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4 Below the LineDaryl McKenzie. Below the Line
is a fun shuffle chart in the style of the great big
bands of Buddy Rich or the jump and jive style of
Louis Prima. Set at around 190 bpm, this chart
features a big sound with solid scoring ad optional
parts for expanded instrumentations. There's
much contrast with suggested solos included for
alto sax 1, trumpet 1 and trombone 1. The solo
opportunities can be expanded for any wind player
and chord symbols are provided in addition to the
suggested solos. The rhythm section parts are fully
notated and there is an optional vibes part. Younger
groups will really enjoy this chart!
10459308 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Big Spender (from "Sweet Charity")
Cy Coleman/arr. Rick Stitzel. From the musical
"Sweet Charity," this familiar standard has come
to epitomize the bluesy "bump and grind" slow
swing style. Your trombones will have fun with
the signature riff and every section of the band
gets a chance at the melody. Scored for full jazz
ensemble, it's also playable with as few as 4 saxes,
3 trumpets, 3 trombones and rhythm. Include
the optional parts for flute, 2 clarinets, horn in F
and tuba to add color and give nontraditional jazz
players an opportunity to play in the jazz band!
10041755 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
n Birdhouse BluesTerry White. Featuring
limited brass ranges, this original swing tune
remains playable while swinging hard from the
opening note. The solo section features written or
improvised solos for trumpet and trombone over
blues changes in B-flat. A very nice edition for
younger groups to get their swing on. Also featured
is a short drum break that leads back to the final
chorus. Highly recommended!
10280612 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
n BirdlandJosef Zawinul/arr. Michael Sweeney.
Here's an excellent, easy version of Josef Zawinul's
great jazz tune! Solid writing all the way and no
solos required.
2230910 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
n BJ's DinerTim Fisher. This easy-to-prepare
laid-back swing chart is the perfect fit for younger
ensembles. The trumpet ranges are limited to E on
the staff and there's plenty of unison writing with
just enough harmony to keep things exciting, yet
remain accessible. Hungry for an accessible swing
chart? Go to BJ's Diner!
10367328 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
n Blue MonkThelonious Monk/arr. Michael
Sweeney. One of the all-time great tunes by
jazz legend Thelonious Monk! Mike's authentic
adaptation preserves Monk's unique rhythmic
phrases and style. Opening with a trumpet/
tenor duet, there's also plenty of tutti ensemble
playing and flexible solo sections over easy
blues changes.
2392504 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
l Blues IdolSteve Allee. Young jazzers deserve
their chance to be in the spotlight, and here's
a perfect vehicle for aspiring young stars. This
bluesy swing chart features the saxes on the
melody with commentary from the brass section.
The blues progression makes soloing easy for
anyone who gets the urge, and the tutti shout
chorus closes this appealing chart out in style.
Suggested solos and chord/scale sheets in all
keys are included and it's also playable with
optional reduced or expanded instrumentations.
10461388 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
n Blues in Hoss FlatFoster & Basie/arr. Mark
Taylor. There is no better style for young players
to emulate than that of the Count Basie Orchestra.
This famous swing tune is nicely arranged here
by Mark Taylor in a very playable version that still
sounds authentic.
2473678 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
H The Blues WalkClifford 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 . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
n Boogie Woogie Bugle Boyarr. Michael
Sweeney. This chart is way up on the "fun
meter!"Mike's playable arrangement doesn't
sacrifice any of that classic swing era sound and
style. The trumpet section is the primary featured
section, however the saxes also get a crack at the
melody and the trombones will really enjoy the
glissandi in the shout chorus. A superb chart for
your young band!
2363323 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
4 Budget Stretching Jazz Saver Pack No. 1
Paul Clark, Ken Harris, Larry Neeck & James
Swearingen. This budget-saving pack is an
outstanding collection of four jazz charts for young
players that includes Time Out (Ken Harris), Just
Before I Close My Eyes (Larry Neeck), The Preacher
Man (Jim Swearingen) and Low Rider (Paul Clark).
The set includes a swing tune, a solo ballad feature
for alto sax or trumpet, and two rock tunes and will
provide your group with quality teaching materials
as well as audience-friendly music that is sure to
please. The full set of four charts is less than half
of the cost of the tunes if purchased separately and
the set includes links for free full performance mp3
downloads of the four charts.
10457909 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 60.00
Bye, Bye BlackbirdDixon & Henderson/arr.
Mark Taylor. Arranged in a medium slow Count Basie
style, this is a great chart for teaching ensemble
balance and laidback swing. It includes plenty of tutti
ensemble playing, plus a Basie-like piano solo that's
completely written out. Highly recommended!
10317291 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
All My Loving—Lennon & McCartney/arr. Rick Stitzel.
One of the iconic early hits by the Beatles, this catchy tune features an
immediately recognizable melody and a driving swing/shuffle style.
