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H Take the 'A' TrainBilly Strayhorn/arr. Vince
Gassi. This chart swings all the way and is very
playable by a young jazz ensemble. Arranger
Vince Gassi offers a fresh take on this classic, yet
captures the essence of this well-known Strayhorn
composition made famous by Ellington. It's scored
exactly right for younger players... not too difficult
but with fun-to-play parts. With brief written solos
for 1st alto sax and 1st trumpet, and easy ranges,
it also has plenty of dynamics to teach. A superb
chart you will play for years to come! Optional
reduced or expanded instrumentation.
10066743 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
Top DogGregory Yasinitsky. Top Dog is an
up-tempo, high-energy blues with an emphasis
on ensemble work. Additional features include a
"horns alone" chorus, a swinging saxophone soli,
a suggested or improvised solo for 2nd trumpet,
and a roaring shout chorus followed by a big
ending. Optional parts are included for expanded
instrumentation and it's playable with optional
reduced instrumentation.
10367869 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
l Walkin' My Bass Back HomeJerry Nowak.
Here's a chance to place your hard working bassist
in the spotlight! Suitable for electric or acoustic
bass, the solo part is completely written with chord
symbols provided. There's an optional section for
an extended bass solo and two written cadenzas at
the end. Walkin' My Bass Back Home is accessible,
easy swinging, and laid back fun!
10512656 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
The Wayfaring Strangerarr. Mike Collins-
Dowden. Here is a modern spin on this timeless
tune with written solos for trombone 1 and alto sax
1, and a trumpet 1 range to written E top space. Set
in a reggae-swing feel at 110 bpm, it also includes
various optional parts to include vibes. Playable with
optional reduced or expanded instrumentations.
10452080 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
n Work SongNat Adderley/arr. Terry White.
Cannonball Adderley made it famous, brother Nat
composed it and now Terry White provides a terrific
swing chart for younger jazz groups. It swings hard,
features a catchy, easy to play melody, and is
mature sounding. Suggested solos are provided for
alto 1 and trumpet 1, plus there's a great interlude
and shout chorus. Trumpet 1 top note is written
F-sharp top line. Playable with optional reduced or
expanded instrumentations. Highly recommended!
10303038 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
n Work SongNat Adderley/arr. Peter Blair. Here's
one of the best jazz classics ever in a minor key!
The original Nat Adderly gospel/rock-style recording
is the starting point for this accessible arrangement.
After the first time through the head featuring the
altos and trumpets, the stop-time section from
the original is used with the harmonized melody.
There's also a solid shout chorus that leads to a
soft ensemble passage before the written alto
sax solo. Arranged for full jazz ensemble, it'll also
sound great with a minimum of 3 saxes (AAT), 3
trumpets, 2 trombones, piano, bass and drums.
Highly recommended!
10029146 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Blues & Swing
Medium-Easy
H 5.4 on the Richter ScaleLarry Neeck. 5.4 on
the Richter Scale is an upbeat modern-sounding
swing chart that really cooks! Hip 5/4 blues sections
are contrasted with a straight-ahead swingin' 4/4
blues, which gives this chart its unique appeal.
There are plenty of opportunities for your soloists to
improvise on 4/4 blues changes, or with the written
suggested solos included. It will sound great with
full or reduced instrumentation. Tired of the same
old blues? 5.4 on the Richter Scale is a really fresh
chart for your next concert!
10050244 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
4 88 Ave. BDan Torosian. Salute the unsung
hero of the jazz ensemble, the piano player, with
this accessible piano feature! 88 Ave. B is an
accessible Basie-style swinger that features the
piano throughout with tasty fills and a place in the
spotlight. Written solos are provided for the piano as
well as trumpet and trombone. Each section has a
chance to shine in this appealing chart. The trumpet
range goes to written high G and the tempo swings
easy at around 138 bpm.
