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Blues & Swing | Medium / Medium-Advanced
Wichita Lineman—Jimmy Webb/arr. Eric
Richards. Although this was a pop hit back
in the late 1960s, this familiar ballad lends
itself nicely for jazz ensemble treated here
as a jazz waltz. Scored to feature a solo
trombone, alternate solo parts are provided
for B-flat and E-flat instruments for added
flexibility. This terrific setting features a
driving style with solid hits for the full
ensemble as well as feature spots for the
brass section and also the saxes.
11172096 Jazz Ensemble . . . . M 55.00
Wise Up—Gordon Goodwin. A terrific swing-
shuffle grove around 150 bpm – this chart is
simply fun and hip. Solo space is provided
for alto, tenor, bari, trumpet, and trombone,
with sample solos provided for E-flat, B-flat,
trombone, and C instruments – all very
flexible. Each section gets to shine in this
superb chart. Optional parts include flute,
vibes, and percussion. The lead trumpet
range is to high D. This is a winner! (5:30)
11619663 Jazz Ensemble . . . . M 55.00
Work in Progress—Gordon Goodwin. If
you want to play original Gordon Goodwin
charts but find them are too challenging,
check this out! Composed and arranged
by Gordon Goodwin specifically at a more
accessible level, this medium tempo swing
chart is outstanding! The lead trumpet range
is to written G on top of the staff and there's
an open solo section with written solos
provided for E-flat, B-flat instruments and
trombone. It's the Gordon Goodwin Big Phat
Band sound, but accessible for your band!
10277755 Jazz Ensemble . . . . M 52.00
Work Song—Nat Adderley/arr. Erik
Morales. Wow! If Nat Adderley could hear
this chart on his iconic jazz standard, he
would be pleased! The first statement
stays very close to the original, which is
a good thing. The solos are for written or
improvised alto and trumpet, and the solo
backgrounds are simply wonderful. This
swinger plays well at about 176 bmp, has
excellent full-ensemble passages, a bari
sax and rhythm section break before the
last chorus, an exciting shout chorus, and
great development. This chart has it all! Our
highest recommendation!
10513905 Jazz Ensemble . . . . M 54.00
Blues & Swing
Medium-Advanced
Barnburner—Les Hooper. You guessed
it, this chart is an up-tempo swinger! Les
Hooper's arrangement will keep everyone
moving forward with this original based on
Rhythm chord changes. Solo spaces for
tenor and alto plus an open solo section for
all players and a hot shout chorus. Got to
have this one! Highly recommended!
10049740 Jazz Ensemble . . .MA 89.00
Basie-Straight Ahead (Professional
Version as Recorded)—Sammy Nestico.
Don't miss your chance to play this great
chart exactly as the Basie band recorded
it, unsimplified! Your band will meet the
challenge with enthusiasm and be proud of
the results. Not for wimps!
2233872 Jazz Ensemble
Professional
Version . . . . . . . . .MA 60.00
Black Hole Sun—Chris Cornell/arr. James
Miley. James Miley presents a very hip
arrangement of a great contemporary
tune. Soundgarden's Black Hole Sun is
masterfully scored for the modern big band,
making great use of interesting saxophone
effects, a wonderful rhythm section feel,
neat rhythmic ideas, and very playable
ensemble parts. The trumpet range is an
optional written D. The melody is stated
by tenor saxophone and trumpet with
warm, dissonant backgrounds provided
by the ensemble. The soloists can be as
chosen for tenor saxophone, trumpet and/
or trombone, making this very flexible for
the strengths of your band.
10455848 Jazz Ensemble . . .MA 65.00
Canada by Rail—Paul Baker. Based on the
chord progression from the Duke Ellington/
Billy Strayhorn classic Take the "A" Train,
this chart opens with the train's arrival at
the station, where it's "All aboard!" for a fun
swinging adventure. Trombone and alto sax
solos (written solos provided) are followed
by trading fours between the brass and the
bassist (written solos are provided here as
well). A full-bodied shout chorus follows,
including an 8-bar sax soli. Our musical
adventure comes to a close with the train
pulling back into the station with smiles all
around. Trumpet range to written high D.
Trombone to A. Written piano and bass
parts are provided.
11621727 Jazz Ensemble . . .MA 55.00
Clambake—arr. Rick Hirsch. An up-tempo
tenor sax battle drives this chart built on a
relentlessly catchy Bo Diddley groove and
smokin' a cappella section choruses in the
spirit of Maynard's Cruisin' for a Bluesin'.
Tenor saxes trade sharp, high-energy
lines, with the flexibility to feature lead alto
if needed. Fully notated rhythm parts keep it
accessible, while the irresistible groove and
playful swagger make it an ideal closer for
concert or festival sets.
