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4 I Found a New Babyarr. Mark Taylor. Creatively
set in the style of a New Orleans street beat, here is
a new take on an old favorite! It's a perfect example
of an early jazz tune that has stood the test of time
and will add the element of fun to any performance.
Additionally, it's playable with optional reduced or
expanded instrumentations. Very cool!
10617916 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
I Got RhythmGeorge Gershwin/arr. Ralph Ford.
This is the real deal for your young jazz ensemble!
This song is a foundation for hundreds of jazz tunes,
with the chord progression known as "rhythm
changes." With Ralph Ford's skillful arranging, the
modest brass ranges and written solos provide all
you need to really make this cook.
2442846 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
H In the MoodJoe Garland/arr. Michael Sweeney.
This one's a must! Glenn Miller's big band classic
is one of the best known tunes from the swing era,
and Mike's excellent arrangement puts it within
reach of young bands. Comfortable ranges, easy
rhythm patterns and written solos make this a
perfect choice to teach your students how to swing!
2314268 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
n It's Only a Paper MoonHarold Arlen/arr. Rick
Stitzel. One of the best-known swing standards
ever, this is a wonderful version for young players.
With plenty of tutti ensemble playing in addition to
solis for saxes and trombones, here's a chart that
will sound great with limited rehearsal time and
limited instrumentation of 4 saxes, 3 trumpets,
3 trombones, piano, bass and drums. Parts are
included for full ensemble as well. Also featured are
written solos for any saxophone and any trumpet,
plus a shout chorus with nice dynamic nuances.
Just a great little chart!
10016138 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
n
Jerichoarr. Chris Sharp. The eternally popular
spiritual Joshua Fit De Battle Of Jericho gets the
Benny Goodman and Gene Krupa style a la Sing,
Sing, Sing! This is a great teaching piece, with a
hot jazz feel, and there's even a stop time section
to help build ensemble playing. This will put your
students in touch with the great big band tradition,
and have your audience wanting to hear more!
2474097 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
4 JorduDuke Jordon/arr. Mike Story. This chart
is a nice way to feature young soloists on a jazz
classic. It has been played by all the greats, but this
arrangement is very accessible and swingin' with a
cool melodic line. The tempo is 138 bpm and brief
written-out solos are provided for piano, trumpet,
trombone, and tenor sax. Optional parts include
flute, clarinet, vibraphone, F horn, baritone horn,
and tuba, or it's playable with optional reduced
instrumentation. Accessible, yet sophisticated, this
one is highly recommended!
10593747 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
4 Let the Good Times Rollarr. 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! Highly recommended!
10556786 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
n A Little Blues, PleaseSammy Nestico.
A Little Blues, Please is an easy version of the
blues with a slight harmonic twist. Almost all of the
work is performed by sections rather than the full
ensemble. This chart doesn't call for great dynamic
range or intricate technique. Instead, playing in
good "time" through the individual solo and section
features is the priority. Optional written solos are
provided, and the solo section can be opened up to
all as desired.
10283425 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
n Love Is Here to StayGeorge 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 . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
n Low Down Dirty Dog BluesJim Cifelli. Get
your young jazz band down and dirty with this
driving blues shuffle at about 132 bpm. It's a terrific
chart for teaching swing phrasing and articulation.
The features include moderate ranges, notated
rhythm section parts, and an open solo section.
Any player can solo with notes from the concert
F blues scale using the included transposed scale
sheet, and the solo section can be repeated as
many times as necessary with backgrounds cued
as desired. For students wishing not to improvise,
a suggested solo is included in all parts. Scored for
full jazz ensemble, it will sound full and complete
with an optional minimum instrumentation of nine
players (AAT Saxes, 2 Trumpets, 1 Trombone, and
PBD Rhythm). Include more players by using any or
all of the included Flute, Clarinet, F Horn, Tuba, and
Baritone T.C. parts. Highly recommended!
10368187 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
Lullaby of BirdlandShearing & Weiss/arr.
Rick Stitzel. The jazz world mourns the loss of
British pianist and composer George Shearing, who
passed away in 2011. Here is his most famous
composition in a carefully crafted arrangement for
young jazz ensembles. Every section gets to play the
melody at some point, and there are solo options
for any trumpet and sax. A CD is included along
with suggested solos and scale/chord sheets in all
keys. Playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations. Very highly recommended!
10283163 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Mack the KnifeKurt Weill/arr. Rich DeRosa.
