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Blues & Swing easy / medium-easy
n A Night in TunisiaGillespie & Paparelli/arr.
Michael Sweeney. The great jazz classic from
Dizzy Gillespie. Mike has captured the flavor of the
original in this arrangement specially designed for
young bands. Solos for trumpet and/or alto sax.
2167914 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
On Green Dolphin StreetBronislau Kaper/
arr. Rick Stitzel. This theme from the 1947 movie
"Green Dolphin Street" went on to become a jazz
standard recorded by countless artists, most
notably Miles Davis. Rick Stitzel uses a mix of
Latin and swing styles along with limited technical
demands in this terrific setting for younger jazz
ensembles. Playable with optional reduced or
expanded instrumentations.
10343808 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
One for Daddy-ONat Adderley/arr. Vince Gassi.
This great Nat Adderley composition is a swingin'
chart at around 148 bpm with a sassy melody line,
a written tenor sax solo, and easy brass ranges...
all good! It sounds mature, yet it's easy to play and
it's playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations. Highly recommended!
10452084 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
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The Pink PantherHenry Mancini/arr. Paul
Murtha. Instantly recognizable by all, here is one
of the all-time great movie themes in a masterful
arrangement for younger players. Paul Murtha
does a great job of capturing the authentic sound
of Mancini's classic from the familiar bass line,
smooth tutti passages, and solo section for tenor
sax or trumpet. It doesn't get any better than this!
Suggested solos and scale/chord sheets in all
keys are included. Optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations. Includes CD.
10188519 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
4 Red's Good GrooveRed Garland/arr. Terry
White. Here's a great-sounding, slow blues from
master pianist and composer Red Garland. This
version for younger players features tenor sax and
trumpet on the head followed by the full sax section
with answers from the brass. It's a terrific piece for
young soloists, as well as a good style study for
the entire ensemble. Suggested solos along with
chord/scale sheets in all keys, plus written bass
lines and piano voicings, and reduced or expanded
instrumentation options make this a perfect
learning vehicle for young jazzers!
10617918 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
n Serenade to a CuckooRoland Kirk/arr. Zachary
Smith. Want something new and different for your
young jazz ensemble? Take a look at this chart on
Roland Kirk's Serenade to a Cuckoo! It's a quality
swing chart with a little humor and a catchy hook
that includes written solos for tenor sax 1 and
trumpet 2, nice section solis, a sophisticated sound,
and easy brass ranges. It's also playable with
optional reduced or expanded instrumentations.
Clever chart!
10513863 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
Shout, Stomp, and Swing!Les Sabina. Check
out this swing chart played at around 160 bpm.
The melody is handled initially by alto sax and
trumpet 1, the solos for alto sax and trumpet are
written, and the trumpet 1 range is to written E-flat
top space. The ideal swing chart, it's playable with
optional reduced or expanded instrumentations.
10452074 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
4 Shuffle on DownBruce Pearson. Shuffle on
Down roars right from the start and is a perfect
opener. The melody uses notes from the blues
scale and is passed all around the band. The shout
chorus really wails for this grade level. Sure to be
a crowd pleaser, it features an easy grade level,
moderate ranges, notated rhythm section parts,
written or improvised solos for all players, and
is playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations. It's a super chart and a great
instructional vehicle. Highly recommended!
10607152 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
Sing, Sing, SingLouis Prima/arr. Paul Cook.
Now even your beginning jazz band can swing this
incredibly popular chart that was made famous by
Benny Goodman! You can't find a jazz tune that's
more recognizable, and Paul Cook's arrangement
at this level is just great. You may even think you've
got Gene Krupa playing drums by the time you're
done! This arrangement should be in the library of
every band that plays music at either the very easy
or easy levels.
2354561 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
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Sing, Sing, SingLouis Prima/arr. Vince Gassi.
Accessible and fun to rehearse and play, this
timeless swing tune contains all the key ingredients
for a real crowd pleaser! It features the iconic drum
pattern as it recurs throughout and the solid swing
style that has become so familiar over the decades.
