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Blues & Swing medium-easy / medium
4 Whirly BirdNeal Hefti/arr. Peter Blair. You may
have heard Basie's band play this great Neal Hefti
swinger, but this version is very accessible for
younger players at around 166 bpm. The features
include a written alto sax solo, a great sax soli, and
well-notated rhythm section parts. Includes optional
wind and vibes part, too!
10452088 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 46.00
The WoogieWycliffe Gordon. Composed and
arranged by jazz great Wycliffe Gordon, The Woogie
is a boogie-woogie shuffle originally composed for
the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra. It's been brought
down to the medium-easy level by the composer
without losing the great feel and character of the
original. Written or ad lib solos are provided for
trumpets 1 and 2, trombones 1 and 2, tenor 1,
baritone sax and there is a drum solo at the end,
too. This chart can be played as a swing shuffle or
a boogaloo rock groove, either way it's hot! This is a
really cool blues tune with some nice ensembles for
the whole band. Highly recommended!
2480776 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
You Know What?Doug Beach. Every program
needs a cookin' blues chart and You Know What?
fills the bill perfectly. From the opening bar to the
final chord, this one keeps everyone involved. The
open solo section is perfect for opening the chart
up for your soloists with written or improvised solos.
More features include: bright swing tempo and style,
great full band sections, and a terrific quiet shout
chorus after the solos that builds to the end. Perfect
for concert or festival. Highly recommended!
10279649 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
n Zoot Suit Riotarr. Paul Murtha. Check out
this jumpin' swing chart from the Cherry Poppin'
Daddies! A driving boogie woogie bass powers this
tune that has been in the forefront of the new swing
craze. What a chance to draw your audience into
your program!
2408466 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Blues & Swing
Medium
n 125th Street BluesDave Mills. You, your band
and your audiences will really enjoy this bright
swing chart in a Basie jump-swing style. With a
chance to feature your favorite soloists over F blues
changes and some great ensemble choruses, this
chart swings hard from start to finish. The intro is
rhythm section with Basie-style piano fills and the
melody is a catchy blues line. Nice chart!
10280567 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
l 17 Mile DriveMatt Harris. This medium
difficulty chart refers to the scenic road through
Pebble Beach and Pacific Grove on the Monterey
Peninsula in California, much of which hugs
the coastline and passes famous golf courses,
mansions, and cypress forests. The composer's
frequent use of suspended chords suggests the
grandeur of the region. Set in a catchy rock shuffle
and using contemporary harmonic techniques,
this one grooves from start to finish. Sophisticated
rhythmic content enhances the memorable melody
and tenor sax has solo changes. A fairly accessible
chart, it will definitely sustain the interest of medium
to advanced players and soloists!
10455654 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
n 18th CircleDave Mills. An up-tempo blues
that stays cool throughout, this swingin' original
smolders with heat. It's bright and tight and
features solo space for piano and rhythm section to
open the tune before the rest of the band kicks up
the intensity. A great, solid swing chart that cooks
all the way!
10311267 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Absolutely AwesomeLennie Niehaus. For
years, Lennie Niehaus has composed and arranged
great music for jazz ensembles at all ability levels,
and this work for advancing groups is no exception!
Interesting chord changes and backgrounds
combine with the ever-popular "Charleston" beat
to create this memorable swing chart. You'll find
great ensemble writing, a sax soli, and a swinging
shout chorus in this appealing chart. The solo
section offers options to the conductor to assign
improvised or "as is" solos to several instrumental
configurations. Don't miss this outstanding chart!
10085211 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
n After You've GoneTurner Layton/arr. Mark
Taylor. Arranged here in a slow Basie style swing
setting, this well-crafted chart is loaded with style!
The band can really cut loose on the shout chorus!
A solid choice for festival or concert.
2470793 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
All Blues (Little Big Band)Miles Davis/arr.
Mike Tomaro. One of the most famous jazz waltzes
ever written, this small band setting of Miles Davis'
classic skillfully uses the six-horn format to create
an incredibly full sound. A flexible solo section is
also included with suggested solos and scale/
chord sheets provided. Instrumentation: 3 saxes, 2
trumpets, 1 trombone plus rhythm section. Optional
additional parts included for alto, tenor & trombone.
