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Blues & Swing very easy
Blues & Swing
Very Easy
42nd StreetHarry Warren/arr. Paul Cook. This
familiar tune works great for young jazz ensembles!
You can't beat a classic tune set in a straight-
ahead, upbeat swing style! This one will come
together quite easily, since the lines fit together so
naturally. Each of the horn sections get a chance
on the melody, making it a fine showcase for the
entire ensemble! Highly recommended!
2474198 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
n Absolutely PositivelyGregory Yasinitsky. This
slow shuffle chart really gets down at an easier
grade level! Everyone gets to play as it's mostly
full ensemble writing and all your players can
concentrate on style. The bluesy sound emphasizes
the groove, there's a written or ad lib solo for lead
alto, and it's playable with as few as nine players
including rhythm section. Absolutely!
10009059 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
All About the BluesPeter Blair. Slow, dirty,
and downright fun! Plenty of tutti ensemble figures
along with an easy solo section are designed to help
young players get it right from the very beginning.
With a chart like this, you'll be laying down the
groundwork that your students need to become
improvisors. Recommended!
2476774 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
n All of MeMarks & Simons/arr. Michael Sweeney.
Bring a bit of history to your young players with
this familiar jazz standard made famous by the
Count Basie Orchestra and countless other jazz
artists! Arranger Mike Sweeney has provided a
nice mixture of unison passages with full-sounding
ensemble scoring in this easy chart. This is
medium swing at its best!
2482072 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
H Autumn LeavesJoseph Kosma/arr. John
Berry. Here is an easy swing version of a timeless
classic! The saxes are in the spotlight, but there's
also a short solo for trumpet (cued in all parts if
you prefer a section feature.) Skillfully arranged for
inexperienced bands, and it even works well for
bands with limited instrumentation.
2470820 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 35.00
Basie-Cally the BluesMike Story. Here's
a chart that all beginning jazz bands should get
started on! The Basie blues style is captured
perfectly in this swing original by Mike Story. There
are no solos, and nothing technically difficult...just a
lot of good ensemble writing that will help your kids
learn how to swing together.
2422871 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
H
Blue 'n' MoodyMichael Sweeney. Utilizing the
dorian mode and a bluesy melody, here is a catchy
original perfect for teaching the swing style. This
one also works great for beginning improvisers
since the solo section uses only two chords (or two
scales). Suggested solos and scale/chord sheets
are also included. Sure to become a favorite with
your young band, it also has options for reduced or
expanded instrumentations. Highly recommended!
10083845 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 35.00
4 Blue QDoug Beach & George Shutack. The
combination of a medium swing groove, essential
swing figures and blues-based harmonies all
add up to make Blue Q an ideal chart for young
jazzers to learn the basics of big-band ensemble
playing. The accessible open solo section is
ideal for young players to begin to explore the
world of improvisation, and it's flexibly scored
for almost any instrumentation from four players
and rhythm section on up to augmented jazz
band instrumentation. Don't miss this great little
chart that's ideal as an effective teaching and
performance vehicle!
10515800 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
H Blue TrainJohn Coltrane/arr. Paul Murtha.
Introduce your young players to jazz legend
John Coltrane with this medium-tempo blues
tune featuring an easy-to-play melody and solid
tutti-style rhythms for the ensemble. In addition,
the blues changes and moderate tempo make
it a comfortable setting for developing soloists.
Suggested solos are included, or they may be
improvised. Highly recommended! Optional
reduced or expanded instrumentations.
10061497 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 35.00
Blues in Hoss' Flat (Blues in Frankie's 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 . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
H Blues MachineMichael Sweeney. This is a top-
notch blues original for beginning bands! It's perfect
for teaching style, introducing the "blues scale" as
a basis for improvisation. Your beginners will play
better after they learn this super chart, and they will
want to tackle more challenging blues charts!
2267052 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Blues TrainDoug Beach & George Shutack.
In the style of the great Count Basie, Blues Train
is full of wonderful teaching and performance
opportunities for younger groups. Simple,
yet effective ensemble writing, blues based
changes and a swinging groove make this chart
a winner. Designed to facilitate the teaching
of improvisation in a group setting, suggested
solos and scale sheets are included. This chart
is scored for full jazz ensemble, yet is playable
with as few as 3 or 4 horns and rhythm section.
Optional parts are included for flute, clarinet and
French horn. Highly recommended!
10312728 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
Boom BoomJohn Lee Hooker/arr. John Berry.
Recorded by legendary blues singer John Lee
Hooker in 1961, this tune remains one of his most
identifiable and enduring songs. Here's a bluesy
swing setting for young players that includes the
signature question and answer format along with
a suggested solo for any saxophone, then any
trumpet, plus a short feature spot for trombones.
It's also playable with optional reduced or
expanded instrumentations.
10461402 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 35.00
n Broadwayarr. George Vincent. Your young
players will sound like pros when they play this
great swing standard! It's for beginning jazzers with
an AABA form, a very easy melody, and a simple
bridge. This one has basic rhythm swing figures,
a nice ensemble shout chorus, and no individual
solos. The ranges are very accessible and the
rhythm section parts are well notated. Sounding
more difficult than it is, this "in the groove" swinger
is a terrific chart for young jazz bands. Playable with
optional expanded or reduced instrumentations.
