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All Blues—Miles Davis/arr. Michael Sweeney.
This masterful jazz standard from Miles Davis'
Kind of Blue album is notated here in 3/4 for
young players. Inexperienced jazz players will
have fun and enhance their musical skills while
learning to listen, phrase, and improvise in a
small-group environment. Flexibly scored for
four+ horns, three rhythm, and optional guitar, it's
ideal for available combinations of instruments.
With suggested solos and chord/scale sheets
in all keys included, it's well suited to emerging
small-group players. For additional listening,
online audio tracks are available from the
publisher. Here's a great musical introduction to
Miles Davis!
11100205 Combo w/ Online Audio-
4+ Horns &
Rhythm Section . . . . . . . . . E 25.00
All Blues—Miles Davis/arr. Michael Sweeney.
Don't miss this one! Let your young jazz band
cut their teeth on this great jazz chart from Miles
Davis' epic recording Kind Of Blue. You can't beat
the combination of a classic chart and an arranger
like Michael Sweeney who knows how to make it
accessible for young jazzers. Written in 3/4 time
for ease of reading, this piece captures the feel
and sound of the original. A wonderful, important
chart you will want in your library!
2454593 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . E 45.00
Dig—arr. Mark Taylor. This approachable
Miles Davis staple brings classic bebop energy
into reach for young jazz band players. Off-beat
hits, driving swing feel, and tight ensemble
figures capture the bite and momentum of the
original while keeping the writing playable. It
offers a clear introduction to bebop style and
phrasing, making this a great way to explore
authentic jazz language without overwhelming
developing players.
11678466 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . .ME 50.00
Four—Miles Davis/arr. John Berry. The saxes
do most of the heavy lifting on this easy version
of the Miles Davis standard. In addition, there is
a short sax soli and a written or improvised solo
for trumpet. This is a wonderful introduction for
young players to one of the most important jazz
figures of the 20th century. Optional reduced or
expanded instrumentations. Suggested solos
and scale/chord sheets included.
10083836 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . E 45.00
Four—Miles Davis/arr. Mark Taylor.
This medium up-tempo jazz standard from Miles
Davis works perfectly in this six-horn Little Big
Band format. Carefully using the combination
of saxes and brass to full advantage, this
one swings hard from start to finish! Includes
suggested solos for alto sax and guitar along
with chord and scale sheets in all keys.
Instrumentation: three saxes, two trumpets, and
one trombone plus rhythm section. For flexibility,
optional parts are included for alto and tenor
saxes and trombone. Highly recommended!
10317256 Combo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 50.00
Freddie Freeloader—Miles Davis/
arr. Rick Stitzel. Recorded on the landmark
album Kind of Blue, this Miles Davis blues
standard is a perfect improvising tool for
beginning players and a great introduction to a
legendary jazz figure.
11373905 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00
Jazz Combo Pak No. 19 (Miles Davis)—
arr. Frank Mantooth. Four of Miles' signature
tunes flexibly scored for three-plus horns and
rhythm section including: So What; Seven Steps
to Heaven; Milestones and Blue in Green. This
set contains parts for Bb, Eb, C instruments plus
Piano, Guitar, Bass and Drums. Audio tracks are
available online from the publisher.
2481680 Combo w/ Online Audio- 3+ Horns &
Rhythm Section. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 50.00
Milestones—Miles Davis/arr. John Berry.
Arranged here in a medium swing style, this tune
is a great way to introduce the music of Miles
Davis to young players. The modal style makes
soloing easier, and it's a perfect opportunity to
get everyone involved.
11401281 Combo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 30.00
Milestones—Miles Davis/arr. Paul Murtha.
This is one of the true jazz classics from
composer/innovator/performer Miles Davis. Paul
Murtha takes the essence of this great tune and
makes it playable by beginning groups with solid,
rich harmonic structures and unison lines that
will help young players gain confidence. The
easy chords and modal style make it a natural for
learning to improvise and the cool, swing format
is a must for learning the style. Solid all the way!
2702655 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . VE 45.00
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
Nardis—Miles Davis/arr. Paul Murtha.
The definitive recording of this jazz classic is
by Bill Evans, with other notable recordings by
Cannonball Adderley and Joe Henderson. Paul
Murtha's arrangement for developing groups
features a Latin style on the head then switches
to swing on the bridge. This really nice chart also
includes very effective writing for all sections of
the band as well as written or improvised solo
space for alto sax. Highly recommended!
10072801 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . .ME 50.00
Pfrancing (No Blues)—
arr. John La Barbera. This modern jazz band
arrangement reimagines a Miles Davis classic
with a driving blues shuffle that feels as fresh
as ever. The chart opens with a commanding
piano solo before additional layers gradually
enter, building texture and momentum. Swinging
hard while remaining accessible, it preserves the
character of the original while offering developing
jazz ensembles a stylish take on a timeless tune.
11678478 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . M 55.00
So What?—Miles Davis/arr. John Berry.
In this easy combo version of the Miles Davis
modal classic, the melody can be performed as
a feature for the bass player, or you can use the
cues provided in parts 3 and 4 as well as the
piano part. Featuring flexible ensemble scoring
in four parts, the parts include: Part 1 – Trumpet
or Alto Sax; Part 2 – Alto Sax or Trumpet;
Part 3 – Tenor Sax, Alto Sax or Trombone;
Part 4 – Trombone or Tenor Sax, plus Piano,
Bass, Drums and optional Guitar. Highly
recommended!
10461414 Combo (Septet) . . . . . . . . . E 35.00
Solar—Miles Davis/arr. John Wasson.
From his early "cool" period, this Miles Davis
standard is arranged here in a contemporary
setting featuring alto sax and flugelhorn on the
melody. Solo space is provided for each,
and a full-band soli treatment rounds out this
superb chart.
11171982 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . M 55.00
CELEBRATE Miles Davis' 100TH BIRTHDAY
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