Other features include easy brass ranges (with
trumpet 1 to written E top space), a written drum
solo and a big shout chorus as the modulation
brings it all home. Here's a great chart that will
be an essential part of your jazz ensemble library.
Optional reduced or expanded instrumentations.
10277443 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
n St. James Infirmaryarr. Mike Collins-Dowden.
This chart provides younger jazz ensembles with
the opportunity to pay homage to one of the most
historic jazz tunes. Starting with a slow and bluesy
dirge featuring your trumpet, the chart picks up into
a nice, medium tempo swing and features an open
solo section before returning to the New Orleans
dirge feel featuring the trumpet soloist once more.
With limited brass ranges and accessible rhythms,
this is a great historic chart for young jazz bands!
10456840 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
String of PearlsJerry Gray/arr. Mike Lewis.
Arranger Mike Lewis has taken this swinging Glenn
Miller hit and arranged it for easy jazz ensemble.
His clever reworking of the solo sections and the
descending harmony line makes this chart very
playable for the young jazz musician. The trumpet
1 range is to written F top line and it features
instrumentation options from 9 to 19 players. This
is one of the ultimate crowd pleasers and it's ideal
for any performance!
10049681 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
n Struttin' with Some Barbecuearr. Rick Stitzel.
Here's a fresh take on one of the all-time standards
of early jazz composed by Lillian Hardin Armstrong
and Don Raye, and made famous by Louis
Armstrong. It's an easy swinger with the wonderful
melodic line featured by the trumpets at first, then
the saxes. The written or improvised solo space is for
trumpet featuring appealing backgrounds. There's
a hint of old time jazz style mixed in with a more
traditional straight-ahead swing feel. Playable with
optional reduced or expanded instrumentations, this
is a great way to introduce a bit of jazz history with
a chart that's also fun to play. What a loveable tune!
10490303 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Summertime (from "Porgy and Bess")
George Gershwin/arr. Rich DeRosa. This
Gershwin classic has a refreshing sound as the
chorale introduction slips into a slow swing feel
reminiscent of the legendary Miles Davis/Gil Evans
arrangement. Arranger Rich DeRosa brings a big
sound to the young jazz band. This arrangement
includes easy written solos for trombone, trumpet,
tenor sax, and alto sax, with backgrounds behind
each; a simple but very effective shout chorus; and
easy brass ranges. Introduce your young players
to Gershwin with this outstanding chart! Optional
reduced or expanded instrumentation.
10071880 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
H Take the 'A' TrainBilly Strayhorn/arr. Vince
Gassi. This chart swings all the way and is very
playable by a young jazz ensemble. Arranger
Vince Gassi offers a fresh take on this classic, yet
captures the essence of this well-known Strayhorn
composition made famous by Ellington. It's scored
exactly right for younger players... not too difficult
but with fun-to-play parts. With brief written solos
for 1st alto sax and 1st trumpet, and easy ranges,
it also has plenty of dynamics to teach. A superb
chart you will play for years to come! Optional
reduced or expanded instrumentation.
10066743 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
n Walkin' My Bass Back HomeJerry Nowak.
Here's a chance to place your hard working bassist
in the spotlight! Suitable for electric or acoustic
bass, the solo part is completely written with chord
symbols provided. There's an optional section for
an extended bass solo and two written cadenzas at
the end. Walkin' My Bass Back Home is accessible,
easy swinging, and laid back fun!
10512656 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
The Wayfaring Strangerarr. Mike Collins-
Dowden. Here is a modern spin on this timeless
tune with written solos for trombone 1 and alto sax
1, and a trumpet 1 range to written E top space. Set
in a reggae-swing feel at 110 bpm, it also includes
various optional parts to include vibes. Playable with
optional reduced or expanded instrumentations.
10452080 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
Work SongNat Adderley/arr. Terry White.
