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Africa—Paich & Porcaro/arr. Ralph Ford.
Here's a wonderful take on the group Toto's classic
rock tune from the '80s. It's solidly scored throughout
and sounds amazingly like the original while remaining
accessible for developing jazz bands. With nice dynamic
contrasts, an uncomplicated melodic line, and a medium
rock groove, this chart is one that younger players can
really dig into, yet it will sound mature when performed
by a more advanced group. More features include: half-
note tempo of 90 bpm; written or ad lib solos for alto
sax 1 and trombone 1; trumpet 1 range to written G on
top of the staff; and optional parts for flute, clarinet and
vibes. Great tune, fine chart!
10513875 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 48.00
All About That Bass—arr. Victor Lopez.
You know it, you love it! This Megan Trainor megahit is
set at around 136 bpm with a solid rock groove, has no
solos, and will be a favorite with students and audiences.
This Victor Lopez arrangement bounces the melody
from section to section, features very easy trumpet
ranges, and includes optional parts for expanded
instrumentations. The rhythm section, trombone 4 and
bari sax carry the bass line while the ensemble rocks
along. Hey, it's all about this chart!
10513887 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 48.00
All About That Bass—arr. Paul Murtha.
Paul Murtha's take on Meghan Trainor's smash hit
features a catchy melody, a strong rhythmic pulse, hand
claps, fun instrumental effects, and a hint of doo-wop.
Arranged here in an easy setting for younger players
with no solos, this is a great way to bring a taste of
current pop to your next concert. Playable with optional
reduced or expanded instrumentations, this one is fun
and appealing!
10490299 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00
Along Came Betty—Benny 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 52.00
Angel—Wes Montgomery/arr. Les Sabina.
Here's a Wes Montgomery bossa/rock tune that grooves
along at around 145 bpm with the melody line played
by tenor 1 and trumpet 2. With very playable ensemble
sections and hits, this is a great vehicle for teaching style
and ensemble cohesiveness. The solos are written or ad
lib for tenor sax and piano, the lead trumpet range is to
written E top space, and optional parts are included for
vibes, flute, clarinet and more. This one is accessible,
solid, and includes nice contrasts. Angel is one you
don't want to miss!
10513855 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00
Angel Eyes—arr. Carl Strommen. Oh, yes! This is a
superb setting of the iconic jazz ballad that features the
alto sax star in your band. The alto solo is mostly written
with opportunities to improvise around the melody, and
the ensemble gets their chance in the spotlight with
some fine full-band passages. The trumpet 1 range is
to written E top space with some optional octave-up
sections if desired. At 76 bpm, this chart will allow your
alto soloist to shine!
10513881 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 46.00
Avenue Swing—Mike Collins-Dowden.
This Mike Collins-Dowden swing-style original features
a hip melody, interesting call-and-response passages
between the saxes and brass, nice dynamic contrasts, a
written or improv solo for trumpet, and great drum licks.
The tempo is around 144 bpm, the trumpet 1 range is to
written E top space, and optional flute, clarinet and vibes
parts are included. Add in the exceptional ensemble
writing, and it's all you need!
10513871 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00
Big Band Theory—Vince Gassi. Wow, this
accessible swing chart has it all... a medium-up tempo,
cool melodic lines, textural variety, mature harmonies,
easy brass ranges, written or ad lib solos for tenor 1 and
trombone 1, and a highly effective a cappella stop-time
interlude. Want more? Ok then, it swings with a swagger
and is playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations. Big Band Theory will make your young
players sound like pros!
10513857 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00
Blue Note Blues—Jeff 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
Blue Q—Doug 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 42.00
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 young 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. Highly recommended!
10490309 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00
Bossa Nueva—Jeff Jarvis. This laid-back bossa
nova features a smooth and relaxed feel, nice section
exchanges, effective full ensemble passages, and an
open solo section with chord changes offered for 1st
tenor sax. The repetitious nature of the changes make
is easy to assign solos to other players as well. This
warm, memorable chart is loaded with gentle rhythms
and lushly voiced background material, and the winding
chord progression is typical of Brazilian songs, ensuring
satisfied listeners. Highly recommended!
10515804 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
Caribbean Christmas—arr. Doug Beach &
George Shutack.
