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Big Band Standards all levels / Ballads very easy & easy
H PerdidoJuan Tizol/arr. Victor Lopez. Mambo!
Arranger Victor Lopez has masterfully intertwined
a mambo and a swing feel in this great Juan Tizol
jazz classic. Featuring a fully notated tenor sax solo,
lead trumpet range to written A, a brief sax soli and
lots of excitement throughout, this chart is pure
fun to hear and play! Don't be "lost", play Perdido!
Optional expanded instrumentation.
10093181 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 52.00
n Saint Louis BluesW.C Handy/arr. Mike Collins-
Dowden. This very playable rendition of the early
blues classic opens with a sultry trumpet solo and
then breaks into a medium tempo shuffle with a
call and response section between the solo trumpet
and ensemble. Also featured are a nice sax section
soli, an open solo section on everybody's favorite
Bb blues changes, and a break strain. Nice chart
without being difficult!
10094904 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . ME 50.00
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 . . . . . . . . E 40.00
H Shiny StockingsFrank Foster/arr. Greg
Yasinitsky. Frank Foster's composition Shiny
Stockings is one of the greatest jazz tunes ever for
big band. Arranged by Greg Yasinitsky and scored at
an accessible level, this chart has all the ingredients
you expect plus a few short section solis and an
ensemble shout chorus. This arrangement stays
very close to the original, yet is more accessible for
developing groups. Other features include a written
solo for 2nd trumpet with the lead trumpet range to
written A above the staff. This Basie classic belongs
in every jazz library! Highly recommended! Optional
expanded instrumentation.
10071900 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 52.00
H Sing, Sing, SingLouie Prima/arr. Victor Lopez.
Yep, this is the Sing, Sing, Sing you know and
love, made famous by Gene Krupa and the Benny
Goodman Orchestra, only arranged for young
players by Victor Lopez. The classic drum solo that
can be opened up for as much excitement as the
crowd can stand, along with a written-out tenor
solo, reasonable brass ranges and lots of meaty
ensembles keep this great chart exciting. It will
also sound full with reduced instrumentation or
with the optional, non-jazz band parts. It's still a
showstopper! Highly recommended!
2702806 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . ME 46.00
H Sing, Sing, SingLouis Prima/trans. Mike Lewis.
Here it is...perhaps the most recognizable swing
tune of all time! This incredible transcription is as
close as you're going to come to the original (which
included clarinet and less than a full compliment
of brass). This chart is scored for a standard 5
saxes, 4 trumpets, 4 trombones and rhythm, but
aside from that, it is the original as played by Benny
Goodman. Every lick is there, including all the Gene
Krupa drum breaks! This chart is a must for every
big band's library!
2411486 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 60.00
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 . . . . . . . . E 38.00
n Sing, Sing, SingLouis Prima/arr. Gordon
Goodwin. A few twists and turns added to the
original Benny Goodman swing version make this
chart a definite crowd and band pleaser. Gordon
Goodwin's arrangement features a clarinet part
and an alternate alto 1 part in lieu of clarinet. Solo
changes are provided for all saxophone parts and
clarinet, and the lead trumpet range is to high
F-sharp. While not recorded by Goodwin's Big Phat
Band, it's a staple of the band's library and is played
often in live performances. It's a wonderful rendition
of this big band classic!
10311471 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . A 65.00
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 . . . . . . . . E 40.00
SplankyNeal Hefti/arr. Sammy Nestico. For
years, directors have been waiting for the release of
the original Basie version of this great blues classic.
It's full of Sammy's unique ensemble writing and
has plenty of room for blues solos.
2185155 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 50.00
4 Stompin' at the Savoyarr. Greg Yasinitsky.
After the initial statement, Greg Yasinitsky gives
this Benny Goodman treasure an updated and
contemporary flair while remaining true to the
original. It's all there in this exciting chart... nice
dynamic contrasts, a stop-time section, a sax
section soli, ensemble interludes, a written or
improvised trumpet 2 solo, and it's all played
around 168 bpm. The lead trumpet range is to
written B-flat above the staff and optional parts are
included for expanded instrumentations. Solid with
proven appeal!
10513990 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 50.00
Stompin' at the SavoyBenny Goodman/
arr. Mike Lewis. Feature your bass player!
Arranger Mike Lewis has taken this classic
Benny Goodman swing tune and turned it into
an easy, melodic showcase for the bass. Mike
also provides solo space with written solos
for 1st tenor sax and piano. The brass ranges
are modest and the chart really swings from
beginning to end! Don't let the year go by without
playing this one that sounds great with electric or
acoustic bass. Superb chart!
2702807 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . ME 48.00
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 . . . . . . . . E 42.00
n Take the 'A' Train (Original Version)Billy
Strayhorn/trans. David Berger. This very special,
historic publication is an exact transcription
of the 1941 version recorded by Duke Ellington.
