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Big Band Standards
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H American Patrol—arr. 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 . . . . . . . . . . E 38.00
n April in Paris—Vernon 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 . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00
4 Artistry in Rhythm—Stan Kenton/arr. Paul
Murtha. Composed and recorded by Stan Kenton
in the 1940s, Artistry in Rhythm became his
signature and a true classic from the big-band era.
Paul Murtha has skillfully adapted and truncated
this for younger players while maintaining the
flavor and energy of the original. Solo piano starts
things off followed by the iconic trombone solo
in the medium Latin section. The exciting double
time swing section features the entire ensemble,
then the maestoso theme returns to close things
out. Impressive!
10374166 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
4 Bernie's Tune—Bernie 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 . . . . . . . . . . M 50.00
H Big Noise from Winnetka—Haggart & 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 . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
4 Blues in Hoss' Flat—Foster & Basie/arr. Rick
Stitzel. Here's a great way to introduce the music
of Count Basie to your young players. Carefully
scored for young groups, this medium swing
chart composed by Frank Foster and Count
Basie trades the melody between the trumpets
and saxes, includes a solo or soli for trumpet,
and a brief shout chorus using tutti rhythms
for the entire ensemble. Suggested solos and
chord/scale sheets in all keys are included, plus
it's playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations. Highly recommended!
10427422 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . VE 35.00
n Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy—arr. Michael
Sweeney. This chart is way up on the "fun
meter!" Mike's playable arrangement doesn't
sacrifice any of that classic swing era sound and
style. The trumpet section is the primary featured
section, however the saxes also get a crack at
the melody and the trombones will really enjoy
the glissandi in the shout chorus. A superb chart
for your young band!
2363323 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00
4 Caldonia (What Makes Your Big Head So
Hard?)—Fleecie Moore/arr. Rick Stitzel. Made
famous by Woody Herman's Thundering Herd,
here is a fun chart from the early swing era. The
saxes do most of the heavy lifting, supported
by punches and backgrounds in the brass.
Also featured are short solos for tenor and/or
baritone saxes. Suggested solos are included
along with chord/scale sheets in all keys, and
it's playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations. Highly recommended!
10427416 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00
4 Don't Get Around Much Anymore—Ellington
& Russell/arr. Mark Taylor. One of the classic
trademark tunes from the Duke Ellington library,
this familiar jazz standard is solidly scored for
younger players by Mark Taylor. When it comes
to accessible charts in a medium swing style, this
one can't be beat! Highly recommended!
10427404 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
H Don't Get Around Much Anymore—Duke
Ellington/arr. Michael Sweeney. What better way
to introduce the music of Duke Ellington to your
young jazzers than with this wonderfully scored
arrangement by Michael Sweeney! Even at this
easy level, this chart really swings and will sound
great with limited rehearsal time. Your pianist gets
a rare chance to shine as he or she is featured on
the melody while the ensemble answers. Later,
every section gets to play the melody and there's
a written or ad lib solo for any saxophone. The
final section starts softly with saxes alone, then
builds as various layers are added. This bluesy,
swinging chart is playable with as few as 3 saxes,
2 trumpets, 1 trombone, piano and drums, and all
solos have written parts provided. This belongs in
every young jazz curriculum! Highly recommended!
10016142 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . E 35.00
4 Give It One—Ferguson & Downey/arr. Chris
Sharp. Close to the original, but somewhat
simplified, this burning rocker from the Maynard
Ferguson library really sizzles with a driving
intensity! The lead trumpet goes up to high D with
a couple high E's thrown in for your aspiring high
note specialist. It also includes a nice chorus for a
written or improvised alto sax solo and some very
cool trumpet section solis.
10456824 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . MA 65.00
4 I Can't Stop Loving You—arr. Quincy Jones.
Every jazz fan knows it, loves it and has wished
it was in print! And now, this quintessential
big-band arrangement is finally available! As
recorded by the Count Basie Orchestra on their
album This Time by Basie: Hits of the 50s &
60s, Quincy Jones' arrangement of I Can't Stop
Loving You will bring your audiences to their
feet. Beginning with the Count's rubato piano
tremolo, this laid-back shuffle chart features in-
your-face ensemble writing at its finest. There is
short, written-out solo space for trombone and
piano, but mostly this chart simply swings its tail
off with the entire ensemble from beginning to
end! Never has a sad song sounded so happy!
Very highly recommended!
10368505 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . MA 48.00
4 I'm Beginning to See the Light—arr. Paul
Baker. This is a swinger all the way! The tempo
can be anywhere between 132 - 150 bpm and
there is a written trumpet 2 solo. There's plenty
of swingin' ensemble, a great sax section soli
plus optional parts for flute, clarinet, vibes, horn,
baritone horn, and tuba. Add in trumpet plungers
and sliding trombones and it's all great stuff!
10353493 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . ME 44.00
H In a Mellow Tone—Duke Ellington/arr. Mark
Taylor. One of the all-time Duke Ellington classics
is this elegant, medium swing tune. Mark Taylor's
smooth arrangement for developing groups
features plenty of rich ensemble scoring plus
written or ad lib solos for trumpet and trombone.
Introduce your young jazzers to the Duke with this
excellent chart!
2481663 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
H In the Mood—Joe Garland/arr. Michael
Sweeney. This one's a must! Glenn Miller's big
band classic is one of the best known tunes from
the swing era, and Mike's excellent arrangement
puts it within reach of young bands. Comfortable
ranges, easy rhythm patterns and written solos
make this a perfect choice to teach your students
how to swing!
2314268 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00
H In the Mood—Joe Garland. This Glenn Miller
classic is a must for every jazz band library!
Carefully edited and available with a full score, this
arrangement has everything you need to recreate
the original including a trumpet solo, and a short
call-and-response passage between the alto and
tenor saxes. It's a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!
2090959 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . M 50.00
4 Jeannine—Duke Pearson/arr. Mike Dana. A great
jazz standard played around 178 bpm, this swing
chart features alto sax with a suggested written
solo provided, and a drum solo played in between
band hits. The lead trumpet range is to written high
C. An optional vibraphone part is included.
10452154 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . MA 58.00
H Jumpin' at the Woodside—Count Basie/arr.
Rich DeRosa. This one just builds and builds!
Rich DeRosa keeps this Count Basie signature
tune swinging all the way and includes two
optional tag endings to keep the Basie style
intact. The solos are written out for piano, tenor
sax, trumpet and trombone and the lead trumpet
range is to written G on top of the staff with an
A on the optional tag ending. Optional parts are
included for expanded instrumentation. One of
the Count's finest!
10028198 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . ME 46.00
n Mood Indigo (Little Big Band)—Duke Ellington/
arr. Mark Taylor. The flowing melody and lush
harmonies of this Ellington favorite are set in a
medium samba style in this creative arrangement
that takes full advantage of the little big band
format. In addition to full ensemble choruses
and trade-offs, there is solo space for alto sax as
well as guitar and/or piano. Suggested solos and
chord/scale sheets are included. Instrumentation:
Six horns (ATB Saxes, 2 Trumpets, 1 Trombone)
plus 4 Rhythm. Optional additional parts are
included for Alto, Tenor and Trombone.
10490313 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . M 45.00
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