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Blues & Swing easy
n All of MeMarks & Simons/arr. Roger Holmes.
This is a super swing chart! It's one of the most
recognizable standards ever written, set in a
nice easy swing groove. Beautifully adapted
for young players, this chart will work great for
festivals and concerts alike. After the first 3
notes of the melody, your audience will be
snapping along!
2392512 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
n All the Things You AreJerome Kern/arr.
Michael Sweeney. Definitely one of Jerome Kern's
best offerings! This easy arrangement by premier
arranger, Michael Sweeney, features a moderate
Latin groove with alternating swing sections. This is
an outstanding chart for young groups!
2249761 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
n Alright, Okay, You Winarr. Michael Sweeney.
Your young jazzers will really like this famous
shuffle chart! Recorded by Peggy Lee, Count Basie
and others, it features written/optional ad lib solos
that make it an excellent choice for beginning
improv work. Michael Sweeney really knows how
to arrange for young groups, and this hot chart is
no exception!
2333581 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
H
American Patrolarr. Mike Lewis. Glenn
Miller's band made this a huge World War II hit
song and here it is scored for young players. This
chart has no individual solos, very modest brass
ranges and plenty of ensemble sound. Easy to
rehearse and perform, it swings right along and
is playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentation. A winner!
10028059 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
April in ParisVernon Duke/arr. Rick Stitzel.
Made famous by The Count Basie Orchestra, here
is a great-sounding yet playable version of this
standard for developing bands. It includes feature
spots for every section and optional written or
improvised solos for trumpet and trombone. This
accessible chart maintains an authentic sound
even in this easy version. It will even sound full
and complete with only 4 saxes, 3 trumpets, 3
trombones and rhythm! Also included are optional
parts for flute, 2 clarinets, horn in F and tuba.
Highly recommended!
10052549 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
l Aunt Rhody's BridgePhilip Loewen. This chart
is a strong addition to the young jazz ensemble
repertoire and includes a solo improvisation guide
that will help beginning improvisers develop their
creative skills and build an understanding of how
to create a jazz solo. Suggested solos are also
included. The chart includes two classic favorites,
Go Tell Aunt Rhody and London Bridge, so all your
students will know the tunes. Set at about 120
bpm, this fun and swinging arrangement features
the two songs independently and then cleverly
blended together as played by the full band. Great
programming and a strong teaching chart!
10580147 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 58.00
Avenue SwingMike Collins-Dowden. This Mike
Collins-Dowden swing-style original features a hip
melody, interesting call-and-response passages
between the saxes and brass, nice dynamic
contrasts, a written or improv solo for trumpet, and
great drum licks. The tempo is around 144 bpm,
the trumpet 1 range is to written E top space, and
optional flute, clarinet and vibes parts are included.
Add in the exceptional ensemble writing, and it's all
you need!
10513871 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
n Baby That's What I Need (a.k.a. Walk Tall)
arr. Vince Gassi. This tune is better known as Walk
Tall and was originally performed by Cannonball
Adderley's quintet. It has a gospel flavored R&B
groove and the features include a lead trumpet
range to written F top line, a written tenor sax
solo that trades with the ensemble. Playable with
optional reduced or expanded instrumentations, it's
a very cool chart!
10355568 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
n Bad Attitude!Michael Sweeney. As soon as
you see the tempo marking, "Nasty Swing," you
know this is going to be a fun, different approach
to a swingin' blues chart! Just the right amount of
dissonance, in just the right places, gives the piece
an "edgy" groove that really makes it live up to the
nastiness of its title! Highly recommended!
2472909 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
The Big Band TheoryVince Gassi. Wow, this
accessible swing chart has it all... a medium-up
tempo, cool melodic lines, textural variety, mature
harmonies, easy brass ranges, written or ad lib
solos for tenor 1 and trombone 1, and a highly
effective a cappella stop-time interlude. Want
more? Ok then, it swings with a swagger and
is playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations. The Big Band Theory will make
your young players sound like pros!
10513857 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
H BirdlandJosef 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.
2230910 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
The Black CatDoug Beach & George Shutack.
Here is the perfect combination of an infectious
melody, great scoring and many of the swing
figures that are essential for younger players to
learn. With flexible scoring, this easy swinger works
with only four players and rhythm section on up to
augmented jazz ensemble instrumentation. There's
open solo space for anyone with suggested solos
provided. A great teaching and performance chart!
10515798 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
n Blue MonkThelonious Monk/arr. Michael
Sweeney. One of the all-time great tunes by jazz
legend Thelonious Monk! Mike's authentic
adaptation preserves Monk's unique rhythmic
phrases and style. Opening with a trumpet/tenor
duet, there's also plenty of tutti ensemble playing
and flexible solo sections over easy blues changes.
2392504 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
n Blues by FiveRed 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 . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
n Blues for Three BrothersArmando Rivera.
This classic Basie-styled blues opener features
full band at mezzo-forte on the first chorus, then
a tasty saxophone section soli before the written
or improvised solos by alto sax and trombone. The
soloists go it alone for a chorus each and then trade
back and forth. Dynamic contrasts, rich tutti sections
and a great feel make this chart a winner...and,
it's playable by as few as 3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1
trombone, piano, bass and drums on up to full band!
