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H Autumn Leaves—Joseph 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 . . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
l Back Online—Gregory Yasinitsky. Written for
developing bands, this chart is a swinging, shuffle
blues with a fun saxophone soli, a written or ad
lib solo for trumpet, and a richly scored ensemble
section. Showcasing the entire dynamic range of
the band, from a whisper to a roar, it also features
optional reduced or expanded instrumentations
from 9 to 17 players. Optional parts are included
for flute, clarinet, F horn, tuba and vibes.
10568026 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . E 45.00
4 Backatown—Troy 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 . . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
l Basically Basie—Doug Beach & George
Shutack. Learning music in the style of the great
Count Basie Band is an essential experience for
any jazz musician. This swing original features
many of the components that are so often
heard in the Count's music: a riff-based melody,
blues changes and a piano presenting the first
statement of the melody. Scored at the very easy
level for as few as five horns with rhythm section
and expandable to full big band, Basically Basie
includes written or improvised solos for all and
optional parts for flute, clarinet and horn in F for
expanded instrumentation.
10558389 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . .VE 42.00
l Bebop Ballgame—arr. George Shutack. George
Shutack has taken one of the most famous
tunes in sports, Take Me Out To The Ballgame,
and scored it for big band with a heavy dose of
bebop influence. Written at the medium level, this
swinging chart features great melodic lines, an
open solo section with written or improvised solos,
and plenty of ensemble work. Perfect as an opener
or as a closer.
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n Birdland—Josef Zawinul/arr. Michael Sweeney.
Here's an excellent, easy version of Josef Zawinul's
great jazz tune! Solid writing all the way and no
solos required.
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4 Blues by Five—Red Garland/arr. John Berry.
Recorded on the 1956 album Cookin' with the
Miles Davis Quintet, this jazz standard composed
by pianist Red Garland adapts beautifully for young
jazzers. With a moderate tempo, a riff-based
melody, and non-threatening soloing on the blues
progression, this is the perfect introduction to the
music of Miles Davis for students and audiences.
Suggested solos are included along with chord/
scale sheets in all keys, and it's playable with
optional reduced or expanded instrumentations.
Highly recommended!
10490309 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00
l Buckjump—Troy Andrews & Mike Ballard/arr.
John Wasson. Recorded by Trombone Shorty
on his 2011 album For True and featuring the
Rebirth Brass Band and 5th Ward Weebie, this
hot tune has a funky New Orleans style groove
with a moderate tempo and catchy riffs. The
trombones get the spotlight to start with, followed
by tight ensemble playing and later space for an
improvised or written trombone solo. This chart is
cool, confident and colorful!
10556780 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
4 Flight of the Foo Birds—Neal Hefti/arr. Peter
Blair. This Peter Blair chart on the Neal Hefti/Count
Basie classic is a wonderful adaptation for younger
jazz groups. It does its Basie thing with a light and
cool swing feel, includes nice changes in texture,
has brief written or ad lib solos for alto sax and
trumpet 2, and an outstanding shout chorus with
drum fills. Played at 156 bpm, the trumpet 1 range
is up to written G on top of the staff, and optional
parts are included for expanded instrumentations.
Great tune, great chart!
10513893 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . ME 48.00
l Happy Birthday!—arr. Paul Clark. You'll be ready
for those special requests when you have this
accessible arrangement of Happy Birthday! in your
jazz book. Set in a medium swing style at about
138 bpm, the ranges are moderate and all winds
have the melody at some point. This one will go
together with a minimum of rehearsal time and will
be a big hit with audiences!
10554145 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . E 48.00
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Hurricane Season—Troy Andrews/arr. John
Wasson. From the Trombone Shorty CD Backa-
town, this tune features the powerful underlying
pulse of a New Orleans second line feel along with
elements of contemporary rock. There's written or
improvised solo space for trumpet. In this exciting
chart, the ensemble alternately screams with
the full band riffs, then settles into a simmering
rhythmic groove. Also included are written bass
lines and piano voicings. A real treat to perform
and hear!
10490297 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . M 50.00
l Jumpin' East of Java—Brian Setzer/arr. John
Berry. Recorded by the Brian Setzer Orchestra on
the album Varoom, this high-energy swing tune
gives the entire ensemble a workout. The melody
is skillfully traded around between sections of
the ensemble, and there are brief solos for alto
saxophone and trumpet. Cool and confident, this
chart combines the classic sounds of the swing era
with a contemporary and colorful vibe!
10556774 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . M 55.00
l Let the Good Times Roll—arr. Paul Murtha.
Patterned after the familiar version recorded by
Ray Charles, this effective swing chart for younger
players opens with a hard-hitting introduction
followed by a sultry solo trumpet on the stop-
time verse. There are written or improvised solo
spots for alto sax and trumpet, along with terrific
ensemble scoring throughout. This classic is
also playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations. Paul Murtha's chart updates an
iconic tune with a contemporary flare!
10556786 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00
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