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Blues & Swing very easy / easy
H Satin DollEllington & Strayhorn/arr. Michael
Sweeney. All beginning jazz ensembles should
get to know this Ellington standard! This solid
swing arrangement features tutti scoring and easy
rhythms, and is the perfect chart to teach the basics
of style. It's a guaranteed winner!
2470823 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Sesame Street ThemeJoe Raposo/arr. John
Berry. In a relaxed and swingin' style, here is a very
easy arrangement of this familiar TV theme. John
Berry's chart is nicely scored for every section of the
band and is a tune that everyone in the audience
will recognize. Playable with optional reduced and
expanded instrumentations. Extremely nice for
young players!
10317376 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 35.00
H So WhatMiles Davis/arr. Michael Sweeney. In a
very easy version, this Miles Davis' classic is a must
for beginning bands! The modal structure teaches
the dorian scale and the practical chart includes
teaching tips and practice exercises. What a great
introduction to one of the all time legends of jazz!
2470822 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
SplankyNeal Hefti/arr. Roy Phillippe. This great
Neal Hefti tune, performed and recorded by Count
Basie, is a real treat for beginning jazz ensembles
in this swingin', full-sounding chart! The famous
Basie shout chorus will be a thrill for your band
to play, and the trademark Basie piano style is in
there, too. Your students can even say "Count Ba-
sie" as his closing signature piano figure is played.
Highly recommended!
2701883 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 38.00
Sweet Georgia Brownarr. Mike Lewis.
This great jazz classic is a great stepping stone
for students to learn easy swing rhythms, with
articulations clearly marked throughout. There are
no solos, and there are optional parts included for
concert band and orchestra instruments. Nice!
2474264 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 38.00
Swing StateDoug Beach & George Shutack.
Much of the great music of the early Count Basie
library was built on short musical ideas called
riffs. Swing State provides young players with the
opportunity to experience this style at the very
easy grade level. The catchy melodic ideas, blues
based changes, and an open solo section with
suggested or ad lib solos make this chart an ideal
teaching and performance vehicle. Playable with
optional reduced or expanded instrumentations,
its right in the pocket in the best Basie tradition.
Highly recommended!
10367865 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
The Way You Look TonightJerome Kern/arr.
Rick Stitzel. From the familiar and often-recorded
Jerome Kern songbook, here is a very easy version
of this well-known standard. The moderately paced
swing arrangement will sound great with beginning
players and will go together quickly. Optional
reduced or expanded instrumentations.
10083841 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 35.00
You've Got a Friend in Me (from "Toy Story 2")
Randy Newman/arr. Rick Stitzel. This swingin'
arrangement for beginning jazzers is based on the
version by the character Wheezy featured in "Toy
Story 2." The saxes enjoy most of the melody, but
the brass get their chance too, along with a written
solo or soli for the trumpets. This memorable salute
to friendship is sure to be enjoyed by audiences of
all ages! A CD is included and it is playable with
optional reduced or expanded instrumentations.
Highly recommended!
10283174 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 35.00
Blues & Swing
Easy
H Afro BlueMongo Santamaria/arr. Michael
Sweeney. With an almost hypnotic 3/4 rhythmic
pattern, here is an effective yet easy version of
this standard made famous by John Coltrane. The
saxes are featured on the first chorus then the
brass get a chorus of their own. The simple solo
section (using a single scale) makes this a great
training piece for improvisation (sample solos are
provided for all keys). A marvelously unique offering
at the easy level!
2479366 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
n Ain't Got No Place to GoAndy Clark. Featuring
a Basie style introduction, this is the perfect chart
for young jazz players who want to learn how to
swing. This tasty swing tune includes an optional
section of basic blues changes where any or all
players try their hand at an improvised solo. The
scales are provided for all instruments. Every
section gets to shine, but technical and range
demands are kept to a minimum. It's also playable
with reduced instrumentation and chock-full of
audience appeal. A superior choice for younger
jazz ensembles!
2481468 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
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Ain't Misbehavin'Fats Waller/arr. Ralph Ford.
You can't go wrong with this one! It's a famous
tune by one of the most memorable figures in
jazz, Thomas "Fats" Waller, and it's well within the
capabilities of younger bands. It also includes an
easy to play, written piano solo that sounds super.
It's sure to make your band sound great even with
limited rehearsal time.
2467587 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 38.00
l Alexander's Ragtime BandIrving Berlin/arr.
Peter Blair. Alexander's Ragtime Band is one of
Irving Berlin's earliest creations and it has stood the
test of time and can still be heard in music venues
throughout the world. Peter Blair has created a fresh,
swinging chart with young jazz musicians in mind
that captures the heart of this Berlin classic. There
are no solos and featured are lots of solid ensemble
passages as well as a very nice sax soli section.
Scored for 5 saxes, 3 trumpets, 2 trombones, piano,
guitar, bass, and drums with optional parts for flute,
clarinet, horn in F and tuba. Nice!
10455937 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
H All BluesMiles Davis/arr. Michael Sweeney.
Don't miss this one! Let your young jazz band
cut their teeth on this great jazz chart from Miles
Davis' epic recording Kind Of Blue. You can't beat
the combination of a classic chart and an arranger
like Michael Sweeney who knows how to make it
accessible for young jazzers. Written in 3/4 time
for ease of reading, this piece captures the feel and
sound of the original. A wonderful, important chart
you will want in your library!
