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Blues & Swing medium-easy
H Pennsylvania 6-5000Jerry Gray/arr. John
Berry. Here's a perfect touch of swing era nostalgia
with this signature tune from the Glenn Miller
Orchestra. All the elements of the original are here
in this more accessible version including the famous
sax melody, written trumpet and alto solos and, of
course, full band vocals. A real crowd pleaser!
10028094 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
n PerdidoJuan Tizol/arr. Dallas Burke. Here's
an updated treatment of the Ellington favorite that
features great ensemble writing. This straight-
ahead arrangement features an open solo section,
a medium tempo, a traditional swing style, and a
very nice sax section soli passage. No surprises...it
ends strong and swings hard!
10094892 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 65.00
n Roll with the PunchesPaul Baker. Solidly
in the Basie/Nestico tradition, this swing chart
exemplifies the title's instructions...stay positive
and Roll with the Punches. Written solos are
provided for trombone, or optional trumpet, and
alto sax. Every section gets a chance to shine in the
full shout section, with the drummer adding some
tasty fills, which leads to the final ending "punch."
Trumpet range is to written G. Trombone range is
to written F. Highly recommended!
10369417 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
n 'S WonderfulGeorge Gershwin/arr. Paul Baker.
This chart is about swinging! Arranger Paul Baker
transforms this Gershwin classic into a great
medium swing chart. It has a Basie swing feel but
with a more contemporary harmonic flavor along
with sax section solis, written or ad lib solos for
alto 1 and trumpet 2 and a big shout chorus. It is a
wonderful chart! Optional expanded instrumentation.
10277655 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 44.00
n Sack of Woe (Sack o' Woe)Julian Adderley/
arr. Mike Kamuf. This great tune by Cannonball
Adderley combines a soulful, straight-eighth groove
with a swing feel at a tempo anywhere from 138
to 160 beats per minute. Arranger Mike Kamuf
delivers another great chart that is super-fun to
play, easy to rehearse and very effective. Features
include written or ad lib solos for alto 1 and trumpet
2, lead trumpet range to written G, well notated
rhythm section parts, and a killer shout chorus.
It's a terrific chart! Our highest recommendation!
Optional expanded instrumentation.
10277611 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 44.00
n Saint Louis BluesW.C Handy/arr. Mike Collins-
Dowden. This very playable rendition of the early
blues classic opens with a sultry trumpet solo and
then breaks into a medium tempo shuffle with a
call and response section between the solo trumpet
and ensemble. Also featured are a nice sax section
soli, an open solo section on everybody's favorite
Bb blues changes, and a break strain. Nice chart
without being difficult!
10094904 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
n Salt PeanutsGillespie & Clarke/arr. Mark
Taylor. Playing jazz should be fun and this carefully
constructed arrangement for younger players will
certainly add the "fun" element! Alto and trumpet
take the melody at the top, then the rest of the band
joins in for a lively, swingin' romp! Here's a great
introduction to this revered standard!
2481662 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
4 The Second Time Around (Edited Version)
arr. Billy Byers. Much like the arrangements of
Quincy Jones, Billy Byers provided the Basie band
with some of their best music ever recorded. From
their album Frankly Speaking: Count Basie Plays
the Hits of Frank Sinatra, Byers' arrangement
of The Second Time Around is a slow swingin'
masterpiece. This is a great dynamic chart that
will stretch the group to play both very loud and
very soft, and is definitely an all-time favorite. In
this edited version, the high brass parts have been
eliminated, the trumpet and piano solos have been
written out, and the rhythm section parts are fully
notated. Every band should have this in their library!
10455884 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
Shiny StockingsFrank Foster/arr. Sammy
Nestico. Adapted from the version he penned for
The Count Basie Orchestra, Sammy Nestico brings
the signature style and familiar strains to this
fabulous version for developing bands. The solo
spots for piano are completely notated and the tutti
writing for full ensemble is the best there is!
10052540 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
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Sing, Sing, SingLouie Prima/arr. Victor Lopez.
Yep, this is the Sing, Sing, Sing you know and
love, made famous by Gene Krupa and the Benny
Goodman Orchestra, only arranged for young
players by Victor Lopez. The classic drum solo that
can be opened up for as much excitement as the
crowd can stand, along with a written-out tenor
solo, reasonable brass ranges and lots of meaty
ensembles keep this great chart exciting. It will
also sound full with reduced instrumentation or
with the optional, non-jazz band parts. It's still a
showstopper! Highly recommended!
