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Blues & Swing medium-easy
n Fancy PantsSammy Nestico. Don't miss this
great funky blues chart! It's got a laid back groove
that really grabs you! Originally written for Count
Basie, it's the kind of chart that will make your
band sound great. Written out rhythm section parts
are really nice, and the horn parts...hey, this is just
great writing. Everything sits right in the pocket!
2314862 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
n Fast Forward (Trombone or Tenor Feature)
Howard Rowe. Here's a unique big band swinger
perfect for featuring two of your top players! Written
to feature either two trombones, two tenor saxes, or
one of each, this tasty chart celebrates the legacy of
great jazz duos like J. J. Johnson and Kai Winding.
It's not often you find a feature set in an uptempo
setting like this!
2472574 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
l A Few Minor ChangesJim 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 . . . . . . . . . . 60.00
The Flik Machine (from "A Bug's Life")
Randy Newman/arr. Paul Murtha. Featured in
the distinctive soundtrack for the Pixar movie "A
Bug's Life," this catchy, and a bit quirky, theme
adapts naturally for jazz ensemble. The style is
up-tempo swing throughout with clever interplay
between sections and a brief written solo for
trumpet. Highly recommended!
10374168 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
H Fly Me to the MoonBart Howard/arr. Mark
Taylor. Your band will be swingin' in no time
with this chart...it's one of the most recognizable
swing standards ever written! Effective scoring for
younger groups and the bright, Basie swing style
make it a real winner!
2333490 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
n Foot Pattin' TimeLou Donaldson/arr. Terry
White. The title says it all... it's a blues head that
just cooks right along all the way. The hot melody
lick bounces back and forth between saxes and
trumpets, and there are written solos for alto, tenor,
trumpet, and trombone. The lead trumpet range is
to written F, top line, and the chart is playable with
optional expanded instrumentation. A wonderful
shout chorus, some very cool stop time sections,
it's all there!
10310174 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 44.00
Four (Little Big Band)Miles Davis/arr. Mark
Taylor. In the skilled hands of 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! Included are
suggested solos for alto sax and guitar along with
chord/scale sheets in all keys. Instrumentation:
3 Saxes; 2 Trumpets, 1 Trombone plus
Rhythm Section. For flexibility, optional parts are
included for Alto and Tenor Saxes and Trombone.
Highly recommended!
10317256 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
n Full Swing Ahead!Larry Neeck. This hip, retro-
swing chart cooks right from the start! Every section
gets a chance at the spotlight in this great chart for
teaching and performing the swing style. There's an
optional open section for the soloists of choice, and
suggested solos are also included. Despite modest
ranges, the sound is big and bold from the get go!
Playable with optional reduced instrumentation, Full
Swing Ahead is a real winner! Also a great chart for
working on clean articulation.
10369388 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
l A Good Hard LookRoger Schmidli. From a
breathy tenor sax solo to the wailing climax from the
whole band before the bass and piano sign off with
their own little moment at the end, widely contrasting
dynamics and a demand for courageous, but precise
and articulate playing, this chart really does force
the band members to take "a good hard look!" The
rhythm section parts are notated, there's an optional
part for vibes, and there are improvised solos for
trumpet 2 and tenor 1. This Basie-style chart, for a
bit of a change, hands over the main melody to the
real stars of the band: the trombones!
10459314 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 57.00
n Gotta 'Bone to Pick with YouErik Sherburne.
The title says it all in this swingin' chart featuring
the trombone section with a brassy attitude. It's
a twelve bar, B-flat blues tune that gives the
trombones a chance to shine with both unison
and harmonized lines. The trumpets and saxes
add in with complementary hits and counter
melodies. This swinger works great at an easy,
laid-back swing tempo, or with an up-tempo
groove. An optional solo section is included. The
ranges are modest, but everyone in the audience
will know when your band has a 'bone to pick
with them!
10369389 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
Groovin' HighDizzy Gillespie/arr. Rick Stitzel.
