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Blues & Swing | Medium-Advanced / Advanced
Makin' Whoopee—Walter Donaldson/
arr. Dave Wolpe. Bass trombone players
can count on one hand the good charts
available for their instrument. Well, here
is one of the best yet – arranged in the
style of the great George Roberts. With
a medium-swing feel, this showcase
tune will bring out the best in your bass
trombone player with no improvisation,
just written melody. There is some written
or improvised jazz for second trumpet
in Harmon mute, and the lead trumpet
has a unison line to written high E. A
nice sax soli is the icing on the cake. An
outstanding feature chart!
10071915 Jazz Ensemble . . .MA 60.00
Milestones (1948)—arr. John La Barbera.
A modern big-band treatment of one
of Miles Davis' most iconic works. The
music channels the hard-driving bebop
swing style with sharp off-beat accents,
fast tempo, angular ensemble figures,
and plenty of space to invite strong
improvisers to stretch out and take risks.
A challenging, high-energy chart that
rewards confident soloists and fuels a
memorable performance.
11678473 Jazz Ensemble . . .MA 65.00
Moanin'—Charles Mingus/arr. Sy Johnson.
This is an awesome Mingus double-time
swing chart in the original version as
recorded on the Mingus Big Band 93 CD.
It kicks off with a hot bari sax intro, features
some really tight licks, an extended open
solo section, and an infectious bari sax line
that drives the whole piece. Serious jazz for
serious bands!
2388650 Jazz Ensemble . . .MA 65.00
Moment's Notice—John Coltrane/arr.
Alan Baylock. Alan Baylock crafts a great
swinger on one of Coltrane's brilliant
compositions. Set around 208 bpm, this
chart includes solo space for alto and tenor
and a lead trumpet range to written high C.
A big shout chorus and sax soli complete
the package. Outstanding chart!
10452152 Jazz Ensemble . . .MA 60.00
My Foolish Heart—Victor Young/arr. Alan
Baylock. Feature your trumpet 2 player on
this superb ballad arrangement. Opening
with a lush rubato section and then shifting
into a double-time section, this piece will
show off the strengths of your group. This
is a fantastic addition to your library!
11400558 Jazz Ensemble . . .MA 52.00
Norwegian Wood—Lennon & McCartney/
arr. Bill Holman. Buddy Rich's band
recorded this Beatles tune, and it is one of
Holman's best-known charts. Treated as a
jazz waltz, full of excitement and energy, it
features solos for alto sax and trombone.
Lots of raw power and blistering figures
make this the ideal concert opener or closer!
2471103 Jazz Ensemble . . .MA 60.00
Nothin' but the Truth—Debra Stempien
& Gregory Turner. A medium-tempo swing
chart emphasizing extensive melodic
interplay between the sections of your jazz
ensemble. The saxes are featured in a soli
that is fun for players while demonstrating
both the sound and feel of drop-two voicing.
All horn parts include chord changes for
optional improvising during the solo section,
while optional composed solos are included
for trombone and trumpet. A fun and joyful
selection for high school jazz ensembles
with developed technique and confidence.
11686208 Jazz Ensemble . . .MA 60.00
Ornithology—Parker & Harris/arr. Greg
Yasinitsky. Greg Yasinitsky has set Charlie
Parker's great bebop tune to swing at
about 172 – 200 bpm. Featuring plenty of
excellent sax section solis, brass solis, solo
spaces (suggested written solos included)
for tenor sax, and piano, this is fine big
band swing chart on a great tune. The
lead trumpet range goes up to written
B-flat above the staff and optional flute
and vibraphone parts are included. This is
essential jazz repertoire, and this chart is
very highly recommended!
10355616 Jazz Ensemble . . .MA 52.00
Proove Your Groove—Alan Baylock.
Yes, it's funky in many ways! Performed
around 88 bpm, the groove is deep and
full of harmonic colors start to finish. Lead
trumpet range to written high C, solos are
for trombone 1 with a suggested written-
out solo, and for drum set. Optional parts
included for vibes and flute. Although there
is no written percussion part, adding congas
is suggested. This is festival material! (5:00)
11619662 Jazz Ensemble . . .MA 62.00
Shiny Stockings—Frank Foster/arr.
Sammy Nestico. As recorded by the Count
Basie Orchestra, here is Sammy Nestico's
classic chart on this Frank Foster jazz
standard! Featuring all the signature piano
stylings, muted brass on the first strain, a
sax soli, a trumpet solo, and a shout chorus
that roars, this timeless chart deserves a
place in every band's library!
10052507 Jazz Ensemble . . .MA 65.00
Sing Sang Sung—Gordon Goodwin. This
monster chart takes its cues from Sing Sing
Sing and goes right over the top! Not many
tunes can match the energy of that big
band classic, but this one sure does. You'll
know it from Gordon Goodwin's Grammy-
nominated CD Swingin' for the Fences, and
it is one very hot chart!