2702806 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 44.00
n Six by SixDoug Beach. All the elements of
a great opener or closer are packed into this
medium easy blues chart...a strong melody, unison
ensemble lines, an open solo section, and a shout
chorus that starts soft and builds to a roar. Though
improvisation is encouraged, a supplemental sheet
provides written solos in all transpositions. The
rhythm section parts are notated with chords cued.
2470052 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
n Six String ShuffleScott Stanton. Has your
guitar player been waiting for a chance to be
in the spotlight? Then this cookin' blues shuffle
chart is just what you need! The guitar helper part
includes both a written solo and a tablature version
of the same solo. Solid background figures by the
ensemble give this a great big sound that will make
your budding B.B. Kings and Eric Claptons sound
like superstars! Highly recommended!
2478481 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
SolarMiles Davis/arr. Rick Stitzel. One of the
most enduring compositions from Miles Davis'
early career is this medium swing tune recorded
on the 1954 album Walkin'. Rick Stitzel uses
some nifty phrase extensions in the beginning,
then alternates the full ensemble with statements
by a small group in this terrific chart for younger
players. The solo space is for trumpet and tenor
sax with suggested solos and chord/scale sheets
in all keys included.
10297515 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
l Something to Smile AboutBob Turner. This
"two feel" original swing chart is really something
to smile about and sounds as if it could have
been a standard written in the 30's or 40's! The
chart is basically a conversation between alto sax,
trombone and piano with three distinct melodies all
happening at the same time. The piano solo breaks
as well as the solo section can be improvised or
played as written. A sax soli section after the solos
includes a trombone player with the sax section
adding to the quality of the sound.
10454532 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
4 South Street BluesJeff Jarvis. Good time
swingin' is the best way to describe this medium-
easy chart set at around 138 bpm. Whether
your ensemble has some experience or is in the
developmental stages, this chart is suitable for
all performance situations, particularly festivals.
All horn sections get to shine, including trumpet
and trombone section solis without rhythm, and
a sax section soli taking it to a discreet finale. All
instruments have interesting parts to play, the parts
are well articulated, the ranges are reasonable, and
the rhythm section parts are notated with chord
symbols provided. Due to the accessible blues
progression, everyone is encouraged to get into the
spotlight using the provided solo sheets. Extremely
nice, and highly recommended!
10455656 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
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St. Thomas (Little Big Band)Sonny Rollins/
arr. Mark Taylor. Plenty of solid tutti ensemble
scoring is featured in this arrangement for small
group of Sonny Rollins' familiar Latin standard.
The solo section can be opened up for any player
and a tasty unison ensemble chorus follows.
Suggested solos and scale/chord sheets are
included. Highly recommended! Instrumentation: 3
saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone plus rhythm section.
Optional additional parts are included for alto, tenor
& trombone.
10098775 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
H Star Spangled Bannerarr. Paul Clark. Although
this piece is not usually associated with jazz bands,
this arrangement works so well it can appropriately
be included in any jazz concert. It's also invaluable
to have in the files for those "emergency" situations
where a jazz group is called upon to perform our
National Anthem. It includes just the right elements
to give it a jazz flavor, yet maintains the dignity and
reverence of the original. While it is harmonically
jazzy, it is rhythmically traditional and can serve
as accompaniment for audience singing. It is also
playable with reduced instrumentation. If your
jazz ensemble plays for basketball games, this is
perfect. A wise investment for all jazz programs!
Highly recommended!
10050282 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Stompin' at the SavoyBenny Goodman/arr.
Mike Lewis. Feature your bass player! Arranger
Mike Lewis has taken this classic Benny Goodman
swing tune and turned it into an easy, melodic
showcase for the bass. Mike also provides solo
space with written solos for 1st tenor sax and piano.
The brass ranges are modest and the chart really
swings from beginning to end! Don't let the year go
by without playing this one that sounds great with
electric or acoustic bass. Superb chart!
