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Blues & Swing easy
n MistyErroll Garner/arr. Terry White. Perhaps one
of the most familiar jazz standards of all time, this
easy but effective chart has a laid-back swing feel.
The tempo is 90 bpm with written solos for alto 1
and trumpet 1, and the lead trumpet range goes up
to written E-flat top space. It's also playable with
optional reduced or expanded instrumentations.
This chart delivers!
10355610 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 38.00
4 Monk LivesDoug 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
n Mood IndigoDuke Ellington/arr. Vince Gassi.
This medium swing arrangement of the dreamy
Ellington tune will cook at just about any tempo
but the recommended tempo is approximately 108
beats per minute. The chart features a written tenor
sax solo and a lot of interplay between the brass
and saxes. It's even got a four bar stop-time section
providing some rhythmic contrast. The Duke would
be pleased that you're playing one of his songs on
your next concert program! Optional reduced or
expanded instrumentations.
10277423 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 38.00
H MoondanceVan Morrison/arr. Victor Lopez. Van
Morrison's hit is a natural for jazz ensemble. Now
for bands at the easy level, this minor-key swinger
is incredibly hip! The captivating melody moves
through the sections of the band, sometimes in
unison, sometimes in harmony, and the solo section
is written for all the wind players, so you can have
anyone or everyone play the written or ad lib solo.
This tune is a perennial favorite with jazz lovers!
2701897 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 44.00
n Mr. P.C.John Coltrane/arr. Terry White.
Composed by jazz legend John Coltrane and
arranged for younger players, you can expect this
classic swing tune to be a hit with everyone. It's
an accessible minor blues that has easy ranges,
rhythms, and written solos for 1st alto, 1st trumpet
and 1st trombone. This is an essential jazz tune
for your library! Highly recommended! Optional
reduced or expanded instrumentations.
10092964 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 38.00
n A Night in TunisiaGillespie & Paparelli/arr.
Michael Sweeney. The great jazz classic from
Dizzy Gillespie. Mike has captured the flavor of the
original in this arrangement specially designed for
young bands. Solos for trumpet and/or alto sax.
2167914 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Old Devil MoonBurton Lane/arr. Rick Stitzel.
From the musical "Finian's Rainbow," this familiar
1940s standard is set here in an updated and
nicely scored arrangement for younger jazz bands.
Set in a moderate tempo, the style changes
smoothly between swing and Latin and requires
no soloists. Playable with optional reduced or
expanded instrumentations.
10343811 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
On Green Dolphin StreetBronislau Kaper/
arr. Rick Stitzel. This theme from the 1947 movie
"Green Dolphin Street" went on to become a jazz
standard recorded by countless artists, most
notably Miles Davis. Rick Stitzel uses a mix of
Latin and swing styles along with limited technical
demands in this terrific setting for younger jazz
ensembles. Playable with optional reduced or
expanded instrumentations.
10343808 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
4 One for Daddy-ONat 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
The Pink PantherHenry Mancini/arr. Paul
Murtha. Instantly recognizable by all, here is one
of the all-time great movie themes in a masterful
arrangement for younger players. Paul Murtha
does a great job of capturing the authentic sound of
Mancini's classic from the familiar bass line, smooth
tutti passages, and solo section for tenor sax or
trumpet. It doesn't get any better than this! Suggested
solos and scale/chord sheets in all keys are included.
Optional reduced or expanded instrumentations.
Includes CD. Very highly recommended!
10188519 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Rock This TownBrian Setzer/arr. Rick Stitzel.
Brian Setzer recorded this tune originally with The
Stray Cats, then updated it with a sizzling version
for his big band. This up-tempo chart features the
saxes on the head followed by the full ensemble
on the chorus and a short solo (or soli) for any
saxophone. It's also playable with optional reduced
or expanded instrumentations. Hot sounds for
young players!
10297528 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
n Sentimental Journeyarr. Paul Murtha. Give
your younger ensemble a little change of pace
with this 1940's standard from the swing era!
Slow and bluesy, this easy arrangement features
various sections playing the melody in addition
to a suggested solo (or soli) for trumpet. There's
also a nicely scored sax soli with muted trombones
playing an effective "doo-wah" background in this
easy chart that's playable with as few as 3 saxes,
2 trumpets, 1 trombone, piano and drums. A highly
effective key change brings it on home to the finish!
10005191 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 35.00
4 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
Sing, Sing, SingLouis Prima/arr. Paul Cook.
