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Blues & Swing easy
Mood IndigoDuke Ellington/arr. Vince Gassi.
This medium swing arrangement of the dreamy
Ellington tune will cook at just about any tempo
but the recommended tempo is approximately 108
beats per minute. The chart features a written tenor
sax solo and a lot of interplay between the brass
and saxes. It's even got a four bar stop-time section
providing some rhythmic contrast. The Duke would
be pleased that you're playing one of his songs on
your next concert program! Optional reduced or
expanded instrumentations.
10277423 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
H MoondanceVan Morrison/arr. Victor Lopez. Van
Morrison's hit is a natural for jazz ensemble. Now
for bands at the easy level, this minor-key swinger
is incredibly hip! The captivating melody moves
through the sections of the band, sometimes in
unison, sometimes in harmony, and the solo section
is written for all the wind players, so you can have
anyone or everyone play the written or ad lib solo.
This tune is a perennial favorite with jazz lovers!
2701897 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 46.00
n Mr. P.C.John Coltrane/arr. Terry White.
Composed by jazz legend John Coltrane and
arranged for younger players, you can expect this
classic swing tune to be a hit with everyone. It's
an accessible minor blues that has easy ranges,
rhythms, and written solos for 1st alto, 1st trumpet
and 1st trombone. This is an essential jazz tune
for your library! Highly recommended! Optional
reduced or expanded instrumentations.
10092964 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
4 My Little Suede ShoesCharlie Parker/arr. Paul
Murtha. Using a moderate tempo and modest brass
ranges, here is a very easy chart on this Charlie
Parker classic that alternates between Latin and
swing. The saxophones are featured in the beginning,
later joined by the full ensemble with tutti rhythms.
Short, written solo or soli sections are included for the
trumpets and saxes. This accessible arrangement of
an iconic jazz standard is also playable with optional
reduced or expanded instrumentations.
10522952 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
4 Night CruiserMike Story. Night Cruiser is an
original swing chart featuring a saucy melody with
interesting backgrounds. The tempo is around 148
bpm, the solo is written or ad lib for trombone 1,
and the trumpet 1 range is to written E top space.
The last section is creative and fun with some nice
drum fills, plus the chart is playable with optional
reduced or expanded instrumentations! Younger
groups will sound great when playing this chart!
10513859 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
H A Night in TunisiaGillespie & Paparelli/arr.
Michael Sweeney. The great jazz classic from
Dizzy Gillespie. Mike has captured the flavor of the
original in this arrangement specially designed for
young bands. Solos for trumpet and/or alto sax.
2167914 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Old Devil MoonBurton Lane/arr. Rick Stitzel.
From the musical "Finian's Rainbow," this familiar
1940s standard is set here in an updated and
nicely scored arrangement for younger jazz bands.
Set in a moderate tempo, the style changes
smoothly between swing and Latin and requires
no soloists. Playable with optional reduced or
expanded instrumentations.
10343811 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
On Green Dolphin StreetBronislau Kaper/
arr. Rick Stitzel. This theme from the 1947 movie
"Green Dolphin Street" went on to become a jazz
standard recorded by countless artists, most
notably Miles Davis. Rick Stitzel uses a mix of
Latin and swing styles along with limited technical
demands in this terrific setting for younger jazz
ensembles. Playable with optional reduced or
expanded instrumentations.
10343808 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
One for Daddy-ONat Adderley/arr. Vince Gassi.
This great Nat Adderley composition is a swingin'
chart at around 148 bpm with a sassy melody line,
a written tenor sax solo, and easy brass ranges...
all good! It sounds mature, yet it's easy to play and
it's playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations. Highly recommended!
10452084 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
n Pardon My BluesJeff Taylor. No apology is
necessary for this exciting big band blues chart!
There's a great sax soli head with solid brass
punches and solos written on standard blues
changes. This dynamic chart will really bring out
the best from your jazz band!
2145910 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
The Pink PantherHenry Mancini/arr. Paul
Murtha. Instantly recognizable by all, here is one
of the all-time great movie themes in a masterful
arrangement for younger players. Paul Murtha
does a great job of capturing the authentic sound
of Mancini's classic from the familiar bass line,
smooth tutti passages, and solo section for tenor
sax or trumpet. It doesn't get any better than this!
