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Blues & Swing medium-easy
n Li'l DarlinNeal Hefti. Composed and arranged
by Neal Hefti, this is the original chart that says just
about everything there is to say about relaxed, laid-
back swing! No good jazz library is complete without
this incredibly good chart!
279364 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
4 Little Bitty Pretty Onearr. Allen Gray. Allen
Gray has created a nice swing chart for developing
jazz bands on this familiar and fun doo-wop tune
from the past. After the opening melody there are
effective ensemble passages and a solo section for
soloists as desired for alto and tenor saxes, trumpet
or trombone. After the solos the ensemble really
starts to swing with a modulation that builds and
builds to a cool finale. This one is fun, entertaining
and highly effective!
10605792 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 65.00
4 Make It SnappyLarry Neeck. The saxes take
the lead in this upbeat, bluesy and swinging shuffle
chart set at 144 bpm. Great riffs, reasonable ranges
and solid ensemble scoring make this an accessible
yet fun chart for your band to rehearse and perform.
An optional solo section includes written solos, and
the chart sounds exceptional even played with
optional limited instrumentation. Ending with a
shout chorus that begins with a whisper and ends
with a roar, Make It Snappy deserves that special
place in any performance! Highly recommended!
10607082 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
Minor ChantStanley Turrentine/arr. Terry
White. This arrangement of a Stanley Turrentine
signature tune is not difficult at all, but it sounds
very sophisticated! The swingin' melody is initially
handled by tenor 1 and trombone 1 and the tempo
is around 140 bpm. There are written or improvised
solos for alto, tenor, trumpet, and trombone, great
dynamic contrasts and a nice shout chorus that
begins softly and builds. This is a chart that is solid
throughout and makes excellent use of the full
ensemble. Optional parts are included for expanded
instrumentations. Highly recommended!
10513877 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
n Mr. GK (A Tribute to Gene Krupa)Mike
Carubia. Drum features have always been a big
crowd pleaser in the jazz idiom. This outstanding
tribute to the original big band drum star, Gene
Krupa, features a short, written trumpet solo with
plunger, but this exceptional chart is primarily a
drum feature with solid big band ensemble sections
to drive it along. Full of audience appeal, it's a big
band extravaganza set in the style of the famous
Krupa swing tunes of yesteryear. An optional flute
part is included and the written ranges are: Trumpet
1 to A; Trombone to G; Alto Sax to E.
10311507 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 47.00
n The Mudbug StrutPaul Baker. A New Orleans
street parade comes to life with this chart! A
2nd line snare drum beat drives the Dixie-based
ensemble, complete with tailgate trombone. There
are written solos for trombone, alto sax, plunger
trumpet, and bass, and tuba may be substituted for
the bass for even more authenticity. An additional
clarinet part is included as well. An exchange
between the drums and ensemble leads to a roll
off that launches the shout section and traditional
ending. The trumpet range goes to written high G
and trombone to F. Highly recommended!
10458467 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
NardisMiles Davis/arr. Paul Murtha. The
definitive recording of this jazz classic is by Bill
Evans, with other notable recordings by Cannonball
Adderley and Joe Henderson. Paul Murtha's
arrangement for developing groups features a Latin
style on the head then switches to swing on the
bridge. This really nice chart also includes very
effective writing for all sections of the band as well
as written or improvised solo space for alto sax.
Highly recommended!
10072801 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
A Nasty Bit of BluesDoug Beach. You'll feel
nasty but sound great on this cookin' blues number!
A straight ahead swing tempo drives some really
great licks, including a really hot unison band line
that sounds much harder than it really is. A big
shout chorus and a short drum solo at the end
round things out, and there's an open solo section
with room for any of your players to stretch out. Also
includes a separate solo sheet for guidance.
2425007 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
New York State of MindBilly Joel/arr. John
Berry. First recorded by Billy Joel in 1976, this
timeless classic was never a hit on the charts,
but over the years has become a fan favorite and
boasts countless covers from a diverse range
of artists including Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett,
Barbra Streisand, The Muppets, and the cast
of Glee. Here is a terrific medium swing setting
playable by young jazz ensembles that is sure to be
a hit with audiences everywhere!
10343804 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
On Green Dolphin StreetBronislau Kaper/arr.
