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Medium
n 17 Mile DriveMatt Harris. This medium
difficulty chart refers to the scenic road through
Pebble Beach and Pacific Grove on the Monterey
Peninsula in California, much of which hugs
the coastline and passes famous golf courses,
mansions, and cypress forests. The composer's
frequent use of suspended chords suggests the
grandeur of the region. Set in a catchy rock shuffle
and using contemporary harmonic techniques,
this one grooves from start to finish. Sophisticated
rhythmic content enhances the memorable melody
and tenor sax has solo changes. A fairly accessible
chart, it will definitely sustain the interest of medium
to advanced players and soloists!
10455654 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
n 125th Street BluesDave Mills. You, your band
and your audiences will really enjoy this bright
swing chart in a Basie jump-swing style. With a
chance to feature your favorite soloists over F blues
changes and some great ensemble choruses, this
chart swings hard from start to finish. The intro is
rhythm section with Basie-style piano fills and the
melody is a catchy blues line. Nice chart!
10280567 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Absolutely AwesomeLennie Niehaus. For
years, Lennie Niehaus has composed and arranged
great music for jazz ensembles at all ability levels,
and this work for advancing groups is no exception!
Interesting chord changes and backgrounds
combine with the ever-popular "Charleston" beat
to create this memorable swing chart. You'll find
great ensemble writing, a sax soli, and a swinging
shout chorus in this appealing chart. The solo
section offers options to the conductor to assign
improvised or "as is" solos to several instrumental
configurations. Don't miss this outstanding chart!
10085211 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
n After You've GoneTurner Layton/arr. Mark
Taylor. Arranged here in a slow Basie style swing
setting, this well-crafted chart is loaded with style!
The band can really cut loose on the shout chorus!
A solid choice for festival or concert.
2470793 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
All Blues (Little Big Band)Miles Davis/
arr. Mike Tomaro. One of the most famous jazz
waltzes ever written, this small band setting of
Miles Davis' classic skillfully uses the six-horn
format to create an incredibly full sound. A flexible
solo section is also included with suggested solos
and scale/chord sheets provided. Instrumentation:
3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone plus rhythm
section. Optional additional parts included
for alto, tenor & trombone.
10098773 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
All the Things You Are (Little Big Band)
Jerome Kern/arr. Mark Taylor. Mark Taylor
arranged this Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein
classic using duet pairings mixed with counterlines
and background figures from the entire ensemble.
Scored for six horns (3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1
trombone) and rhythm section, this medium swing
chart has a rich full sound. The solo space is for alto
and trumpet with suggested solos and scale/chord
sheets in all keys included. Optional parts for alto,
tenor and trombone 2 are provided.
10283056 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Along Came BettyBenny Golson/arr. Alan
Baylock. A real jazz classic, this chart kicks! The
features include a medium swing style, a written or
improvised solo for tenor sax, meaningful ensemble
passages, exceptional soli lines, superb phrases,
and a lead trumpet range to written B-flat. An
outstanding Benny Golson jazz standard arranged
to perfection! Highly recommended!
10513907 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
n Andorian BluesRich Woolworth. This up-tempo
swing chart is the perfect way to start any concert
with a bang. The brass and saxes have some really
exciting ensemble choruses between the written
or improvised solo sections featuring trumpet and
trombone over the blues in B-flat. The drummer
gets a chance to get his fill on before the key
change and recap of the melody to bring this chart
to a climactic finish. Highly recommended!
10456812 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
n April in ParisVernon Duke/trans. Jeff Hest. This
chart is simply about style! And with style is exactly
how Count Basie and his orchestra played it! From
the silky smooth sax soli on the head to the Pop Goes
The Weasel trumpet solo to the "...one more time..."
repeat of the last phrase, every detail of this jazz
standard has been transcribed and reconstructed by
Jeff Hest. A remarkable, authentic way to tell your
audience what swing is really all about!
2422855 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 60.00
4 Artful DodgerRob Vuono, Jr. This bouncy
and energetic chart swings hard from beginning
to end! Artful Dodger features all the sections of
the ensemble to great effect. Well crafted, with
modest ranges throughout, it includes a happy-go-
lucky melody, engaging backgrounds, clever chord
changes, and an open solo section with suggested
solos included. Sure to be a requested mainstay in
any music library. Highly recommended!
10607064 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
n At the OasisAndy Farber. Popular New York
jazz writer Andy Farber presents another great
composition. This one is in the Duke Ellington mold
and alternates between Latin and swing sections
throughout. Also featured is a trumpet solo
which can easily be played by other instruments,
or opened up for additional choruses. Lots of
interesting ensemble writing make this chart a
wonderful choice for contest, festival or concert
performances. An optional flute part is included and
the written ranges are: Trumpet 1 to A; Trombone
to F; Alto Sax to B.
10311511 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 47.00
n Back Alley ShuffleDoug Beach. Featuring
killer ensemble work, a strong melody, a wonderful
sax soli, an open solo section with written or ad
lib solos, and a memorable finish, this hard-driving
shuffle will ignite any program! It swings hard, has
an infectious groove, and is fun to hear and play.
A great workout for everyone in the band, this one
is highly recommended!
10499217 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
n Back BoneThad Jones/arr. Mike Carubia.
