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Blues & Swing | Medium-Easy
Hay Burner—Sammy Nestico. From
the Basie-Straight Ahead album of 1968
featuring the legendary Count Basie,
Harold Jones, Grover Mitchell, Marshall
Royal, and Freddie Green. Highlights here
include a recurring alto sax/trumpet duet, a
sax section soli, trumpet plungers, piano
solos, and an ensemble shout to take it all
home. The rhythm section parts are partially
notated with chords cued. The genius of
Count Basie and Sammy Nestico!
544684 Jazz Ensemble . . .ME 55.00
I'm Beginning to See the Light—arr. Paul
Baker. This is a swinger all the way! The
tempo can be anywhere between 132 – 150
bpm and there is a written trumpet 2 solo.
There's plenty of swingin' ensemble, a great
sax section soli plus optional parts for flute,
clarinet, vibes, horn, baritone horn, and
tuba. Add in trumpet plungers and sliding
trombones and it's all great stuff!
10353493 Jazz Ensemble . . .ME 52.00
In a Mellow Tone—Duke Ellington/arr.
Mark Taylor. One of the all-time Duke
Ellington classics is this elegant, medium
swing tune. Mark Taylor's smooth
arrangement for developing groups
features plenty of rich ensemble scoring
plus written or ad lib solos for trumpet and
trombone. Introduce your young jazzers to
the Duke with this excellent chart!
2481663 Jazz Ensemble . . .ME 50.00
It Is What It Is—Dave Mills. This jazz chart
is not your average blues in F! The rhythm
section establishes the groove before lively
back-and-forth exchanges between saxes
and trombones. Trombones and baritone
sax carry the melody against hard-hitting
background figures, followed by open
space for improvised solos over the basic
blues progression. Creative ensemble hits
lead to a final return of the melody, keeping
the swing driving from start to finish. A
strong chart for teaching improvisation and
swing style at the high school level.
11686024 Jazz Ensemble . . .ME 55.00
The Jody Grind—Horace Silver/arr.
Mark Taylor. Enrich your jazz musicians
with the music of Horace Silver with this
arrangement of one of his most soulful
blues tunes. Tenor sax 1 and trumpet
2 play the first statement of the head,
creating the original sound before the alto
1 joins in. Expert scoring wraps the melody
in hip figures and great ensemble hits. Solo
changes for trumpet 2.
11617955 Jazz Ensemble . . .ME 50.00
Jumpin' at the Woodside—Count Basie/
arr. Rich DeRosa. This one just builds and
builds! Rich DeRosa keeps this Count
Basie signature tune swinging 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 and 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
That Kid Down the Street Who Likes
Jazz—Rich Woolworth. A straight-ahead
swinger pays tribute to all those kids who
love to play jazz. Bright melodies, written
or improvised solos for baritone, trombone,
alto, trumpet, and piano, a saxophone soli,
and big ensemble passages highlight this
fun chart. A strong choice for middle or high
school contest or festival performances!
11686040 Jazz Ensemble . . .ME 55.00
Loose Canon—Paul Murtha. Highlight your
sax section with this great F minor blues
chart. Hip swinging melodies wrapped in
phat brass and rhythm section hits along
with great unison brass writing on the bridge
make this highly accessible while sounding
far more advanced. Open solos for tenor
sax, trumpet, and trombone. Lead trumpet
plays A, lead bone plays F.
11593017 Jazz Ensemble . . .ME 50.00
Luck of the Draw—Doug Beach. From the
opening notes to the final chord, this chart
bristles with energy and excitement. The
hard-charging swing groove provides the
perfect setting for the rhythmic melodic line.
With plenty of ensemble work and an open
solo section, this is the perfect opener for
your next program.
11615264 Jazz Ensemble . . .ME 48.00
Lucky Eleven—Alan Lee Silva. A mid-
tempo swing chart for high school jazz
bands that works great in concert or festival
settings. The harmonic concept centers on
the sound of added elevenths, fully notated
in the piano part to assist developing
players. Smooth melodic writing, frequent
unison figures, and a brief 3/4 shout section
support work on style, articulation, and
ensemble precision. A smart choice for
introducing extended harmony within a
standard swing framework.
