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JorduDuke Jordan/arr. Mark Taylor. Notably
recorded by Clifford Brown and composed by
legendary jazz pianist Duke Jordan, Mark Taylor's
arrangement features a medium swing style and a
brief duet for tenor sax and trumpet at the top. Then
the saxes take over and do most of the heavy lifting.
Solo space is provided for tenor and trumpet, with
ample solid hits for the full ensemble. Suggested
solos and scale/chord sheets in all keys provided.
Highly recommended!
10283044 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
n JumpWynton Marsalis/arr. David Berger.
Composer Wynton Marsalis and arranger David
Berger team up to deliver a high powered stylistic
masterpiece. Based on a traditional swing groove
and playable at a variety of tempos, this chart has
the potential to be a showstopper at a bright tempo.
The muted trumpets add an additional flair to this
clever chart from the Jazz for Young People Series.
The written or ad lib solos are for alto and tenor sax
and guitar. Hot!
10011965 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
4 Jumpin' East of JavaBrian 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! Highly recommended!
10556774 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
l Last Train to ParadiseJim Mahaffey. Last
Train to Paradise is a hard-driving swing chart
that features the full sax section throughout, with
a written or improvised trumpet solo in its midst
followed by an ad lib solo by tenor sax. A quiet
ensemble passage after the solos leads to a shout
chorus that really swings all the way to the end!
10580157 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 67.50
l Late in the QuarterMike Dana. Here's a funky,
but swinging New Orleans street beat feature for a
front line feature of trumpet, tenor, and trombone.
A great groove, catchy call-and-response and
swinging ensemble sections, reasonable brass
ranges, and ample solo space, with suggested
solos included, come together to make a unique
and exciting work for developing jazz bands. The
clever ending is as if the band has passed by and
fades down the street, all the while continuing on
their funky, swinging journey!
10604654 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
4 LunacityPaul Baker. Lunacity is a happy
shuffle, and you won't be able to listen to it
without tapping your toe and smiling! It opens
with a Count Basie-style piano solo before the
ensemble sets up the trombone and tenor sax
melody at the 148 bpm tempo. Solo changes
are provided for tenor and bari saxes along
with trombone. An a cappella ensemble section
follows the soloists and sets up a roaring shout
section when the rhythm section returns. Brass
ranges: trumpet to written high C, and trombone
to G. Highly recommended!
10605823 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
n Midnight VoyageJoey Calderazzo/arr. Alan
Baylock. Here is an outstanding tenor sax
feature chart that was composed by pianist Joey
Calderazzo, recorded by the late, great Michael
Brecker and arranged by Alan Baylock. A haunting
medium swing groove- tenor sax as the melody and
the solo space, and lead trumpet range is to written
high C. A beautiful tune and superb chart on this
hard-swinging feature!
10068300 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 60.00
n Moanin'Bobby Timmons/arr. Dave Mills. This
sultry blues tune by Bobby Timmons was made
famous by Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers and
makes a call and response swinger that should
be part of every jazz library. It includes improvised
solos for alto, tenor, trumpet or trombone. The
ensemble section features some great ensemble
writing based on famous solos from classic
recordings. Here are classic jazz lines that lay just
right for all instruments! Highly recommended!
10517423 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 65.00
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Moanin'Charles Mingus/arr. Andrew Homzy.
Here's a playable yet very effective arrangement
of this signature Mingus composition. The familiar
baritone sax riff is handled by three saxes, and there
is also a substantial soli for the entire saxophone
section. Optional parts are included for flute,
clarinet and French horn. A terrific introduction to
the genius of Mingus!
10041748 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
n Moment's Notice (Little Big Band)John
Coltrane/arr. Mark Taylor. This chart on John
Coltrane's standard features plenty of tutti ensemble
playing within the little big band format. A solo for
tenor sax is followed by a swingin' shout chorus for the
entire group. Instrumentation: 3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1
trombone and rhythm section with optional additional
parts for alto, tenor and trombone.
10461372 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
n Moon RiverHenry Mancini/arr. Billy Byers. As
recorded by the Count Basie Orchestra on their
album This Time by Basie, Billy Byers arranged a
wonderful, easy-swinging masterpiece. Cleverly, he
set this Mancini classic in 4/4 to accommodate the
Basie band's iconic style. This is a terrific big band
chart that belongs in every library right alongside
I Can't Stop Loving You, Nice 'n Easy and I Left
My Heart in San Francisco. There's space for a
trumpet solo, and the ensemble writing is quite
playable by most bands. This is oh, so nice and
highly recommended!
10530081 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
n Moten SwingBuster & Benny Moten/arr. Ernie
Wilkins. There have been a lot of published charts
on this great Ernie Wilkins arrangement, but this
is the original version as played and recorded by
the Count Basie Orchestra. Moten Swing is possibly
the most played piece of music by the Basie band
and has been recorded countless times, making it
a must-have for any band's library as it exemplifies
wonderful roaring ensemble passages with soft,
soft sections which will make your band sparkle.
This new Finale edition includes a transcribed
piano solo throughout, detailed rhythm section
parts which are written except during the solos, and
clearer, cleaner, more complete parts. Additionally,
there is solo space for tenor saxophone, trumpet
and piano.
2387306 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 60.00
n Move (from Miles Davis' Birth of the Cool)
Denzil Best/arr. Mike Tomaro. Recorded by Miles
Davis on his landmark album Birth of the Cool, this
jazz standard was composed by Denzil Best using
the same chord changes as Count Basie's Jumpin'
at the Woodside. This exciting chart features an up-
tempo swing style along with a fabulous soli for the
saxes. This one is a great introduction to the music
of a jazz icon!