11685069 Jazz Ensemble . . .MA 62.00
Count Bubba—Gordon Goodwin. Here's
a monster of a swinger that's designed to
feature the entire ensemble. In addition to
a wonderful riff-based theme and a very
satisfying shout chorus, the chart includes
section feature spots for saxes, trumpets
and trombones, without the rhythm section.
Very effective!
2471427 Jazz Ensemble . . .MA 65.00
Curveball—Paul Baker. Featuring a tenor
saxophone soloist, Curveball is in the style
of the Ray Charles big band. It opens with
huge ensemble brass and bluesy sax lines
that switch in and out of a double-time
swing feel. The navigation from swing
ballad style, double-time feel, and true
medium swing and the return to the original
swing ballad style helps to define the chart
throughout. A soulful melody for the soloist,
which is written and improvised, is icing on
the cake, along with an improvised solo and
cadenzas at the end. Brass ranges: trumpet
to written high D and trombone to written
G. This is a real powerhouse chart for the
entire band and an important addition to the
tenor sax solo repertoire!
10999408 Jazz Ensemble . . .MA 55.00
Dust Storm—Ben Morris. Up-tempo
swing drives this advanced big band chart
packed with technical ensemble work and
opportunities for confident improvisers. The
style carries a clear Western-influenced
character with its complex melodic lines
and harmonies. A strong fit for advanced
high school or college groups looking for a
demanding, high-energy challenge.
11673263 Jazz Ensemble . . .MA 86.99
Giddyup!—Rick Hirsch. Better big bands
will have a great time with this chart that
features a catchy, upbeat swing groove with
a hip-hop vibe. There are idiomatic melodic
and rhythmic themes in all the horn sections
which keep returning, thanks to a uniquely
modified rondo form. The improvised solos
are scored for tenor and trombone and the
brass ranges are moderate for this difficulty
level. Come on, let's go!
10844009 Jazz Ensemble . . .MA 60.00
I Can't Stop Loving You—arr. Quincy
Jones. Every jazz fan knows it, loves it
and has wished it was in print! And now,
this quintessential big-band arrangement
is finally available! As recorded by the
Count Basie Orchestra on their album
This Time by Basie: Hits of the 50s &
60s, Quincy Jones' arrangement of I
Can't Stop Loving You will bring your
audiences to their feet. Beginning with
the Count's rubato piano tremolo, this
laid-back shuffle chart features in-your-
face ensemble writing at its finest.
There is short, written-out solo space for
trombone and piano, but mostly this chart
simply swings its tail off with the entire
ensemble from beginning to end! Never
has a sad song sounded so happy! Very
highly recommended!
10368505 Jazz Ensemble . . .MA 55.00
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
Invitation—Bronislau Kaper & Paul
Francis Webster/arr. Erik Morales.
A standard performed by all the jazz
greats. This light swing chart arranged
by Erik Morales has a mysterious yet
exciting character as it changes grooves
from swing to Afro-Cuban, then a faster
swing. Check out the fine solis for
saxes, trumpets, and trombones! The
lead trumpet range is to written A above
the staff. Power and excitement in a
dynamic chart!
11355034 Jazz Ensemble . . .MA 52.00
Jeannine—Duke Pearson/arr. Mike Dana.
A great jazz standard played around 178
bpm, this swing chart features alto sax with
a suggested written solo provided, and a
drum solo played in between band hits. The
lead trumpet range is to written high C. An
optional vibraphone part is included.
10452154 Jazz Ensemble . . .MA 60.00
Love for Sale—Cole Porter/arr. Dave Mills.
Up-tempo swing fuels this medium jazz
ensemble chart that pays homage to the
power of the Buddy Rich band as it reworks
a Cole Porter standard. Big ensemble
hits, drum fills, and relentless momentum
keep the energy high, supported by ad-
lib solos for alto and tenor saxophone. A
strong choice for reinforcing fast swing feel,
ensemble precision, and rhythm-section
intensity in performance.
11686028 Jazz Ensemble . . .MA 55.00
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Blues & Swing
Medium-Advanced
Best-Selling Charts! These selections,
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most often by directors like you.
Moanin'—
Charles Mingus/arr. Sy Johnson.
2388650 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . 65.00
Well You Needn't—
Thelonious Monk/arr. Mike Kamuf.
10513924 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
I Can't Stop Loving You—
arr. Quincy Jones.
10368505 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
Count Bubba—Gordon Goodwin.
2471427 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . 65.00
Sing Sang Sung—Gordon Goodwin.
2470788 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . 65.00
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