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Blues & Swing | Medium
Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy—Raye &
Prince/arr. Stephen Bulla. Originally a hit
back in 1941 for the Andrews Sisters, this
classic has stood the test of time and is
hard to beat for its entertainment value.
This updated version has all the excitement
of the original and the ranges are moderate
for the trumpets. There are solos for trumpet
and baritone sax in this outstanding chart
that will appeal to your audiences and
ensemble. Get out the saddle oxfords,
bobby socks and pleated skirts for this one!
2481643 Jazz Ensemble . . . . M 55.00
Boplicity—Davis & Evans/arr. Mike
Tomaro. The landmark album by Miles
Davis, Birth Of The Cool, introduced the
unique sound of the nonet instrumentation.
Without straying from the intent of the music,
and working directly with the original score,
Mike Tomaro has adapted this tune from the
album for standard instrumentation, making
it accessible to today's jazz ensembles.
The style is laid-back swing, and it includes
solos for baritone sax, trumpet and piano, as
in the original version. A jazz standard for
your library!
2701398 Jazz Ensemble . . . . M 55.00
Bye Bye Blackbird—Ray Henderson/
arr. Rich Sigler. This swinging chart is a
great vehicle for a tenor sax soloist with
jazz band. The solo part ranges from
written melody to a written jazz solo, all
very accessible, and it especially swings
when the tenor soloist trades fours with
the ensemble. The ensemble and soloist
are equally featured throughout. The lead
trumpet range is to written G top of staff and
optional parts are included for expanded
instrumentation. A great jazz standard for
developing jazz groups!
10997194 Jazz Ensemble . . . . M 50.00
Chrysanthum—Bob Turner. Rooted
in a minor-key swing, this medium jazz
chart pairs lighter textures with gradually
intensifying ensemble moments drawn from
classic swing tradition. The moderate tempo
supports stylistic focus, while a suggested
alto sax solo keeps soloing approachable
for developing players. Scoring allows the
band to build confidence without sacrificing
impact. A solid high school selection
that gives students a satisfying swing
experience they can perform with authority.
11686530 Jazz Ensemble . . . . M 50.00
Count Bubba—Gordon Goodwin/arr.
Paul Murtha. Paul Murtha has adapted
this monster chart from Gordon Goodwin's
Big Phat Band to an easier level while
maintaining all the intensity and drive of
the original. The trombones take the lead
at the top followed by the trumpets then
saxes, until finally the entire ensemble cuts
loose. It includes suggested or improvised
solos for trumpet and alto saxophone.
Exceptional sounds for developing players!
Highly recommended!
10052541 Jazz Ensemble . . . . M 50.00
Crazy Rhythm—Joseph Meyer & Roger
Wolfe Kahn/arr. Ralph Nancy. Up-tempo
swing energy drives this hard-hitting
jazz chart, keeping the momentum high
from start to finish. Melodic variation
gives the music a fresh, forward-moving
feel throughout. Strong section solis,
featured solo space for trumpet and
tenor, and a powerful shout chorus make
it an exciting showcase. Well suited
to high school ensembles, the chart
delivers classic swing excitement with
punch and sophistication.
11687289 Jazz Ensemble . . . . M 55.00
Dat Dere—Bobby Timmons/arr. Erik
Morales. A soulful tune with a catchy
title and melody! Erik Morales captures
composer Bobby Timmons' medium swing
groove. At 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 55.00
The Defibrillator—Adrien Re. Nothing
makes you get into a groove like a shuffle
and this one has a fierce back-beat that will
hook you right at the top! A very hip melody
line, written-out solos for tenor sax and 1st
trombone, lead trumpet range to written A
above the staff and a power-house shout
chorus are but a few of the features. A hot
bari sax part, too! This is nothing but fun to
play! Optional expanded instrumentation.
10093163 Jazz Ensemble . . . . M 52.00
Fables of Faubus—Charles Mingus/arr. Sy
Johnson. Here's the classic Mingus chart in
a version from the Simply Mingus series
that exudes a sense of anger and sarcasm
and definitely projects an edginess. The
baritone sax and bass trombone will have
fun with the opening, and there's plenty for
the rest of the band to get excited about
in this medium swing romp. Includes
suggested solos and optional parts for flute,
clarinet and French horn.
10033671 Jazz Ensemble . . . . M 55.00
Fly Me to the Moon—Bart Howard/arr.
Allen Gray. Oh, jazz standards just don't get
any better than Bart Howard's Fly Me to the
Moon! This chart pays homage to the great
Count Basie band and their iconic version
with Frank Sinatra. With a subtle swingin'
opening, this chart builds into a big tutti
section before there's room for improvised
solos. Finally, the band enters again to swing
it hard all the way to the end. This one's got to
be in your jazz library. Highly recommended!
10752071 Jazz Ensemble . . . . M 65.00
Full Steamin'—Dave Hanson. Wow!
This chart swings from top to bottom. The
vibe of Don Menza's tune for Buddy Rich
Groovin' Hard is at the heart of this new
chart. It's a great opener or closer for a
festival performance!
11615252 Jazz Ensemble . . . . M 55.00
Haitian Fight Song—Charles Mingus/arr.
Andrew Homzy. Featuring a dark intensity
and a powerful unison riff figure in minor, this
medium swing chart is a great showcase for
your bass player as well as the trombone
section. The harmonic structure is quite
simple, but the depth of the arrangement
comes from the thematic layers that are
continually added throughout. Written
solo (or soli) sections are included for the
trombones and trumpets as well as notated
piano voicings and bass lines. The brass
ranges are moderate and optional parts are
included for flute, clarinet and F horn. Here
is an exciting Mingus gem for your band!
