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n Island GirlJay Chattaway. This trumpet/
flugelhorn solo feature is a delightful Latin/rock
ballad with reggae rhythms and fresh, mellow
harmonies. Here's a great way to feature an
aspiring soloist in a unique way!
2028355 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
n It Ain't Easy Goin' GreenJim Mahaffey. It
Ain't Easy Goin' Green is a delightful trombone
solo feature that honors the amazing talent of the
great trombonist Urbie Green. This chart is an
easygoing bossa nova with accessible parts for
the band and soloist. The solo is mostly written,
but there are a few places where some improv
chops are necessary. Highly melodic for both the
ensemble and soloist, the ranges are reasonable
and the band is featured as well as the soloist.
Accessible trombone solo features are rare, and
it's a happy coincidence that this one is so great!
Included are optional parts for flute, clarinet, horn
in F and tuba.
10427257 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 60.00
Jive SambaNat Adderley/arr. Mark Taylor.
Recorded by the Cannonball Adderley Quintet
in the 1960s, this distinctive samba with a rock
flavor was composer by Cannonball's brother
Nat. Featuring a soulful and relaxed groove and
the familiar riff-like melodies, this chart uses an
ensemble of three saxes, trumpet and trombone
alternating with punches from the entire ensemble.
Suggested solos are included for alto and trumpet,
and the shout chorus features occasional 3/4
measures thrown in for added spice. For additional
solo options, scale/chord sheets are also included.
Very highly recommended!
10317264 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
4 La Almeja Pequena (The Little Clam)Gordon
Goodwin/arr. Paul Baker. Originally done by Gordon
Goodwin's Big Phat Band, here's an accessible
adaptation that will expand the popularity of this
very exciting Latin chart. This samba is played
around 90 bpm in cut-time with written or
improvised solos for alto 1 and trumpet 2, and a
trumpet 1 range to written G on top of the staff.
It simmers nicely throughout and the percussion
interludes are a blast! There are two auxiliary
percussion parts, plus optional parts for expanded
instrumentations. Highly recommended!
10513899 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
H Land of Make BelieveChuck Mangione/arr.
Victor Lopez. Get out the Latin percussion for
this famous tune! A lazy intro for trumpet and
alto explodes into a fierce samba that develops
into a mambo later on, then back to the samba
feel. Turn your first trumpet player loose on this
and drive your audience into a frenzy! This will go
over big for contest and festival performances,
too! Very highly recommended!
2701946 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
H Little SunflowerFreddie Hubbard/arr. Mike
Kamuf. Jazz trumpeter Freddie Hubbard has sadly
passed on but his wonderful music lives on. This
wonderful jazz standard is masterfully arranged
and features a haunting melody with an alternating
bossa and light funk groove. The solos are written
for piano, trumpet and tenor sax with modest brass
ranges and a sweet shout chorus. It's been play-
tested with great success and is an excellent chart
all around! Optional expanded instrumentation.
10093122 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
Los Changos Volando (The Flying Monkeys)
Mike Dana. Yes, the title translates to "The Flying
Monkeys." This chart features a solid Latin groove
at 156 bpm with optional percussion and vibes, two
solo sections with written solos provided for any
instrument, a big modulation, optional expanded
wind parts, and even some band vocals. Check it
out...you'll go ape over this chart!
10452108 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 46.00
l Lost in the Right DirectionRichard Kane.
Here's an exceptional Caribe/Latin chart that
brings together a host of musical cultures. The
groove is infectious; this chart will add some
excitement at an accessible level. The open solo
section provides opportunities for a variety of
soloists and optional parts for flute, clarinet, horn
in F and tuba are included.
10509065 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 62.50
My Little Suede ShoesCharlie Parker/arr.
Mark Taylor. This appealing and light-hearted tune
by Charlie Parker is treated here in a medium-
tempo samba style. A small group comprised of
alto, tenor, trumpet, trombone and guitar takes
the lead for the first chorus. After a solo section for
alto sax and trumpet, the entire ensemble jumps in
for a chorus while trading phrases with the drums.
