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Blues & Swing
Very Easy
All 'Dem Leaves—Ryan Erik Adamsons.
This swing original for beginning groups
is based on the chord changes to Autumn
Leaves. The brass ranges are very
accessible with trumpet up to F5 and D-flat4
for trombone. Rhythm section parts provide
the drummer with a great concept of what
to play, and notated piano voicings and
bass lines are provided. The solo section
is written out with solo sheets provided in
all keys along with scales to assist students
in improvisation. Playable with optional
reduced or expanded instrumentations,
All 'Dem Leaves provides an excellent
vehicle for instructional and performance
opportunities for young jazz bands.
10754213 Jazz Ensemble . . . VE 45.00
Autumn Leaves—Joseph Kosma/arr.
John Berry. Here is an easy swing version
of a timeless classic! The saxes are in
the spotlight, but there's also a short solo
for trumpet (cued in all parts if you prefer
a section feature.) Skillfully arranged for
inexperienced bands, and it even works
well for bands with limited instrumentation.
2470820 Jazz Ensemble . . . VE 45.00
Beale St. Blues—W.C. Handy/arr. Zackary
Smith. An easy swing blues chart that
introduces beginning jazz bands to classic
swing feel with a relaxed tempo and catchy,
accessible melody. Simple ensemble hits
support the tune, while written solos and
a basic B-flat blues chord progression
encourage early improvisation. The
approachable ranges and clear groove
make it a reliable, confidence-building
choice for developing jazz ensembles.
11687286 Jazz Ensemble . . . VE 45.00
Birk's Works—Dizzy Gillespie/arr. Rick
Stitzel. This easy swing tune is a great way
to introduce the music of Dizzy Gillespie
to young jazz musicians. The trumpets
take the first chorus followed by the saxes
on the second. Skillful scoring for young
players is evident throughout, complete
with some nice dynamic nuances. The
short written solo section can be played by
a trumpet soloist or the entire section. Ideal
for the youngest ensembles, it can also be
played with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentation!
11100176 Jazz Ensemble . . . VE 40.00
Blue Train—John Coltrane/arr. Paul
Murtha. Introduce your young players
to jazz legend John Coltrane with this
medium-tempo blues tune featuring an
easy-to-play melody and solid tutti-style
rhythms for the ensemble. In addition,
the blues changes and moderate tempo
make it a comfortable setting for developing
soloists. Suggested solos are included,
or they may be improvised. Highly
recommended! Optional reduced or
expanded instrumentations.
10061497 Jazz Ensemble . . . VE 45.00
Blues It or Lose It—Larry Clark. Everyone
in the band gets to play the head of this
rollicking blues chart. It perfectly captures
the essence of this important jazz style and
is very well scored to be highly accessible to
younger bands. A first-rate teaching piece
equally at home on the concert stage.
11562044 Jazz Ensemble . . . VE 45.00
Blues Machine—Michael Sweeney. This
is a top-notch blues original for beginning
bands! It's perfect for teaching style,
introducing the "blues scale" as a basis
for improvisation. Your beginners will play
better after they learn this super chart, and
they will want to tackle more challenging
blues charts!
2267052 Jazz Ensemble . . . VE 45.00
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 on 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. John
Berry. Here's a distinctive arrangement
for beginning jazz groups on one of Duke
Ellington's most recognizable tunes. One
of the featured works in the 2014 movie
"Whiplash," it combines the styles of Latin
and big band swing and is a marvelous
introduction to the Duke for young jazzers.
Arranged for full jazz ensemble, it's also
playable by as few as 3 saxes, 2 trumpets,
1 trombone, piano, bass and drums.
10023039 Jazz Ensemble . . . VE 45.00
Come Fly with Me—Jimmy Van Heusen/
arr. Rick Stitzel. Written by Jimmy Van
Heusen and Sammy Cahn for the title track
of Frank Sinatra's 1958 album, this tune
epitomizes the cool sounds of the swing
era. Here's a smartly scored version for
young jazz ensembles with modest ranges,
but with authentic style. Included is plenty
of tutti ensemble playing along with short
solos (or solis) for any sax or trumpet. A
great way to teach swing, it's also playable
with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations. Included are suggested
solos and scale/chord sheets in all keys.
Highly recommended!
