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Lakeside Breeze—Dean Sorenson.
This medium-tempo swinger played around 120 bpm is
perfect for the concert hall or a lazy afternoon. Everyone
gets to play the melody, and this chart is a perfect
introduction to swing style for the rhythm section. It begins
with a unison section that breaks into harmony and then
some counter parts. The open solo section provides
an opportunity for anyone to solo on just a single scale
with the included scales sheets, or with the written solos
included on all the parts. The instrumentation is completely
flexible for almost any jazz group, no matter what shape or
size. This one is extremely nice at a basic level!
10521242 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 48.00
Love Is Here to Stay—George Gershwin/
arr. Rick Stitzel. Using an ensemble-based scoring
style, modest ranges, and rich harmonies, Rick Stitzel
has written a great-sounding chart for young jazz
ensembles on this Gershwin favorite. This accessible
chart with its wonderful melody features sectional
interplay, no solos and an ending with effective dynamic
contrasts. Set in a smooth and moderately slow swing
style, it will provide the perfect change-of-pace for any
program. Plus, it's playable with optional reduced or
expanded instrumentations. Highly recommended!
10490307 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00
Low Rider—arr. John Berry. With its unmistakable
bass line, just plain cool rhythmic groove, and infectious
rock style, here's a classic 1970s hit that young players
are sure to enjoy! Arranged with moderate ranges, easy
rhythms, and no solos, this medium tempo rock chart
will go together quickly, and it's playable with optional
reduced or expanded instrumentations. Fun for all, it's
highly recommended for young jazz bands!
10490311 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 40.00
A Marshmallow World—arr. Mike Story.
Nothing says holiday concert like A Marshmallow
World! Mike Story arranges this standard as an easy-
to-rehearse chart that has appeal and a catchy, familiar
melody. There are brief written solos for trumpet, tenor,
alto, and trombone, effective ensemble passages, and
a swing style tempo around 136 bpm. It's also playable
with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations.
This is a well-written chart that will have terrific band and
audience appeal!
10513865 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 40.00
My Little Suede Shoes—Charlie 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00
Night Cruiser—Mike 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00
Night Mist—Larry Neeck. With a haunting melody,
this minor-key ballad is the perfect feature for promising
alto saxophone or trumpet/flugelhorn soloists. The
featured solo part is fully written, although some
embellishment by the soloist is an option. The well-
scored ensemble provides solid support for the soloist,
and the band also has its moment in the spotlight with a
lush interlude. Sophisticated, yet accessible!
10518279 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
Polar Vortex—Victor Lopez. Polar Vortex by Victor
Lopez is designed to guarantee young jazz ensemble
success! With a haunting melody, it will capture the
imagination with a jazz/rock, even eighth note style at a
tempo of about 126 bpm. There's a written alto sax solo,
the trumpet 1 range is to E top space, and everything
you need is written out to ensure successful rehearsals
and performances. Playable with optional reduced or
expanded instrumentations. Check it out!
10513988 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 40.00
Pollo Roja (The Red Chicken)—Les Sabina.
We haven't heard a better original Latin tune at this
grade level than Pollo Roja! It's a cha-cha to be
performed at around 146 bpm, has easy brass ranges,
includes a written or ad lib alto sax solo, a cool melody,
section solis, and it's fun to hear and play. This is a well-
crafted chart that will guarantee maximum interest from
players and audiences! Playable with optional reduced
or expanded instrumentations. Highly recommended!
10513873 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 42.00
Quality Time—Gregory Yasinitsky. This accessible
ballad in the style of Count Basie emphasizes lyricism,
lush harmonies, unified phrasing and a wide range
of dynamics. The full ensemble has the memorable
melody at the top and continues for most of the work.
There are short written or improvised solos for trumpet
and trombone followed by a large ensemble section,
it's playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations, and a guitar chord chart is included.
A wonderful change of pace for young jazz bands!
10499234 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 45.00
Remembering Thad—George Shutack.
Paying tribute to the great Thad Jones, this expressive
ballad with rich harmonies and flowing lines provides
a perfect showcase for flugelhorn or trumpet. The
beautiful melody is supported by a lush harmonic
pad, and the lyrical solo part is entirely written with no
improvisation required. Playable with optional reduced
or expanded instrumentations, Remembering Thad is
accessible, yet sophisticated!
10513210 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 45.00
Riders on the Storm—arr. Mike Story.
