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Blues & Swing medium-advanced / advanced
n Reverend JonesPaul Lohorn. Paying tribute
the the great Thad Jones, this chart swings from
top to bottom. Reverend Jones has plenty of room
for solos as well as full ensemble choruses and
will be an exciting and creative way to celebrate
the legacy of the great Thad Jones. Here's a solid
introduction for developing jazzers to a smooth
and sophisticated swing style. An ideal festival or
contest chart!
10367400 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
n Sadie's SisterPete McGuinness. If you're
looking for an exceptional shuffle chart, then look
no further... Sadie's Sister is it! Inspired by Horace
Silver's Sister Sadie, this chart swings hard from
beginning to end at about 136-140 bpm and has
wonderful unison sections, harmonized passages,
and solis that will show off the talents of your band
in the best possible way. The solos are indicated
for trumpet, alto, trombone, bass, and drums. The
soloists can improvise over the chords provided
in the respective parts or can perform the written
solos as indicated. Written ranges: Trumpet 1 to Bb;
Trombone to G; Alto Sax to E. Highly recommended!
10370699 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 47.00
Salute to Glenn Millertrans. Jeff Hest.
Was there ever a dance band that presented a
more refined jazz than Glenn Miller? This
incredible medley joins three of Miller's favorite
tunes, and each is transcribed right from the
Miller book...timeless, completely authentic
versions of Moonlight Serenade, Pennsylvania
6-5000 and Little Brown Jug. Every good jazz
band will want to play this fabulous selection,
and every audience will appreciate that you did!
Highest recommendations!
2423275 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 58.00
Sanctified BluesWynton Marsalis/arr. Michael
Mossman. Composed by Wynton Marsalis in
a distinctive New Orleans swing style, here is
a joyous, medium tempo romp that features a
trombone and alto sax trading solo statements
over a swingin' tutti ensemble. This unique and
appealing number is a perfect change of pace
for contests or festivals. Highly recommended!
Suggested solos and scale/chord sheets included.
10098733 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
n Satin DollEllington & Strayhorn/arr.
Sammy Nestico. This is the authentic Nestico
arrangement as recorded by the Count Basie
Orchestra! Duke Ellington's famous chart just
swings like crazy in any arrangement, but this
one sets the standard. Featuring solo space for
trumpet, tenor and piano, this definitive version
is a masterpiece of arranging craftsmanship that
will set your band apart from the pack!
2384022 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 60.00
4 The Second Time Around (Pro Version)arr.
Billy Byers. Much like the arrangements of Quincy
Jones, Billy Byers provided the Basie band with
some of their best music ever recorded. From
Basie's album Frankly Speaking: Count Basie
Plays the Hits of Frank Sinatra, Byers' arrangement
of The Second Time Around is a slow swingin'
masterpiece. This is a great dynamic chart that
will stretch bands to play both very loud and very
soft, and will certainly be a favorite of audiences.
While much of this chart features the ensemble,
there is improvised solo space for trumpet and a
few written Basie-esque solos for piano. Every band
should have this in their library!
10455886 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
n Shiny StockingsFrank Foster/arr. Sammy
Nestico. As recorded by the Count Basie
Orchestra, here is Sammy Nestico's classic chart
on this Frank Foster jazz standard! Featuring all
the signature piano stylings, muted brass on the
first strain, a sax soli, a trumpet solo, and a shout
chorus that roars, this timeless chart deserves a
place in every band's library!
10052507 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 60.00
H Sing Sang SungGordon Goodwin. This monster
chart takes its cues from Sing Sing Sing and goes
right over the top! Not many tunes can match
the energy of that big band classic, but this one
sure does. You'll know it from Gordon Goodwin's
Grammy-nominated CD Swingin' for the Fences,
and it is one very hot chart!
2470788 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 60.00
10012412 Dual Disc CD/DVD-Swingin'
For The Fences . . . . . . . . . 19.95
SmackdownJeff Jarvis. This challenging shuffle
blues chart by Los Angeles writer Jeff Jarvis will thrill
and energize your band and its audiences. Equally
appropriate as an opener, closer, or anything
in between, solos are offered for trumpet and
trombone, but the blues-based changes allow the
solo section to be opened up so you can spotlight
other instrumentalists. Afterward there is an effective
a cappella stop-time sax soli with trumpet lead that
yields to another solo section with changes cued in
the alto, tenor, or baritone sax parts. An exciting
shout chorus follows, ending with an open drum
solo before the final chord. Highly recommended!
