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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 . . . . . . . . E 60.00
H
Chase the Clouds AwayChuck Mangione/arr.
Mike Lewis. Need a pretty ballad? This is ideal for
younger players as arranged by Mike Lewis. It has
plenty of unisons and harmonies in thirds with no
individual solos and the 1st trumpet range goes only
to written, third space C. Smooth, lyrical and easy
to put together, this haunting ballad is the perfect
choice for any performance. It's also playable with
optional reduced or expanded instrumentation.
10028063 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . E 38.00
DreamsvilleHenry Mancini/arr. Vince Gassi.
Dreamsville is an outstanding ballad-style
arrangement of a beautiful Henry Mancini song.
Arranged by Vince Gassi, the tenor sax 1 part
has a few melody phrases and a brief solo. The
1st trumpet range is to written D, fourth line. This
chart includes nice harmonies throughout and easy
rhythm section parts which combine to produce
a superb ensemble sound. The chart sounds full
with reduced instrumentation and includes optional
parts. Your young players will sound great on this
wonderful ensemble ballad! Highly recommended!
10049685 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . E 38.00
H Georgia on My MindHoagy Carmichael/
arr. Michael Sweeney. This enduring standard by
Hoagy Carmichael continues to sound fresh year
after year. This easy setting hints at the great Ray
Charles' recording, with its lush harmonies and
bluesy ballad style. Short solos for trumpet, sax and
trombone can also be played as section tuttis. Great
for developing balance and ensemble playing.
2392454 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . E 35.00
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Harlem NocturneEarle Hagen/arr. Rick
Stitzel. Every aspiring jazz player is familiar with
this haunting ballad that achieved notoriety as
the theme song for television's "Mike Hammer"
series. While not a feature ballad, the saxophone
section takes the spotlight here while the brass
adds background figures to spice things up. Also
included is a written solo or soli for saxes. Play it
with full band or with as few as 4 saxes, 3 trumpets,
3 trombones and rhythm section. Add more color
by including the optional parts for flute, 2 clarinets,
horn in F and tuba. This is an extremely nice ballad
for younger groups!
10052550 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . E 40.00
l Island SunriseGeorge Shutack. This beautiful
ballad from the pen of George Shutack is the
perfect showcase for your trumpet or alto sax
soloist. The pensive melody and rich harmony
combine to create a wonderful change of pace
chart. The solo part is entirely written with no
improvisation required, and it's playable with
reduced instrumentation.
10455630 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . E 45.00
n It's Just You and MeFred Stride. It's Just You
and Me is a slow-swinging original that is playable by
almost any band. The rhythms and ranges are quite
modest in this swing ballad and the pianist is the
only soloist with a completely written solo. Changes
are also provided for improvisation if desired. If you
have a young jazz band, this chart is a great way
to get them swinging at a very manageable tempo.
5 Saxes, 5 Trumpets, 4 Trombones, Guitar, Piano,
Bass, Drums, and optional Vibes.
10368508 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . E 48.00
Li'l DarlinNeal Hefti/arr. Roy Phillippe. This chart
should be in every young band's library! Neal Hefti's
famous tune is the quintessential slow swing ballad
in the Basie style, and every jazzer should be familiar
with it. In this superb edition, the arranger has
changed the key and reorchestrated the parts so it
is playable by ensembles at any ability level, and with
reduced instrumentation as well. The notes are easy,
but there's more music here than in many more
difficult charts. If your students play only a handful
of jazz tunes in their life, this should be one of them.
2403087 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . VE 38.00
n Londonderry Airarr. Art Dedrick. This easy
big band release from 1954 features a beautiful
trumpet solo, played as written, in an expressive
ballad setting. Flowing legato figures dominate
throughout, and a brief trombone solo and a 16-
bar sax section soli provides young soloists with
important resting time. All rhythm section parts are
fully notated, brass rhythms are very accessible,
and no improvisation is required. This scoring for
full big band is also playable by as few as 3 saxes,
3 brass and rhythm, and each set includes optional
parts for tuba and vibes.
545137 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . E 45.00
Long Lost FriendGeorge Shutack. With a
haunting melody and lush ensemble voicings,
here is the perfect showcase for your trumpet,
alto sax or trombone soloist. This beautiful rock
ballad will also provide the perfect change of
pace at your next festival or concert. The full
ensemble is well represented with an ensemble
interlude and the solo part is fully notated and
can be embellished as desired. Also playable with
reduced instrumentation, this lovely chart will be the
highlight of any performance.
10312748 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . E 45.00
4 Maybe SomedayErik Sherburne. Feature
your alto sax or trumpet/flugelhorn soloist on this
contemporary ballad with a subtle touch of rock built
in. This exceptional and accessible chart features
lush backgrounds that will make young soloists
sound like pros. The band compliments the soloist
with supportive counter melodies and rich chords,
giving them a chance to work on style, phrasing and
dynamics. The solos are completely written and are
great confidence builders. An outstanding choice!
10457919 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . E 45.00
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 . . . . . . . . E 38.00
H Moon RiverHenry Mancini/arr. Rick Stitzel.
Henry Mancini's beautiful melody has a graceful,
lovely quality that makes it wonderful to play. Your
young jazz ensemble will take naturally to the 3/4
feel and rich harmonies that make this chart a real
delight to perform.