Included in this version for young players is the famous guitar break
adapted for saxophone solo or soli. It's also playable with optional
reduced or expanded instrumentations. Highly recommended!
10461396 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Below the Line—Daryl McKenzie.
Below the Line is a fun shuffle chart in the style of the great big bands of
Buddy Rich or the jump and jive style of Louis Prima. Set at around 190
bpm, this chart features a big sound with solid scoring ad optional parts for
expanded instrumentations. There's much contrast with suggested solos
included for alto sax 1, trumpet 1 and trombone 1. The solo opportunities can
be expanded for any wind player and chord symbols are provided in addition
to the suggested solos. The rhythm section parts are fully notated and there is
an optional vibes part. Younger groups will really enjoy this chart!
10459308 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Budget Stretching Jazz Saver Pack No. 1—
Paul Clark, Ken Harris, Larry Neeck & James Swearingen.
This budget-saving pack is an outstanding collection of four jazz charts for
young players that includes Time Out (Ken Harris), Just Before I Close
My Eyes (Larry Neeck), The Preacher Man (Jim Swearingen) and Low
Rider (Paul Clark). The set includes a swing tune, a solo ballad feature for
alto sax or trumpet, and two rock tunes and will provide your group with
quality teaching materials as well as audience-friendly music that is sure
please. The full set of four charts is less than half of the cost of the tunes
if purchased separately and the set includes links for free full performance
mp3 downloads of the four charts.
10457909 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60.00
Caldonia (What Makes Your Big Head So Hard?)—
Fleecie Moore/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. Highly recommended!
10427416 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Fever—Eddie Cooley/arr. Paul Murtha.
Recorded by Peggy Lee in 1958, this sultry swing tune went on to become
her signature song and has remained a popular standard. Paul Murtha's
version for young players definitely retains the "cool" factor with finger
snaps, sax melody and brass punches. Brief written solos are included for
alto sax and trumpet, and it's playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations. Highly recommended!
10449094 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Monk Lives—Doug Beach & George Shutack.
This tribute to Thelonious Monk is a wonderful way to expose young
players to one of the icons of jazz history. Blues-based changes and a
swing style help to make this chart accessible to young players while the
melody and the voicings capture the feel of Monk's music.
10455634 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
One for Daddy-O—Nat Adderley/arr. Vince Gassi.
This great Nat Adderley composition is a swingin' chart at around 148 bpm
with a sassy melody line, a written tenor sax solo, and easy brass ranges...all
good! It sounds mature, yet it's easy to play and it's playable with optional
reduced or expanded instrumentations. Highly recommended!
10452084 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Shout, Stomp, and Swing!—Les Sabina.
Check out this swing chart played at around 160 bpm. The melody is handled
initially by alto sax and trumpet 1, the solos for alto sax and trumpet are
written, and the trumpet 1 range is to written E-flat top space. The ideal swing
chart, it's playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations.
10452074 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Soul Cry—Tim Fisher.
Soul Cry is a slower, accessible swing chart written for young jazz
ensemble success! A duet between tenor sax and trumpet starts the laid-
back swing groove that oozes with coolness before the rest of the band
joins in on the fun. All sections get to shine and the drummer gets his
fills in. Additional features include an open solo section and scoring for 5
saxes, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones and rhythm section.
10456838 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
St. James Infirmary—arr. Mike Collins-Dowden.
This chart provides younger jazz ensembles with the opportunity to pay
homage to one of the most historic jazz tunes. Starting with a slow and
bluesy dirge featuring your trumpet, the chart picks up into a nice, medium
tempo swing and features an open solo section before returning to the New
Orleans dirge feel featuring the trumpet soloist once more. With limited
brass ranges and accessible rhythms, this is a great historic chart for young
jazz bands!
10456840 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Sunset Serenade—Mike Collins-Dowden.
A laid-back, swinging ballad that's perfect for younger jazz bands, Sunset
Serenade is reminiscent of the great Li'l Darlin'. This chart pays homage to
the great big bands of the 40's while keeping a modern sound. With some
tasty piano solo phrases and written or improvised solo space for trumpet or
saxophone, this chart has it all. Very tasty at an accessible level!
10456844 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Swing Thing—Mike Story.
This easy swinger by Mike Story is set at about 120 bpm. Everything is
written out, including a tenor sax solo and a very cool shout chorus. The
trumpet 1 range is to written D fourth line, and it's playable with optional
reduced or expanded instrumentations. Your young players will dig it!
10452068 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
The Wayfaring Stranger—arr. Mike Collins-Dowden.
Here is a modern spin on this timeless tune with written solos for trombone
1 and alto sax 1, and a trumpet 1 range to written E top space. Set in a
reggae-swing feel at 110 bpm, it also includes various optional parts to
include vibes. Playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations.
10452080 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
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