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Jazz
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Blues & Swing medium-easy
n Basie's BeatPaul Baker. Composed by Texas
composer Paul Baker, this laid-back swing chart
is in the style of its namesake. It features the
trombones and saxes on the melody with trumpet
punctuations and modest brass ranges. Solo
options are available for soloists of choice. The
option of cup mutes adds variety to the trumpet
section before opening back up for the shout
chorus. Basie's Beat offers an excellent opportunity
to show off your ensemble's dynamic range with
a pianissimo shout chorus. This chorus builds
through the second eight bars to a sax soli bridge
and then returns to the main theme to finish with a
classic Basie piano ending. Very nice!
10280534 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
4 Big Clifty BreakdownRyan Fraley. Big Clifty
Breakdown is a swing chart using modest ranges,
a catchy melody, and features ensemble playing all
the way. Players will enjoy grooving with the hip
bass line and well-conceived rhythm section parts.
Optional parts are included so concert band players
can be involved as well. Simply fun for all!
10459776 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
H Big Noise from WinnetkaHaggart & Bauduc/
arr. Paul Lavender. Bring the sounds of Bob Crosby
and the big band era to life again with this fun chart
for younger players! It features an authentic sound,
a flexible solo section and the saxes get to whistle
the melody for added fun. A great experience for
young players!
2481666 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
4 Big Swing FaceBill Potts/arr. Rich Sigler.
This chart, originally popularized by Buddy Rich,
has been scored at an accessible level while
maintaining the essence of the original and more.
The tempo is around 154 bpm, there are written
solos for tenor and trumpet 2, as well as nice
dynamics to show off your jazz band, plus optional
parts for expanded instrumentations. A fun chart
that you'll play for years to come!
10452096 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 46.00
n Blue Light SpecialRich Woolworth. This
bright concert, contest or festival opener features
the saxophone section. There's solo space for
tenor sax and trumpet, a "stop-time" ensemble
section to show off your group's ensemble
prowess, and plenty of drum fills to keep this
driving swing chart exciting. Imaginative and
solid! Highly recommended!
10367330 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Blue MadnessDoug Beach. This straight-
ahead shuffle chart is accessible, yet sophisticated
enough for groups at a more advanced level.
Features include solid ensemble writing, blues
based changes, fully notated rhythm section parts,
and a thrilling stop-time section leading into the
suggested or improvised solos. A dynamic and
infectious shout chorus intensifies the excitement
leading to a brilliant finale. Highly recommended!
10312759 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
n Blue Note SpecialMike Tomaro. Reminiscent of
the blues-oriented music of the hard bop era, the
strong melody and groove are cornerstones of this
brilliant original. As the piece alternates between
swing and shuffle styles, every member of the band
is given interesting parts to play. Trombone and
tenor take separate solos midway through, then near
the end trade fours, then twos, then solo together.
Written lines are provided for aspiring jazz soloists.
2410694 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
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
n Blues MarchBenny Golson/arr. Terry White.
Composed by the great Benny Golson, this classic
jazz standard will enhance your jazz library. At about
120 bpm, this swing-march begins with trumpet,
alto and tenor on the melody and then builds. Written
solos are provided for tenor sax, trumpet and alto
sax, there's a sweet shout chorus, a sax section soli
and a big ending completing the package. Playable
with optional expanded instrumentation, it includes
all the usual optional parts plus vibes and clarinet.
Highly recommended!
10355578 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 44.00
n Boogie LouPaul Baker. This is an upbeat
chart! Composed and arranged by Paul Baker, this
boogaloo groove which is blend of rock with a funky
twist will have everyone tapping their feet. The
groove will push the band forward and the features
include written or ad lib solos for alto 1, trumpet 2
and trombone 2, lead trumpet to a written G, some
very cool stop-time sax section licks, and energy
bursting from every part!
10277738 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 44.00
4 Bringin' Down the HouseLarry Neeck. The title
says it all! This bright, accessible swinger features
hip unison riffs, cool sax solis and powerhouse
ensemble sections. Built on the blues form, this
is a great chart for teaching the swing style, and
a real band and crowd pleaser. An optional open
solo section includes suggested written solos or
players can improvise, and the shout chorus builds
gradually to a blockbuster finish. For your next
concert or contest performance, Bringin' Down The
House is a very strong choice!
10457923 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
n Bye Bye BlackbirdDixon & Henderson/arr.
Dave Rivello. Arranger Dave Rivello arranged this
great tune in a nice and easy, relaxed, swing genre
to showcase the 2nd trumpet in the style of Miles
Davis. Featuring the trademark Miles' harmon
mute sound throughout the chart, Dave provides
a written (or ad lib) solo, tasty backgrounds and
a very hip shout chorus for medium level players.
The arrangement is sensitive to the quietness of the
harmon muted trumpet sound. Feature your young
trumpet star on this one and have a "cool" moment
in your concert! Highly recommended!
2480779 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
C-Jam BluesDuke Ellington/arr. Mark Taylor.
Here is a new and creative new take on this Duke
Ellington favorite set in a New Orleans street beat
style. A piano introduction sets up the groove then a
small group takes the initial statement of the theme.
The rest of the ensemble enters with a counterline
before the full ensemble launches the solo section
which is designed to feature any number of soloists.
Unique and effective!
10374164 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
l Catchin' the 'TraneNicholas Fernandez. This
bluesy swing chart is fairly accessible and sounds
great. It has been rearranged for big band from the
small group flexible instrumentation chart by the
same name. Chord symbols are written into all the
horn parts in the solo section so that any player can
have the opportunity to solo.