One of the bebop classics that defined an era,
Groovin' High arranged here by Rick Stitzel is a
great introduction to the music of Dizzy Gillespie for
developing players. With careful attention to ranges
and tempo, this chart is very playable and features
written or ad lib solo spots for trumpet and alto.
Highly recommended!
10072799 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
H Hay BurnerCount Basie/arr. Sammy Nestico.
From the Basie-Straight Ahead album of 1968
featuring the legendary Count Basie, Harold Jones,
Grover Mitchell, Marshall Royal, and Freddie Green.
Highlights here include a recurring alto sax/trumpet
duet, a sax section soli, trumpet plungers, piano
solos, and an ensemble shout to take it all home.
The rhythm section parts are partially notated
with chords cued. The genius of Count Basie and
Sammy Nestico!
544684 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
4 Heard It in the BluesDave Mills. This
medium blues swing chart brilliantly weaves
together classic themes and musical quotes
from the great big bands while swinging hard the
entire time! Featuring a piano solo with rhythm
section at the top, tenor sax and trombone are
also featured between the big ensemble sections
over the blues in F changes. Every section gets
their turn in the spot light and there's a great
shout chorus. Good time swingin' at its best!
Highly recommended!
10456826 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
4 Hope Swings EternalLennie Niehaus. This
swinging original for developing groups contains
all the great features we've come to expect from
this talented writer. A series of musical motives
are layered to create an interesting effect. As
written or improvised optional solos are provided
for alto sax, tenor sax, bari sax, trumpet and/
or trombone. Playable with optional reduced or
expanded instrumentations.
10431424 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
l Hot PotatoBob Turner. This medium swing
chart has been rearranged for big band from
the flexible instrumentation small group chart by
the same name. The tenor sax 1 part includes a
suggested solo in the solo section, but there are
chord symbols written into every part for optional
open solos. The rhythm section parts are fully
notated so the band can easily find the groove.
A great medium swing chart for your next concert!
10454522 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
n I'm Beginning to See the Lightarr. Paul
Baker. This is a swinger all the way! The tempo can
be anywhere between 132 - 150 bpm and there is
a written trumpet 2 solo. There's plenty of swingin'
ensemble, a great sax section soli plus optional
parts for flute, clarinet, vibes, horn, baritone horn,
and tuba. Add in trumpet plungers and sliding
trombones and it's all great stuff!
10353493 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 44.00
H In a Mellow ToneDuke Ellington/arr. Mark
Taylor. One of the all-time Duke Ellington classics
is this elegant, medium swing tune. Mark Taylor's
smooth arrangement for developing groups features
plenty of rich ensemble scoring plus written or ad
lib solos for trumpet and trombone. Introduce your
young jazzers to the Duke with this excellent chart!
2481663 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
4 In a Mellow Tone (Little Big Band)Duke
Ellington/arr. Rick Stitzel. Nobody could swing like
the Duke! Here is his medium swing standard In
a Mellow Tone skillfully arranged for the six-horn
format that also includes solos for trumpet and alto
sax. Chord/scale sheets in all keys are included.
The shout chorus is written with striking dynamic
contrasts for added effectiveness. Instrumentation:
3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone and rhythm
section with optional parts included for alto, tenor,
and trombone. Highly recommended!
10461364 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
l In the Wee Small Hours (Edited Version)arr.
Billy Byers. As recorded by the Count Basie
Orchestra on the album Frankly Basie: Count Basie
Plays the Hits of Frank Sinatra, this arrangement by
Billy Byers is a fantastic medium-slow swing chart.
It's classic Basie with a soft, swinging melody,
room for solos, and an "in-your-face" shout section
which then returns to the quiet melody with a
gentle ending. In this edited version, the solos are
written out for tenor saxophone, trumpet and piano,
the high brass parts have been modified, and the
rhythm section parts are fully notated. Big band
charts don't get any better than this!
10455858 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
n It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That
Swing)Duke Ellington/arr. Mark Taylor. This
chart has it all! A great swing feel, solid scoring,
dynamic contrasts and more make it perfect both
for younger and more experienced bands. Includes
written and ad lib solos.