A very effective and unique offering for younger jazz
bands! Suggested solos and chord/scale sheets in
all keys are included. Highly recommended!
10461376 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
n My Little Suede ShoesCharlie Parker/arr. Rich
Sigler. This chart is captivating! It is a bossa with a
straight-eighth feel at about 140 beats per minute.
It's clever, creative, fun to play and the best part is
it's not difficult to rehearse or perform. Everything is
written out to include alto 1 and tenor 1 solos, some
melodic action for all sections, modest brass ranges,
and an interlude with winds only building into a great
shout chorus. A "must-have" chart for sure! Highly
recommended! Optional expanded instrumentation.
10277649 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
NardisMiles Davis/arr. Paul Murtha. The definitive
recording of this jazz classic is by Bill Evans, with
other notable recordings by Cannonball Adderley
and Joe Henderson. Paul Murtha's arrangement
for developing groups features a Latin style on the
head then switches to swing on the bridge. This really
nice chart also includes very effective writing for all
sections of the band as well as written or improvised
solo space for alto sax. Highly recommended!
10072801 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
n NutvilleHorace Silver/arr. Bryan Kidd. Horace
Silver's contemporary jazz classic is now available for
intermediate-level jazz ensembles in this arrangement
of the timeless tune made famous by the Buddy
Rich Band. The Latin/mambo style is exciting and
there are written or improvised solos for any player.
Written solos and chord changes are provided for all
members of the ensemble, you can "open it up" as
much as you like. Melodic dissonance never sounded
so hip and mellow as in this great chart!
2480747 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 65.00
On Green Dolphin StreetBronislau Kaper/arr.
Frank Mantooth. A funky bass line leads into this
terrific arrangement of the famous standard, which
shifts between Latin and swing in a delightfully
funky way! This chart takes the tune where it has
never gone before, and it really likes going there!
Faithful to the original yet creative and fresh, it's a
great way to feature your ensemble, with written-
out or ad lib solo space for trumpet, tenor and
trombone. Highly recommended!
2701950 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
n One Note SambaAntonio Carlos Jobim/arr.
Paul Murtha. When it comes to Latin compositions,
it just doesn't get any better than the music of
Antonio Carlos Jobim. This classic tune is nicely
adapted for intermediate players featuring the
brass on the "one note" melody and the saxes on
the "more than one note" bridge. The easy flowing
groove and solid ensemble writing help ensure a
great sounding arrangement!
10016130 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
n Puerto del SolCarl Strommen. Veteran
composer Carl Strommen has created a very
playable, medium Latin chart that grooves along
at about 144 bpm. With a strong introduction and
a flowing unison melody, this nice original also
features a solo section with optional suggested
solos included or improvised as desired. The full
ensemble joins in before the first solo which enters
and exits with a highly effective and short unison
montuno for the rhythm section. The pleasant
melody, written solos, easy ranges and even eighth
note feel throughout make this a winner with little
rehearsal time. Written ranges: Trumpet 1 to A;
Trombone to F; Alto Sax to C#. An optional flute
part is included. This is a great Latin chart for mid
level bands!
10370682 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 47.00
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Running of the BullsDoug Beach & George
Shutack. This unique original is an ideal change-
of-pace tune for your next festival or concert
program. For developing ensembles, it opens with
a mysterious, Spanish style rubato introduction with
solo trumpet and rhythm section, then breaks into
an all-out, hot Latin/Spanish style that doesn't let
up. Crisp ensemble work and written or improvised
solos lead to a percussion break before the head
returns. Pure excitement!
10093888 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
H Song for My FatherHorace Silver/arr. Mark
Taylor. A classic composition by Horace Silver, this
tune is written in a moderate Latin style. Opening
with a 4 horn combo (alto, tenor, trumpet, trombone),
it features some very nice ensemble writing.