10031758 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
n Blues in Hoss' Flat (Blues in Frankie's Flat)
Foster & Basie/arr. Mark Taylor. There is no better
style for young players to emulate than that of the
Count Basie Orchestra. This famous swing tune
is nicely arranged here by Mark Taylor in a very
playable version that still sounds authentic.
2473678 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
H The Blues WalkClifford Brown/arr. Paul Murtha.
Introduce your young players to jazz legend Clifford
Brown with this classic riff tune. This creative
arrangement for developing groups is great for
learning to improvise with the suggested solos,
and the ensemble figures are repetitive and easy
to learn. It's scored for standard jazz ensemble
instrumentation, but will sound fine with 4 saxes, 3
trumpets, 3 trombones and rhythm. Also included
are optional parts for flute, 2 clarinets, horn in F and
tuba. Every band needs to experience the blues!
10052548 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
n Boogie Woogie Bugle Boyarr. Michael Sweeney.
This chart is way up on the "fun meter"! Mike's
playable arrangement doesn't sacrifice any of that
classic swing era sound and style. The trumpet
section is the primary featured section; however,
the saxes also get a crack at the melody, and the
trombones will really enjoy the glissandi in the shout
chorus. A superb chart for your young band!
2363323 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
n Budget Stretching Jazz Saver Pack No. 1
Paul Clark, Ken Harris, Larry Neeck & James
Swearingen. This budget-saving pack is an
outstanding collection of four jazz charts for young
players that includes Time Out by Ken Harris, Just
Before I Close My Eyes by Larry Neeck, The Preacher
Man by Jim Swearingen and Low Rider by Paul
Clark. The set includes a swing tune, a solo ballad
feature for alto sax or trumpet, and two rock tunes
and will provide your group with quality teaching
materials as well as audience-friendly music that is
sure to please. The full set of four charts is less than
half of the cost of the tunes if purchased separately,
and the set includes links for free full-performance
mp3 downloads of the four charts.
10457909 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 60.00
Bye, Bye BlackbirdRay Henderson/arr. Mark
Taylor. Arranged in a medium slow Count Basie
style, this is a great chart for teaching ensemble
balance and laidback swing. It includes plenty of
tutti ensemble playing, plus a Basie-like piano solo
that's completely written out. Highly recommended!
10317291 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Caldonia (What Makes Your Big Head So Hard?)
Fleecie Moore/arr. Rick Stitzel. Made famous
by Woody Herman's Thundering Herd, here is a
fun chart from the early swing era. The saxes do
most of the heavy lifting, supported by punches
and backgrounds in the brass. Also featured
are short solos for tenor and/or baritone saxes.
Suggested solos are included along with chord/
scale sheets in all keys, and it's playable with
optional reduced or expanded instrumentations.
Highly recommended!
10427416 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
H CaravanDuke Ellington/arr. Michael Sweeney.
Everyone will recognize this Duke Ellington classic!
It was one of the featured works in the 2014 movie
"Whiplash" and uses interesting textures and
alternates between a Latin groove and swing. This
is a very effective production number with limited
technical demands for young players.
2307627 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
CuteNeal Hefti/arr. Mike Story. Finally! A version
of Count Basie's Cute for young jazz ensembles! Very
playable and great sounding, this makes a terrific
introduction to the lighter side of swing. The famous
drum solos are clearly written and will be the highlight
of the concert. You'll want this in your library.
2442952 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
Deacon Jack's Gospel ShackPaul Murtha.
In a swingin' gospel style, here's a medium-tempo
chart that will be a blast to play! It includes bluesy
ensemble licks and written or improvised solos for
any combination of tenor, trumpet or trombone.
Highly recommended! Optional reduced or
expanded instrumentations.
10074150 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
BEST
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Blues and Swing
Easy
Buy with confidence! These works, listed in
order of their popularity, are chosen most
often by directors.
Birdland—
Josef Zawinul/arr. Michael Sweeney.
2230910 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Caravan—
Duke Ellington/arr. Michael Sweeney.
2307627 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Blues by Five—Red Garland/arr. John Berry.
10490309 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Take the 'A' Train—
Billy Strayhorn/arr. Vince Gassi.
10066743 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
10066743E Jazz Ensemble ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
Avenue Swing—Mike Collins-Dowden.
10513871 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
10513871E Jazz Ensemble ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
The Big Band Theory—Vince Gassi.
10513857 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
10513857E Jazz Ensemble ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Feeling Good—
Bricusse & Newley/arr. Rick Stitzel.
10374176 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
10374176E Jazz Ensemble ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Moondance—Van Morrison/arr. Victor Lopez.
2701897 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
In the Mood—
Joe Garland/arr. Michael Sweeney.
2314268 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
The Pink Panther—
Henry Mancini/arr. Paul Murtha.
10188519 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
10188519E Jazz Ensemble ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Get your rehearsals off to a great start!
SUPER-FAST AND
EASY WARM-UPS
FOR BIG BAND
Roger Schmidli. In the first few
minutes of rehearsal, Super-Fast
and Easy Warm-Ups for Big Band
helps your jazz band make a
satisfying, cohesive sound from
the onset, while learning some of
the most important styles of jazz
including swing, rock, Latin and
shuffle. These warm-ups are a
simple and fun way to establish
good musical habits and improve
listening skills in young jazz
musicians. Not just great warm-ups,
they can be expanded for effective
lessons and instructional objectives!
Highly recommended!
10618672 Jazz Ensemble. . . E 50.00