10297530 Jazz Ensemble . . . VE 45.00
Don't Be Late—George Shutack. A mid-
tempo swing chart introduces core ensemble
style to beginning jazz groups through full-
band unison melodic statements. Repeated
entrances on the "and" of "three" strengthen
time and provide a focused teaching
opportunity. A simple solo section with
accessible changes allows any student to
explore improvisation. An effective first swing
chart for building confidence and swing feel
in early jazz ensembles.
11678938 Jazz Ensemble . . . VE 45.00
Easy on the Swing—Peter Blair. Laid-
back light swing writing shapes this very
easy jazz chart built on the chord changes
to Cole Porter's Easy to Love. Interplay
between the melody and countermelody
keeps all sections involved while remaining
quickly learnable. An accessible written
trumpet solo supports early solo work, and
the relaxed tempo helps reinforce swing
feel and ensemble awareness. It's an
inviting first swing selection that balances
approachability with musical interest for
beginning jazz groups.
11678942 Jazz Ensemble . . . VE 45.00
Five Foot Two—arr. Tim Waters. This easy
version of the Dixieland standard is perfect
for young jazz ensembles. This chart
features very basic rhythms and ranges and
has room to feature your drummer on short
fills in between the melody. An excellent
tune to teach your students about early jazz
and swing music.
11572321 Jazz Ensemble . . . VE 55.00
The Five Note Blues—Doug Beach
& George Shutack. The blues form is
essential to jazz, and this very easy
swing chart is a perfect way to introduce
developing players to this form. The melody
consists of just five notes that may also be
used as the basis of anyone's improvised
solo. The open solo section allows for as
much improvisation practice as desired. An
abundance of full ensemble work rounds
out the package. The flexible scoring is for
standard jazz ensemble instrumentation
(also playable by as few as five horns plus
rhythm section) with optional flute, clarinet
and horn in F parts included.
10455628 Jazz Ensemble . . . VE 45.00
Georgia On My Mind—arr. Peter Blair.
Slow, relaxed swing defines this very
easy jazz arrangement of the familiar jazz
standard, shaped to be accessible without
losing its impact. Laid-back phrasing and
clear textures support young players, with
brief piano solo breaks and easy written
solos for alto saxophone and trumpet.
The chart offers developing ensembles a
comfortable way to explore swing style while
sounding polished and connected.
11678944 Jazz Ensemble . . . VE 45.00
Killer Joe—Benny Golson/arr. Michael
Sweeney. Here's a real winner! It's the
classic Benny Golson laid-back swing chart
in a very easy arrangement that's perfect
for your beginning jazz band. You're really
going to like this one!
2216794 Jazz Ensemble . . . VE 45.00
Mack the Knife—Kurt Weill/arr. Rick
Stitzel. Famously recorded by both Louis
Armstrong and Bobby Darin in the 1950s,
this iconic standard has remained popular
through the decades and has been recorded
by countless jazz artists. This chart for
beginning jazz bands features a moderate
swing tempo, easy rhythms, and written solo
(or soli) sections for saxes, then trumpets. It's
playable by optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations. Highly recommended!
11172145 Jazz Ensemble . . . VE 40.00
Moanin'—Bobby Timmons/arr. Michael
Sweeney. Known for his skill in adapting
jazz classics for beginning players, Michael
Sweeney presents this Bobby Timmons'
favorite in a very playable version. The
style is medium slow swing, and the
saxes present the theme first followed by
the entire ensemble. Solos are only over
sections with easy chord changes.
2473680 Jazz Ensemble . . . VE 45.00
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Blues & Swing
Very Easy
Best-Selling Charts! These selections,
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most often by directors like you.
C-Jam Blues—
Duke Ellington/arr. Rick Stitzel.
2470818 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
The Bare Necessities (from
"The Jungle Book")—arr. Paul Murtha.
10617926 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Take the 'A' Train—
Billy Strayhorn/arr. Michael Sweeney.
11357094 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Autumn Leaves—
Joseph Kosma/arr. John Berry.
2470820 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
You've Got a Friend in Me
(from "Toy Story 2")—
Randy Newman/arr. Rick Stitzel.
10283174 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Rocky Road—Carl Strommen.
11615101 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Rhapsody in Blue—
George Gershwin/arr. Mike Story.
11619652 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . 47.00
Moanin'—
Bobby Timmons/arr. Michael Sweeney.
2473680 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Blue Train—
John Coltrane/arr. Paul Murtha.
10061497 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
What, So? (Flex Instrumentation)—
Dean Sorenson.
11521136 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