2470788 Jazz Ensemble . . .MA 65.00
Stay in Your Lane—Gordon Goodwin.
More accessible than most Gordon Goodwin
charts, Stay in Your Lane is a hard-hitting,
good-time shuffle groove played at about
135 bpm. There's lots of call and response
between sections, a swingin' shout chorus,
and suggested solos are included for C,
B-flat, and E-flat instruments and trombone.
Of course, improvised solos are an option.
An auxiliary percussion part plus optional
flute and vibraphone parts are also included.
Infectious, fun, and highly recommended!
11199000 Jazz Ensemble . . .MA 54.00
Sugar (As Recorded by the Bob Florence
New Edition)—Stanley Turrentine/arr.
Bob Florence. A high-energy swing tune
with fast tempo, layered horn writing, and
bold solos. It builds gradually from rhythm
section to full ensemble, with dynamic
shifts, counterpoint, and shout choruses
leading to a dramatic finish.
11637043 Jazz Ensemble . . .MA 85.00
Swamp—Rick Hirsch. This is the B-flat
minor blues chart your band has been
waiting for: it's saucy, grungy, humorous,
and at times delightfully raucous. The shout
chorus is over the top, and anyone can
solo on its bare-bones chord progression.
Your players will have fun making swampy
sounds during the opening and closing
segments of the tune. Rhythm section
parts are notated as needed, and several
alternate parts are included in the set. This
chart is a winner for concerts and festivals.
11622317 Jazz Ensemble . . .MA 62.00
THAT Escalated Quickly...—Craig Skeffing-
ton. Here is a vibrant big band bebop chart that
showcases a number of soloists as well as
the full ensemble. This piece shines new light
on rhythm changes, making it an ideal choice
to open or close a festival performance.
11615257 Jazz Ensemble . . .MA 60.00
Uncommon Zentz—Mike Tomaro.
Advanced rhythmic layering and complex
harmony define this advanced jazz
ensemble swing chart written at an up-
tempo pace of quarter note = 220. Technical
melodic material passes through the band
while extended improvisation space for alto
saxophone and trumpet stretches advanced
soloists. Brief shifts to straight-eighth feel and
2/2 add a unique structural contrast. This is
a demanding selection for accomplished
groups seeking an exploratory swing chart
that challenges rhythmic precision, ensemble
coordination, and improvisational depth.
11678964 Jazz Ensemble . . .MA 60.00
Well You Needn't—Thelonious Monk/arr.
Mike Kamuf. This chart kicks! It's a shuffle
at around 166 bpm and is a feature for two
tenor saxes. This is not a duel, but a vehicle
to showcase both tenor players. Sample
tenor solos are provided, the lead trumpet
range is to written high C-sharp, there's a
great sax soli and a roaring shout chorus.
Optional parts are included for expanded
instrumentations. Pure excitement and
great for festivals!
10513924 Jazz Ensemble . . .MA 55.00
Blues & Swing
Advanced
Big Dipper—Thad Jones. As recorded by
the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Orchestra on
the Central Park North album, this classic
swinger is a winning mix of solo with rhythm
section and full band passages. The
designated soloists include piano, trumpet
and tenor, with the drummer taking a solo
just before the final four bars. The rhythm
section parts are partially notated with
chords cued. This iconic chart belongs in
every mature jazz band's library!
543249 Jazz Ensemble . . . . A 60.00
Blues for Alice—Charlie Parker/arr. John
Wasson. A high-energy arrangement
of a Charlie Parker classic built as a
showcase for the trombone section.
Full-band passages alternate with
extended trombone features, including a
substantial improvised solo opportunity.
The fast tempo and technical lines
demand precision and stylistic command
throughout. A standout chart for advanced
or professional-level groups seeking
a high-octane feature that highlights a
strong trombone section.
11684612 Jazz Ensemble . . . . A 65.00
BEST
SELLERS
Blues & Swing
Advanced
Best-Selling Charts! These selections,
listed in order of popularity, are chosen
most often by directors like you.
Sing, Sing, Sing—
Louis Prima/arr. Gordon Goodwin.
10311471 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . 70.00
Big Dipper—Thad Jones.
543249 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . 60.00
A Shade of Jade—
Joe Henderson/arr. Alan Baylock.
11198968 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . 62.00
Groove Merchant (Vanguard Jazz
Orchestra Signature Edition)—
Jerome Richardson/arr. Thad Jones.
10754227 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . 65.00
I Just Can't Wait to Be King—
Elton John/arr. Gordon Goodwin.
10012009 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . 70.00
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