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Blues & Swing | Easy
Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy—arr. Michael
Sweeney. This chart is way up on the
"fun meter"! Mike's playable arrangement
doesn't sacrifice any of that classic swing
era sound and style. The trumpet section is
the primary featured section; however, the
saxes also get a crack at the melody, and
the trombones will really enjoy the glissandi
in the shout chorus. A superb chart for your
young band!
2363323 Jazz Ensemble . . . . E 45.00
Bounce Pass—Andrew Melton. Joyful
swing energy defines this easy jazz
ensemble chart inspired by the playful
motion of a bouncing ball. A simple,
consistent eighth-note figure anchors
the groove as accessible rhythm section
writing helps developing players. Written
or improvised solos appear for several
lead players, with optional parts for flute,
tuba, and auxiliary percussion adding
flexibility. The chart builds style awareness
and ensemble cohesion while keeping the
focus on feel, motion, and shared swing
confidence from start to finish.
11686189 Jazz Ensemble . . . . E 48.00
Buddy Boy—Greg Yasinitsky. An easy
mid-tempo swing chart for jazz band with
a minor-blues feel. After a brief intro, saxes
present the melody, brass respond, and a
cool sax soli leads into an ensemble shout.
Unison writing during the shout starts soft
and grows to an exciting impact that targets
articulation, balance, and dynamic control.
With a written trumpet solo supporting
developing players, this is a strong choice
for concert or festival settings.
11678933 Jazz Ensemble . . . . E 50.00
Bug Tussle Boogie—Rick Stitzel. Second-
line tradition sets the groove in this easy
jazz chart that builds organically from the
drum groove and trombone bass line into
a catchy swing melody. Written to reinforce
an in-two feel, the layered entrance teaches
style and authentic swing rhythms naturally.
Written solos or unison soli for saxes and
trumpets keep the focus on ensemble
cohesion and jazz fundamentals.
11678464 Jazz Ensemble . . . . E 45.00
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 . . . . E 45.00
Bye, Bye Blackbird—arr. Mark Taylor.
Arranged in a medium slow Count Basie
style, this is a great chart for teaching
ensemble balance and laidback swing. It
includes plenty of tutti ensemble playing,
plus a Basie-like piano solo that's completely
written out. Highly recommended!
10317291 Jazz Ensemble . . . . E 45.00
C-Jam Blues—Duke Ellington/arr. Rick
Stitzel. An amazingly simple melody has
been skillfully dressed up with counterlines
and solid scoring for the little big band
format. Solos are provided for alto sax
and trumpet, but with the easy blues
changes, anyone can take a shot at and be
successful with an improvised solo.
11518960 Jazz Ensemble . . . . E 45.00
Calling Card—Rod Blumenau. This mid-
tempo swinger is an ideal concert opener
as the band cooks right from the opening
drum setup. A grooving saxophone melody
punctuated by stabs in the brass gives way
to a high-energy shout chorus. A strong
choice for young ensembles looking to
develop their swing style.
11685835 Jazz Ensemble . . . . E 55.00
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
Caught in the Act of Swinging—Terry
White. Swing style anchors this easy jazz
chart built around a catchy melody and a
D minor blues framework. Rhythmic variety
within the swing feel keeps the ensemble
engaged, leading to an exciting full-band
shout chorus. A written tenor saxophone
solo supports early development while also
allowing space for beginning improvisers.
Well suited to quick preparation, this piece
gives beginning groups a fun and effective
way to explore the blues in concert or
festival settings.
11678935 Jazz Ensemble . . . . E 45.00
Centerpiece—Harry "Sweets" Edison/
arr. Mike Story. Wow, this is great! Mike
Story has created an ideal easy swing/
shuffle chart on a great blues melody by
Sweets Edison. Centerpiece is accessible
with easy brass ranges, a medium swing
tempo of 120 bpm, along with brief written
or improvised solos for tenor sax, trumpet,
and alto sax. Well-notated rhythm section
parts are included along with optional parts
for flute, clarinet and vibes. Also playable
with optional reduced instrumentations, this
great blues tune has been recorded by all
the greats and will become a staple of your
library! Highly recommended!
