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Jazz Ensemble Pop Charts | Medium / Blues & Swing | All Levels
Over the Rainbow—Harold Arlen/arr. Alan Baylock.
Do you have two trumpet players to showcase?
Here is a ballad everybody knows, scored as a
trumpet duet feature. Everything is written, no
improvised solos, the lead trumpet range is to C
above the staff, and the second part is to written A.
Lyrical and melodic, this chart is a sure-fire crowd
pleaser! Optional expanded instrumentation.
10093177 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . M 54.00
Pick Up the Pieces—arr. Victor Lopez. It's funk-
rock... you know it, you love it! The tune is infectious,
the arrangement is right on target with no individual
solos but plenty of section and ensemble work.
The sax soli is crazy hot and the lead trumpet
range is to written A above the staff. Lots of unison
lines, some fun bari sax licks and a very hip stop-
time interlude that really cooks. This arrangement
really works for this tune! Consider this chart a
winner! Optional expanded instrumentation.
10068806 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . M 55.00
September—arr. Mark Taylor. Here's the classic
funk tune from Earth, Wind & Fire in a terrific
arrangement for big band. This one includes all
your favorite signature horn riffs as well as a solo
for tenor sax.
10016127 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . M 55.00
Sir Duke—Stevie Wonder/arr. Michael Mossman.
The opening of this familiar hit features the brass
with sax section fills. The middle section goes into
a double-time swing and includes a solo for tenor
sax, a soli for the saxes, and a drum break. All
the familiar lines from the original are there too!
Suggested solos are included along with scale/
chord sheets in all keys. Highly recommended!
10297508 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . M 55.00
Summertime—George Gershwin/arr. Michele
Fernández. This creative arrangement is a unique,
multifaceted take on a jazz classic that is both
mysteriously introspective and fiery in its intensity,
presented in four seamlessly connected styles
with easy transitions and accessible, authentic
rhythmic patterns, all clearly notated.
11617949 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . M 55.00
Superstition—Stevie Wonder/arr. Mike Tomaro.
The Stevie Wonder funk classic is taken through
a series of new twists and turns while carefully
preserving the great groove and signature
horn riffs. There are featured solos for alto and
trumpet in this style-defining hit that sets the
pace for the genre!
2481654 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . M 55.00
Welcome to the Jungle—arr. Paul Murtha. Hailed
as one of the greatest hard rock songs of all time,
this 1987 hit from Guns N' Roses features familiar
melodies and a relentless drive throughout. The
hard-hitting arrangement uses the saxes on the
lead and the brass on the signature riffs along
with terrific interplay within the ensemble. There's
a brief written or improvised solo for alto sax. Rock
the stage with this one! Highly recommended!
10343785 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . M 55.00
What a Wonderful World—George Douglas
& George David Weiss/arr. Alan Baylock. This
wonderful tune is set in a sultry 12/8 groove played
at about 72 bpm, making it feel lazy and relaxed.
There are no solos, just sweet ensemble writing all
the way. The lead trumpet range is to A above the
staff and optional parts are included for expanded
instrumentations. This outstanding chart is an
ideal contrasting piece for any performance!
10997206 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . M 54.00
You Can Call Me Al—Paul Simon/arr. Michele
Fernández. Don't miss this fantastic arrangement
of the lead single from Paul Simon's acclaimed
album Graceland, recorded in 1986. The music
was inspired by Simon's trip to South Africa,
and this song went on to become one of his
biggest hits. This upbeat version gives it a great-
sounding groove and skillful interplay between
all sections of the band.
11518986 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . M 55.00
Blues & Swing
All Levels
Autumn Leaves—Joseph Kosma/arr. Peter
Blair. This is a great old tune – but 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 . . . . . . . . . . ME 50.00
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 . . . . . . . . . . . E 44.00
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 . . . . . . . . . . . E 52.25
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 . . . . . . . . . . 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
Dat Dere—Bobby Timmons/arr. Erik Morales.
A soulful tune with a catchy title and melody! In
a medium swing groove and a moderate tempo
with a slightly mysterious intro, the saxes grab the
melody and it builds from there. A written or ad lib
alto solo is provided with a fat shout chorus. This
is an outstanding chart in every respect! Highly
recommended!
10277767 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M
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