10518332 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
702 ShuffleBret Zvacek. Need a great opener
or a burning closer? 702 Shuffle can take care
of either spot on the program! With a strong
melody, an infectious groove and solid ensemble
work, this Bret Zvacek composition will fit well
into any program. The open solo section allows
for plenty of room for your soloist to stretch
out with the provided solo or improvisation.
Highly recommended!
10455640 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
H AbracadabraLarry Barton. The magic of this
slinky swinger will put your audience under a spell!
The lead wind players start things out on the head,
but before long the full band is jamming along. It's
an "in your face" chart that's all about attitude!
2472521 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
n AfternoonPat Metheny/arr. Bob Curnow. Here
is a slow, swinging, lovely, warm, relaxed chart in
the style of that famous Neal Hefti swing ballad! The
arrangement is subtle and easy to play, and there
are not a lot of pieces by Pat Metheny that swing
in this way. The arrangement suggests flugelhorns
throughout, although trumpets would work just fine.
There is solo space for alto saxophone and trumpet/
flugel. Very nice!
10162086 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
Afternoon in ParisJohn Lewis/arr. Mark
Taylor. John Lewis (composer, pianist, and
founder of the acclaimed Modern Jazz Quartet)
penned Afternoon in Paris in the 1950s and it has
remained a jazz standard ever since. This nicely
crafted version for developing jazz ensembles
opens with a small group on the head and drums
on brushes. Solos for trumpet and tenor follow with
suggested solos and scale/chord sheets provided,
along with dynamic full ensemble statements.
Highly recommended!
10098783 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
n All InLennie Niehaus. This original for advancing
groups by Stan Kenton alumni Lennie Niehaus is
sure to please players and audiences alike. The
material is well developed and provides plenty
of opportunity for various players and sections to
share in the melodic role. Solos are provided for alto
saxophone, baritone saxophone, tenor saxophone,
and trombone. A swinging shout chorus utilizes
effective rhythmic material that brings the chart to
a rousing finish!
10041613 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
l All in for the BluesDoug Beach. As one of the
most important American music forms, the blues is
an essential concept for developing students who
are learning about jazz improvisation and ensemble
playing. This easy level swinger has it all: a strong
melody, a fun stop-time section, solid ensemble
writing, an effective sax soli that really swings, an
open solo section with written or improvised solos,
and nice development. Playable with optional
reduced or expanded instrumentations, it's scored
for 12-17 players with optional parts included for
flute, clarinet, horn in F, tuba and vibes. Outstanding
performance and instructional repertoire!
10499212 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
All's Well That Ends WellJon Phelps. Jon
Phelps has composed yet another swing original
in an easygoing shuffle style that is bound for the
libraries of many developing big bands. After the
tuneful melodies and notated or improvised solos,
this chart has a clever ending - hence the title,
All's Well That Ends Well. Optional reduced or
expanded instrumentation.
10064938 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
n The Answer Is in the Blues!Dana Gress.
There's never a dull moment in this exciting,
interesting chart! It's an impressive medium-
tempo blues shuffle chart at about 120 bpm that
will make your mid-level jazz ensemble sound like
the "big boys!" Included is an open solo section
where soloists of choice can be featured over easy
B-flat blues changes. With lots of solid ensemble
writing, this chart will give students an opportunity
to improve their jazz phrasing chops while providing
audiences and judges with a friendly tune that will
impress at concert and festival performances.
Highly recommended!
10369390 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
Artistry in RhythmStan Kenton/arr. Paul
Murtha. Composed and recorded by Stan Kenton in
the 1940s, Artistry in Rhythm became his signature
and a true classic from the big-band era. Paul
Murtha has skillfully adapted and truncated this for
younger players while maintaining the flavor and
energy of the original. Solo piano starts things off
followed by the iconic trombone solo in the medium
Latin section. The exciting double time swing section
features the entire ensemble, then the maestoso
theme returns to close things out. Impressive!
10374166 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Attack of the Killer Tomatoesarr. Ralph Ford.
