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Blues & Swing | Advanced // Ballads | Very Easy & Easy
The Blues Machine—Sammy Nestico.
First written for the Count Basie Orchestra
in 1983 and later revised for the Sammy
Nestico CD "This is the Moment," this great
blues tune features an extended, three
chorus soli for the sax section. Alto sax
and piano are the designated soloists, with
optional solo space also provided for guitar
and trombone. The chart closes out with a
very powerful shout.
10283457 Jazz Ensemble . . . . A 65.00
Celia—Bud Powell/arr. Mark Taylor.
Using a combination of hip-hop and up-
tempo swing, here's a marvelous take on
Bud Powell's bebop classic. A front line
of alto, tenor and trumpet are featured off
the top followed by an extended soli for
the entire trumpet section. Solo space is
provided for tenor sax, then a sax soli and
ensemble shout round things out in this
impressive chart!
10759326 Jazz Ensemble . . . . A 60.00
Don't Git Sassy (Vanguard Jazz
Orchestra Signature Edition)—Thad
Jones. Along with Big Dipper, Don't Git
Sassy is one of the most familiar charts
from the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Orchestra's
repertoire. As recorded on their Live at the
Village Vanguard album, this spirited shuffle
puts proficient bands through the paces.
10754225 Jazz Ensemble . . . . A 65.00
Giant Steps—John Coltrane/arr. Mark
Taylor. Here's a fresh take on a traditional
jazz standard. The style is still up-tempo
swing, and the saxes maintain a fair share
of the spotlight along with ensemble hits
and solo spots for drums; however, there
is a brief excursion into 5/4 and a few
other meter surprises that help give this
outstanding chart a contemporary edge.
Highly recommended!
10052510 Jazz Ensemble . . . . A 65.00
Groove Merchant (Vanguard Jazz
Orchestra Signature Edition)—Jerome
Richardson/arr. Thad Jones. As recorded
by the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Orchestra
on their Central Park North album, this
great collaboration between band member
Jerome Richardson and Thad Jones has
become an established standard for better
bands. It's a mighty swinger with an edgy
melodic line, contemporary voicings, and
lots of section work that's guaranteed to
bring audiences to their feet.
10754227 Jazz Ensemble . . . . A 65.00
A Shade of Jade—Joe Henderson/arr. Alan
Baylock. This Joe Henderson jazz standard
is a terrific vehicle for more advanced jazz
ensembles with solo space for tenor 1 and
drum set. The lead trumpet range is up
to written high D. At 128 bpm, this hard-
swinging chart cooks every measure. High-
energy swing and first-class writing!
11198968 Jazz Ensemble . . . . A 62.00
Sing, Sing, Sing—Louis Prima/arr. Gordon
Goodwin. A few twists and turns added to the
original Benny Goodman swing version make
this chart a definite crowd and band pleaser.
Gordon Goodwin's arrangement features a
clarinet part and an alternate alto 1 part in lieu
of clarinet. Solo changes are provided for all
saxophone parts and clarinet, and the lead
trumpet range is to high F-sharp. While not
recorded by Goodwin's Big Phat Band, it's
a staple of the band's library and is played
often in live performances. It's a wonderful
rendition of this big band classic!
10311471 Jazz Ensemble . . . . A 70.00
Windows—Chick Corea/arr. Mike Tomaro.
This early Chick Corea composition features
a jazz waltz at a breezy medium tempo.
Even in this standard jazz form you can hear
Corea's unique twists and turns in this iconic
jazz classic. Windows is beautifully adapted
by Mike Tomaro for full jazz ensemble.
10617884 Jazz Ensemble . . . . A 60.00
Ballads
Very Easy & Easy
Ariana—Peter Blair. This exquisite ballad
features the whole ensemble. Beautiful
harmony and flowing unison melodic
lines make this a perfect down tune for a
concert or festival. There is a short written
solo for alto sax accompanied by bell-tone
cascades in the brass.
11501769 Jazz Ensemble . . . . E 50.00
As Always—Tom Molter. This nostalgic
and smooth, easy ballad provides an
excellent opportunity to showcase your
alto sax soloist, and the lush ensemble
writing allows your winds to shine. Whether
you're gearing up for a concert, festival, or
just need a heartwarming warm-up, this
chart fits seamlessly into any setting. Its
timeless charm makes it a versatile choice
for practically any ensemble.
