellington's
classic blues shuffle gets the Baylock treatment! The style is down home and the solos are for alto,
trumpet, trombone, and tenor sax. Also included is a powerful Baylock-style shout chorus and
optional parts for expanded instrumentations. It's a fun chart and it gets our highest recommendation!
10513911 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 55.00
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