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Bohemian RhapsodyFreddie Mercury/arr.
Rick Hirsch. Yes, this is for real! Queen's magnum
opus, in a jazz language, orchestrated for big
band, with jazz solos for Trombone (also cued
in Trumpet 5/Flugelhorn) and Alto or Baritone
Sax thrown in for good measure. Additional
features include multiple tempos and feels
ranging from 76 to 304 bpm, to styles including
an a cappella sax soli introduction, jazz ballad
with double time, shuffle, and swing sections
culminating in a rubato ending. This is a major
work for jazz ensemble at 9 to 10 minutes that
students and players will want to work on. Solid
saxophone parts, tempo changes, mature brass
figures, and a whole lot of fun! Instrumentation:
5 Saxes (AATTB), 5 Trumpets (on Flugelhorns), 4
Trombones (3 Tenors and 1 Bass), Guitar, Piano,
Bass and Drums, with optional parts for Flute and
Vibes. The lead trumpet range goes to written
high D with an optional F, and the rhythm section
parts are fully notated.
10371013 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 70.00
Cellar DwellerJohn Fedchock. This medium-
swing minor blues chart puts the focus on the
foundation of your band's brass section... the
bass trombone. A solid melody set below the staff
and into the pedal register is offset by dramatic
ensemble punctuations, sending the soloist off
into an ad lib or as written solo section with simple
chord changes. The shout chorus incorporates
dynamic exchanges between the ensemble and
bass trombone, with all leading to the final recap
and low note finale.
10367832 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 56.00
n Chunka LunkaMary Lou Williams. It's
amazing how contemporary this Mary Lou
Williams chart sounds considering it was written
so long ago. It proves how far ahead of her time
this writer was. This cool, funky arrangement
is very playable and features a memorable
piano and rhythm section hook that you'll be
humming for days! Solos for tenor saxophone
or flute, as well as an open solo section are
provided. Chunka Lunka is a great opportunity for
players to work on soloing over blues changes.
Highly recommended.
10368155 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
4 ConceptionGeorge Shearing/arr. Mark Taylor.
Featuring a quartet of alto, trumpet, guitar and
vibes at the top, Mark Taylor's stellar treatment
of this George Shearing classic swings hard from
beginning to end! The intricate bebop lines are
skillfully woven throughout, and there are solo
spots for trumpet and alto sax. Also included is
an unaccompanied brass statement and ample
opportunities for the saxes to shine.
10522894 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 60.00
n ConfirmationCharlie Parker/arr. Dave Rivello.
This great chart on Charlie Parker's Confirmation
clearly confirms this arranger's remarkable
arranging skills. The melody is stated by alto and
trumpet, solo space (written or improvised) is for
trombone and alto and there is plenty of ensemble
work for everyone. It is a rewarding chart of the
highest caliber.
10277952 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
Does This Chart Make Me Look Phat?Gordon
Goodwin. In the style of Sammy Nestico and Count
Basie, this medium swing chart is full of nuances.
Included is solo space for all saxes, trumpet 4,
and trombone 1. At about 110 bpm, this is truly a
wonderful chart that will satisfy any mature band.
As recorded by Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band.
10452168 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 68.00
n EpistrophyMonk & Clarke/arr. John Fedchock.
Featured on Woody Herman's 1986 Grammy
nominated album, 50th Anniversary Tour, this
John Fedchock arrangement captures the unique
elements of Thelonious Monk's composition
and couples it with the exciting signature sound
associated with the best of Herman's "herds." Solos
are featured for 4th Trumpet, 1st Tenor and 1st Alto
(originally played by Woody on Soprano Sax). The
band gets a workout in dynamic ensemble interludes
as well as the culminating shout chorus. An optional
open solo section is also included. This would make
a great band showcase for a festival or competition!
10368159 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 75.00
l Fanfare for a New DayPatrick Williams. Here's
a Patrick Williams tour-de-force arrangement for
jazz ensembles! The grand introduction has optional
woodwind doubles for piccolo, flute and clarinet
along with the optional horn in F parts. Fanfare for
a New Day is a multidimensional chart with varied
styles, meters, textures, rich harmonies, a brilliant
sax soli, and space for various solos with a fantastic
shout chorus. Brilliant writing!
10513964 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 90.00
n Fantasia on an Ellington ThemeRick Hirsch.
It don't mean a thing if you haven't heard this chart!
It's got two drum solos... brushes on the way in
and sticks on the way out. It's rhythmically exciting,
features modern harmonic language, and has solo
space for alto and trombone (or anyone else you
want to insert). Performed by numerous all-state
jazz bands, advanced high school and collegiate
bands nationwide, it's challenging but accessible
to advanced high school and collegiate bands.
10192237 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 57.00
H Giant StepsJohn Coltrane/arr. Mark Taylor.
Here's a fresh take on a traditional jazz standard.
The style is still up-tempo swing, and the saxes
maintain a fair share of the spotlight along with
ensemble hits and solo spots for drums; however,
there is a brief excursion into 5/4 and a few other
meter surprises that help give this outstanding chart
a contemporary edge. Highly recommended!