2702807 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 44.00
4 Summertime (from Porgy and Bess)George
Gershwin/arr. Michael Sweeney. Set in a distinctive
medium swing/shuffle groove, Michael Sweeney's
version for younger jazz bands presents a
contemporary styling of this classic song from
"Porgy and Bess." Mixing a variety of ensemble
textures, a stop time solo section, and briefly
slipping into a new key during the final chorus,
this is sure to be a standout for festival or casual
concert use. Suggested solos are included for tenor
sax and trumpet and chord/scale sheets in all keys
are available. Highly recommended!
10461398 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Sweet Home ChicagoRobert Johnson/
arr. Roger Holmes. Made famous by The Blues
Brothers, this hard-hitting blues classic is sure
to become an instant favorite with jazz bands
and audiences. A driving shuffle groove and solid
scoring for the entire ensemble are featured
throughout in this great chart that will become a
staple of your library! Highly recommended!
10343798 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
n Take FiveDave Brubeck/arr. Mike Lewis.
Take the most famous 5/4 jazz tune ever written
and combine it with a flawless and playable
arrangement for developing jazz band and you've
got a chart that should be in everybody's library!
Dave Brubeck managed to make the 5/4 meter
sound like the most natural thing in the world, and
that's the way it plays, too. Who would've thought
that young players could experience Brubeck's
"Third Stream" jazz?
2381705 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 38.00
n That's How We RollGordon Goodwin/arr. Peter
Blair. Arranger Peter Blair gets it right on this recent
Gordon Goodwin hit featuring accessible rhythms,
written or improvised solos for alto and trumpet
and a catchy melody. While not a trumpet section
feature, the trumpets get most of the spotlight
melody lines with lead trumpet range to written G
on top of the staff with one last note A above the
staff. This great shuffle chart also includes parts for
optional expanded instrumentation. It's good to play
Goodwin! Highly recommended!
10303571 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 44.00
4 The ThemeMiles Davis/arr. Paul Murtha. Miles
Davis often used this signature riff tune to close
his concert sets. Using background figures and
other elements from the original recordings, Paul
Murtha has skillfully assembled a full-blown chart
for younger jazz ensembles. The opening section
trades the theme between trumpet and tenor sax,
and eventually the entire ensemble gets into the
act. Highly recommended!
10461374 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
n Things Ain't What They Used to BeMercer
Ellington/arr. Rich Sigler. This is a jazz classic that
every band should have in their library. The chart
is a swing shuffle played at around 116 bpm and
has a very familiar and catchy melody that flows
smoothly from section to section. Also featured
are written out solos for alto sax 1 and trumpet 2
and a lead trumpet range to written F-sharp top
line. Optional parts are included for expanded
instrumentation. A superb arrangement that is
clever and effective in every way!
10355626 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 44.00
n Three Bad CatsMike Collins-Dowden. This
medium tempo blues chart is the perfect vehicle
to feature three of your "bad cats" on bari sax,
trumpet and trombone. Everyone will love the big
full ensemble section after the soloists are done
shredding the blues. Three Bad Cats is scored for
young jazz band success!
10367433 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Two Degrees East, Three Degrees WestJohn
Lewis/arr. Mark Taylor. Made famous by the
Modern Jazz Quartet, this medium swinger is
a great addition to the literature for young jazz
players. The chart opens with a small group of
two saxes, trumpet, trombone and guitar, but the
full ensemble quickly gets in the game. The blues
format makes it easy for anyone to solo, and there's
a nice full ensemble "send off" at the beginning of
the solo section. Suggested solos and chord/scale
sheets in all keys are included. This is a great
example of quality writing for young jazz players!
10317266 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
n Until I Met You (Corner Pocket)arr. Mark
Taylor. The classic Count Basie sound is right here in
this awesome chart for developing jazz ensembles!
Complete with some signature licks and ensemble
shouts that made the Basie band famous, this is
simply not to be missed. Highly recommended!
2475708 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
n When Big Bands Ruled the EarthLarry
Neeck. You'll be at the top of the food chain with
this great chart. This up-tempo swinger has it all;
jazzy and driving sax lines, strong brass hooks,
and a powerhouse shout chorus to top it all off.
Suggested or ad lib solos over basic blues changes
are provided and the chart is playable with optional
reduced instrumentation. An excellent choice for
any intermediate level performance, your band will
rule with When Big Bands Ruled the World!
10280843 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
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