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Blues & Swing medium-easy
n Bags' Groove (Little Big Band)Milt Jackson/
arr. Mark Taylor. Milt Jackson's signature blues
tune has become a well-known jazz standard, and
Mark Taylor's arrangement makes it sound great
in this six horn, little big band format. Featuring a
nice, medium swing feel, and the flexibility for open
solos with backgrounds, this will be fun to perform
and easy to prepare. Instrumentation: 3 Saxes;
2 Trumpets; 1 Trombone plus Rhythm Section.
Optional parts are included for Alto and Tenor Saxes
and Trombone. Suggested solos and chord/scale
sheets are also included. Highly recommended!
10317260 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
n Bari Cool ChartAndy Clark. Showcase your
bari sax player with this solid-sounding swinger
from the pen of Andy Clark. The spotlight is on the
bari throughout and the tasteful background parts
for the band provide a comfortable setting to allow
your bari sax soloist to really cook! A great choice
for any performance situation, this chart is based
on the changes to Don't Get Around Much Anymore
and features a solo part that is entirely notated,
although the bari player can definitely "stretch
out." This outstanding feature tune also has solo
opportunities for other players if desired. Sure to
bring the house down!
10071378 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
The Bari Thought of YouPeter Blair. A lush,
rubato introduction sets up the infectious shuffle feel
of this swingin' feature for baritone saxophone. The
solo is written or improvised and the arrangement
features nice band licks and backgrounds, a sax soli,
a tutti full band section and an improvised or notated
solo section. The key selection of Ab ensures that all
lines lay well for the soloist and the ranges remain
moderate for all players. A guaranteed audience
favorite, this hard-hitting chart will become a "must
have" for bands with strong, sassy bari players.
Highly recommended!
10029148 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
n Basie's BeatPaul Baker. Composed by Texas
composer Paul Baker, this laid-back swing chart
is in the style of its namesake. It features the
trombones and saxes on the melody with trumpet
punctuations and modest brass ranges. Solo
options are available for soloists of choice. The
option of cup mutes adds variety to the trumpet
section before opening back up for the shout
chorus. Basie's Beat offers an excellent opportunity
to show off your ensemble's dynamic range with
a pianissimo shout chorus. This chorus builds
through the second eight bars to a sax soli bridge
and then returns to the main theme to finish with a
classic Basie piano ending. Very nice!
10280534 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
4 The Big Band TheoryLarry Neeck. This bright
swinger kicks right from the start at around 180
bpm! Based on a blues form, this chart is very
melodic and simply cooks in an uncomplicated
fashion, with tasty unison riffs balancing the
powerfully scored ensemble sections. The open
solo section with great background figures, along
with the included suggested solos, provides an
opportunity for individual band members to shine.
Additional highlights included a nice shout chorus
and a section after the shout that begins softly
and builds to the end. It's also playable with
optional reduced instrumentation. Here's a great
chart for opening a program or for any occasion!
Highly recommended!
10518277 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
H Big Noise from WinnetkaHaggart & 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 . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Big Swing FaceBill 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 . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
n Blue Light SpecialRich Woolworth. This bright
concert, contest or festival opener features the
saxophone section. There's solo space for tenor
sax and trumpet, a "stop-time" ensemble section to
show off your group's ensemble prowess, and plenty
of drum fills to keep this driving swing chart exciting.
Imaginative and solid! Highly recommended!
10367330 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
4 Blue Note BluesJeff Jarvis. Whether your
jazz band has some experience or is in the
developmental stages, this medium-tempo
swingin' blues chart is suitable for all performance
situations. All sections have interesting parts to
play, articulations are frequently offered, ranges
are reasonable, and rhythm parts are notated with
chord symbols provided. The easy-going, tuneful
melody is supported by accessible secondary
figures and the ranges are very reasonable.
Suggested or improvised solos are offered for
baritone sax and tenor sax. Some nice stop-time
figures and a couple of 2/4 measures add to the
appeal of this winning chart, and it's playable with
optional reduce or expanding instrumentations. This
one kicks at an accessible level!
10515802 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
n Blue Note SpecialMike Tomaro. Reminiscent of
the blues-oriented music of the hard bop era, the
strong melody and groove are cornerstones of this
brilliant original. As the piece alternates between
swing and shuffle styles, every member of the band
is given interesting parts to play. Trombone and
tenor take separate solos midway through, then near
the end trade fours, then twos, then solo together.
Written lines are provided for aspiring jazz soloists.
2410694 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
4 Blues for JDave Mills. Blues for J is a hot blues
shuffle in F that cooks with some serious fire! Just
a good-time swingin' chart, it features a big beat,
a great opportunity for solos over F blues changes,
a fat sax section soli after the solos, and a piano
solo before the return of the head. All this at an
accessible grade level! Highly recommended!
10517407 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
l Blues Into the NightCharlie Hill. Charlie Hill's
original swinger at around 126 bpm is a straight-
ahead blues chart with a catchy melody in the
saxes that stays with you. There are no solos, just
swinging sectionals and ensemble playing. The set
includes optional parts for flute, clarinet, horn in f
and tuba. The scoring calls for 5 saxes, 3 trumpets,
2 trombones and 4 rhythm. Accessible and fun!