This infectious islands chart is sure
to light up any holiday concert! Caribbean Christmas
is a medley featuring Joy to the World, Good King
Wenceslas and We Wish You a Merry Christmas, all with
solid ensemble writing, spots for improvisation, and a
burning groove. Full of fun and excitement, this one will
have them wanting to get up and dance to their favorite
holiday tune!
10515792 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
Chicks Dig It—Kris Berg. The "chicken" series
continues with this outstanding funk chart by Kris Berg.
With the chicken-flavored title, this is just plain funky.
The laid-back tempo is around 100 bpm; the solo space
is for tenor sax (suggested or improvised), there's some
slap bass licks on the very hip bass part, and lead
trumpet range is to written B above the staff. Optional
flute and vibes are included. There'll be no squawks
from anyone when you play this! Highly recommended!
10513915 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 52.00
Christmas Tree Ride (O Tannenbaum)—
arr. Victor Lopez.
This very accessible holiday chart
is based on O Tannenbaum and is in a bossa/rock
style played at around 138 bpm with a brief easy-to-
interpret 3/4 interlude that provides interesting contrast.
Additional features include a written alto sax solo and
trumpet 1 range to written E top space, plus it's playable
with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations.
It's Victor Lopez, it's Christmas, and it's accessible!
What more do you need?
10513985 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 40.00
Dawn of the Chili Pepper—Doug Beach &
George Shutack.
At last the origins of the elusive
Chili Pepper are revealed at the easy grade level! Set in
a driving tempo at about 176 bpm, this exciting chart
makes the Chili Pepper spirit accessible to younger
players. The strong melody, solid ensemble writing and
irresistible Latin groove combine to create a chart that
will be a great favorite for years to come. This accessible
chart is scored for four horns with rhythm section and is
expandable to full big band, has written or ad lib solos for
all, and includes optional parts for flute, clarinet and horn
in F. This is fun, exciting and is a great teaching tool!
10492371 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 42.00
First Ride—Dean Sorenson. Modal jazz has
played a big role in the development of the art form,
and this haunting straight-eighth groove chart with
a mostly legato melody is the perfect introduction to
this important style. Colorful lines and harmonies are
featured here with the very flexible instrumentation which
works for groups of all shapes and sizes. Anyone can
solo with the provided scale sheets on only one scale, or
the suggested solos included in each part. First Ride will
help young jazz players on their journey!
10521244 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 48.00
Flight of the Foo Birds—Neal Hefti/
arr. Peter Blair.
This Peter Blair chart on the Neal
Hefti/Count Basie classic is a wonderful adaptation for
younger jazz groups. It does its Basie thing with a light
and cool swing feel, includes nice changes in texture,
has brief written or ad lib solos for alto sax and trumpet
2, and an outstanding shout chorus with drum fills.
Played at 156 bpm, the trumpet 1 range is up to written
G on top of the staff, and optional parts are included for
expanded instrumentations. Great tune, great chart!
10513893 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 46.00
I've Got You Under My Skin—Cole Porter/
arr. Bill Cunliffe.
Here's a medium swinger on this
iconic Cole Porter standard with an easygoing feel at
about 132 bpm. Featuring great ensemble passages
as well as written or improvised solos for tenor sax,
trumpet, and alto sax with an alto cadenza, it includes
a sweet shout chorus, nice development, and a written
trumpet range to B-flat. Oh, so nice!
10513917 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 52.00
Just 'Cuz—Rick Hirsch. Here's an extremely well-
conceived rock original that gets right on down and
cooks! Just 'Cuz is played at around 132 bpm with the
trumpet 1 range to written G on top of the staff. The
solos are written or improvised for any sax and any
brass instrument. With nice development, an additional
feature is a highly effective piano, rhythm section
break that adds tenor and then layers the ensemble
back in. Optional parts are included for expanded
instrumentations. Our highest recommendation!
10505030 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 46.00
OPTIONAL EXPANDED
INSTRUMENTATION
Do you have players in your concert band that want to participate in the jazz band, but play nontraditional jazz instruments? These new charts are arranged
for standard jazz ensemble instrumentation, but have optional parts included for flute, clarinet, horn in F, and often baritone and tuba. Everyone can have
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