Frank Mantooth. A funky bass line leads into this
terrific arrangement of the famous standard, which
shifts between Latin and swing in a delightfully
funky way! This chart takes the tune where it has
never gone before, and it really likes going there!
Faithful to the original yet creative and fresh, it's a
great way to feature your ensemble, with written-
out or ad lib solo space for trumpet, tenor and
trombone. Highly recommended!
2701950 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
H Orange SherbertSammy Nestico. Originally
recorded in 1975 by Count Basie and titled
because Basie loved orange sherbert, this fresh
setting features easy registers, strong jazz figures,
and a bright, free swinging style. A written or ad lib
trumpet solo in the midsection and an ensemble
shout before the final chord are highlights. The
rhythm section parts are notated with chords cued,
and a guitar chord chart is included.
2341741 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
4 Over EasyCarl Strommen. Over Easy features
great Basie-style writing for the full ensemble as
well as solid sectional interplay at a moderate
tempo in a swing style. It's full of nice melodic
statements, stays cool with dynamic highlights,
and the sax section soli after the solos is just
right! Suggested solos and chord changes are
included in the tenor 1 and trumpet 2 parts.
Over Easy contains some wonderful melodic and
stylistic concepts for teaching and performing
and is highly recommended!
10607104 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
l Pale AleMark Haas. Pale Ale is an original
swing chart played at about 155 bpm that feels like
it came right out of the 30's or 40's and includes a
great sax soli in the middle. There's also a written
or improvised solo section for piano. This is a well-
written and developed chart with nice changes and
a solid feel.
10604696 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
H Pennsylvania 6-5000Jerry Gray/arr. John
Berry. Here's a perfect touch of swing era
nostalgia with this signature tune from the Glenn
Miller Orchestra. All the elements of the original
are here in this more accessible version including
the famous sax melody, written trumpet and alto
solos and, of course, full band vocals. A real
crowd pleaser!
10028094 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
n The Red Bank ExpressDoug Beach. Written in
the style of the great Count Basie, and named after
his home town of Red Bank, New Jersey, this chart
swings like crazy! The Count would be pleased to
know that this swingin' chart was styled after his
band! Highly recommended!
2700863 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
n Robbin's Nestarr. Rick Stitzel. Carefully utilizing
every section of the ensemble, here is a skillfully
arranged setting of this jazz favorite recorded most
notably by Illinois Jacquet and also Count Basie.
Featuring a medium swing style and phrases
traded between sections, this is a very attainable
swing chart for developing players. Short solos
are included for tenor sax, trumpet and trombone,
along with a chorus for the full ensemble. Written
solos are included along with scale/chord sheets in
all keys, and the bass lines and piano voices are
written out. You don't want to miss this great chart
on a great jazz standard! Highly recommended!
10522940 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
n Sack of Woe (Sack o' Woe)Julian Adderley/
arr. Mike Kamuf. This great tune by Cannonball
Adderley combines a soulful, straight-eighth groove
with a swing feel at a tempo anywhere from 138
to 160 beats per minute. Arranger Mike Kamuf
delivers another great chart that is super-fun to
play, easy to rehearse and very effective. Features
include written or ad lib solos for alto 1 and trumpet
2, lead trumpet range to written G, well notated
rhythm section parts, and a killer shout chorus.
It's a terrific chart! Our highest recommendation!
Optional expanded instrumentation.
10277611 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
n Saint Louis BluesW.C Handy/arr. Mike Collins-
Dowden. This very playable rendition of the early
blues classic opens with a sultry trumpet solo and
then breaks into a medium tempo shuffle with a
call and response section between the solo trumpet
and ensemble. Also featured are a nice sax section
soli, an open solo section on everybody's favorite
Bb blues changes, and a break strain. Nice chart
without being difficult!
10094904 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
n Salt PeanutsGillespie & Clarke/arr. Mark Taylor.
Playing jazz should be fun and this carefully
constructed arrangement for younger players will
certainly add the "fun" element! Alto and trumpet
take the melody at the top, then the rest of the band
joins in for a lively, swingin' romp! Here's a great
introduction to this revered standard!
