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Blues & Swing medium
4 Prima VeritasPaul Baker. In the style of the
great Louis Prima, this medium tempo, "jump"
blues chart is full of energy and excitement. Being
a riff-based chart, there are opportunities to play the
written backgrounds or have students create their
own. The sax section is featured in a two chorus
soli and there is lots of room for numerous soloists
with the provided changes. A driving shout section
leads to a short open drum solo before the final
chord. The trumpet range is to written high C and
the trombone range is to G, and the tempo is about
172 bpm. Highly recommended!
10458463 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
n The Queen BeeSammy Nestico. Penned by
Sammy Nestico, this chart is a relaxed moderate
blues. Written for the Basie/Nestico collaboration
on the album Basie-Straight Ahead, it's perfect
for advancing groups. It is also a great chart for
your rhythm section to develop that wonderful
Basie sound and feel. A must for every jazz
ensemble library!
545673 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
n Rhoda MapThad Jones/arr. Mike Carubia.
Named after jazz organist, Rhoda Scott, this is
Mike Carubia's slightly easier take on a Thad Jones
classic. This writing is typical Thad and was a
favorite of the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra and
it is still played by the Village Vanguard Orchestra.
The tempo is around 128-132 bpm, the form is
AABA and the chart displays classic Thad Jones'
harmonic and melodic approach for composing
for big band. Included are suggested solos and an
optional flute part. Written ranges: Trumpet 1 to A;
Trombone to G; Alto Sax to D. It's a great one!
10370710 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
n Rock This TownBrian Setzer/arr. Dave Wolpe.
This is it...the chart you've been waiting to get your
hands on! This tune has long been a rockin' favorite,
and the version by the Brian Setzer Orchestra is
even hotter! Dave Wolpe has arranged Rock This
Town almost note for note right off the recording,
and has included solo space for a screaming guitar
solo ala the Setzer recording. No doubt about it...
this chart will completely energize your kids!
2410223 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
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Rush HourLennie Niehaus. This big band chart
for advancing groups features interesting material,
development, and swinging motives. It also
contains conversational exchanges between the
ensemble and drummer. Solo sheets are provided
for C, E-flat and B-flat instruments, and a guitar
chord chart is included.
10431428 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
l Santa Monica StrollJeremy Levy. This medium
swinger from LA based composer Jeremy Levy is
similar to classic Sammy Nestico charts, but with
a more modern harmonic touch. Featuring a great
sax soli and a solo for tenor 1, this chart includes
amazing ensemble writing as well!
10459784 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
n Scrapple from the AppleCharlie Parker/arr.
David Bandman. Big band bebop! This is a great
Charlie Parker classic arranged as a bright swing
chart. The melody is stated by alto, tenor and
trumpet 2 followed by written or ad lib trumpet 2
and tenor 1 solos. There's a full ensemble chorus
and the lead trumpet top note is to written A. An
excellent chart on this "Bird" classic!
10277761 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
Secret LoveSammy Fain/arr. Dave Wolpe.
Featuring the trombone section, Dave Wolpe's
chart on Secret Love just cooks and cooks!
All four trombone parts have written-out solo
sections, there's plenty of section work and nice
ensembles too. The lead 'bone range is to high Bb
and lead trumpet is to written B above the staff.
This is an accessible and terrific chart to showcase
your trombones. Highly recommended! Optional
expanded instrumentation.
10071747 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
SeesawDoug Beach. Containing plenty of full
ensemble work and open solo sections to feature
your talented jazz players, this medium level swinger
is is a great opener or closer for any jazz program!
10351234 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 56.00
Seven Steps to HeavenDavis & Feldman/
arr. Mike Tomaro. Recorded during the pinnacle
of Miles Davis' career, Seven Steps to Heaven has
become an iconic jazz standard and one of Miles'
best known tunes. Keeping the up-tempo swing
style of the original, this chart soars through the
chord changes with skill and fluency, and features
solos for trumpet and tenor. Suggested solos and
chord/scale sheets in all keys are included. Great
arrangement of a brilliant jazz standard!
10317220 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
H Shiny StockingsFrank Foster/arr. Greg
Yasinitsky. Frank Foster's composition Shiny
Stockings is one of the greatest jazz tunes ever for
big band. Arranged by Greg Yasinitsky and scored at
an accessible level, this chart has all the ingredients
you expect plus a few short section solis and an
ensemble shout chorus. This arrangement stays
very close to the original, yet is more accessible for
developing groups. Other features include a written
solo for 2nd trumpet with the lead trumpet range to
written A above the staff. This Basie classic belongs
in every jazz library! Highly recommended! Optional
expanded instrumentation.