10509057 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
n Blues MarchBenny Golson/arr. Terry White.
Composed by the great Benny Golson, this classic
jazz standard will enhance your jazz library. At about
120 bpm, this swing-march begins with trumpet,
alto and tenor on the melody and then builds. Written
solos are provided for tenor sax, trumpet and alto
sax, there's a sweet shout chorus, a sax section soli
and a big ending completing the package. Playable
with optional expanded instrumentation, it includes
all the usual optional parts plus vibes and clarinet.
Highly recommended!
10355578 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 46.00
n Boogie LouPaul Baker. This is an upbeat
chart! Composed and arranged by Paul Baker, this
boogaloo groove which is blend of rock with a funky
twist will have everyone tapping their feet. The
groove will push the band forward and the features
include written or ad lib solos for alto 1, trumpet 2
and trombone 2, lead trumpet to a written G, some
very cool stop-time sax section licks, and energy
bursting from every part!
10277738 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 44.00
n Bringin' Down the HouseLarry Neeck. The title
says it all! This bright, accessible swinger features
hip unison riffs, cool sax solis and powerhouse
ensemble sections. Built on the blues form, this
is a great chart for teaching the swing style, and
a real band and crowd pleaser. An optional open
solo section includes suggested written solos or
players can improvise, and the shout chorus builds
gradually to a blockbuster finish. For your next
concert or contest performance, Bringin' Down The
House is a very strong choice!
10457923 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
n Bye, Bye BlackbirdDixon & Henderson/arr.
Dave Rivello. Arranger Dave Rivello arranged this
great tune in a nice and easy, relaxed, swing genre
to showcase the 2nd trumpet in the style of Miles
Davis. Featuring the trademark Miles' harmon
mute sound throughout the chart, Dave provides
a written (or ad lib) solo, tasty backgrounds and
a very hip shout chorus for medium level players.
The arrangement is sensitive to the quietness of the
harmon muted trumpet sound. Feature your young
trumpet star on this one and have a "cool" moment
in your concert! Highly recommended!
2480779 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
C-Jam BluesDuke Ellington/arr. Mark Taylor.
Here is a new and creative new take on this Duke
Ellington favorite set in a New Orleans street beat
style. A piano introduction sets up the groove then a
small group takes the initial statement of the theme.
The rest of the ensemble enters with a counterline
before the full ensemble launches the solo section
which is designed to feature any number of soloists.
Unique and effective!
10374164 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
4 Cavanaugh BayGregory Yasinitsky. This
swinging jazz waltz for developing big bands will
showcase the precision of ensembles 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 flexibility, it's playable with optional reduced or
expanded instrumentations, and at times features a
"2 against 3" feel. The ensemble parts flow nicely
and keep this chart spinning!
10499230 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Check Your SwingDoug Beach. Solid ensemble
sections and an open solo section for any instrument
make this a perfect vehicle for highlighting your
developing jazz ensemble. Everyone gets a chance
to shine during this medium tempo swing chart
based on the changes to I Got Rhythm. Suggested
solos and scale/chord sheets are provided. This is a
perfect vehicle for sharpening your band's ensemble
and soloing skills, so add this to your library right
away! Highly recommended!
10093892 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
He 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 42.00
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American Songbook—arr. Charles Booker. Here's a very useful
arrangement that will fill the need when your jazz band is requested to play
something patriotic. Featuring a variety of tempos and styles, this chart includes
five American favorites: America the Beautiful; Yankee Doodle Dandy; Battle
Cry of Freedom; Shenandoah and The Stars and Stripes Forever. There are no
solos, and the set includes optional parts for flute, clarinet, horn in F, tuba and
vibes. Scored for 5 saxes, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, guitar, piano, bass and
drums with optional vibes. American Songbook will sound great for those special
performance occasions!
10509055 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 62.50
Jazz Superset No. 5: The Patriotic Collection—arr. Mike Lewis.
Every jazz ensemble should have this wonderful patriotic collection in their library!
Mike Lewis offers complete arrangements of our nation's most familiar songs in
stirring arrangements useful for a variety of performance needs. Titles include:
America; America The Beautiful; The Star Spangled Banner (with optional lyric
sheet); The Battle Hymn Of The Republic; God Bless The U.S.A. and American
Patrol. Very highly recommended!
2471393 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 60.00
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Star Spangled Banner—arr. Paul Clark. Although this piece is not usually
associated with jazz bands, this arrangement works so well it can appropriately
be included in any jazz concert. It's also invaluable to have in the files for
those "emergency" situations where a jazz group is called upon to perform
our National Anthem. It includes just the right elements to give it a jazz flavor,
yet maintains the dignity and reverence of the original. While it is harmonically
jazzy, it is rhythmically traditional and can serve as accompaniment for audience
singing. It is also playable with reduced instrumentation. If your jazz ensemble
plays for basketball games, this is perfect. A wise investment for all jazz
programs! Highly recommended!
10050282 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
PATRIOTIC
JAZZ CHARTS
Perfect for school and community events,
or anytime you want to show patriotic pride.
