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Jazz
Ensemble
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4 702 Shuffle—Bret Zvacek. Need a great opener
or a burning closer? 702 Shuffle can take care
of either spot on the program! With a strong
melody, an infectious groove and solid ensemble
work, this Bret Zvacek composition will fit well
into any program. The open solo section allows
for plenty of room for your soloist to stretch out
with the provided solo or improvisation. Highly
recommended!
10455640 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . ME 52.00
l All In for the Blues—Doug Beach. As one of the
most important American music forms, the blues
is an essential concept for developing students
who are learning about jazz improvisation and
ensemble playing. This easy level swinger has it
all: a strong melody, solid ensemble writing and
an open solo section with written or improvised
solos. Playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations, it's scored for 12-17 players with
optional parts included for flute, clarinet, horn in
F, tuba and vibes. Outstanding performance and
instructional repertoire!
10499212 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . E 45.00
H Autumn Leaves—Joseph Kosma/arr. Peter Blair.
This is a great old tune! Except...there's nothing
"old" sounding about it. It's a medium swing
version of a marvelous, often-played standard
that opens with an alto and trumpet duet and is
filled with tight ensemble punches. The saxes are
featured on a chorus and there is a written or ad lib
solo for piano.
2406361 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
l Back Alley Shuffle—Doug Beach. Featuring killer
ensemble work, a strong melody, a sax soli, an
open solo section with written or ad lib solos, and
a memorable finish, this hard-driving shuffle will
ignite any program. A great workout for everyone
in the band!
10499217 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . M 52.00
l Backatown—Troy Andrews/arr. John Wasson.
From Trombone Shorty's acclaimed CD
Backatown, here is the hot title cut arranged for
big band in a funky medium tempo. With a blend
of catchy riffs, solid ensemble passages, and
stop-time breaks, this chart exudes a spirited and
unmistakable New Orleans swagger.
10490289 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
4 Better Get It in Your Soul—Charles 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 . . . . . . . . . . . M 46.00
4 Big Swing Face—Bill 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 . . . . . . . . . . ME 46.00
l Blues by Five—Red Garland/arr. John Berry.
Recorded on the 1956 album Cookin' with the
Miles Davis Quintet, this jazz standard composed
by pianist Red Garland adapts beautifully for
beginning jazzers. With a moderate tempo, a riff-
based melody, and non-threatening soloing on the
blues progression, this is the perfect introduction
to the music of Miles Davis for students and
audiences. Suggested solos are included along
with chord/scale sheets in all keys, and it's
playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations.
10490309 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . .VE 40.00
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
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
l Cavanaugh Bay—Gregory Yasinitsky. This
swinging jazz waltz for developing big bands will
showcase the precision of your ensemble with its
compelling melody, solos for tenor and trumpet,
and an engaging shout chorus. Though written
solos are provided, the included solo changes are
designed to encourage improvisation. Scored for
9-17 players, it includes a guitar chord chart and
optional parts for flute, clarinet, horn in F, tuba
and vibes.
10499230 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . E 45.00
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
Blues & Swing
"
You guys rock!"
— Lisa Butts, Band Director
Hanford West High School, Hanford, CA
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