10279623 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 56.00
H
Struttin' with Some BarbecueArmstrong
& Raye/arr. Mike Tomaro. Every aspiring jazz
musician needs to be aware of Louis Armstrong
and how he influenced American jazz styles. Here
is a solid, swinging arrangement for the entire
ensemble on one of the tunes he is most identified
with. Highly recommended!
10072784 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
n Suddenly It's SpringJimmy Van Heusen/arr.
Lennie Niehaus. Arranged by Lennie Niehaus and
performed by the Stan Kenton Orchestra, this great
medium-swing chart has outstanding ensemble
writing. It also features solo space for tenor
saxophone and trumpet. A great swinger to add to
any program, this is the original big band version.
5 Saxes, 5 Trumpets, 5 Trombones (3 Tenors, 2
Basses), 3 Rhythm.
10368513 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
n Sweet Georgia Brownarr. Sammy Nestico.
As recorded by Count Basie on Prime Time, here
is the magnificent Nestico flag-waver to end all
flag-wavers! Combine a wonderful standard tune
with solos for piano and tenor along with some of
Sammy's finest ensemble writing ever, and you
have a highlight for any concert or festival. It's a
classic chart that's heartily recommended for every
band at this level!
2479355 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 60.00
l Swing StateJames Miley. Swing State ia a fresh
and fun to play composition. With bop-ish lines over a
swing feel with a funky back-beat, this charts brings
new life to an eager rhythm section and interesting,
interactive rhythmic figures to the ensemble. The
soloists are of choice from tenor saxophone, trumpet
or trombone. There is also some solo space for the
drummer. Add excellent variety to any program with
this outstanding selection!
10455890 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 57.00
H Take the 'A' TrainBilly Strayhorn/arr. Alan
Baylock. Think of Take the "A" Train with a
contemporary flair and you have the idea behind
this inventive chart by Alan Baylock. Opening in a
swing groove then alternating with a funk feel, bari
sax, bass trombone, guitar and bass have the initial
melodic statement in this terrific chart. Solo space
is available for alto sax 1, trombone 1, bari sax and
trumpet 2 and the lead trumpet range is to written
D above the staff. A modern yet superb chart of a
tune everyone knows. Festival material!
10071911 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 58.00
n That's How We RollGordon Goodwin. A
Gordon Goodwin original, this is a bouncy shuffle
featuring melodies with big hooks to grab your
attention. Shuffles always work great and this
one is no exception. "Roll" has solo space for
alto, tenor, bari, trumpet and trombone and lead
trumpet range to written high F with a G at the
end. The percussion part calls for bongos and
conga. It's a winner at any concert or festival. The
published version is in the key of G. Recorded by
the Big Phat Band. Highly recommended!
10093205 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 65.00
There's the RubGordon Goodwin. Very funky!
The half-time shuffle groove in this chart is loaded
with attitude. The rhythm section sets things up
for the clever theme, played by altos and trumpets.
There's solo space for piano, alto or tenor sax.
You'll love the shout chorus. It really smokes!
2473684 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 65.00
10012412 Dual Disc CD/DVD-Swingin'
For The Fences . . . . . . . . . 19.95
l TiptoeThad Jones/arr. Mike Carubia. From
the 1970 Thad Jones Consummation album, this
medium tempo "rhythm" swinger has been re-
scored by Mike Carubia capturing the essence of
the original. A tasty sax soli section and a slightly
simplified unison trombone soli section combine to
give all sections a chance to shine while the unique
"tiptoeing" style of this quality chart is sure to make
it a favorite at concerts and festivals for many
years to come. There's plenty of solo space and
suggested written solos are included in the parts.
10458666 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
n Up Jumped SpringFreddie Hubbard/arr. Les
Hooper. Freddie Hubbard's great jazz waltz with
the Les Hooper touch is an excellent combination!