10071900 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
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Sing, Sing, SingLouis Prima/trans. Mike Lewis.
Here it is...perhaps the most recognizable swing
tune of all time! This incredible transcription is as
close as you're going to come to the original (which
included clarinet and less than a full compliment
of brass). This chart is scored for a standard 5
saxes, 4 trumpets, 4 trombones and rhythm, but
aside from that, it is the original as played by Benny
Goodman. Every lick is there, including all the Gene
Krupa drum breaks! This chart is a must for every
big band's library!
2411486 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 58.00
n Sister SadieHorace Silver/arr. Bryan Kidd.
Experience this hard-bop style work that really gets
things kickin'. The saxes open with the famous head
and this chart has been made more accessible, yet
remains true to the original. There are a wealth of
performance suggestions included to make this
chart work at many ability levels. Containing all
the elements of Horace Silver's original tune, this
arrangement can be opened up to feature more
soloists than just the tenor (provided with a written
solo and changes). A sax soli feature helps to bring
this one home! An outstanding arrangement of a
jazz standard!
10009016 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
SplankyNeal Hefti/arr. Sammy Nestico. For
years, directors have been waiting for the release of
the original Basie version of this great blues classic.
It's full of Sammy's unique ensemble writing and
has plenty of room for blues solos.
2185155 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
4 Star EyesGene DePaul/arr. Dave Wolpe. This is
an outstanding, swingin' chart from master arranger
Dave Wolpe on this Gene DePaul classic! It's a great
tune set at around 152 bpm, with fat ensemble
voicings, nice solis, written solos for trumpet 2
and piano, and optional wind and vibes parts for
expanded instrumentations. What's not to like?
10452112 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Summertime (from "Porgy and Bess")
George Gershwin/arr. Dave Rivello. This medium
swing trumpet solo feature contains tons of jazz
substance! Arranger Dave Rivello captures the
distinctive "Miles Davis-Harmon Mute" sound in this
outstanding chart that features both the band and
soloist "a la Miles." The 2nd trumpet solo part goes
to written F on the top line, and the lead trumpet
goes to written A. Highly recommended!
10011971 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
n Switch in TimeSammy Nestico. Sammy
Nestico wrote this classic chart for the Count
Basie Orchestra and it was recorded on the album
Basie - Straight Ahead. An approachable chart for
advancing groups, this minor blues outing features
attractive chord changes and a brilliant finale.
Classic Basie!
546390 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
n Take FivePaul Desmond/arr. Rich DeRosa.
Perhaps the most famous time chart of all, Take
Five is in 5/4 but the rhythmic pattern is clear and
consistent throughout. You'll find this arrangement
very accessible with easy alto sax and drum solos,
plus modest brass ranges. This chart features a
more laid-back style than the original and is sure
to be just as important today as was in the 1960s.
Recommended for every jazz enthusiast!
10049802 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
n Take the 'A' Train (Original Version)Billy
Strayhorn/trans. David Berger. This very special,
historic publication is an exact transcription of the
1941 version recorded by Duke Ellington. David
Berger's expertise is evident in the completely voiced
rhythm parts and written out solos. This classic
belongs in every jazz ensemble library everywhere!
2237790 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Tenor Madness (Little Big Band)Sonny
Rollins/arr.Mark Taylor. Using tenor and baritone
saxes to do the heavy lifting, here is a fun chart
on this Sonny Rollins classic! There are clever
ensemble interludes and a shout chorus to round
out this swingin' chart for little big band. Scored
for 6 horns (3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone) plus
rhythm section with optional parts included for alto
sax, tenor sax and trombone. Highly recommended!
10374156 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
That's Lifearr. Gordon Goodwin. Gordon
Goodwin's medium-slow treatment of this
familiar standard swings hard right from the top!
This expertly crafted chart features plenty of tutti
ensemble writing, solo space for trumpet and piano,
and a short but potent sax soli. Silky smooth!
2286565 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
l There's a Boat Dat's Leavin' Soon for New
York (from Porgy and Bess)George Gershwin/
arr. Mike Tomaro. One of the classic songs from
Gershwin's "Porgy and Bess!" Stylistically based
on the famous collaboration of Miles Davis and
Gil Evans, this powerful arrangement is set in a
medium swing style and will show every section of
the band at its best. Timeless!