10522914 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
4 Mr. BigRich Woolworth. Painting the picture
of the baddest dude in town, this medium-tempo
D-minor blues chart swings hard from start to finish
at a tempo around 144 bpm! With a mysterious air,
the effective ensemble passages are accessible for
most bands and the written or ad lib solos will show
off your developing trombone and trumpet soloists
while the band separates them with solid ensemble
playing. Also included is an outstanding sax section
soli with brass punches. Mr. Big is nicely unique
and highly recommended!
10605794 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
4 Mr. MotoDan Torosian. Mr. Moto harkens back
to the swinging big-band era featuring a Basie-ish
piano melody. The brass take over for the bridge
and the saxes finish out the first chorus. Clever
key changes enhance the flavor of each section
and solo changes are provided for trombone and
tenor sax. As in the old days, the chart starts its
shout chorus softly with a very cool sax section
riff that is answered and built upon in the brass.
The ensemble builds for one final key change
as the lead trumpet brings us home with a high
note, written A and B above the staff, feature.
The trumpet range is to written high C, and the
trombone range is to F with the tempo set at
around 168 bpm. Highly recommended!
10605825 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
H NaimaJohn Coltrane/arr. Craig Skeffington. One
of Coltrane's favorites and played by jazz musicians
everywhere, this sweet bossa chart is magical.
It opens with alto 1 on the written melody, then
the sax section, followed by the brass taking the
bridge. Features include a very nice, written tenor
solo and lead trumpet range to written B-flat above
the staff. Perfect for any jazz performance, you'll
be delighted with Naima! Highly recommended!
Optional expanded instrumentation.
10093179 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
n Nice 'n' Easyarr. Quincy Jones. As recorded by
the Count Basie Orchestra on their album This Time
By Basie, this Quincy Jones chart is a laid-back,
swingin' masterpiece. It's a wonderful, classic big
band chart that belongs in every library right along
side I Can't Stop Lovin' You and I Left My Heart in
San Francisco. There is space for a trumpet solo,
and the ensemble writing is quite playable by most
bands. You can't go wrong with this exceptional
chart on Nice 'n' Easy!
10455874 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
l The NOLA RollerRoger Schmidli. The NOLA
Roller is a rollicking, fun chart with a New Orleans
style groove that your band and its audiences will
enjoy. The catchy tune is shared by most of the
band and there are effective development sections
to keep things interesting. There's an optional,
improvised open solo section accompanied by a
simple riff for novice soloists. Chord/scale sheets
are included for the soloists. Your baritone sax
player will also love the chance to be featured on
the funky bass line throughout the chart.
10607164 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
4 One More TwicePaul Baker. Beginning full bore
with the entire ensemble, One More Twice has a
straight-ahead swing style that is unmistakable!
The melody is passed from the saxes to the
trumpets, and then the trombones take over on
the bridge. Solo changes are provided for trumpet
and trombone. An extremely hip a cappella section
highlights the sax section, punctuated by the brass.
The rhythm section brings it back to the bridge and
final section of the shout chorus. The trumpet range
is to written C, the trombone range is to F, and the
tempo is set at 164 bpm. Highly recommended!
10559135 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
One O'Clock JumpCount Basie/arr. Jeff Hest.
This is the original Count Basie chart, recreated by
Jeff Hest. Meticulously notated with Basie's simple
but timeless piano solo, transcribed solos for first
and second tenors, trombone, trumpet and bass,
and the mother of all Basie swinging shout choruses,
this is a classic that deserves a place in every jazz
ensemble's repertoire! Highly recommended!
2701974 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 60.00
The Opener IICarl Strommen. Open any concert
with this swingin' chart that will make your audience
sit up and take notice! With a tempo of 208 bpm or
faster, written solo space for tenor and trumpet 2, a
lead trumpet range to written B above the staff, and
an optional vibes part, this chart is complete!
10452124 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
Out Back of the BarnGerry Mulligan/arr.
Mark Taylor. What better instrument to feature on
a bluesy "bump and grind" swinger like this than
baritone sax? Written in a medium slow 12/8 feel,
this chart will make your entire band sound great,
plus allow an often neglected player to really shine.
Suggested solo and scale/chord sheet provided.
10188517 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
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Out of the DoghouseErik Morales. Arranger/
composer Erik Morales delivers! This outstanding
shuffle chart sounds like a big old freight train
coming down the tracks, and it just builds and
builds! There's a wonderful section after the optional
solos that features a powerful sax soli without the
rhythm section, and there are great breaks for
piano and drums throughout. There are also some
independent bari sax lines and optional written
solos for alto, tenor and guitar. The lead trumpet
range is to written A above the staff and there's an
optional ending with lead trumpet notes up to C.
This is a hot chart! Our highest recommendation!
Optional expanded instrumentation.
10068803 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
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 . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
The Pink Panther (Little Big Band)Henry
Mancini/arr. Mike Tomaro. This timeless Mancini
classic gets a makeover inspired by the version
recorded by Bobby McFerrin. The groove is medium
swing with an occasional hint of rock thrown in. This
is a highly effective treatment for the little big band
instrumentation. Scored for 6 horns (3 saxes, 2
trumpets, 1 trombone) plus rhythm section with
optional parts included for alto sax, tenor sax and
trombone. Highly recommended!
10376190 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
n The Queen BeeSammy Nestico. Penned by
Sammy Nestico, this chart is a relaxed moderate
blues. Written for the Basie/Nestico collaboration
on the album Basie-Straight Ahead, it's perfect
for advancing groups. It is also a great chart for
your rhythm section to develop that wonderful
Basie sound and feel. A must for every jazz
ensemble library!
545673 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
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