Trumpet 2 has the initial melody statement, and
written solo space and chord changes are provided
for alto, tenor, and trombone 1. This chart floats
nicely in three with a nice (and unique) shout chorus
and lead trumpet range to written high C. Great
chart on a great jazz classic!
10311463 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
n Walkin' ShoesGerry Mulligan/arr. Marty Paich.
In 1959 Art Pepper recorded 12 tunes backed by
an 11-piece small band. The Marty Paich charts
focused on modern jazz classics including this
arrangement of Gerry Mulligan's Walkin' Shoes.
This contemporary swinger featured Art Pepper
on alto sax and also a solo spot for trumpet. Third
trumpet and trombone parts have been included as
alternates for the horn in F part. This publication
has been edited and engraved from the original
score and parts as supplied by Laurie Pepper.
Instrumentation: AATB Saxophones, 2 Trumpets, F
Horn (or Trumpet 3, or Trombone 3), 2 Trombones,
Piano, Bass and Drums.
10342606 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
n
A Warm BreezeSammy Nestico. Set in a
laid-back swing groove, this chart features a sax
chorus, some driving ensemble sections, and solos
for trombone, tenor sax, trumpet and piano with
suggested solos provided for all. Sammy says that
maintaining a solid sense of time will make playing
this chart sound more like fun than work. A full
ensemble shout chorus closes out this chart in fine
style. The rhythm section parts are partially notated
with chords cued.
2260743 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 56.00
n Ya Gotta TrySammy Nestico. Perfect as an
opener or closer, this chart will energize any
concert...especially festival programs. While your
competition searches high and low for obscure
music to program, why not impress adjudicators
by performing a challenging Sammy Nestico
classic. Complete with a "tenor battle" and a
spirited drum solo, this up-tempo chart swings
hard from start to finish!
4121778 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 56.00
n Yardbird SuiteCharlie Parker/arr. Dave
Wolpe. If you want your band to swing, then
you've got to check out this fine chart by Dave
Wolpe on this Charlie Parker standard. It has
written melody solos for tenor sax and alto sax
and the lead trumpet range is to written D above
the staff. Every jazz player should know and play
this tune and this is a great chart by a great
arranger! Highly recommended!
10093189 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
Blues & Swing
Advanced
4 111-44Oliver Nelson/arr. John Fedchock. This
Oliver Nelson chart features alto saxophone and
trumpet playing the melody. Lengthy solo sections
with exciting backgrounds are featured for both
those players. The band also has their turn to
wail behind and after the solos. This is a standout
arrangement by John Fedchock full of great
sectional writing and sophisticated harmonies.
Melodic and very nice!
10458206 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 75.00
l Ain't Life GrandBill Holman. This Bill Holman
chart was written for the Maynard Ferguson
Orchestra. It was recorded on Live at Peacock
Lane, and is a bright swing tune that features solos
for alto saxophone, tenor saxophone and drums,
a wonderful shout chorus, and an ending that will
knock your socks off! It has been edited to include
optional parts for a full big band. If your rhythm
section can "burn," well, here it is!
10455846 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 57.00
n AnthropologyParker & Gillespie/arr. Victor
Goines. Big band bebop! Anthropology is a great
Charlie Parker tune arranged by Victor Goines,
and it's smokin' hot. This is packed with bop lines,
section solis, a big shout chorus, solos for piano
and tenor sax, and lead trumpet range to written
B-flat above the staff. Anthropology is the study of
humanity. You should study this chart!
10093201 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
n Bemsha SwingThelonious Monk/arr. Bill
Holman. Featuring a nice and sassy melody, this
is the chart people have been wanting to see in
print for years! Recorded by the Bill Holman Band
on their album Brilliant Corners, this is the great
Thelonious Monk tune set in a straight-eighth
Latin feel. The solo space is for alto saxophone,
trumpet, piano, and drums. There's wonderful
ensemble writing throughout, and this Bill Holman
classic is a must-have for your band. Alto 1
doubles on soprano. Exceptional Bill Holman
writing at its finest!
10312472 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 62.00
H Big DipperThad Jones. This chart from the
Thad Jones library belongs in every big band library!
543249 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 56.00
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