11582776 Jazz Ensemble . . . . E 52.25
Bossa Suave—Larry Clark. Here's a classy
way to introduce the bossa nova style to
your developing players. This lyrical chart
is great for focusing on developing dynamic
phrasing without being too advanced.
11392986 Jazz Ensemble . . . VE 45.00
Chase the Clouds Away—Chuck
Mangione/arr. Mike Lewis. Need a pretty
ballad? This is ideal for younger players
as arranged by Mike Lewis. It has plenty
of unisons and harmonies in thirds with
no individual solos and the 1st trumpet
range goes only to written, third space C.
Smooth, lyrical and easy to put together, this
haunting ballad is the perfect choice for any
performance. It's also playable with optional
reduced or expanded instrumentation.
10028063 Jazz Ensemble . . . . E 42.00
Dreams of Distant Lands—George
Shutack. An easy jazz ballad puts the
spotlight on a featured trumpet soloist.
Supported mostly by rhythm section
accompaniment and a lot of exposure
for your pianist, your players will get a
strong introduction to performing with a
soloist. Sparse scoring in the wind parts
encourages focus on tone, phrasing,
control, and musical intimacy. A full-
ensemble arrival closes the piece with
impact. This is an effective first opportunity
to feature a young trumpet player in a clear,
approachable ballad setting.
11678940 Jazz Ensemble . . . . E 50.00
Georgia on My Mind—Hoagy Carmichael/
arr. Michael Sweeney. This enduring
standard by Hoagy Carmichael continues
to sound fresh year after year. This easy
setting hints at the great Ray Charles'
recording, with its lush harmonies and
bluesy ballad style. Short solos for trumpet,
sax and trombone can also be played as
section tuttis. Great for developing balance
and ensemble playing.
2392454 Jazz Ensemble . . . . E 45.00
Harlem Nocturne—Earle Hagen/arr. Rick
Stitzel. Every aspiring jazz player is familiar
with this haunting ballad that achieved
notoriety as the theme song for television's
Mike Hammer series. While not a feature
ballad, the saxophone section takes
the spotlight here while the brass adds
background figures to spice things up. Also
included is a written solo or soli for saxes.
Play it with full band or with as few as 4
saxes, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones and rhythm
section. Add more color by including the
optional parts for flute, 2 clarinets, horn in
F and tuba. This is an extremely nice ballad
for younger groups!
10052550 Jazz Ensemble . . . . E 45.00
Here's That Rainy Day—Jimmy Van
Heusen/arr. Rick Stitzel. This beautiful and
iconic jazz ballad from the 1940s is a study
in flowing phrases and lush harmonies.
Rick Stitzel's setting for younger players
focuses on the full ensemble along with
brief written or improvised solos for alto sax
and trumpet. Additional features include
suggested solos, chord/scale sheets in all
keys, and written-out bass lines and piano
voicings. Plus, it's playable with optional
reduced or augmented instrumentations.
Highly recommended!
10759352 Jazz Ensemble . . . . E 45.00
Hush—Peter Sciaino. The essence of
the lazy swing ballad is captured in this
chart that puts the spotlight on the whole
band. After a short piano introduction, the
ensemble is featured with the brass in cup
mutes. This is a terrific chart to work on
ensemble blend and rhythmic consistency.
11615105 Jazz Ensemble . . . . E 45.00
BEST
SELLERS
Ballads
Very Easy & Easy
Best-Selling Charts! These selections,
listed in order of popularity, are chosen
most often by directors like you.
Here's That Rainy Day—
Jimmy Van Heusen/arr. Rick Stitzel.
10759352 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Misty—Erroll Garner/arr. Terry White.
10355610 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . 44.00
What a Wonderful World—
Douglas & Weiss/arr. Rick Stitzel.
2470819 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Hush—Peter Sciaino.
11615105 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Georgia on My Mind—
Hoagy Carmichael/
arr. Michael Sweeney.
2392454 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Harlem Nocturne—
Earle Hagen/arr. Rick Stitzel.
10052550 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Ariana—Peter Blair.
11501769 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Moon River—
Henry Mancini/arr. Rick Stitzel.
2473683 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Skyfall—
Adkins & Epworth/arr. John Berry.
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I Want It That Way—arr. John Berry.
11172131 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
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