10098773 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
All the Things You Are (Little Big Band)
Jerome Kern/arr. Mark Taylor. Mark Taylor
arranged this Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein
classic using duet pairings mixed with counterlines
and background figures from the entire ensemble.
Scored for six horns (3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1
trombone) and rhythm section, this medium swing
chart has a rich full sound. The solo space is for alto
and trumpet with suggested solos and scale/chord
sheets in all keys included. Optional parts for alto,
tenor and trombone 2 are provided.
10283056 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
n Alright, Okay, You Winarr. Sammy Nestico.
Recorded by Peggy Lee, Joe Williams, Count Basie
and many others, this popular standard breathes
new life under the masterful pen of Sammy
Nestico. A flexible solo section allows for any
combination of soloists.
2211977 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
4 Andorian BluesRich Woolworth. This up-tempo
swing chart is the perfect way to start any concert
with a bang. The brass and saxes have some really
exciting ensemble choruses between the written
or improvised solo sections featuring trumpet and
trombone over the blues in B-flat. The drummer
gets a chance to get his fill on before the key
change and recap of the melody to bring this chart
to a climactic finish. Highly recommended!
10456812 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
n April in ParisVernon Duke/trans. Jeff Hest. This
chart is simply about style! And with style is exactly
how Count Basie and his orchestra played it! From
the silky smooth sax soli on the head to the Pop Goes
The Weasel trumpet solo to the "...one more time..."
repeat of the last phrase, every detail of this jazz
standard has been transcribed and reconstructed by
Jeff Hest. A remarkable, authentic way to tell your
audience what swing is really all about!
2422855 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 58.00
n At the OasisAndy Farber. Popular New York
jazz writer Andy Farber presents another great
composition. This one is in the Duke Ellington mold
and alternates between Latin and swing sections
throughout. Also featured is a trumpet solo
which can easily be played by other instruments,
or opened up for additional choruses. Lots of
interesting ensemble writing make this chart a
wonderful choice for contest, festival or concert
performances. An optional flute part is included and
the written ranges are: Trumpet 1 to A; Trombone
to F; Alto Sax to B.
10311511 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 47.00
n Back BoneThad Jones/arr. Mike Carubia.
This medium-tempo blues tune in F is a more
accessible version of the famous Thad Jones
chart that features suggested or improvised
solos for trombone and can be opened up for
more! It's scored for standard instrumentation
with optional flute, but can be played with 4
saxes, 3 trumpets, 2 trombones and 3 rhythm.
A solid shout chorus and an ending drum solo
puts the crown on this one!
2481231 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
n Back BurnerCarmine Pastore. This swinger
cooks all the way through! It's the kind of chart that
perks right along so your jazzers can really dig in
and nail it! A suggested solo for trumpet is included.
You're going to love that shout chorus!
2468288 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
n Basie-Straight Ahead (Educational Version)
arr. Sammy Nestico. In this educational edition of
the classic Basie - Straight Ahead, the ranges and
technical demands have been modified, but you'll
still hear and feel all the excitement of the original
chart recorded by Count Basie in 1968 which is
also available.
543157 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
n Bernie's TuneBernie Miller/arr. Dave Wolpe.
This swinger features tenor sax 1 and muted
trumpet 2 and is arranged by one of the best, Dave
Wolpe. Featured are excellent written-out solos
for both horns, a superb shout chorus, and a lead
trumpet range hitting a written high B above the
staff. This great chart also features optional parts
for expanded instrumentations. You'll want this
outstanding chart! Highly recommended!
10355576 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
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Better Get Hit in Your SoulCharles Mingus/
arr. Andrew Homzy. Written in a fast 3/4, this
gospel-inspired burner is as fun to play as it is to
listen to. There's great interplay between sections
of the band as layers of sound move in and out.
Also included are hand claps and some "play any
note you want" opportunities to really liven things
up. The flexible solo section allows you to customize
this to fit the strengths of your band. Also included
are optional parts for flute, clarinet and French horn.
Highly recommended!