10052510 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 60.00
H God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemenarr. Gordon
Goodwin. As recorded by Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat
Band, this hot chart features the saxophone section
in a chorale introduction, a full ensemble swing at
about mm 200, a sax soli, solo space for alto, tenor,
trumpet, trombone and piano, a modulation and a
big shout chorus. It's all here, it's Gordon Goodwin...
what else do you need? Highly recommended!
10028191 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 70.00
n The Heat's OnSammy Nestico. Originally
recorded by the Count Basie Orchestra and later
revised for the SWR Big Band CD Basie-cally
Sammy, this wonderful chart features a very bright
tempo and features solo tenor sax. It also includes
several spots for up-front drum work and even
allows room for an extended drum solo if desired.
10283474 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 56.00
n I AmOmar Thomas. I Am swings at around
184 bpm and has a contemporary ECM feel. It's
a musical journey and is sure to test the artistic
bounds of your band as they explore all this chart
has to offer. In addition to exceptional ensemble
writing, there is solo space for Tenor and Piano
(notated for Piano and ad lib for Tenor). If you are
looking for an expressive chart to give your band and
share with your audiences, then this is the one for
you! 5 Saxes, 5 Trumpets, 5 Trombones, 4 Rhythm.
10368504 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 69.00
H I Just Can't Wait to Be KingElton John/arr.
Gordon Goodwin. From the Disney movie "The Lion
King," Gordon Goodwin has crafted a hot jazz shuffle
that goes and then goes even more! A showcase for
alto and trumpet with a unison melody line and solo
space for each player, it includes plenty of energy,
zip, attitude and a hot shout chorus section. This
chart roars! Highly recommended!
10012009 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 70.00
l I Mean MonkThelonious Monk/arr. Antonio
Garcia. Jazz great Thelonious Monk composed so
many classic tunes, and this creative powerhouse
of a chart includes snippets of sixteen of them!
Challenge your audiences and players to find them
all as they are tucked in and around background
figures and countermelodies. Based on the chord
progression of Monk's I Mean You, Antonio Garcia's
skillful work is an absolute clinic on the melodic
genius of this jazz master.
10522892 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 60.00
n The Intrepid FoxFreddie Hubbard/arr. Eric
Richards. Here's Freddie Hubbard's exciting jazz
standard, as arranged by Eric Richards. The melody
is stated by saxes and trumpet 2, solo space is for
alto 1, tenor 1, trumpet 2 and guitar, all optional as
needed. There is space for a drum solo as well. An
interlude with lower dynamic levels is a nice contrast
but overall, the chart is pure energy top to bottom!
10277942 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
n IsotopeJoe Henderson. In 1998 the Joe
Henderson Big Band album won a Grammy Award
for Best Large Jazz Ensemble Performance. All of
the arrangements featured lengthy solos for tenor
saxophone. Included are open solo sections so that
any number of soloists may be featured. In addition,
while there was no guitarist used during the
recording sessions, a guitar part has been included
as Henderson had done in his arrangements.
These arrangements will require significant time
to prepare, but they would be amazing for any
competition or festival! Ranges: Trumpets 1, 2 &
3 to A6, E6, C#6; Trombone 1 to C5.
10348444 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 75.00
4 JuggernautAndrew Neu. Yep, here's a
shuffle with snap! Juggernaut is a medium-tempo
shuffle chart that begins with a big, flashy intro,
transitioning to a hot sax soli and then a statement
by the brass. Throughout the work, the saxes get
a workout, supported by cleverly written brass
parts. Solo space is provided for alto sax, tenor
sax, trumpet, and trombone, and a rhythm section
player could also solo during the open section.
A drum break and fills takes it to a rousing
ensemble finish making this perfect as a closer or
opener. Very highly recommended!
10515818 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 56.00
Play lead trumpet with Wayne Bergeron!
PLAYING
LEAD TRUMPET
Wayne Bergeron.
Trumpeter Wayne Bergeron is the
lead trumpet player in Gordon
Goodwin's Big Phat Band, a
recording artist in his own right,
and one of the most active lead
trumpet players in the world. On
this DVD, Bergeron discusses and
demonstrates all the essential
aspects of lead trumpet playing at
all levels while displaying a variety
of concepts and techniques using
the Gordon Goodwin Big Phat Band
Play-Along, Vol. 2 for Trumpet.
Available as a DVD only or with
the Play-Along, Vol. 2 trumpet
book, the topics covered include:
Chops, Equipment, Tone/Sound,
Range, Ornamentation, Attitude/
Leadership, Playing Different Styles,
Improvisation, and more!
10527192 DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.99
10527193 Book/DVD with Big Phat
Band Play-Along, Vol. 2
Trumpet Book . . . . . . . 29.99
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What You Dealin' With?—Wycliffe Gordon.
10452164 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58.00
I Just Can't Wait to Be King—
Elton John/arr. Gordon Goodwin.
10012009 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65.00
There Is No Greater Love—
Isham Jones/arr. Eric Richards.
10452158 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58.00
10452158E Jazz Ensemble ePrint . . . . . . . . .58.00
Does This Chart Make Me Look Phat?—
Gordon Goodwin.
10452168 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68.00
10452168E Jazz Ensemble ePrint . . . . . . . . .68.00
God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen—
arr. Gordon Goodwin.
10028191 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65.00
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