Highly recommended!
10005180 Jazz Ensemble . . . . M 55.00
Hay Burner (Full Score Edition)—Sammy
Nestico. Sammy Nestico loved horses, and
many of the titles he chose for his music
reflect that love – Hay Burner is a perfect
example. Aside from being a no-nonsense
straight-ahead swing chart, there is also a
tip of the hat to country music. As with all of
Sammy's music, there is ample opportunity
to show off the dynamic shadings that are
available in a big band.
11576718 Jazz Ensemble . . . . M 60.00
Hey Ho, Nobody Home—arr. Samuel A.
Livingston. Dark, driving energy anchors this
high school-level jazz chart built on a hard
swing groove. The melody moves through
the ensemble in featured soli passages,
occasionally unfolding in a round to create
a unique layering effect. Strong sectional
writing keeps all players engaged, offering
a satisfying blend of rhythmic intensity, style
reinforcement, and ensemble interplay great
for any concert program.
11678113 Jazz Ensemble . . . . M 60.00
Hey Pachuco!—arr. Shane Porter. Your
students and audiences will love this burning
swing tune made famous by Royal Crown
Revue. The groove is set up with a drum
solo laying down a Sing, Sing, Sing Krupa
feel before the band enters. A trumpet with
plunger solo leads into a sax soli section.
Next, the trumpet section is featured on a
soli section before a half-time feel gives the
brass a chance to shine. Returning to the
original groove, a written solo for tenor sax
heightens the excitement. Finally, there's an
open drum solo before the band enters and
takes it on home. Pure excitement!
10050989 Jazz Ensemble . . . . M 55.00
How High the Moon—Morgan Lewis/
arr. Dave Wolpe. Now this is classy! Dave
Wolpe puts the trombones out front in this
solid swinger, and boy do they sound great
carrying the tune! This sits comfortably for
bands at the medium level, and three of
your bone players get a chance to solo, with
suggested solos offered. What a great chart!
2472224 Jazz Ensemble . . . . M 52.00
Hurricane Season—Troy Andrews/arr.
John Wasson. From the Trombone Shorty
CD Backatown, this tune features the
powerful underlying pulse of a New Orleans
second line feel along with elements of
contemporary rock. There's written or
improvised solo space for trumpet. In this
exciting chart, the ensemble alternately
screams with the full band riffs, then settles
into a simmering rhythmic groove. Also
included are written bass lines and piano
voicings. A real treat to perform and hear!
10490297 Jazz Ensemble . . . . M 55.00
I Left My Heart in San Francisco—arr.
Quincy Jones. Quincy Jones wrote some
incredible arrangements on very popular
tunes for the Count Basie Orchestra.
As recorded on This Time By Basie,
Quincy's arrangement of I Left My Heart
in San Francisco features great interplay
between the ensemble playing the
melody, and the piano with written solo
fills. With a tempo around 108 bpm, and
a relaxed swing feel, there's also short
solo space for tenor saxophone, and the
ranges are very moderate. This chart
is playable by a lot of bands. It's a true
classic! Highly recommended!
10368506 Jazz Ensemble . . . . M 55.00
I Mean You—Monk & Hawkins/arr. Mike
Tomaro. Written by Thelonious Monk and
Coleman Hawkins, this chart features a
freewheeling, New Orleans-style street beat
alternating with straight-ahead swing. Mike
Tomaro's setting is unique and creative on
this Monk classic. Trumpet and tenor share
the melody, and solo space is included for
trombone and piano with suggested solos
included. Highly recommended!
10033678 Jazz Ensemble . . . . M 55.00
I Will Wait For You—Michel Legrand/
arr. Mark Taylor. Originally composed
for the French musical "The Umbrellas of
Cherbourg" and recorded by many great
artists including Connie Francis and Cher,
this swinging arrangement for vocals and
jazz band seamlessly weaves in and out
of a half-time swing/swing feel. It features a
great instrumental break and a brief trumpet
2 solo. Key of A minor and B-flat minor.
11617953 Jazz Ensemble . . . . M 55.00
In the Mood—Joe Garland. This Glenn
Miller classic is a must for every jazz band
library! Carefully edited and available with a
full score, this arrangement has everything
you need to recreate the original including a
trumpet solo, and a short call-and-response
passage between the alto and tenor
saxes. It's a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!
2090959 Jazz Ensemble . . . . M 55.00
In Your Own Sweet Way—Dave Brubeck/
arr. Annie Booth. Check out this gorgeous
Brubeck melody set in an easy swing
groove around 120 BPM. Featuring
your lead alto player on the melody with
suggested written-out solo space. Lead
trumpet range is to A above the staff, and
all the usual optional parts, including flute
and vibes. A tasty chart! (3:15)
11619665 Jazz Ensemble . . . . M 55.00
It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That
Swing)—Duke Ellington/arr. Ralph Ford.
You may think this very clever chart is all
swing, but it begins as Latin then alternates
with a swing feel. The tempo is bright at
around 190-200 bpm with suggested solos
for trumpet and tenor sax, a few piano
montunos, and a big shout chorus leading
to a huge ending closing this fine chart
appropriately. Additional wind parts and a
vibes part are included for optional expanded
instrumentations. Highly recommended!
10756380 Jazz Ensemble . . . . M 50.00
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