2454593 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
4 All My LovingLennon & McCartney/arr.
Rick Stitzel. One of the iconic early hits by the
Beatles, this catchy tune features an immediately
recognizable melody and a driving swing/
shuffle style. Included in this version for young
players is the famous guitar break adapted for
saxophone solo or soli. It's also playable with
optional reduced or expanded instrumentations.
Highly recommended!
10461396 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
n All of MeMarks & Simons/arr. Roger Holmes.
This is a super swing chart! It's one of the most
recognizable standards ever written, set in a nice
easy swing groove. Beautifully adapted for young
players, this chart will work great for festivals and
concerts alike. After the first 3 notes of the melody,
your audience will be snapping along!
2392512 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
H All the Things You AreJerome Kern/arr.
Michael Sweeney. Definitely one of Jerome Kern's
best offerings! This easy arrangement by premier
arranger, Michael Sweeney, features a moderate
Latin groove with alternating swing sections. This is
an outstanding chart for young groups!
2249761 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
n Alright, Okay, You Winarr. Michael Sweeney.
Your young jazzers will really like this famous
shuffle chart! Recorded by Peggy Lee, Count Basie
and others, it features written/optional ad lib solos
that make it an excellent choice for beginning
improv work. Michael Sweeney really knows how
to arrange for young groups, and this hot chart is
no exception!
2333581 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 35.00
n American Patrolarr. Art Dedrick. Originally
released in 1956, this easy level, swingin'
arrangement of the iconic F.W. Meacham tune
opens with a short, written alto sax solo before
launching into a satisfying series of sax and brass
solis, unisons and full ensemble shouts. All rhythm
section parts are fully notated, brass rhythms are
very accessible, and no improvisation is required.
This chart 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.
10455624 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
H
American Patrolarr. Mike Lewis. Glenn Miller's
band made this a huge World War II hit song and
here it is scored for young players. This chart has no
individual solos, very modest brass ranges and plenty
of ensemble sound. Easy to rehearse and perform,
it swings right along and is playable with optional
reduced or expanded instrumentation. A winner!
10028059 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 38.00
April in ParisVernon Duke/arr. Rick Stitzel. Made
famous by The Count Basie Orchestra, here is a
great-sounding yet playable version of this standard
for developing bands. It includes feature spots for
every section and optional written or improvised
solos for trumpet and trombone. This accessible
chart maintains an authentic sound even in this easy
version. It will even sound full and complete with only
4 saxes, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones and rhythm! Also
included are optional parts for flute, 2 clarinets, horn
in F and tuba. Highly recommended!
10052549 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
n Baby That's What I Need (a.k.a. Walk Tall)
arr. Vince Gassi. This tune is better known
as Walk Tall and was originally performed by
Cannonball Adderley's quintet. It has a gospel
flavored R&B groove and the features include a
lead trumpet range to written F top line, a written
tenor sax solo that trades with the ensemble.
Playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations, it's a very cool chart!
10355568 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 38.00
l
Baby, Won't You Please Come Home?arr.
John Berry. Here's a great vehicle for teaching your
younger jazz ensemble how to swing. Originally
a blues tune from 1919, this familiar song has
become an often recorded jazz standard. John
Berry's updated version features a comfortable
medium swing tempo, a soli for the sax section,
and solid tutti scoring for the full band, plus it's
playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations. Highly recommended!
10427420 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
n Bad Attitude!Michael Sweeney. As soon as
you see the tempo marking, "Nasty Swing," you
know this is going to be a fun, different approach
to a swingin' blues chart! Just the right amount of
dissonance, in just the right places, gives the piece
an "edgy" groove that really makes it live up to the
nastiness of its title! Highly recommended!
2472909 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 35.00
Blues and Swing
Easy
Buy with confidence! These works, listed in
order of their popularity, are chosen most often
by directors.
Mack the Knife—Kurt Weill/arr. Rich DeRosa.
10355606 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . 38.00
Feeling Good—
Bricusse & Newley/arr. Rick Stitzel.
10374176 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
10374176E Jazz Ensemble ePrint. . . . . . . 40.00
Take the 'A' Train—
Billy Strayhorn/arr. Vince Gassi.
10066743 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Misty—Erroll Garner/arr. Terry White.
10355610 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . 38.00
In the Mood—
Joe Garland/arr. Michael Sweeney.
2314268 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Top Dog—Gregory Yasinitsky.
10367869 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
10367869E Jazz Ensemble ePrint. . . . . . . 45.00
On Green Dolphin Street—
Bronislau Kaper/arr. Rick Stitzel.
10343808 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
10343808E Jazz Ensemble ePrint. . . . . . . 40.00
The Pink Panther—
Henry Mancini/arr. Paul Murtha.
10188519 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
10188519E Jazz Ensemble ePrint. . . . . . . 40.00
Groovin' Hard—Don Menza/arr. Peter Blair.
2476769 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
2476769E Jazz Ensemble ePrint. . . . . . . 45.00
Sing, Sing, Sing—Louis Prima/arr. Vince Gassi.
10277443 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . 38.00
Something for everyone!
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