2384295 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
n St. ThomasSonny Rollins/arr. Mark Taylor. One
of the all-time best known Latin/jazz classics is this
lively tune by Sonny Rollins! Mark Taylor has done
a great job of making it playable by younger groups
while maintaining the style of the original. Small
group playing is alternated with the full band and a
flexible solo section allows any number of soloists.
2423630 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
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St. Thomas (Little Big Band)Sonny Rollins/
arr. Mark Taylor. Plenty of solid tutti ensemble
scoring is featured in this arrangement for small
group of Sonny Rollins' familiar Latin standard.
The solo section can be opened up for any player
and a tasty unison ensemble chorus follows.
Suggested solos and scale/chord sheets are
included. Highly recommended! Instrumentation: 3
saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone plus rhythm section.
Optional additional parts are included for alto, tenor
& trombone.
10098775 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
l Taco It or Leave ItJim Mahaffey. Taco It or
Leave It is a strong, driving samba chart that will
add variety and excitement to any developing jazz
band's repertoire. Contrasting dynamics, interesting
ensemble textures, and a nice solo section are
additional features. Optional parts are included for
flute, clarinet, horn in F and tuba. Taco it!
10509073 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 62.50
n Tengo TangoJulian & Nat Adderley/arr. Mike
Kamuf. Composed by brothers Cannonball and Nat
Adderley, this straight-eighth groove will captivate!
Set at 120 bpm, the lead trumpet range is to written
G on top of the staff and the solos are written out for
alto and tenor saxes. There's also a hot stop-time
section followed by a big shout chorus. An optional
vibraphone part is included as well as other optional
parts for expanded instrumentation. Outstanding!
10355624 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 44.00
The Jazz Guitar Handbook (A Complete Course in All Styles of
Jazz)—Rod Fogg.
The Jazz Guitar Handbook is a step-by-step guide to jazz
guitar playing. It takes players from the basics through to advanced harmony
and soloing concepts, and teaches them the music theory a jazz guitarist needs
to know. Along the way it covers a wide range of styles, including jazzy blues,
swing, bebop, modal, jazz-funk, Gypsy, and more. The handbook features over
120 exercises in notation and tab and includes a 96-track CD of examples, play-
alongs, and backing tracks. It also presents the history of the jazz guitar and its
great players. Easy to use and useful for players at various levels, this volume is a
must-have reference for players looking to expand their jazz skillset.
10424052 Book/CD-ROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29.99
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Jazz Guitar Method Complete—Various Authors. Guitarists with a
knowledge of basic guitar chords and scales can dig right in and learn to play jazz
right away. This well-paced, comprehensive method covers everything from basic
to advanced techniques. The clearly organized lessons add up to a step-by-step,
enjoyable method supplemented by full-length etudes or songs with every new
concept. Beginning concepts span from major scale and basic triad theory all
the way to extended chords and modes. For the intermediate player, this book
can help with the ii-V-I progression, creating solo lines, altered chord formulas,
and comping in such jazz styles as Latin, swing, ballad and funk. You will then
master the art of playing harmony, melody, rhythm, and bass parts of a song
simultaneously, making your guitar the ultimate jazz solo instrument. The book
concludes with advanced techniques for improvisation. Whether you are starting
to learn jazz guitar or are an advanced player looking to give your playing more
nuance, Jazz Guitar Method Complete is for you. An Mp3 CD demonstrating
examples in the book is included.
10089720 Book/CD with tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29.99
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Playing Guitar in Jazz Band (A Practical Guide for Students and
Teachers)—David Sinclair.
This book and CD package is for beginning to
intermediate guitarists interested in playing in a jazz big band. It breaks down the
process by substituting difficult chord shapes with more flexible voicings that are
designed to sound good on the guitar. Learn a wide variety of rhythmic patterns
and work with authentic chord charts that are exactly like the ones encountered
in real life situations. This is the perfect crash course for students who have just
joined their first jazz band and the ideal companion for music teachers who want
to better understand the role of the guitar in their ensemble. A CD demonstrating
the examples in the book is included.
10162743 Book/CD-no tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16.99
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