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Blues & Swing very easy
Blues and Swing
Very Easy
42nd StreetHarry Warren/arr. Paul Cook. This
familiar tune works great for young jazz ensembles!
You can't beat a classic tune set in a straight-
ahead, upbeat swing style! This one will come
together quite easily, since the lines fit together so
naturally. Each of the horn sections get a chance
on the melody, making it a fine showcase for the
entire ensemble! Highly recommended!
2474198 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 38.00
n Absolutely PositivelyGregory Yasinitsky. This
slow shuffle chart really gets down at an easier
grade level! Everyone gets to play as it's mostly
full ensemble writing and all your players can
concentrate on style. The bluesy sound emphasizes
the groove, there's a written or ad lib solo for lead
alto, and it's playable with as few as nine players
including rhythm section. Absolutely!
10009059 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
All About the BluesPeter Blair. Slow, dirty,
and downright fun! Plenty of tutti ensemble figures
along with an easy solo section are designed to help
young players get it right from the very beginning.
With a chart like this, you'll be laying down the
groundwork that your students need to become
improvisors. Recommended!
2476774 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
H All of MeMarks & Simons/arr. Michael
Sweeney. Bring a bit of history to your young players
with this familiar jazz standard made famous by the
Count Basie Orchestra and countless other jazz
artists! Arranger Mike Sweeney has provided a
nice mixture of unison passages with full-sounding
ensemble scoring in this easy chart. This is medium
swing at its best!
2482072 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
H Autumn LeavesJoseph Kosma/arr. John
Berry. Here is an easy swing version of a timeless
classic! The saxes are in the spotlight, but there's
also a short solo for trumpet (cued in all parts if
you prefer a section feature.) Skillfully arranged for
inexperienced bands, and it even works well for
bands with limited instrumentation.
2470820 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 35.00
Basie-Cally the BluesMike Story. Here's
a chart that all beginning jazz bands should get
started on! The Basie blues style is captured
perfectly in this swing original by Mike Story. There
are no solos, and nothing technically difficult...just a
lot of good ensemble writing that will help your kids
learn how to swing together.
2422871 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 38.00
Blue 'n' MoodyMichael Sweeney. Utilizing
the dorian mode and a bluesy melody, here is
a catchy original perfect for teaching the swing
style. This one also works great for beginning
improvisers since the solo section uses only
two chords (or two scales). Suggested solos
and scale/chord sheets are also included. Sure
to become a favorite with your young band,
it also has options for reduced or expanded
instrumentations. Highly recommended!
10083845 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 35.00
H Blue TrainJohn Coltrane/arr. Paul Murtha.
Introduce your young players to jazz legend
John Coltrane with this medium-tempo blues
tune featuring an easy-to-play melody and solid
tutti-style rhythms for the ensemble. In addition,
the blues changes and moderate tempo make
it a comfortable setting for developing soloists.
Suggested solos are included, or they may be
improvised. Highly recommended! Optional
reduced or expanded instrumentations.
10061497 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 35.00
4 Blues in Hoss FlatFoster & Basie/arr. Rick
Stitzel. Here's a great way to introduce the music
of Count Basie to your young players. Carefully
scored for young groups, this medium swing chart
composed by Frank Foster and Count Basie trades
the melody between the trumpets and saxes,
includes a solo or soli for trumpet, and a brief shout
chorus using tutti rhythms for the entire ensemble.
Suggested solos and chord/scale sheets in all keys
are included, plus it's playable with optional reduced
or expanded instrumentations. Highly recommended!
10427422 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 35.00
H Blues MachineMichael Sweeney. This is a top-
notch blues original for beginning bands! It's perfect
for teaching style, introducing the "blues scale" as
a basis for improvisation. Your beginners will play
better after they learn this super chart, and they will
want to tackle more challenging blues charts!
2267052 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 35.00
Blues TrainDoug Beach & George Shutack. In
the style of the great Count Basie, Blues Train is full
of wonderful teaching and performance opportunities
for younger groups. Simple, yet effective ensemble
writing, blues based changes and a swinging groove
make this chart a winner. Designed to facilitate
the teaching of improvisation in a group setting,
suggested solos and scale sheets are included. This
chart is scored for full jazz ensemble, yet is playable
with as few as 3 or 4 horns and rhythm section.
Optional parts are included for flute, clarinet and
French horn. Highly recommended!
10312728 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
l Boom BoomJohn Lee Hooker/arr. John Berry.
Recorded by legendary blues singer John Lee
Hooker in 1961, this tune remains one of his most
identifiable and enduring songs. Here's a bluesy
swing setting for young players that includes the
signature question and answer format along with
a suggested solo for any saxophone, then any
trumpet, plus a short feature spot for trombones.
It's also playable with optional reduced or
expanded instrumentations.
10461402 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 35.00
n Broadwayarr. George Vincent. Your young
players will sound like pros when they play this
great swing standard! It's for beginning jazzers with
an AABA form, a very easy melody, and a simple
bridge. This one has basic rhythm swing figures,
a nice ensemble shout chorus, and no individual
solos. The ranges are very accessible and the
rhythm section parts are well notated. Sounding
more difficult than it is, this "in the groove" swinger
is a terrific chart for young jazz bands. Playable with
optional expanded or reduced instrumentations.
Highly recommended!
10311412 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 36.00
4 Brother BenjaminDoug Beach & George
Shutack. Feature any melodic instrument with
this Doug Beach and George Shutack swing
composition at the very easy grade level. The
infectious melody and the gospel flavored
harmonies combine to create a chart that will be a
hit in any program. Playable by as few as four horns
and rhythm section, it includes parts for standard
jazz ensemble plus optional parts for flute, clarinet
and horn in F.