Now even your beginning jazz band can swing this
incredibly popular chart that was made famous by
Benny Goodman! You can't find a jazz tune that's
more recognizable, and Paul Cook's arrangement
at this level is just great. You may even think you've
got Gene Krupa playing drums by the time you're
done! This arrangement should be in the library of
every band that plays music at either the very easy
or easy levels.
2354561 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 38.00
n Sing, Sing, SingLouis Prima/arr. Vince Gassi.
Accessible and fun to rehearse and play, this
timeless swing tune contains all the key ingredients
for a real crowd pleaser! It features the iconic drum
pattern as it recurs throughout and the solid swing
style that has become so familiar over the decades.
Other features include easy brass ranges (with
trumpet 1 to written E top space), a written drum
solo and a big shout chorus as the modulation
brings it all home. Here's a great chart that will
be an essential part of your jazz ensemble library.
Optional reduced or expanded instrumentations.
10277443 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 38.00
4 Soul CryTim 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
l Squares Be GoneLes Sabina. Squares Be
Gone is a well-crafted original for developing jazz
bands. This bright swing chart employs a tuneful
melody and is playable by as few as 9 players
and expandable to full big band instrumentation
of 17 players. Whether your ensemble has some
experience or is in the developmental stages, this
chart is suitable for all performance situations,
particularly festivals. As is or improvised solo space
is offered for tenor sax and piano. Optional parts
are included for flute, clarinet, Horn in F, tuba, and
vibes for expanded instrumentations.
10455646 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
4 St. James Infirmaryarr. 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
l Static LineTim Fisher. Here's a laid-back swing
chart featuring great writing for younger jazz groups
that sounds as hip as a much more advanced chart.
Featuring lots of flexibility and optional parts, this
chart can be performed with a big full sound with
only 3 saxes, 1 trumpet, 1 trombone and rhythm
section, or with traditional big band instrumentation.
Don't miss the cool stop-time sax section soli!
10456842 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
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String of PearlsJerry Gray/arr. Mike Lewis.
Arranger Mike Lewis has taken this swinging Glenn
Miller hit and arranged it for easy jazz ensemble.
His clever reworking of the solo sections and the
descending harmony line makes this chart very
playable for the young jazz musician. The trumpet
1 range is to written F top line and it features
instrumentation options from 9 to 19 players. This
is one of the ultimate crowd pleasers and it's ideal
for any performance!
10049681 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 38.00
Stuck in a GrooveLennie Niehaus. If you
need a solid, accessible moderate swing chart for
your developing jazz band, then look no further.
This one has lots of variety and developmental
material that will strengthen the skill set of all
players. The beginning features a trumpet and alto
sax soli reminiscent of the bebop sound of Dizzy
Gillespie and Charlie Parker in the mid 1940s.
Written or ad lib solos are offered for all winds,
and its playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations. Included are a guitar chord chart
and optional parts for flute, clarinet, horn in F, tuba
and vibes.
10351238 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
n Summer BreezeTim Fisher. Summer Breeze
is a medium tempo swing chart that's perfect for
young jazz bands. Don't let the grade level fool you,
even experienced bands will dig the bluesy groove
in this chart. Featuring bass and drum parts that
even first year players will find accessible and fun,
it's scored for rhythm section, 5 saxes, 3 trumpets
and 3 trombones, and can be performed equally
well with only 3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone and
rhythm section. The trumpet ranges are limited to F
on the staff. Fun for all!
10367421 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Summertime (from "Porgy and Bess")
George Gershwin/arr. Rich DeRosa. This
Gershwin classic has a refreshing sound as the
chorale introduction slips into a slow swing feel
reminiscent of the legendary Miles Davis/Gil Evans
arrangement. Arranger Rich DeRosa brings a big
sound to the young jazz band. This arrangement
includes easy written solos for trombone, trumpet,
tenor sax, and alto sax, with backgrounds behind
each; a simple but very effective shout chorus; and
easy brass ranges. Introduce your young players
to Gershwin with this outstanding chart! Optional
reduced or expanded instrumentation.
10071880 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 38.00
4 Sunset SerenadeMike 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
n Sweetie PieTim Fisher. This mellow swing
ballad is the perfect choice for competition or a
quiet, reminiscent moment in your next concert.
Sweetie Pie is a great teaching tool to get your
group laid back and focused on balance, blend and
tone quality. Don't miss this outstanding chart for
younger jazz bands! Highly recommended!
10367424 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
4 Swing ThingMike 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
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