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Blues & Swing medium-easy / medium
4 Walkin' ShoesGerry Mulligan/arr. Mark
Taylor. Using a band-within-a-band format, Mark
Taylor has crafted a great-sounding chart on this
Gerry Mulligan jazz standard that's perfect for
developing groups. The style is a relaxed medium
swing, and there are written or ad lib solos for
trumpet and tenor saxophone. The improvising
is made easier with the scale/chord sheets in all
keys that are included. This chart is a must-have
for almost any venue!
10522936 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Whirly BirdNeal Hefti/arr. Peter Blair. You may
have heard Basie's band play this great Neal Hefti
swinger, but this version is very accessible for
younger players at around 166 bpm. The features
include a written alto sax solo, a great sax soli, and
well-notated rhythm section parts. Includes optional
wind and vibes part, too!
10452088 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
Blues & Swing
Medium
n 125th Street BluesDave Mills. You, your band
and your audiences will really enjoy this bright
swing chart in a Basie jump-swing style. With a
chance to feature your favorite soloists over F blues
changes and some great ensemble choruses, this
chart swings hard from start to finish. The intro is
rhythm section with Basie-style piano fills and the
melody is a catchy blues line. Nice chart!
10280567 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
n 17 Mile DriveMatt Harris. This medium
difficulty chart refers to the scenic road through
Pebble Beach and Pacific Grove on the Monterey
Peninsula in California, much of which hugs
the coastline and passes famous golf courses,
mansions, and cypress forests. The composer's
frequent use of suspended chords suggests the
grandeur of the region. Set in a catchy rock shuffle
and using contemporary harmonic techniques,
this one grooves from start to finish. Sophisticated
rhythmic content enhances the memorable melody
and tenor sax has solo changes. A fairly accessible
chart, it will definitely sustain the interest of medium
to advanced players and soloists!
10455654 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
n 18th CircleDave Mills. An up-tempo blues
that stays cool throughout, this swingin' original
smolders with heat. It's bright and tight and
features solo space for piano and rhythm section to
open the tune before the rest of the band kicks up
the intensity. A great, solid swing chart that cooks
all the way!
10311267 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Absolutely AwesomeLennie Niehaus.
For years, Lennie Niehaus has composed and
arranged great music for jazz ensembles at all
ability levels, and this work for advancing groups
is no exception! Interesting chord changes and
backgrounds combine with the ever-popular
"Charleston" beat to create this memorable
swing chart. You'll find great ensemble writing,
a sax soli, and a swinging shout chorus in this
appealing chart. The solo section offers options
to the conductor to assign improvised or "as
is" solos to several instrumental configurations.
Don't miss this outstanding chart!
10085211 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
n After You've GoneTurner Layton/arr. Mark
Taylor. Arranged here in a slow Basie style swing
setting, this well-crafted chart is loaded with style!
The band can really cut loose on the shout chorus!
A solid choice for festival or concert.
2470793 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
n Air BlairNeil Yorke-Slader. This rollicking
swing chart will be a favorite of jazz bands! Air
Blair features sax solis, a brass stop-time section,
band unison lines, and all with a very accessible
solo form based on the blues. The rhythm parts are
fully notated and for maximum educational value,
solo chords are provided for all instruments. Written
ranges: trumpet D6, trombone G4.
10483302 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
All Blues (Little Big Band)Miles Davis/
arr. Mike Tomaro. One of the most famous
jazz waltzes ever written, this small band
setting of Miles Davis' classic skillfully uses
the six-horn format to create an incredibly full
sound. A flexible solo section is also included
with suggested solos and scale/chord sheets
provided. Instrumentation: 3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1
trombone plus rhythm section. Optional additional
parts included for alto, tenor & trombone.
10098773 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
All the Things You Are (Little Big Band)
Jerome Kern/arr. Mark Taylor. Mark Taylor
arranged this Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein
classic using duet pairings mixed with counterlines
and background figures from the entire ensemble.
Scored for six horns (3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1
trombone) and rhythm section, this medium swing
chart has a rich full sound. The solo space is for alto
and trumpet with suggested solos and scale/chord
sheets in all keys included. Optional parts for alto,
tenor and trombone 2 are provided.
10283056 Jazz Ensemble
Little Big Band . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
l Almost the BluesMike Carubia. This Mike
Carubia original combines elements of swing
with funky rock styles. Set at a moderate tempo
groove with plenty of unison lines, this chart uses
call-and-response passages stating the melody.
The solos are based on two chords in the friendly
key of B-flat, and two eight-measure ensemble
sections follow the solos leading to a big ending.
Including an optional flute part, Almost the Blues is
very upbeat and accessible for developing groups.
Totally unique and very cool!
10518297 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
4 Along Came BettyBenny Golson/arr. Alan
Baylock. A real jazz classic, this chart kicks! The
features include a medium swing style, a written or
improvised solo for tenor sax, meaningful ensemble
passages, exceptional soli lines, superb phrases,
and a lead trumpet range to written B-flat. An
outstanding Benny Golson jazz standard arranged
to perfection! Highly recommended!
10513907 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
l American Songbookarr. 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 . . . . . . . . . . 62.50
n Andorian BluesRich Woolworth. This up-tempo
swing chart is the perfect way to start any concert
with a bang. The brass and saxes have some really
exciting ensemble choruses between the written
or improvised solo sections featuring trumpet and
trombone over the blues in B-flat. The drummer
gets a chance to get his fill on before the key
change and recap of the melody to bring this chart
to a climactic finish. Highly recommended!