Suggested solos and scale/chord sheets in all
keys are included. Optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations. Includes CD.
10188519 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Rock This TownBrian Setzer/arr. Rick Stitzel.
Brian Setzer recorded this tune originally with The
Stray Cats, then updated it with a sizzling version
for his big band. This up-tempo chart features the
saxes on the head followed by the full ensemble
on the chorus and a short solo (or soli) for any
saxophone. It's also playable with optional reduced
or expanded instrumentations. Hot sounds for
young players!
10297528 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
l Second to NoneEthan Freier. Welcome to
Bourbon Street! Part of the First Place for Jazz
Series, this New Orleans party groove is sure to get
everyone moving. At about 200 bpm, the groove is
clearly established in the rhythm section right out of
the gate. With nice call-and-response statements,
the brass play the melody answered by the saxes.
The open solos are on the blues and can be played
by anyone with the included scale sheets or the
written solos provided in all the parts. Additional
features include hand claps, band chants, and
reduced or expanded instrumentation options. It's
all here, it's exciting, and it's fun!
10521240 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
n Sentimental Journeyarr. Paul Murtha. Give
your younger ensemble a little change of pace
with this 1940's standard from the swing era!
Slow and bluesy, this easy arrangement features
various sections playing the melody in addition
to a suggested solo (or soli) for trumpet. There's
also a nicely scored sax soli with muted trombones
playing an effective "doo-wah" background in this
easy chart that's playable with as few as 3 saxes,
2 trumpets, 1 trombone, piano and drums. A highly
effective key change brings it on home to the finish!
10005191 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
l Serenade to a CuckooRoland Kirk/arr. Zachary
Smith. Want something new and different for your
young jazz ensemble? Take a look at this chart on
Roland Kirk's Serenade to a Cuckoo! It's a quality
swing chart with a little humor and a catchy hook
that includes written solos for tenor sax 1 and
trumpet 2, nice section solis, a sophisticated sound,
and easy brass ranges. It's also playable with
optional reduced or expanded instrumentations.
Clever chart!
10513863 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Shout, Stomp, and Swing!Les Sabina. Check
out this swing chart played at around 160 bpm.
The melody is handled initially by alto sax and
trumpet 1, the solos for alto sax and trumpet are
written, and the trumpet 1 range is to written E-flat
top space. The ideal swing chart, it's playable with
optional reduced or expanded instrumentations.
10452074 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Sing, Sing, SingLouis Prima/arr. Paul Cook.
Now even your beginning jazz band can swing this
incredibly popular chart that was made famous by
Benny Goodman! You can't find a jazz tune that's
more recognizable, and Paul Cook's arrangement
at this level is just great. You may even think you've
got Gene Krupa playing drums by the time you're
done! This arrangement should be in the library of
every band that plays music at either the very easy
or easy levels.
2354561 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 38.00
n Sing, Sing, SingLouis Prima/arr. Vince Gassi.
Accessible and fun to rehearse and play, this
timeless swing tune contains all the key ingredients
for a real crowd pleaser! It features the iconic drum
pattern as it recurs throughout and the solid swing
style that has become so familiar over the decades.
Other features include easy brass ranges (with
trumpet 1 to written E top space), a written drum
solo and a big shout chorus as the modulation
brings it all home. Here's a great chart that will
be an essential part of your jazz ensemble library.
Optional reduced or expanded instrumentations.
10277443 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
l So What's Up?Dean Sorenson. This modal chart
will engage your rhythm section and is a terrific solo
vehicle. Clearly marked rhythm section breaks are
a key part of the melody, helping to teach this
important skill to the rhythm section players. So
What's Up? features a call-and-response melody,
development, and has an open solo section. Anyone
can solo using the provided scale sheets or the
suggested solos included in all parts. Part of the
First Place for Jazz Series, this one is played at a
medium tempo, swings like crazy, and is playable
with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations.
10521236 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
n St. James Infirmaryarr. Mike Collins-Dowden.