2473683 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . VE 40.00
n Moonlight MagicLarry Neeck. This beautiful
rock ballad features your aspiring alto saxophone
or trumpet star. Fully scored ensemble sections
compliment the gorgeous and lyrical theme, and
provide a solid foundation for your young alto sax
or trumpet soloist. Showcase the lyrical side of
your jazz ensemble with this pretty, sensitive and
accessible chart.
10311491 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . E 45.00
n Open Armsarr. Victor Lopez. Check out this
ever-popular ballad from the group Journey... the
melody is truly captivating! The chart is easy and
goes into a swing feel as arranged by Victor Lopez.
This very nice ballad features a written melody
solo for 1st trumpet, no improvised solos, and 1st
trumpet range to written D fourth line. An extremely
classy chart on a wonderful tune! Optional reduced
or expanded instrumentations.
10093088 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . E 40.00
n Our First Jazz Concert (Budget Stretching
4-Pack)Bob Lowden, Andy Clark, Les Aldrich &
Ken Harris. Don't miss this budget stretching pack
of charts for young jazz bands that includes Starting
Point by Bob Lowden, Bottom Line by Andy Clark,
I'll Just Pretend by Les Aldrich, and A Rock by
Ken Harris. This outstanding set provides two rock
tunes, a swing tune and a ballad giving your group
quality materials for getting started on a positive
note. Suggested solos are included for A Rock.
All charts are audience pleasers and educationally
sound with the set costing less than half the price
if they were purchased separately. Included are
links for free, full performance Mp3 downloads of
the four tunes from the publisher. A great value in
every respect!
10369394 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . VE 60.00
n Over the RainbowHarold Arlen/arr. Paul
Cook. This is simply a beautiful number for young
jazz bands! Rich and slow, it's easy to play and
sounds delightful. Paul Cook's arrangement is
great for developing phrasing and style, and he
even includes a solo verse for the piano (written
out, of course).
2423192 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . E 38.00
SkyfallAdkins & Epworth/arr. John Berry.
Perfectly capturing the mood and style of earlier
James Bond themes, Adele has worked her
magic with the hit Skyfall. John Berry's easy
version features a brief written alto sax solo, then
solid scoring for the entire ensemble with the
melody traded between the saxes and trumpets.
Playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations, this is sure to be an audience
favorite! Highly recommended!
10374178 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . E 40.00
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 . . . . . . . . E 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 . . . . . . . . E 50.00
4 Tomorrow's MemoriesGregory Yasinitsky.
This beautiful ballad features alto saxophone
with an emphasis on lyricism and rich
harmonies. The solo may be improvised or
played as written, and additional highlights
include a double time section, a solidly
scored ensemble chorus, and lots of confidence-
building unison figures. It's also playable with
optional reduced or expanded instrumentations.
Highly recommended!
10453009 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . E 45.00
H What a Wonderful WorldDouglas & Weiss/arr.
Rick Stitzel. Giving your beginning band great tunes
like this to play will turn them on to jazz forever!
You just can't beat the appeal of the tune Louis
Armstrong made so famous, and it's surely stood
the test of time. This very playable version is nicely
scored where each section gets a piece of the
melody.Very highly recommended!
2470819 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . VE 35.00
YesterdayLennon & McCartney/arr. Rick
Stitzel. One of the all-time great songs from the
Beatles, Yesterday truly has become a modern
day standard! This well scored arrangement for
young jazz ensembles features a brief tenor solo,
beautiful counterlines, and an overall rich sound
that will be impressive in concert or as a change of
pace chart for festivals. Suggested solo and scale/
chord sheet provided. Optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations. Includes CD. Highly recommended!
10188524 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . E 40.00
Ballads
Medium-Easy
n After SunsetLarry Neeck. This tasty rock
ballad will feature your budding alto saxophone
or trumpet star in the best possible way. The
fully scored ensemble sections compliment the
gorgeous theme, and provide a solid foundation for
your soloist. The solo part requires no improvisation
and the chart is playable with optional reduced
instrumentation. A perfect concert or contest choice
to showcase the lyrical side of your jazz ensemble!
10280821 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
n AfternoonPat Metheny/arr. Bob Curnow. Here
is a slow, swinging, lovely, warm, relaxed chart in
the style of that famous Neal Hefti swing ballad! The
arrangement is subtle and easy to play, and there
are not a lot of pieces by Pat Metheny that swing
in this way. The arrangement suggests flugelhorns
throughout, although trumpets would work just fine.
There is solo space for alto saxophone and trumpet/
flugel. Very nice!
10162086 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
4 Autumn AfternoonLarry Neeck. Featuring
an alto saxophone or trumpet player in a tasty,
rock ballad setting, this creative original features
a gorgeous solo theme that is completely written.
The ensemble provides a lush foundation for
young soloists with solid ensemble writing, and it's
playable with optional reduced instrumentation. Like
the colors of a warm fall day, Autumn Afternoon
provides that lyrical, change-of-pace moment for
any jazz band performance. Beautiful!
10457907 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
n Blue SerenadePaul Baker. At around 86 bpm,
this swing ballad features the lead trumpet and
harkens back to the big band era sounds of Glenn
Miller and Harry James, along the lines of Miller's
Serenade in Blue. In addition to written melodic
solos for lead trumpet, there's an improvised solo
for tenor sax, along with wonderful writing for
the saxophone section. Winding through two key
modulations, each distinct section is presented in
its best register. Trumpet range is to written high D.
Trombone range is to Gb.
10369419 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
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