10456812 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
l Any Moment NowScott Ninmer. Composed
and arranged by Scott Ninmer, staff writer for
the U.S. Army Band, this well-crafted original is
a must-have. Rich harmonies and syncopated
figures are just a couple characteristics of this
fresh and modern work. Frequent use of staggered
entrances promotes independent playing. The
second trumpeter is featured on a portion of the
melody, and later during an improvised solo. This
is an ideal change-of-pace chart for any occasion
and a great way to feature your trumpet soloist or a
guest trumpet artist.
10515810 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
n April in ParisVernon Duke/trans. Jeff Hest. This
chart is simply about style! And with style is exactly
how Count Basie and his orchestra played it! From
the silky smooth sax soli on the head to the Pop Goes
The Weasel trumpet solo to the "...one more time..."
repeat of the last phrase, every detail of this jazz
standard has been transcribed and reconstructed by
Jeff Hest. A remarkable, authentic way to tell your
audience what swing is really all about!
2422855 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 58.00
n At the OasisAndy Farber. Popular New York
jazz writer Andy Farber presents another great
composition. This one is in the Duke Ellington mold
and alternates between Latin and swing sections
throughout. Also featured is a trumpet solo
which can easily be played by other instruments,
or opened up for additional choruses. Lots of
interesting ensemble writing make this chart a
wonderful choice for contest, festival or concert
performances. An optional flute part is included and
the written ranges are: Trumpet 1 to A; Trombone
to F; Alto Sax to B.
10311511 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 47.00
4 Back Alley ShuffleDoug Beach. Featuring
killer ensemble work, a strong melody, a wonderful
sax soli, an open solo section with written or ad
lib solos, and a memorable finish, this hard-driving
shuffle will ignite any program! It swings hard, has
an infectious groove, and is fun to hear and play.
A great workout for everyone in the band, this one
is highly recommended!
10499217 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
n Back BoneThad Jones/arr. Mike Carubia.
This medium-tempo blues tune in F is a more
accessible version of the famous Thad Jones
chart that features suggested or improvised solos
for trombone and can be opened up for more!
It's scored for standard instrumentation with
optional flute, but can be played with 4 saxes,
3 trumpets, 2 trombones and 3 rhythm. A solid
shout chorus and an ending drum solo puts the
crown on this one!
2481231 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
n Back BurnerCarmine Pastore. This swinger
cooks all the way through! It's the kind of chart that
perks right along so your jazzers can really dig in
and nail it! A suggested solo for trumpet is included.
You're going to love that shout chorus!
2468288 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
n Basie-Straight Ahead (Educational Version)
arr. Sammy Nestico. In this educational edition of
the classic Basie - Straight Ahead, the ranges and
technical demands have been modified, but you'll
still hear and feel all the excitement of the original
chart recorded by Count Basie in 1968 which is
also available.
543157 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
n Bernie's TuneBernie 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 . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
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Better Get Hit in Your SoulCharles Mingus/
arr. Andrew Homzy. Written in a fast 3/4, this
gospel-inspired burner is as fun to play as it is to
listen to. There's great interplay between sections
of the band as layers of sound move in and out.
Also included are hand claps and some "play any
note you want" opportunities to really liven things
up. The flexible solo section allows you to customize
this to fit the strengths of your band. Also included
are optional parts for flute, clarinet and French horn.
Highly recommended!
10034434 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
Better Get It in Your SoulCharles 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 . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
n Big DipperThad Jones/arr. Mike Carubia. Here
is one of Thad Jones' most popular compositions
rescored in the key of F concert to make it more
accessible to developing jazz ensembles. An
audience-friendly blues chart that is very playable
and features plenty of mid-range full ensemble
sections, it also includes written or improvised solos
for piano, tenor sax and trumpet. A true Thad Jones
classic! An optional flute part is included and the
written ranges are: Trumpet 1 to B-flat; Trombone
to F; Alto Sax to C.
10311505 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
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order of their popularity, are chosen most often
by directors.
Sing, Sing, Sing—
Louis Prima/trans. Mike Lewis.
2411486 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60.00
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Isn't She Lovely?—
Stevie Wonder/arr. Mike Tomaro.
10462702 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
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Better Get It in Your Soul—
Charles Mingus/arr. Ralph Ford.
10452110 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
10452110E Jazz Ensemble ePrint . . . . . . . . .46.00
Better Get Hit in Your Soul—
Charles Mingus/arr. Andrew Homzy.
10034434 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
10034434E Jazz Ensemble ePrint . . . . . . . . .55.00
I Let a Song Go Out of My Heart—
Duke Ellington/arr. Bill Cunliffe.
10452140 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
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Moanin'—
Charles Mingus/arr. Andrew Homzy.
10041748 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
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Hey Pachuco!—arr. Shane Porter.
10050989 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
Out of the Doghouse—Erik Morales.
10068803 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
The Cardinal Shuffle—Bob Washut.
10455652 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52.00
10455652E Jazz Ensemble ePrint . . . . . . . . .52.00
Shiny Stockings—
Frank Foster/arr. Greg Yasinitsky.
10071900 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
