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4 Aaron's Blues—Chip McNeill. Commissioned
by the Jazz Division of the Illinois Music Educators
Association for the 2014 Illinois All-State Jazz
Ensemble, this in-the-pocket blues swinger has
it all! Opening with an extended rhythm section
introduction to set the mood, the horns enter with
a strong melody. Solid ensemble work and plenty
of space for solos over the blues-based changes
all combine to make this chart a must-have for any
library. Highly recommended!
10366180 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . MA 56.00
4 Artistry in Rhythm—Stan Kenton/arr. Paul Murtha.
Composed and recorded by Stan Kenton in the
1940s, Artistry in Rhythm became his signature and
a true classic from the big band era. Paul Murtha
has skillfully adapted and truncated this for younger
players while maintaining the flavor and energy of the
original. Solo piano starts things off followed by the
iconic trombone solo in the medium Latin section.
The exciting double time swing section features the
entire ensemble, then the maestoso theme returns to
close things out. Impressive!
10374166 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
H Autumn Leaves—arr. Peter Blair. This is a great old
tune! Except...there's nothing "old" sounding about
it. It's a medium swing version of a marvelous, often-
played standard that opens with an alto and trumpet
duet and is filled with tight ensemble punches. The
saxes are featured on a chorus and there is a written
or ad lib solo for piano.
2406361 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
l Baby, Won't You Please Come Home?—arr. John
Berry. Here's a great vehicle for teaching your younger
jazz ensemble how to swing. Originally a blues tune
from 1919, this familiar song has become an often
recorded jazz standard. John Berry's updated version
features a comfortable medium swing tempo, a soli
for the sax section, and solid tutti scoring for the
full band, plus it's playable with optional reduced or
expanded instrumentations.
10427420 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . .E 40.00
4 Bernie's Tune—Bernie Miller/arr. Dave Wolpe. This
swinger features tenor sax 1 and muted trumpet 2
and is arranged by one of the best, Dave Wolpe.
Featured are excellent written-out solos for both
horns, a superb shout chorus, and a lead trumpet
range hitting a written high B above the staff. This
great chart also features optional parts for expanded
instrumentations. You'll want this outstanding chart!
Highly recommended!
10355576 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . M 48.00
H Big Noise from Winnetka—Bob Haggart & Ray
Bauduc/arr. Lavender. Bring the sounds of Bob
Crosby and the big band era to life again with this
fun chart for younger players! It features an authentic
sound, a flexible solo section and the saxes get to
whistle the melody for added fun. A great experience
for young players!
2481666 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . .ME 45.00
H 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 35.00
l Blues in Hoss Flat—Foster & Basie/arr. Rick Stitzel.
Here's a great way to introduce the music of Count
Basie to your young players. Carefully scored for
young groups, this medium swing chart trades the
melody between the trumpets and saxes, includes a
solo or soli for trumpet, and a brief shout chorus using
tutti rhythms for the entire ensemble. Suggested
solos and chord/scale sheets in all keys are included,
plus it's playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations.
10427422 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . .VE 35.00
n The Blues Walk—Clifford Brown/arr. Paul Murtha.
Introduce your young players to jazz legend Clifford
Brown with this classic riff tune. This creative
arrangement for developing groups is great for
learning to improvise with the suggested solos,
and the ensemble figures are repetitive and easy
to learn. It's scored for standard jazz ensemble
instrumentation, but will sound fine with 4 saxes, 3
trumpets, 3 trombones and rhythm. Also included are
optional parts for flute, 2 clarinets, horn in F and tuba.
Every band needs to experience the blues!
10052548 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . .E 40.00
H C-Jam Blues—Duke Ellington/arr. 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 35.00
l Caldonia (What Makes Your Big Head So
Hard?)—arr. Rick Stitzel. Made famous by Woody
Herman's Thundering Herd, here is a fun chart from
the early swing era. The saxes do most of the heavy
lifting supported by punches and backgrounds in the
brass. Also featured are short solos for tenor and/
or baritone saxes. Suggested solos are included
along with chord/scale sheets in all keys and
it's playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations.
10427416 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . .E 40.00
l Don't Get Around Much Anymore—Ellington &
Russell/arr. Mark Taylor. One of the classic trademark
tunes from the Duke Ellington library, this familiar jazz
standard is solidly scored for younger players by
Mark Taylor. When it comes to accessible charts in a
medium swing style, this one can't be beat!
10427404 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
l A Few Minor Changes—Jim Mahaffey. Opening
with the trumpets in cup mutes accompanied by
the saxes and trombones, this effective swinger
evolves with every section of the ensemble getting
their chance at the melody. Suggested or improvised
solos for Trumpet 2 and Alto Sax 1, reasonable brass
ranges, and full band shouts will make this one a
reliable favorite. Optional parts are included for Flute,
Clarinet, Horn in F and Tuba.
10427248 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . ME 60.00
4 Give It One—arr. Alan Baylock. You have got to
have this spectacular Alan Baylock chart on the
Maynard Ferguson and Alan Downey classic! Alan's
arrangement is reminiscent of Maynard's version,
but in a lower key since the lead trumpet only goes
to written D above the staff. The tempo is brisk at
about 220 bpm, but it could be played effectively at
a slightly slower tempo. Solo space is provided for
all four trumpets for flexibility. Truly outstanding, and
highly recommended!
10355596 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . MA 55.00
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