Cannonball Adderley made it famous, brother Nat
composed it and now Terry White provides a terrific
swing chart for younger jazz groups. It swings hard,
features a catchy, easy to play melody, and is
mature sounding. Suggested solos are provided for
alto 1 and trumpet 1, plus there's a great interlude
and shout chorus. Trumpet 1 top note is written
F-sharp top line. Playable with optional reduced or
expanded instrumentations. Highly recommended!
10303038 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
n Work SongNat Adderley/arr. Peter Blair. Here's
one of the best jazz classics ever in a minor key!
The original Nat Adderly gospel/rock-style recording
is the starting point for this accessible arrangement.
After the first time through the head featuring the
altos and trumpets, the stop-time section from
the original is used with the harmonized melody.
There's also a solid shout chorus that leads to a
soft ensemble passage before the written alto
sax solo. Arranged for full jazz ensemble, it'll also
sound great with a minimum of 3 saxes (AAT), 3
trumpets, 2 trombones, piano, bass and drums.
Highly recommended!
10029146 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Blues & Swing
Medium-Easy
H 5.4 on the Richter ScaleLarry Neeck. 5.4 on
the Richter Scale is an upbeat modern-sounding
swing chart that really cooks! Hip 5/4 blues
sections are contrasted with a straight-ahead
swingin' 4/4 blues, which gives this chart its
unique appeal. There are plenty of opportunities
for your soloists to improvise on 4/4 blues
changes, or with the written suggested solos
included. It will sound great with full or reduced
instrumentation. Tired of the same old blues? 5.4
on the Richter Scale is a really fresh chart for your
next concert!
10050244 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
702 ShuffleBret Zvacek. Need a great opener
or a burning closer? 702 Shuffle can take care
of either spot on the program! With a strong
melody, an infectious groove and solid ensemble
work, this Bret Zvacek composition will fit well
into any program. The open solo section allows
for plenty of room for your soloist to stretch
out with the provided solo or improvisation.
Highly recommended!
10455640 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
n 88 Ave. BDan Torosian. Salute the unsung
hero of the jazz ensemble, the piano player, with
this accessible piano feature! 88 Ave. B is an
accessible Basie-style swinger that features the
piano throughout with tasty fills and a place in the
spotlight. Written solos are provided for the piano as
well as trumpet and trombone. Each section has a
chance to shine in this appealing chart. The trumpet
range goes to written high G and the tempo swings
easy at around 138 bpm.
10518332 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
H AbracadabraLarry Barton. The magic of this
slinky swinger will put your audience under a spell!
The lead wind players start things out on the head,
but before long the full band is jamming along. It's
an "in your face" chart that's all about attitude!
2472521 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
H AfternoonPat Metheny/arr. Bob Curnow. Here
is a slow, swinging, lovely, warm, relaxed chart in
the style of that famous Neal Hefti swing ballad! The
arrangement is subtle and easy to play, and there
are not a lot of pieces by Pat Metheny that swing
in this way. The arrangement suggests flugelhorns
throughout, although trumpets would work just fine.
There is solo space for alto saxophone and trumpet/
flugel. Very nice!
10162086 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
Afternoon in ParisJohn Lewis/arr. Mark Taylor.
John Lewis (composer, pianist, and founder of
the acclaimed Modern Jazz Quartet) penned
Afternoon in Paris in the 1950s and it has
remained a jazz standard ever since. This nicely
crafted version for developing jazz ensembles
opens with a small group on the head and drums
on brushes. Solos for trumpet and tenor follow
with suggested solos and scale/chord sheets
provided, along with dynamic full ensemble
statements. Highly recommended!
10098783 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
n All InLennie Niehaus. This original for advancing
groups by Stan Kenton alumni Lennie Niehaus is
sure to please players and audiences alike. The
material is well developed and provides plenty
of opportunity for various players and sections to
share in the melodic role. Solos are provided for alto
saxophone, baritone saxophone, tenor saxophone,
and trombone. A swinging shout chorus utilizes
effective rhythmic material that brings the chart to
a rousing finish!
10041613 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
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