10867420 Jazz Ensemble . . . . E 44.00
Coming in Hot—Greg Yasinitsky. Light
swing writing makes this easy jazz
ensemble chart an effective entry point into
the blues for young players. A full-ensemble
introduction leads to call and response
between the upper and lower winds,
followed by saxes carrying the melody over
punchy brass hits. Built on a simple F blues,
the chart supports an early introduction into
improvisation, features an easy sax soli,
and keeps textures clear for young players.
A strong first swing selection for building
confidence, ensemble interaction, and basic
blues vocabulary.
11678936 Jazz Ensemble . . . . E 45.00
Crazy Rhythm—Joseph Meyer & Roger
Wolfe Kahn/arr. Greg Nielsen. A light swing
chart for early jazz bands offers a relaxed
groove well suited to introducing swing style
and basic syncopation. Repetitive figures
make the form easy to learn, while a large
amount of solo space allows many players
to participate with short written solos. An
effective teaching and performance piece
for middle school or developing groups.
11687288 Jazz Ensemble . . . . E 47.00
Don't Get Around Much Anymore—Duke
Ellington/arr. Michael Sweeney. What
better way to introduce the music of Duke
Ellington to your young jazzers than with
this wonderfully scored arrangement by
Michael Sweeney! Even at this easy level,
this chart really swings and will sound great
with limited rehearsal time. Your pianist
gets a rare chance to shine as he or she is
featured on the melody while the ensemble
answers. Later, every section gets to play
the melody and there's a written or ad lib
solo for any saxophone. The final section
starts softly with saxes alone, then builds
as various layers are added. This bluesy,
swinging chart is playable with as few as 3
saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone, piano and
drums, and all solos have written parts
provided. This belongs in every young jazz
curriculum! Highly recommended!
10016142 Jazz Ensemble . . . . E 45.00
Double Take—Doug Beach. Hard-driving
minor swing gives early jazz players an
accessible way to explore syncopation and
improvisation. Low voices introduce the
melody against punchy hits before an easy
sax soli and an open improvisation section
with written solo support for trumpet and
trombone. A strong shout chorus sharpens
clarity before the tune ends with a light fade-
out. It's an effective middle school choice for
building confidence with swing style, group
precision, and first steps into solo playing.
11678939 Jazz Ensemble . . . . E 50.00
Fat Cat—Doug Beach. A solid swing tune
featuring an open solo section, modest
brass ranges, and lots of full-ensemble
scoring. Playable by 12 to 17 pieces,
each set comes with a sheet of written solo
lines for all instruments, giving directors
the freedom to customize performances
according to their particular group. Optional
reduced instrumentation.
2391191 Jazz Ensemble . . . . E 50.00
Four—Miles Davis/arr. John Berry. The
saxes do most of the heavy lifting on this
easy version of the Miles Davis standard.
In addition, there is a short sax soli and a
written or improvised solo for trumpet. This
is a wonderful introduction for young players
to one of the most important jazz figures
of the 20th century. Optional reduced or
expanded instrumentations. Suggested
solos and scale/chord sheets included.
10083836 Jazz Ensemble . . . . E 45.00
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
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SELLERS
Blues & Swing
Easy
Best-Selling Charts! These selections,
listed in order of popularity, are chosen
most often by directors like you.
Caravan—
Duke Ellington/arr. Michael Sweeney.
2307627 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Fresh Cut Fries—
Doug Beach & George Shutack.
11615261 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Big Band Rumble—Tom Molter.
11582773 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . 52.25
In the Mood—
Joe Garland/arr. Michael Sweeney.
2314268 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Feeling Good—Leslie Bricusse &
Anthony Newley/arr. Rick Stitzel.
10374176 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Hit the Road Jack—
Percy Mayfield/arr. Mike Lewis.
10277520 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . 47.00
Avenue Swing—Mike Collins-Dowden.
10513871 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . 44.00
13 O'Clock Jump—Zachary Smith.
11511946 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . 47.00
Moten Swing—Buster Moten
& Bennie Moten/arr. Rick Stitzel.
11357093 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Misty—Erroll Garner/arr. Terry White.
10355610 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . 44.00
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