2297919 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
l It's Good Happenings!David A. Samuel.
It's Good Happenings! is an original swing chart
featuring a nice medium tempo groove and offers
some cool harmonic moments that will give your
program a good contrast from average blues tunes.
Featuring lots of great ensemble writing, there's also
plenty of room to feature your favorite improvisers!
10456828 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
4 J & B (Edited Version)Oliver Nelson/arr. Bob
Curnow. This great Oliver Nelson tune from the early
'60s was originally recorded by a small group. Here,
it's arranged for big band in a very hip way! Set in
an easy swing feel, this chart has a bluesy shuffle
feel while providing a nice, unexpected variation to
the standard blues changes. There's solo space for
alto saxophone, trombone and piano. In this edited
version, the solos are written out with changes
provided, the high trumpet parts are eliminated, and
the saxophone rhythms are made easier to play. If
you like Oliver Nelson's music, you'll love this chart!
10455862 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
n Jazz Superset No. 5: The Patriotic Collection
arr. Mike Lewis. Every jazz ensemble should have
this wonderful patriotic collection in their library!
Mike Lewis offers complete arrangements of our
nation's most familiar songs in stirring arrangements
useful for a variety of performance needs. Titles
include: America; America The Beautiful; The Star
Spangled Banner (with optional lyric sheet); The
Battle Hymn Of The Republic; God Bless The U.S.A.
and American Patrol. Very highly recommended!
2471393 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 60.00
JeannineDuke Pearson/arr. Mark Taylor. Often
recorded and performed by jazz artists, this tuneful
standard by Duke Pearson is skillfully arranged
here in an up-tempo swing style. The solo duties
are shared between trumpet and tenor sax with
suggested solos and chord/scale sheets provided
for improvising. The ensemble writing is terrific
throughout including backgrounds for the soloists.
10376640 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
n Jump, Jive an' Wailarr. Roger Holmes. Grab
a partner and start cuttin' the rug! This is the tune
of the jump swing craze, and it smokes! Originally
a big hit for Louis Prima, guitarist Brian Setzer has
re-made the tune for his Dirty Boogie album. With
reasonable ranges and lots of tutti section writing,
this arrangement will heat up fast without a lot of
effort! There are only two short solos - tenor and
trumpet - and they can be played as written or ad lib.
2408417 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
H Jumpin' at the WoodsideCount Basie/arr.
Rich DeRosa. This one just builds and builds! Rich
DeRosa keeps this Count Basie signature tune
swinging all the way and includes two optional tag
endings to keep the Basie style intact. The solos
are written out for piano, tenor sax, trumpet and
trombone and the lead trumpet range is to written
G on top of the staff with an A on the optional tag
ending. Optional parts are included for expanded
instrumentation. One of the Count's finest!
10028198 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 46.00
n Just a Closer Walkarr. Mike Collins-Dowden.
Every jazz band should have an historical taste of
the earliest standards that are still played today.
This very playable version of the Dixieland classic
features limited ranges and easy rhythms to ensure
success. Opening in a slow, New Orleans funeral
style tempo, the chart moves into a medium tempo
swing style featuring written or improvised solos
from alto sax, trumpet or trombone. A great chart
for developing ensembles!
10280618 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
l Just Chillin'Bob Turner. The title perfectly
describes this laid back, easy going swing chart
featuring a two feel with a four feel at the bridge.
The solo section includes chord symbols written
into the tenor sax 1 part. This has been rearranged
from the flexible instrumentation small group chart
with the same title, and the rhythm section parts are
written out so the band can find the right groove.
10454524 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
4 Just Swingin' ByErik Sherburne. Here's a
fresh swinger that first features the saxes, then
the trumpets, then the 'bones, then solos, then the
full band! It has a catchy melody and it's a perfect
concert or festival chart for bands at the medium
easy level. There's tons of great ensemble writing,
suggested solos for the horns are provided, and
nice textural variety is featured throughout. Plus,
the ranges are reasonable and all rhythm section
parts are completely notated. Highly recommended!
10457915 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
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