10455626 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
Bugle Call Ragarr. Robert Woods. Perhaps the
most well known version of this flag-waver was
recorded by "The King of Swing," Benny Goodman.
This very easy arrangement from Robert Woods
works well at a variety of tempos and makes an
ideal opener or closer for your young jazz groups.
The solos are provided or can be improvised by alto
and tenor saxes, trumpet and trombone. This '40's
classic can be played with as few as 3 saxes, 1
trumpet, 1 trombone and rhythm section. A great
style model for young players!
10009615 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
H C-Jam BluesDuke Ellington/arr. Rick Stitzel.
Whether you know this one as C-Jam Blues or
Duke's Place, you sure will recognize all the great
Ellington writing! Even the most inexperienced
bands can do a fine performance on this jazz
classic. The suggested solos are included in the
parts for the entire section, so you can make it a soli
feature if you prefer. There's a marvelous ensemble
tutti section that starts softly then builds to the end.
2470818 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 35.00
Come Fly with MeJimmy Van Heusen/arr.
Rick Stitzel. Written by Jimmy Van Heusen and
Sammy Cahn for the title track of Frank Sinatra's
1958 album, this tune epitomizes the cool sounds
of the swing era. Here's a smartly scored version
for young jazz ensembles with modest ranges,
but with authentic style. Included is plenty of tutti
ensemble playing along with short solos (or solis)
for any sax or trumpet. A great way to teach swing,
it's also playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations. Included are suggested solos and
scale/chord sheets in all keys. Highly recommended!
10297530 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 35.00
4 Crank It UpPatrick Broadbent. Based on a
twelve-bar blues and built on syncopated melodic
ideas that build in intensity when layered on top of
each other, Crank It Up is a riff-based swing chart
designed for young jazzers. With a cool bass line, a
tuneful melody, call and response techniques, and
suggested solos, this chart at the easiest level has
it all! It's also playable with optional reduced or
expanded instrumentations, includes fully notated
rhythm section parts, and includes an optional part
for vibes. Teaching opportunites abound!
10459306 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Dorian JourneyDoug Beach & George
Shutack. In a cool jazz swing style, this very easy
chart is playable with virtually any combination of
four horns and rhythm section up to full big-band
instrumentation. Dorian Journey features great
ensemble work and a solo section that requires
only one scale, making it a perfect choice for the
youngest jazz players.
10279152 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
4 DoxySonny Rollins/arr. Michael Sweeney.
Arranged in a medium swing/shuffle style, here is
a very easy version of this jazz standard by Sonny
Rollins that maintains the style and feel of the
original. Featuring a mix of full ensemble playing
and also call and response scoring, this is a great
way to introduce a jazz legend to young players.
There is a written or improvised solo for any trumpet
or alto saxophone, and the shout chorus features a
dialogue between the ensemble and drums. Here
is a great chart at a very accessible level with real
substance! Highly recommended!
10461404 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 35.00
Blues and Swing
Very Easy
Buy with confidence! These works, listed in
order of their popularity, are chosen most often
by directors.
C-Jam Blues—Duke Ellington/arr. Rick Stitzel.
2470818 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . 35.00
You've Got a Friend in Me (from "Toy Story 2")—
Randy Newman/arr. Rick Stitzel.
10283174 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . 35.00
10283174E Jazz Ensemble ePrint. . . . . . . 35.00
Flat Tire Shuffle—Dean Sorenson.
10368179 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
It's Only a Paper Moon—
Harold Arlen/arr. Michael Sweeney.
10374182 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . 35.00
10374182E Jazz Ensemble ePrint. . . . . . . 35.00
Blue Train—John Coltrane/arr. Paul Murtha.
10061497 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . 35.00
Come Fly with Me—
Jimmy Van Heusen/arr. Rick Stitzel.
10297530 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . 35.00
10297530E Jazz Ensemble ePrint. . . . . . . 35.00
The Pink Panther—
Henry Mancini/arr. Mike Lewis.
2423234 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Killer Joe—Benny Golson/arr. Michael Sweeney.
2216794 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . 35.00
Swing State—Doug Beach & George Shutack.
10367865 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
10367865E Jazz Ensemble ePrint. . . . . . . 42.00
Sesame Street Theme—
Joe Raposo/arr. John Berry.
10317376 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . 35.00
10317376E Jazz Ensemble ePrint. . . . . . . 35.00
Beginning to advanced improvisation!
Improvising
and Soloing
In the Pocket
Richie Cannata & Sean J.
Kennedy.
Aspiring jazz students
can stretch their improvisation and
play along with a "first-call band."
Improvising and Soloing In the
Pocket offers nine original pieces
in a variety of styles, each clearly
notated for melodies, chords and
scale forms. Each piece also has a
theory worksheet for additional study.
But it is the included DVD that makes
In the Pocket shine, professionally
recorded in a state-of-the-art studio
with top tier musicians; the play-
along tracks let students sit-in with
the best. An included video round
table discussion gives plenty of
background and playing tips for each
piece, setting the stage for beginning
improvisation or advanced players.
In the Pocket is available for any
instrument and can be enjoyed by
soloists or small ensembles.
10429684 C Instruments
Book/DVD. . . . . . . . . . 14.99
10429686 Bb Instruments
Book/DVD. . . . . . . . . . 14.99
10429688 Eb Instruments
Book/DVD. . . . . . . . . . 14.99
10429689 Bass Clef Book/DVD . .14.99