This chart provides younger jazz ensembles with
the opportunity to pay homage to one of the most
historic jazz tunes. Starting with a slow and bluesy
dirge featuring your trumpet, the chart picks up into
a nice, medium tempo swing and features an open
solo section before returning to the New Orleans
dirge feel featuring the trumpet soloist once more.
With limited brass ranges and accessible rhythms,
this is a great historic chart for young jazz bands!
10456840 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
H
String of PearlsJerry Gray/arr. Mike Lewis.
Arranger Mike Lewis has taken this swinging Glenn
Miller hit and arranged it for easy jazz ensemble.
His clever reworking of the solo sections and the
descending harmony line makes this chart very
playable for the young jazz musician. The trumpet
1 range is to written F top line and it features
instrumentation options from 9 to 19 players. This
is one of the ultimate crowd pleasers and it's ideal
for any performance!
10049681 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
4 Struttin' with Some Barbecuearr. Rick
Stitzel. Here's a fresh take on one of the all-time
standards of early jazz composed by Lillian Hardin
Armstrong and Don Raye, and made famous by
Louis Armstrong. It's an easy swinger with the
wonderful melodic line featured by the trumpets
at first, then the saxes. The written or improvised
solo space is for trumpet featuring appealing
backgrounds. There's a hint of old time jazz style
mixed in with a more traditional straight-ahead
swing feel. Playable with optional reduced or
expanded instrumentations, this is a great way to
introduce a bit of jazz history with a chart that's also
fun to play. What a loveable tune!
10490303 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Stuck in a GrooveLennie Niehaus. If you
need a solid, accessible moderate swing chart for
your developing jazz band, then look no further.
This one has lots of variety and developmental
material that will strengthen the skill set of all
players. The beginning features a trumpet and alto
sax soli reminiscent of the bebop sound of Dizzy
Gillespie and Charlie Parker in the mid 1940s.
Written or ad lib solos are offered for all winds,
and its playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations. Included are a guitar chord chart
and optional parts for flute, clarinet, horn in F, tuba
and vibes.
10351238 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Summertime (from "Porgy and Bess")
George Gershwin/arr. Rich DeRosa. This
Gershwin classic has a refreshing sound as the
chorale introduction slips into a slow swing feel
reminiscent of the legendary Miles Davis/Gil Evans
arrangement. Arranger Rich DeRosa brings a big
sound to the young jazz band. This arrangement
includes easy written solos for trombone, trumpet,
tenor sax, and alto sax, with backgrounds behind
each; a simple but very effective shout chorus; and
easy brass ranges. Introduce your young players
to Gershwin with this outstanding chart! Optional
reduced or expanded instrumentation.
10071880 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
Swing ThingMike Story. This easy swinger by
Mike Story is set at about 120 bpm. Everything is
written out, including a tenor sax solo and a very
cool shout chorus. The trumpet 1 range is to written
D fourth line, and it's playable with optional reduced
or expanded instrumentations. Your young players
will dig it!
10452068 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
l Swingin' on DownLennie Niehaus. For
developing groups, this moderate swing chart by
master composer Lennie Niehaus features exciting
bebop lines with the melody stated at first by a
duet of alto sax and trumpet, an open written or
improvised solo chorus for all horns, saxophone and
brass soli sections, and a rousing shout chorus. With
options for reduced or expanded instrumentations,
this chart has it all at an accessible level!
10513241 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Learn to sound great playing jazz!
JAZZDECK
Textbook in a Box
Brian Switzer. For teachers,
students and performers, JazzDeck
comprises 54 high-grade playing
cards color-coded by chord type to
systematically illustrate the ways to
excel as a jazz soloist. Each card
presents players with the basic
notes necessary to sound good
over a given chord, followed by
those they need to know to sound
great. With its elegant presentation
and multidimensional platform,
JazzDeck is especially suited to
players at any level who might
find traditional music notation
and theory intimidating. JazzDeck
transposes for each instrument,
allowing teachers to lead groups
through chord changes without
having to respell chords in each
key. The fastest way to sound great
playing jazz! See a video overview
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