10454517 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
4 Charleston ShuffleAndy Farber. Charleston
Shuffle is a fun shuffle tune by New York composer
Andy Farber that features lots of appealing
ensemble scoring. Unique writing for muted
trumpets and tasty scoring give this subtle chart
much of its appeal. The solo section includes solos
for bari sax and guitar, but can easily be opened up
for soloists of choice. The trumpet range is A above
the staff and 1st trombone goes to G above the
staff. Simple, understated and fun!
10458680 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 47.00
Check Your SwingDoug Beach. Solid ensemble
sections and an open solo section for any instrument
make this a perfect vehicle for highlighting your
developing jazz ensemble. Everyone gets a chance
to shine during this medium tempo swing chart
based on the changes to I Got Rhythm. Suggested
solos and scale/chord sheets are provided. This is a
perfect vehicle for sharpening your band's ensemble
and soloing skills, so add this to your library right
away! Highly recommended!
10093892 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
n CheesecakeDexter Gordon/arr. Rick Stitzel.
This catchy jazz standard is masterfully arranged
here for developing players by Rick Stitzel. Featuring
the sax section on the head, brass on the bridge,
plus a suggested or improvised solo for tenor and
a full ensemble shout chorus, this medium swing
chart will make your band sound great!
10052543 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Come Fly with MeJimmy Van Heusen/arr. John
Berry. Most notably recorded by Frank Sinatra, here
is the familiar Jimmy VanHeusen standard effectively
arranged for developing jazz ensembles. The style is
an effortless-sounding medium swing, and this chart
makes it enjoyable for listeners and players alike!
10083828 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
n Come Out Swingin'Larry Neeck. Larry Neeck's
new retro swing chart Come Out Swingin' has a
relaxed yet intense feel that will make your mid-
level band really shine! Reasonable ranges and a
tasty shout chorus are coupled with an open solo
section for the soloists of your choosing over rhythm
changes. Featuring nice, fluid lines and Krupa-like
drum licks, this chart is an excellent programming
choice for almost any performance situation.
Suggested solos are provided and it's playable with
optional reduced instrumentation. Sounds great!
10094339 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
H
Cool (from "West Side Story")Leonard
Bernstein/arr. Mark Taylor. From one of the most
famous musicals of all time, here is the swinging
and aptly titled Cool. Mark Taylor's version for
developing players remains true to the original but
adds a touch of contemporary flair with the melody
passed from section to section and written or
improvised solo space for trumpet. Timeless!
10083826 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Cotton TailDuke Ellington/arr. Mark Taylor.
All the drive and excitement of the original are
still there as this bright swinger starts out with a
small combo of two tenors and two trombones with
rhythm, then gets the full band involved. With solos
for alto and/or trombone and trumpet and/or piano,
this chart will sound great with any band!
2472892 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Blues and Swing
Medium-Easy
Buy with confidence! These works, listed in
order of their popularity, are chosen most often
by directors.
I'm Beginning to See the Light—arr. Paul Baker.
10353493 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . 44.00
Things Ain't What They Used to Be—
Mercer Ellington/arr. Rich Sigler.
10355626 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . 44.00
Autumn Leaves—Joseph Kosma/arr. Peter Blair.
2406361 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Jumpin' at the Woodside—
Count Basie/arr. Rich DeRosa.
10028198 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . 46.00
Sweet Home Chicago—
Robert Johnson/arr. Roger Holmes.
10343798 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
10343798E Jazz Ensemble ePrint. . . . . . . 45.00
The Flik Machine (from "A Bug's Life")—
Randy Newman/arr. Paul Murtha.
10374168 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
10374168E Jazz Ensemble ePrint. . . . . . . 45.00
Artistry in Rhythm—
Stan Kenton/arr. Paul Murtha.
10374166 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
10374166E Jazz Ensemble ePrint. . . . . . . 45.00
Big Noise from Winnetka—
Haggart & Bauduc/arr. Paul Lavender.
2481666 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Full Swing Ahead!—Larry Neeck.
10369388 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
C-Jam Blues—Duke Ellington/arr. Mark Taylor.
10374164 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
10374164E Jazz Ensemble ePrint. . . . . . . 45.00
Unlock the mysteries of
jazz improvisation!
The Goldman
Method
A Systematic Approach
to Jazz Improvisation
Jason Goldman. Jazz artist and
educator Jason Goldman unlocks
the mysteries of jazz improvisation
with The Goldman Method, a
step-by-step resource for upper
middle school students to collegiate
undergraduates. The goal of this
method is to get students up and
playing quickly. From the basics of
learning the bebop scale all the way
to learning to use transcriptions as a
practice resource, this method uses
a systematic approach to learning
the theory and applications of jazz
improvisation. Also included is a
listing of must-have recordings and
a basic list of tunes to learn. It is
recommended that students have
a firm grasp of their chromatic and
major scales as well as a knowledge
of basic chord spelling. Audio
examples are given on the included
CD that should be used along with
the book. For book only buyers, a
free mp3 download is available at
the publisher's website. A serious
approach to practicing the concepts
presented in this book will provide
students with a solid foundation for
improvisation creativity.
10427268 Flexible Instrumentation
Book/CD . . . . . . . . . . . 19.95
10427269 Flexible Instrumentation
Book Only with
free mp3 download . . 17.95