10461352 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
n This I Dig of YouHank Mobley/arr. Mike
Tomaro. This jazz classic was penned by tenor
saxophone great Hank Mobley. Perfect as an
opener or closer for any performance, this up-
tempo swing chart is solid from beginning to end!
Highly recommended!
10283038 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
n Told Ya SoGordon Goodwin. More accessible
than most Gordon Goodwin charts, Told Ya So is a
medium-swing modal original. The tempo is around
140 bpm, there's a flexible solo section that has
written solos provided for flute (optional), alto 1, tenor
1, bari, trumpet 3 and trombone 1. The lead trumpet
range is to written B above the staff and optional
parts are included for expanded instrumentations.
It's relaxed and kinda laid back, but still has the
Goodwin intensity. A fun-to-play, more accessible
Goodwin chart! Highly recommended!
10355628 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
Trouble in TaipeiMichael Philip Mossman. With
an aura of mystery and a sneaky medium-swing
style, this original from the pen of Michael Mossman
features skilled and highly effective writing for the
entire ensemble. The trumpet section is featured
at the top, and there are flexible options in the
solo section, plus a drum solo. Also included are
suggested solos and chord/scale sheets in all keys.
10343788 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
n Walk, Don't Runarr. Quincy Jones. If you
want a chart that swings, this is it! This incredible
arrangement by Quincy Jones was recorded by the
great Count Basie Orchestra on their album This
Time By Basie. It's set as a medium-up swing
chart and has amazing ensemble writing with very
playable rhythms and ranges. There's ad lib solo
space for tenor saxophone and a written piano
solo. The arrangement culminates in a smokin'
shout chorus, with drum solo fills, before taking it
to the end. Straight from the Basie book, this is a
must-have for your jazz band library!
10368516 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
n The Way You Look TonightJerome Kern/arr.
Sammy Nestico. Sammy Nestico's interpretation
of this great old tune is right on target for today's
jazz ensembles, with all the class we have come
to expect from this master arranger! Written in a
relaxed swing style, this chart features lots of tutti
ensemble writing, very melodic counter melodies,
and also a wonderful sax soli. No solos required.
2259943 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
4 The Weatherman's DilemmaRick Hirsch.
This swinging ensemble chart merges the bluesy
lines of Benny Golson reminiscent of his work
with Art Blakey, the clarity of Ahmad Jamal, and
the relaxed feeling of the Count Basie Orchestra.
There are brief suggested or improvised solos for
tenor sax, trumpet, and alto sax, and it features big
solidly scored ensemble sections. A terrific change
of pace chart for any performance! Instrumentation:
5 saxes (SATTB with optional alto sax 1), 4 trumpets
(doubling flugels), 4 trombones (3 tenors, 1 bass),
guitar, piano, bass, and drums with optional parts
for flute, vibes and horn in F.
10456264 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
n West Coast BluesWes Montgomery/arr. Kris
Berg. With a solid 3/4 foundation, this iconic Wes
Montgomery blues tune receives the full treatment
by arranger Kris Berg. It's fun to play and hear, has
written or ad lib solos for alto 1 and trumpet 2, and
includes an optional flute double for alto 2 for an
authentic sound. Optional parts are also included
for expanded instrumentations. Just great!
10311447 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
n West Coast ShuffleCarl Strommen. Set
at about 152 bpm, here's a solid shuffle chart
by Carl Strommen that really cooks! One of the
highlights is a delightful sax soli to show off the
section. Additionally, there's an open solo section
followed by the whole band getting into the act with
an impressive shout chorus. West Coast Shuffle is
outstanding and very highly recommended!
10369397 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
n Whisper NotBenny Golson/arr. Vince Norman.
A wonderful jazz standard composed by the
incomparable Benny Golson, this chart on Whisper
Not features a melody and solos handled by
trumpet 2 and tenor sax 1. The medium swing
tempo is about 108 - 112 bpm and there are no
worries about brass range issues. Optional parts
are included for expanded instrumentation. Your
band will play this chart with precision and mature
musical flair. It's a quality chart from top to bottom!
Highly recommended!
10355632 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
n Work in ProgressGordon Goodwin. If you want
to play original Gordon Goodwin charts but find
them are too challenging, check this out! Composed
and arranged by Gordon Goodwin specifically at a
more accessible level, this medium tempo swing
chart is outstanding! The lead trumpet range is to
written G on top of the staff and there's an open
solo section with written solos provided for E-flat,
B-flat instruments and trombone. It's the Gordon
Goodwin Big Phat Band sound, but accessible for
your band! Highly recommended!
10277755 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
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