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For Pete's Sake—Vince Gassi. Packed with crisp
horn punches, tight ensemble work, and burning
solo sections, this piece is designed to push
players to their limits while keeping audiences on
the edge of their seats. From the blues-infused
lines to the unexpected twists in harmony and
rhythm, this chart delivers an electrifying ride from
start to finish. Whether it's a wailing sax soli, a
roaring shout chorus, or a hard-grooving rhythm
section, this chart is all about passion, power, and
pure jazz energy. Buckle up and let it rip!
11633882 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . A 65.00
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 . . . . . . . . . . . E 45.00
Hit the Road Jack—Percy Mayfield/arr. Mike
Lewis. Ray Charles made it famous, now you can
play it with your young jazz ensemble. There are
no individual solos, just solid ensemble all the way
with some unison sax solis with optional lip bends
to give the chart a bluesy sound. Trumpet 1 range
is to written E top space and the rhythms are easy
throughout. This will be easy to rehearse and sound
great... plus it's a great tune! Highly recommended!
Optional reduced or expanded instrumentations.
10277520 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . E 47.00
In a Hurry—Christian McBride. Bring the energy and
sophistication of one of jazz's most dynamic voices
to your classroom. This 2009 big band composition
offers advanced high school ensembles a chance
to explore rich harmonies, driving grooves, and
professional-level ensemble interplay. Perfect for
students ready to push their skills and connect with
the legacy of a true modern jazz master.
11640255 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . MA 73.00
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Celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month with these
wonderful crowd pleasers!
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
Flight of the Foo Birds—Neal Hefti/arr. Peter Blair.
This 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
Jumpin' at the Woodside—Count Basie/arr. Rich DeRosa.
This one just builds and builds! The Count Basie signature tune swings 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; 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
Moten Swing—Buster Moten & Bennie Moten/arr. Rick Stitzel.
Recorded in 1932 by Bennie Moten's own Kansas City Orchestra, this jazz classic was notably
stylized by Count Basie in 1940. This easy version is true to the Basie style, featuring tutti ensemble
scoring along with a short solo for any sax followed by a solo for any trumpet. A great lesson in swing
style for young players.
11357093 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 45.00
My Funny Valentine—Richard Rodgers/arr. Mike Smukal.
This beautiful ballad is set as a lush trumpet or flugelhorn solo feature. The entire solo is notated and
can effectively be performed with no improvisation. It also features a wonderful double-time section
with everything written out, easy ranges, some nice substitute chords, and lush harmonies. This
arrangement includes optional parts for flute, horn in F, baritone, and tuba. This is an exceptional
chart at an accessible level! Highly recommended!
10049705 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 48.00
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, but arranged here for young players. 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 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
Stolen Moments—Oliver Nelson/arr. Mike Kamuf.
Every developing jazz ensemble should play this chart! This arrangement of the Oliver Nelson classic
falls right in the pocket at about 110 bpm. The iconic melody is unforgettable, and there are written or
improvised solos for alto sax and trumpet. The lead trumpet range goes to G above the staff and there
are options for reduced instrumentation. This is a fine chart for almost any band at any ability level.
11199002 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 52.00
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .VE 45.00
Things Ain't What They Used to Be—Mercer Ellington/arr. Alan Baylock.
The style is down home and the solos are for alto, trumpet, trombone, and tenor sax. A powerful
Baylock-style shout chorus and optional parts for expanded instrumentations are included. It's a fun
chart and it gets our highest recommendation!
10513911 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 55.00