Crazy title? It's from the movie of the same name
and is a tongue-in-cheek swing chart adapted from
a much more difficult chart by Gordon Goodwin
for his Big Phat Band. Arranged by Ralph Ford for
developing players, it will be a hit with both the
band and the audience. No improvised solos, just
ensemble playing and some great section solis.
This will be a fun chart for any performance! Highly
recommended! Optional expanded instrumentation.
10071882 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
n Attitude AdjustmentLarry Barton. Here's a big,
solid swing-blues chart with attitude! It includes an
open section for the soloists of your choice, with
written suggested solos. An incredibly solid bass
line really holds this chart together and gives it a
feel that is distinctive and powerful! Playable with
limited instrumentation, this will build confidence in
your developing players!
2478455 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
H Autumn LeavesJoseph Kosma/arr. Peter Blair.
This is a great old tune! Except...there's nothing
"old" sounding about it. It's a medium swing
version of a marvelous, often-played standard
that opens with an alto and trumpet duet and is
filled with tight ensemble punches. The saxes are
featured on a chorus and there is a written or ad lib
solo for piano.
2406361 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
n Baby Drives a Fast CarPaul Clark. There's
some solid swingin' going on here! The style
will make your kids feel like they're playing in a
professional big band, but with suggested solos
provided and playable by reduced instrumentation,
it's perfect for developing groups. Basic changes let
students work on their improv skills, too.
2438901 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Back to the BasementBret Zvacek. More
experienced groups know that a swing chart by
Bret Zvacek will be both well-written and exciting to
play. As this chart demonstrates, he is also adept
at writing charts at the medium-easy level. This
sizzling shuffle chart is a great teaching vehicle.
This accessible, melodic blues swinger features
nice ensemble passages, written or improvised
solos, and gets very exciting in the last chorus.
Great melody, great ensemble writing, great chart!
10312757 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
4 BackatownTroy Andrews/arr. John Wasson.
From Trombone Shorty's acclaimed CD Backatown,
here is the hot title cut arranged for big band in a
funky medium tempo. Combining the elements of
New Orleans second line and contemporary rock
styles, this unique chart features a blend of catchy
riffs, solid ensemble passages, and stop-time
breaks. There are short written or ad lib solos for
trumpet and tenor. This chart exudes a spirited and
unmistakable New Orleans swagger!
10490289 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
BackburnerCarl Strommen. This bright, bluesy
shuffle features a triplet rhythmic figure that is a
strong hook and opens with the rhythm section
setting the groove and a piano solo which may be
played as written or improvised. A great sax soli
follows with the opening statement accompanied
by stop-time figures in the rhythm section and is
answered by the brass. As the chart unfolds, the
melody is segmented and passed around the
horns. The solo section moves through several
ii-V progressions so your soloists will have an
opportunity to play over these essential jazz
changes. After a soft section, this fun swinger
builds big to the end. Highly recommended!
10009634 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
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Big Swing Face—Bill Potts/arr. Rich Sigler.
10452096 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
10452096E Jazz Ensemble ePrint . . . . . . . . .46.00
702 Shuffle—Bret Zvacek.
10455640 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52.00
10455640E Jazz Ensemble ePrint . . . . . . . . .52.00
Don't Get Around Much Anymore—
Ellington & Russell/arr. Mark Taylor.
10427404 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
10427404E Jazz Ensemble ePrint . . . . . . . . .45.00
Autumn Leaves—
Joseph Kosma/arr. Peter Blair.
2406361 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Whirly Bird—Neal Hefti/arr. Peter Blair.
10452088 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
10452088E Jazz Ensemble ePrint . . . . . . . . .46.00
Jumpin' at the Woodside—
Count Basie/arr. Rich DeRosa.
10028198 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52.00
The Mudbug Strut—Paul Baker.
10458467 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
Big Noise from Winnetka—
Haggart & Bauduc/arr. Paul Lavender.
2481666 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Hay Burner—
Count Basie/arr. Sammy Nestico.
544684 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52.00
Abracadabra—Larry Barton.
2472521 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
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