Highly recommended!
10311412 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 36.00
Brother BenjaminDoug Beach & George
Shutack. Feature any melodic instrument with
this Doug Beach and George Shutack swing
composition at the very easy grade level. The
infectious melody and the gospel-flavored
harmonies combine to create a chart that will be a
hit in any program. Playable by as few as four horns
and rhythm section, it includes parts for standard
jazz ensemble plus optional parts for flute, clarinet
and horn in F.
10455626 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
H C-Jam BluesDuke Ellington/arr. Rick Stitzel.
Whether you know this one as C-Jam Blues or
Duke's Place, you sure will recognize all the great
Ellington writing! Even the most inexperienced
bands can do a fine performance on this jazz
classic. The suggested solos are included in the
parts for the entire section, so you can make it
a soli feature if you prefer. There's a marvelous
ensemble tutti section that starts softly then builds
to the end.
2470818 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
CaravanDuke Ellington/arr. John Berry. Here's
a distinctive arrangement for beginning jazz groups
on one of Duke Ellington's most recognizable
tunes. One of the featured works in the 2014
movie "Whiplash," it combines the styles of Latin
and big band swing and is a marvelous introduction
to the Duke for young jazzers. Arranged for full jazz
ensemble, it's also playable by as few as 3 saxes,
2 trumpets, 1 trombone, piano, bass and drums.
10023039 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Come Fly with MeJimmy Van Heusen/arr.
Rick Stitzel. Written by Jimmy Van Heusen and
Sammy Cahn for the title track of Frank Sinatra's
1958 album, this tune epitomizes the cool sounds
of the swing era. Here's a smartly scored version
for young jazz ensembles with modest ranges,
but with authentic style. Included is plenty of tutti
ensemble playing along with short solos (or solis)
for any sax or trumpet. A great way to teach swing,
it's also playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations. Included are suggested solos and
scale/chord sheets in all keys. Highly recommended!
10297530 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 35.00
n Crank It UpPatrick Broadbent. Based on a
twelve-bar blues and built on syncopated melodic
ideas that build in intensity when layered on top of
each other, Crank It Up is a riff-based swing chart
designed for young jazzers. With a cool bass line, a
tuneful melody, call and response techniques, and
suggested solos, this chart at the easiest level has
it all! It's also playable with optional reduced or
expanded instrumentations, includes fully notated
rhythm section parts, and includes an optional part
for vibes. Teaching opportunites abound!
10459306 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
l Down by the Riversidearr. Mike Collins-
Dowden. With easy rhythms, limited ranges, and
optional limited instrumentation, Down by the
Riverside will work especially well with young groups.
The solo section can optionally be opened up and
includes written or improvised solos for all the wind
instruments. This swing treatment of the spiritual
classic is written for young jazz band success!
10517413 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
DoxySonny Rollins/arr. Michael Sweeney.
Arranged in a medium swing/shuffle style, here is
a very easy version of this jazz standard by Sonny
Rollins that maintains the style and feel of the
original. Featuring a mix of full ensemble playing
and also call and response scoring, this is a great
way to introduce a jazz legend to young players.
There is a written or improvised solo for any trumpet
or alto saxophone, and the shout chorus features a
dialogue between the ensemble and drums. Here
is a great chart at a very accessible level with real
substance! Highly recommended!
10461404 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 35.00
The Five Note BluesDoug Beach & George
Shutack. The blues form is essential to jazz, and
this very easy swing chart is a perfect way to
introduce developing players to this form. The
melody consists of just five notes that may also be
used as the basis of anyone's improvised solo. The
open solo section allows for as much improvisation
practice as desired. An abundance of full ensemble
work rounds out the package. The flexible scoring
is for standard jazz ensemble instrumentation
(also playable by as few as five horns plus rhythm
section) with optional flute, clarinet and horn in F
parts included.
10455628 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
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Blues and Swing
Very Easy
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Blues in Hoss' Flat (Blues in Frankie's Flat)—
Foster & Basie/arr. Rick Stitzel.
10427422 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
10427422E Jazz Ensemble ePrint . . . . . . . . .40.00
You've Got a Friend in Me
(from "Toy Story 2")—Randy Newman/
arr. Rick Stitzel.
10283174 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35.00
10283174E Jazz Ensemble ePrint . . . . . . . . .35.00
C-Jam Blues—
Duke Ellington/arr. Rick Stitzel.
2470818 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
Crank It Up—Patrick Broadbent.
10459306 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
The Pink Panther—
Henry Mancini/arr. Mike Lewis.
2423234 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
Autumn Leaves—
Joseph Kosma/arr. John Berry.
2470820 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35.00
Blue Train—John Coltrane/arr. Paul Murtha.
10061497 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35.00
The Five Note Blues—
Doug Beach & George Shutack.
10455628 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42.00
10455628E Jazz Ensemble ePrint . . . . . . . . .42.00
Flat Tire Shuffle—Dean Sorenson.
10368179 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
Doxy—Sonny Rollins/arr. Michael Sweeney.
10461404 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35.00
10461404E Jazz Ensemble ePrint . . . . . . . . .35.00
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