11678882 Jazz Ensemble . . .ME 55.00
Midnight Alley—Doug Beach. Great
scoring and a solid melody make this
straight-ahead swing chart a great choice
for younger bands. The minor harmonies
provide an easy entry into the world of
improvisation, and the ensemble writing
gives everyone a chance to get in on the
action. This one provides a wealth of
teaching opportunities and will be a hit on
any concert or festival program.
11615263 Jazz Ensemble . . .ME 48.00
Minor Skirmish—Christopher Artau.
Opening with an a cappella saxophone
soli, this medium-easy jazz band chart
unfolds into a swing rooted in minor blues
language. Layered entrances and call-
and-response writing highlight ensemble
clarity and control, and an extended written
trombone solo spotlights a standout player.
A strong option for reinforcing minor-mode
style within a confident swing setting.
11678883 Jazz Ensemble . . .ME 55.00
Moanin'—Bobby Timmons/arr. Mark
Taylor. Your piano player will get some
well-deserved attention in this familiar
Bobby Timmons' chart. The saxes grab the
melody from the piano, and everyone gets
in on the action for some real nice moments
in the chorus. Written solos are included for
piano, tenor and/or trumpet. The quality of
Mark's arranging on this really lets you sell it!
2445690 Jazz Ensemble . . .ME 50.00
The Mudbug Strut—Paul Baker. A New
Orleans street parade comes to life with
this chart! A 2nd line snare drum beat drives
the Dixie-based ensemble, complete with
tailgate trombone. There are written solos
for trombone, alto sax, plunger trumpet,
and bass, and tuba may be substituted
for the bass for even more authenticity.
An additional clarinet part is included as
well. An exchange between the drums and
ensemble leads to a roll off that launches
the shout section and traditional ending.
The trumpet range goes to written high G
and trombone to F. Highly recommended!
10458467 Jazz Ensemble . . .ME 45.00
Nice Work If You Can Get It—George and
Ira Gershwin/arr. Mark Taylor. Give your
young jazz ensemble the opportunity to
experience this classic standard by one of
America's greatest songwriting teams.
11640156 Jazz Ensemble . . .ME 50.00
Off to Buffalo—Paul Baker. A swing shuffle
for jazz ensemble drawing from the styles of
Jerome Richardson's Groove Merchant and
Stevie Ray Vaughan's Pride and Joy. Built
for personality, it features written alto sax
and trumpet solos, fully notated piano and
bass parts, and a 16-bar stop section before
the finish. The hard-grooving swing keeps
focus on feel, articulation, and ensemble
cohesion. A satisfying chart for showcasing
shuffle style and ensemble punch in an
exciting performance setting.
11684563 Jazz Ensemble . . .ME 45.00
Orange Sherbert—Sammy Nestico.
Originally recorded in 1975 by Count
Basie and titled because Basie loved
orange sherbert, this fresh setting features
easy registers, strong jazz figures, and a
bright, free swinging style. A written or ad
lib trumpet solo in the midsection and an
ensemble shout before the final chord are
highlights. The rhythm section parts are
notated with chords cued, and a guitar
chord chart is included.
2341741 Jazz Ensemble . . .ME 50.00
Puttin' On the Ritz—Irving Berlin/arr. Allen
Gray. An arrangement of a classic of jazz
literature with a big-noise groove adapted
for middle or high school ensembles. A
driving rhythm-section groove launches
into a trombone feature before the saxes
take the melody with hits from the brass.
A flexible solo section follows for alto,
tenor, trumpet, or trombone, capped by a
key change and a bluesy close. A reliable
choice for reinforcing swing feel and
engaging section interplay.
11686034 Jazz Ensemble . . .ME 55.00
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,
only arranged for young players by Victor
Lopez. 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
Develop your band's improv skills!
Two Chord Jams
12 unison tunes with chords,
background figures and
scales for improv
Peter Sciaino. A flexible,
accessible collection of 12 original
tunes designed to support beginning
improvisers in both small group and
large ensemble settings. Each tune
uses only two chords, providing a
clear, focused approach to learning
improvisation, ensemble skills, and
jazz style. The melody line along
with chord symbols, background riffs
and scale suggestions are included
for each piece which makes them
ideal for everything from warm-ups to
performance material.
11673072 Flute Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.99
11673073 Alto Sax Book or Bari Sax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.99
11673074 Tenor Sax Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.99
11673075 Trumpet Book or Clarinet or Bari TC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.99
11673076 Trombone or Baritone Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.99
11673077 Rhythm Section Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.99
11673078 Score Book. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.99