David Berger's expertise is evident in the
completely voiced rhythm parts and written
out solos. This classic belongs in every jazz
ensemble library everywhere!
2237790 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 50.00
H
Take the 'A' TrainBilly Strayhorn/arr. Alan
Baylock. Think of Take the "A" Train with a
contemporary flair and you have the idea behind
this inventive chart by Alan Baylock. Opening in a
swing groove then alternating with a funk feel, bari
sax, bass trombone, guitar and bass have the initial
melodic statement in this terrific chart. Solo space
is available for alto sax 1, trombone 1, bari sax and
trumpet 2 and the lead trumpet range is to written
D above the staff. A modern yet superb chart of a
tune everyone knows. Festival material!
10071911 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . MA 58.00
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 . . . . . . . . E 42.00
4 Things Ain't What They Used to BeMercer
Ellington/arr. Alan Baylock. Mercer Ellington's
classic blues shuffle gets the Baylock treatment!
The style is down home, the solos are for alto,
trumpet, trombone, and tenor sax, and the
lead trumpet range is to written G on top of the
staff. Also included is a powerful Baylock-style
shout chorus and optional parts for expanded
instrumentations. It's a fun chart and it gets our
highest recommendation!
10513911 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 52.00
n Things Ain't What They Used to BeMercer
Ellington/arr. Rich Sigler. This is a jazz classic that
every band should have in their library. The chart
is a swing shuffle played at around 116 bpm and
has a very familiar and catchy melody that flows
smoothly from section to section. Also featured
are written out solos for alto sax 1 and trumpet 2
and a lead trumpet range to written F-sharp top
line. Optional parts are included for expanded
instrumentation. A superb arrangement that is
clever and effective in every way!
10355626 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . ME 48.00
Whirly BirdNeal Hefti/arr. Peter Blair. You may
have heard Basie's band play this great Neal Hefti
swinger, but this version is very accessible for
younger players at around 166 bpm. The features
include a written alto sax solo, a great sax soli, and
well-notated rhythm section parts. Includes optional
wind and vibes part, too!
10452088 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . ME 48.00
Ballads
Very Easy and Easy
H As If to Say GoodbyeLarry Neeck. Beautifully
melodic and very approachable, this lush
ballad features your star trumpet or alto sax
soloist. A beautifully written melody and fully
scored backgrounds make this a perfect chart
for a young soloist, as well as a great vehicle
for a more experienced player. It will also sound
full and complete with a reduced instrumentation
of 3 saxes, 3 trumpets, 1 trombone and
3 rhythm on up to a full band. For that
change-of-pace moment in your concert, this
flexible solo feature is the perfect choice!
Highly recommended!
10032001 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . E 45.00
n At the End of the DayPaul Clark. At the End
of the Day is an exceptional ballad solo feature
for alto sax or trumpet/flugelhorn. The solo and
rhythm section parts are completely written and
the ranges are modest with the trumpets never
leaving the staff. The lush background parts are
supportive for the soloist and the key change near
the end adds just the right touch to this beautiful
chart. Very nice!
10457905 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . E 45.00
BEST
SELLERS
Ballads
Very Easy & Easy
Buy with confidence! These works, listed in
order of their popularity, are chosen most often
by directors.
What a Wonderful World—
Douglas & Weiss/arr. Rick Stitzel.
2470819 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . .VE 40.00
Misty—Erroll Garner/arr. Terry White.
10355610 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . E 42.00
Skyfall—
Adkins & Epworth/arr. John Berry.
10374178 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . E 40.00
10374178E Jazz Ensemble ePrint . . . . E 40.00
Yesterday—
Lennon & McCartney/arr. Rick Stitzel.
10188524 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . E 40.00
10188524E Jazz Ensemble ePrint . . . . E 40.00
Georgia on My Mind—
Hoagy Carmichael/arr. Michael Sweeney.
2392454 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . E 40.00
Budget Stretching Jazz Saver Pack No. 1—
Paul Clark, Ken Harris, Larry Neeck
& James Swearingen.
10457909 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . E 60.00
Chase the Clouds Away—
Chuck Mangione/arr. Mike Lewis.
10028063 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . E 42.00
10028063E Jazz Ensemble ePrint . . . . E 42.00
Harlem Nocturne—
Earle Hagen/arr. Rick Stitzel.
10052550 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . E 40.00
10052550E Jazz Ensemble ePrint . . . . E 40.00
Tomorrow's Memories—
Gregory Yasinitsky.
10453009 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . E 45.00
10453009E Jazz Ensemble ePrint . . . . E 45.00
Over the Rainbow—
Harold Arlen/arr. Paul Cook.
2423192 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . E 42.00
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