2481662 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
4 Schmoozin' the BluesRich Woolworth.
Feature your saxes as well as your full jazz
band with this medium-tempo blues in F that
really swings! With lots of ensemble writing that
sounds big but stays playable, this chart can be
performed by almost any developing ensemble.
The solo section features a first solo that is written
or improvised by trumpet followed by a wonderful
ensemble interlude featuring the saxophone
section, then a second solo by trombone before
more outstanding ensemble work that leads to the
satisfying finish. With its nice feel throughout, this
chart is highly recommended!
10605800 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Shiny StockingsFrank Foster/arr. Sammy
Nestico. Adapted from the version he penned for
The Count Basie Orchestra, Sammy Nestico brings
the signature style and familiar strains to this
fabulous version for developing bands. The solo
spots for piano are completely notated and the tutti
writing for full ensemble is the best there is!
10052540 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
H
Sing, Sing, SingLouie Prima/arr. Victor Lopez.
Yep, this is the Sing, Sing, Sing you know and
love, made famous by Gene Krupa and the Benny
Goodman Orchestra, only arranged for young
players by Victor Lopez. The classic drum solo that
can be opened up for as much excitement as the
crowd can stand, along with a written-out tenor
solo, reasonable brass ranges and lots of meaty
ensembles keep this great chart exciting. It will
also sound full with reduced instrumentation or
with the optional, non-jazz band parts. It's still a
showstopper! Highly recommended!
2702806 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
n Six String ShuffleScott Stanton. Has your
guitar player been waiting for a chance to be
in the spotlight? Then this cookin' blues shuffle
chart is just what you need! The guitar helper part
includes both a written solo and a tablature version
of the same solo. There's also an optional open
solo section that can be opened up for as many
players as desired. Solid background figures by the
ensemble give this a great big sound that will make
your budding B.B. Kings and Eric Claptons sound
like superstars! Highly recommended!
2478481 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
4 Slow Hot Wind (Lujon)Henry Mancini/arr. Paul
Murtha. Originally an instrumental composition by
Henry Mancini, this engaging tune has been used
in various film scores, and later recorded by artists
such as Sarah Vaughn and Sergio Mendes. Here's
a smooth version that features the entire ensemble.
10617902 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
4 So What (Little Big Band)Miles Davis/arr.
Michael Philip Mossman. Here is the Miles Davis
jazz standard skillfully and uniquely arranged
for six horns and rhythm section. On the head,
the saxes take the signature melody line
answered by the brass. The open solo section
features tasty background figures, followed by
a tutti ensemble section before returning to the
head. Instrumentation: six horns (ATB saxes,
two trumpets, one trombone) plus four rhythm
with optional additional parts for alto, tenor and
trombone. Don't miss this chart on the iconic Miles
Davis standard!
10556792 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
SolarMiles Davis/arr. Rick Stitzel. One of the
most enduring compositions from Miles Davis' early
career is this medium swing tune recorded on the
1954 album Walkin'. Rick Stitzel uses some nifty
phrase extensions in the beginning, then alternates
the full ensemble with statements by a small group
in this terrific chart for younger players. The solo
space is for trumpet and tenor sax with suggested
solos and chord/scale sheets in all keys included.
10297515 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
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St. Thomas (Little Big Band)Sonny Rollins/
arr. Mark Taylor. Plenty of solid tutti ensemble
scoring is featured in this arrangement for small
group of Sonny Rollins' familiar Latin standard.
The solo section can be opened up for any player
and a tasty unison ensemble chorus follows.
Suggested solos and scale/chord sheets are
included. Highly recommended! Instrumentation: 3
saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone plus rhythm section.
Optional additional parts are included for alto, tenor
& trombone.
10098775 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
H The Star Spangled Bannerarr. Paul Clark.
Although this piece is not usually associated with
jazz bands, this arrangement works so well it
can appropriately be included in any jazz concert.
It's also invaluable to have in the files for those
"emergency" situations where a jazz group is called
upon to perform our National Anthem. It includes
just the right elements to give it a jazz flavor, yet
maintains the dignity and reverence of the original.
While it is harmonically jazzy, it is rhythmically
traditional and can serve as accompaniment for
audience singing. It is also playable with reduced
instrumentation. If your jazz ensemble plays for
basketball games, this is perfect. A wise investment
for all jazz programs! Highly recommended!
10050282 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