Mack the Knife swings! At a tempo around 120
BPM, this wonderful swing chart is a great choice
for young players. The features include written
piano, alto sax and trumpet solos and a swingin'
shout chorus. Look for clear and accurate rhythm
section writing, optional vibes, flute, clarinet, horn,
baritone horn and tuba parts are included. Also
playable with optional reduced instrumentation,
this is an excellent chart, and highly recommended!
10355606 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
Minnie the Moocherarr. Ralph Ford. Here's the
Cab Calloway classic arranged for beginning jazz
ensembles. The dirty swing groove really comes
through, and the band even gets to do Cab's little
call-and-response ditty.
2423119 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
MistyErroll Garner/arr. Terry White. Perhaps one
of the most familiar jazz standards of all time, this
easy but effective chart has a laid-back swing feel.
The tempo is 90 bpm with written solos for alto 1
and trumpet 1, and the lead trumpet range goes up
to written E-flat top space. It's also playable with
optional reduced or expanded instrumentations.
This chart delivers!
10355610 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
Mood IndigoDuke Ellington/arr. Vince Gassi.
This medium swing arrangement of the dreamy
Ellington tune will cook at just about any tempo
but the recommended tempo is approximately 108
beats per minute. The chart features a written tenor
sax solo and a lot of interplay between the brass
and saxes. It's even got a four bar stop-time section
providing some rhythmic contrast. The Duke would
be pleased that you're playing one of his songs on
your next concert program! Optional reduced or
expanded instrumentations.
10277423 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
H MoondanceVan Morrison/arr. Victor Lopez. Van
Morrison's hit is a natural for jazz ensemble. Now
for bands at the easy level, this minor-key swinger
is incredibly hip! The captivating melody moves
through the sections of the band, sometimes in
unison, sometimes in harmony, and the solo section
is written for all the wind players, so you can have
anyone or everyone play the written or ad lib solo.
This tune is a perennial favorite with jazz lovers!
2701897 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
n Mr. P.C.John Coltrane/arr. Terry White.
Composed by jazz legend John Coltrane and
arranged for younger players, you can expect this
classic swing tune to be a hit with everyone. It's
an accessible minor blues that has easy ranges,
rhythms, and written solos for 1st alto, 1st trumpet
and 1st trombone. This is an essential jazz tune
for your library! Highly recommended! Optional
reduced or expanded instrumentations.
10092964 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
n My Little Suede ShoesCharlie 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 . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Night CruiserMike 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 . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
H Effective Etudes for Jazz - Volume 1—Mike Carubia & Jeff Jarvis.
Effective Etudes for Jazz - Volume 1 contains 18 songs in the swing idiom that are
progressive in difficulty and are based on chord changes to popular standards.
Each tune has a chord reference chart and includes annotations below the
staves for recognition of commonly used motifs and the use of non-harmonic
tones. Designed for practice, auditions and performances, this collection will
help players learn to interpret the swing style and recognize the chord changes
to each of the songs presented. The compact disc included with each book
contains soloist and rhythm section tracks for modeling, and rhythm-section-
only tracks for practice and performance. This is a most excellent resource for
intermediate to advanced players who want to learn improvisation and style!
5990034 Flute Book/CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.95
5990035 Alto Saxophone Book/CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.95
5990036 Tenor Saxophone Book/CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.95
5990037 Baritone Sax Book/CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.95
5990038 Trumpet Book/CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.95
5990039 Trombone Book/CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.95
5990040 Piano Book/CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.00
5990041 Guitar Book/CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.95
5990042 Bass Guitar or String Bass Book/CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.95
Effective Etudes for Jazz - Volume 2—Mike Carubia & Jeff Jarvis.
This is an essential book for jazz ensemble auditions, recitals, festivals, and
lessons including 20 etudes based on the chord changes to popular jazz
standards so players can learn to improvise over the chord progressions of songs
that all jazz musicians should know. The downloadable mp3 tracks include two
versions of each etude, one with a professional soloist and rhythm section, and
another with only the rhythm section.
10470803 Alto or Baritone Saxophone Book
with Online Audio Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.95
10470804 Tenor Saxophone Book with Online Audio Access . . . . . . . . . 21.95
10470805 Trumpet Book with Online Audio Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.95
10470807 Trombone Book with Online Audio Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.95
10470808 Piano Book with Online Audio Access. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.00
10470809 Guitar Book with Online Audio Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.95
10470810 Bass Guitar or String Bass Book with Online Audio Access . . 21.95
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FOR TEACHING
JAZZ STYLE,
INTERPRETATION
& IMPROVISATION
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— Lisa Butts, Band Director
Hanford West High School, Hanford, CA
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