10034434 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
4 Better Get It in Your SoulCharles Mingus/
arr. Ralph Ford. A jazz waltz that swings at around
170 bpm, this chart features an infectious melody
hook by the great Charles Mingus that reaches
out and grabs you! There are written solos for
alto sax and trombone 1, and the trumpet 1 range
is to written G top space. All the ingredients you
need for a fine chart, plus it includes optional
parts for expanded instrumentation!
10452110 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 46.00
n Big DipperThad Jones/arr. Mike Carubia. Here
is one of Thad Jones' most popular compositions
rescored in the key of F concert to make it more
accessible to developing jazz ensembles. An
audience-friendly blues chart that is very playable
and features plenty of mid-range full ensemble
sections, it also includes written or improvised solos
for piano, tenor sax and trumpet. A true Thad Jones
classic! An optional flute part is included and the
written ranges are: Trumpet 1 to B-flat; Trombone
to F; Alto Sax to C.
10311505 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Bill's ThrillsLars Halle. This solid swing
expedition will be as invigorating for the band as it
is for the audience. There are trumpet and baritone
sax solis and solos featured throughout this big-
band bebop chart and a wonderful sax soli section
after the solos. Rhythm parts consist primarily of
chord symbols and rhythm slashes. Lead trumpet
range extends only to C6 and trombone to G4.
Highly recommended!
10279617 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
n Birk's WorksDizzy Gillespie/arr. Mike Tomaro.
In this classic minor blues tune from Dizzy
Gillespie, Mike Tomaro starts this version as
a funky mambo, but then shifts the style to
swing and back again to the mambo feel.
This well-paced arrangement features a great
feel plus solos for trumpet and tenor. There is
tons of variety in this excellent chart that will
show off your band's ability to play and change
from style to style!
2481646 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 60.00
n Blue MonkThelonious Monk/arr. Mark Taylor.
One of the signature tunes from jazz legend
Thelonious Monk is this quirky and iconic blues!
This great-sounding version for big bands maintains
the medium swing feel and "Monk-isms" from
the original, but the arranger's own stamp of
originality is exemplified with crafty ensemble lines,
rhythmic twists, and some powerful full ensemble
statements in mixed meters. Solos are included for
tenor, trumpet and drums, along with marvelous
writing for the entire band. Suggested solos are
included along with chord/scale sheets in all keys.
Highly effective!
10317217 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
Blue Rondo a La TurkDave Brubeck/arr.
Calvin Custer. You're not going to believe this
arrangement! Calvin Custer has masterfully
interpreted Dave Brubeck's classic jazz piece,
creating a marvelous version for your jazz band
that is really not that difficult. Effortlessly moving
from 9/8 to 4/4 swing, this great chart features
trumpet and alto sax solos in the middle section,
followed by a full band shout leading back to the
head. This is simply a piece that all students
should be familiar with!
2402782 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
Blue SesameAndrew Neu. Here's a cool,
medium-slow swing chart for advancing groups
reminiscent of the music of Stanley Turrentine and
Cannonball Adderley. Although it employs the blues
scale, it is not a blues. Improvised solos are offered
for tenor sax, trumpet and trombone. Your group will
create a lot of musical excitement when exaggerating
the articulations and dynamics included in this chart!
A guitar chord chart is included.
10299294 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
Blues and Swing
Medium
Buy with confidence! These works, listed in
order of their popularity, are chosen most often
by directors.
Bernie's Tune—Bernie Miller/arr. Dave Wolpe.
10355576 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
Sing, Sing, Sing—
Louis Prima/trans. Mike Lewis.
2411486 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
2411486E Jazz Ensemble ePrint. . . . . . . 55.00
I Left My Heart in San Francisco—
arr. Quincy Jones.
10368506 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
Out of the Doghouse—Erik Morales.
10068803 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
Go Tell It on the Mountain—arr. Alan Baylock.
10277752 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
Told Ya So—Gordon Goodwin.
10355628 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
Blue Monk—Thelonious Monk/arr. Mark Taylor.
10317217 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
Big Dipper—Thad Jones/arr. Mike Carubia.
10311505 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
125th Street Blues—Dave Mills.
10280567 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Hey Pachuco!—arr. Shane Porter.
10050989 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