Mike Story's chart on The Doors' rock classic is one that
will please audiences and young players. In a medium
rock style, it features a written piano solo, easy brass
ranges, and easy rhythms. It's a solid arrangement and
true to the original for the grade level, plus it's playable
with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations.
Highly recommended!
10513869 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 42.00
Samba Norte—Dean Sorenson. Audiences will sit
up and take notice when your young jazz band takes off
on this chart that cooks with Brazilian fire! Open intervals
and thick textures give way to a strong melody that is
passed through the ensemble. Any instrument can solo,
and the solo section can be repeated as many times
as desired with backgrounds cued at any time. Written
solos are included in all the parts and scale sheets are
provided for all instruments. Part of the First Place for
Jazz Series, this chart is playable with optional reduced
or expanded instrumentations. There's a slow build to an
exciting shout chorus that kicks all the way to the end!
An exciting winner!
10521234 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 48.00
Shake It Off—Taylor Swift & Max Martin/
arr. John Berry.
Taylor Swift has successfully crossed
over into the pop music arena with this upbeat and
infectious hit. In this very easy arrangement the melody
is smartly traded from section to section, and there are
no solos required. Playable with optional reduced or
expanded instrumentations, this one is perfect for that
lighter moment in your jazz band's performances!
10522950 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 40.00
Steam Whistle—Les Sabina. This cookin' chart is
tuneful, funky and is set in a half-time feel. A written or
improvised solo is provided for alto saxophone with the
accessible chord progression allowing the improviser to
solo using the notes in a concert E-flat minor pentatonic
scale (Eb, Gb, Ab, Bb, Db). Interesting material is
well distributed throughout the various instrumental
families, the parts are well articulated, the ranges are
reasonable, and the rhythm section parts are notated
with chords symbols provided. A modulation heightens
the excitement, and it's playable with optional reduced
or expanded instrumentations. A strong chart with a
great groove!
10515808 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
Struttin' with Some Barbecue—arr. 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00
Uptown Funk!—arr. Michael Sweeney.
From Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars, this monster hit
is the perfect throwback to a funky R&B style! This
arrangement for younger players features modest
ranges and repetitive yet authentic-sounding rhythms.
This outstanding chart is playable with optional reduced
or expanded instrumentations, and the bass lines and
piano voicings are written. No solos are required, just a
little attitude! Our highest recommendation!
10522944 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00
Viva La Vida—Coldplay/arr. John Berry.
Recorded by Coldplay in 2008, Viva La Vida has shown
it has staying power with its strong rhythmic base and
catchy melodies. This very easy chart will come together
quickly with limited rehearsal time. Perfect for young jazz
bands, it's playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations and the bass lines and piano voicings
are completely notated.
10523764 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 40.00
We Three Swing (We Three Kings)—
arr. Vince Gassi.
Here's a satisfying arrangement of
a Christmas tune that will be the perfect centerpiece
of a holiday or winter concert! We Three Swing is a
jazz waltz based on We Three Kings arranged with
lots of ensemble for young jazz groups and a written
alto sax solo. The quarter-note tempo is 138 bpm, it
has accessible brass ranges, and is easy to assemble.
There's an effective interlude after the solo without the
rhythm section with the drummer layering back in and
then the full ensemble returns. Playable with optional
reduced or expanded instrumentations. Nice chart, nice
feel! Highly recommended!
10513867 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00
Yonkers Is Calling—Dean Sorenson.
Hello! Your funk chart is ready for pick-up! A perfect
vehicle for teaching 16th-note rhythms, Yonkers Is
Calling has something for everyone. With a tempo
around 100 bpm, it features crisp horn lines and plenty
of space for the rhythm section. The drummer lays
down the rhythm over a unison melody leading to the
open solo section. Anyone can improvise using the
scale sheets on only a single scale, or they can play the
written solos included in all the parts. There is some
solo space for the drummer in the shout chorus, and the
instrumentation is completely flexible - from four horns
with rhythm section on up to augmented jazz band
instrumentation. This is a call you need to take!
10521246 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 48.00
You Are the Sunshine of My Life—
Stevie Wonder/arr. Paul Murtha.
This is one of
Stevie Wonder's signature hits from the 1970s, and here
is a masterfully arranged easy version in a light bossa
style. The trombones grab the spotlight in the beginning
and again at the end. In between, the saxes and
trumpets take turns with the melody, and there are short
written or ad lib solos for trumpet and alto sax. Playable
with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations,
this one also includes bass lines and piano voicings
that are completely written. It's great for programming
variety, and it's highly recommended!
10522946 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00
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