This medium-tempo blues tune in F is a more
accessible version of the famous Thad Jones
chart that features suggested or improvised solos
for trombone and can be opened up for more! It's
scored for standard instrumentation with optional
flute, but can be played with 4 saxes, 3 trumpets, 2
trombones and 3 rhythm. A solid shout chorus and
an ending drum solo puts the crown on this one!
2481231 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
n Back BurnerCarmine Pastore. This swinger
cooks all the way through! It's the kind of chart that
perks right along so your jazzers can really dig in
and nail it! A suggested solo for trumpet is included.
You're going to love that shout chorus!
2468288 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
4 BackstopMike Carubia. Backstop is a
medium-tempo, hard-driving blues chart in
F. With moderate brass ranges and a unison
saxophone line stating the melody, this one has
a lot of energy, tight ensemble figures, and an
optional open solo section. A soft ensemble and
then a strong ensemble section leads to the
solos. Suggested solos and chord changes are
included in the alto 1, tenor 1, trumpet 2 and
trombone 1 parts. An optional flute part is also
included. From its attention-grabbing opening to
its final chord, this is a wonderful chart that really
cooks and is highly recommended!
10607090 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
n Basie-Straight Ahead (Educational Version)
arr. Sammy Nestico. In this educational edition
of the classic Basie - Straight Ahead, the ranges
and technical demands have been modified, but
you'll still hear and feel all the excitement of the
original chart recorded by Count Basie in 1968
which is also available.
543157 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
4 Bebop Ballgamearr. 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!
10568029 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
n
Bernie's TuneBernie Miller/arr. Dave Wolpe.
This swinger features tenor sax 1 and muted
trumpet 2 and is arranged by one of the best, Dave
Wolpe. Featured are excellent written-out solos
for both horns, a superb shout chorus, and a lead
trumpet range hitting a written high B above the
staff. This great chart also features optional parts
for expanded instrumentations. You'll want this
outstanding chart! Highly recommended!
10355576 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
H
Better Get Hit in Your SoulCharles Mingus/
arr. Andrew Homzy. Written in a fast 3/4, this
gospel-inspired burner is as fun to play as it is to
listen to. There's great interplay between sections
of the band as layers of sound move in and out.
Also included are hand claps and some "play any
note you want" opportunities to really liven things
up. The flexible solo section allows you to customize
this to fit the strengths of your band. Also included
are optional parts for flute, clarinet and French horn.
Highly recommended!
10034434 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
Better Get It in Your SoulCharles Mingus/
arr. Ralph Ford. A jazz waltz that swings at around
170 bpm, this chart features an infectious melody
hook by the great Charles Mingus that reaches
out and grabs you! There are written solos for
alto sax and trombone 1, and the trumpet 1 range
is to written G top space. All the ingredients you
need for a fine chart, plus it includes optional
parts for expanded instrumentation!
10452110 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
n Big DipperThad Jones/arr. Mike Carubia. Here
is one of Thad Jones' most popular compositions
rescored in the key of F concert to make it more
accessible to developing jazz ensembles. An
audience-friendly blues chart that is very playable
and features plenty of mid-range full ensemble
sections, it also includes written or improvised solos
for piano, tenor sax and trumpet. A true Thad Jones
classic! An optional flute part is included and the
written ranges are: Trumpet 1 to B-flat; Trombone
to F; Alto Sax to C.
10311505 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
l Billie's Bounce (Little Big Band)Charlie Parker/
arr. Mike Tomaro. Here's a fresh take on the bebop
blues classic by Charlie Parker. In the little big band
format, it starts out in a funk style then alternates with
swing. The soloists have an opportunity to improvise
in both styles. The small band instrumentation is: six
horns (ATB saxes, two trumpets and one trombone)
plus four rhythm with optional additional parts
included for alto, tenor and trombone.
10617898 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
n Birk's WorksDizzy Gillespie/arr. Mike Tomaro.
In this classic minor blues tune from Dizzy Gillespie,
Mike Tomaro starts this version as a funky mambo,
but then shifts the style to swing and back again
to the mambo feel. This well-paced arrangement
features a great feel plus solos for trumpet and
tenor. There is tons of variety in this excellent chart
that will show off your band's ability to play and
change from style to style!
2481646 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 60.00
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Buy with confidence! These works, listed in
order of their popularity, are chosen most
often by directors.
Work Song—
Nat Adderley/arr. Erik Morales.
10513905 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
Things Ain't What They Used to Be—
Mercer Ellington/arr. Alan Baylock.
10513911 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
Sing, Sing, Sing—
Louis Prima/trans. Mike Lewis.
2411486 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60.00
2411486E Jazz Ensemble ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
Sandu—Clifford Brown/arr. Chris Sharp.
10517429 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65.00
Hurricane Season—
Troy Andrews/arr. John Wasson.
10490297 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
In the Mood—Joe Garland.
2090959 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Along Came Betty—
Benny Golson/arr. Alan Baylock.
10513907 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
10513907E Jazz Ensemble ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
Isn't She Lovely?—
Stevie Wonder/arr. Mike Tomaro.
10462702 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
10462702E Jazz Ensemble ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
Hey Pachuco!—arr. Shane Porter.
10050989 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
Back Alley Shuffle—Doug Beach.
10499217 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
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