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l PopoShorty Rogers/arr. Mike Tomaro. Shorty
Rogers was one of the primary creators of West
Coast jazz, both as a composer and performer.
Popo is a great example of a cool blues set in a
medium tempo with solo space for any player.
10617880 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
n Satin DollEllington & Strayhorn/arr. Sammy
Nestico. This is the authentic Nestico arrangement
as recorded by the Count Basie Orchestra! Duke
Ellington's famous chart just swings like crazy in
any arrangement, but this one sets the standard.
Featuring solo space for trumpet, tenor and
piano, this definitive version is a masterpiece of
arranging craftsmanship that will set your band
apart from the pack!
2384022 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 60.00
4 The Secret of the BluesBob Curnow. The
Secret of the Blues is a fresh new look at the blues
with interesting altered changes, dynamics that
move from the softest to the strongest possible, and
an attitude that will get any audience fired up. This
sultry, swinging, screaming blues chart is perfect for
featuring many soloists, with space provided for alto
saxophone, tenor saxophone, trumpet, and piano
before the ensemble shines in a dynamic, building,
roaring section prior to returning to the melody. The
highest trumpet note is a written E. This chart is
highly recommended and a must-have!
10607237 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
n Shiny StockingsFrank Foster/arr. Sammy
Nestico. As recorded by the Count Basie Orchestra,
here is Sammy Nestico's classic chart on this Frank
Foster jazz standard! Featuring all the signature
piano stylings, muted brass on the first strain, a
sax soli, a trumpet solo, and a shout chorus that
roars, this timeless chart deserves a place in every
band's library!
10052507 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 60.00
H Sing Sang SungGordon Goodwin. This monster
chart takes its cues from Sing Sing Sing and goes
right over the top! Not many tunes can match
the energy of that big band classic, but this one
sure does. You'll know it from Gordon Goodwin's
Grammy-nominated CD Swingin' for the Fences,
and it is one very hot chart!
2470788 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 60.00
10012412 Dual Disc CD/DVD-
Swingin' For The Fences. . . 19.95
l Solos (Edited Version)Bill Holman/ed. Bob
Curnow. Originally composed by Bill Holman
for the Stan Kenton Orchestra, Bob Curnow's
edition of Solos scores the melody in the unison
saxophone section and is written for eight brass.
A straight-ahead, swinging chart based on
rhythm changes, it features a hip, angular melody
that sets up some powerful ensemble passages.
There is lots of solo space for alto saxophone,
trumpet, trombone, and piano. If you are looking
for a chart with a memorable melody and a
vehicle to feature your outstanding soloists, this
is the one!
10607746 Jazz Ensemble
Edited Version . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
4 State Line StrutEllen Rowe. Paced at around
174 bpm, State Line Strut is a swinger with a
New Orleans second line groove. Commissioned
by the Jazz Division of the Illinois Music
Education Association for the 2017 All-State
Jazz Ensemble, this well-conceived chart is a
contrafact (a new melody written over existing
chord changes) on the standard Back Home
Again in Indiana. The features include call and
response sectional interplay, a small ensemble of
alto 1 and trumpets 1 and 2 presenting the head,
swinging full band passages, quotes from Back
Home Again in Indiana, written solo exchanges,
and the rhythm section laying down the second
line feel. Additionally, there is solo space for any
saxophone, guitar, trumpet 2, or anyone. This
one is hot!
10564250 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 56.00
H
Struttin' with Some BarbecueArmstrong &
Raye/arr. Mike Tomaro. Every aspiring jazz
musician needs to be aware of Louis Armstrong
and how he influenced American jazz styles. Here
is a solid, swinging arrangement for the entire
ensemble on one of the tunes he is most identified
with. Highly recommended!
10072784 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
H Sweet Georgia Brownarr. Sammy Nestico.
As recorded by Count Basie on Prime Time, here
is the magnificent Nestico flag-waver to end all
flag-wavers! Combine a wonderful standard tune
with solos for piano and tenor along with some of
Sammy's finest ensemble writing ever, and you
have a highlight for any concert or festival. It's a
classic chart that's heartily recommended for every
band at this level!
2479355 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 60.00
Take the 'A' TrainBilly Strayhorn/arr. Alan
Baylock. Think of Take the "A" Train with a
contemporary flair and you have the idea behind
this inventive chart by Alan Baylock. Opening in a
swing groove then alternating with a funk feel, bari
sax, bass trombone, guitar and bass have the initial
melodic statement in this terrific chart. Solo space
is available for alto sax 1, trombone 1, bari sax and
trumpet 2 and the lead trumpet range is to written
D above the staff. A modern yet superb chart of a
tune everyone knows. Festival material!
10071911 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 60.00
n This Here (Dis Here)Bobby Timmons/arr.
Erik Morales. Erik Morales has created a hot
arrangement of this Bobby Timmons jazz classic!
It's an exciting jazz waltz played at about 174 bpm.
The melody is initially handled by alto, trumpet 2
and guitar with a written or improvised alto sax
solo. Strong ensemble passages bring the feel to
life - this chart is one that will create great energy.
The lead trumpet range is to written G on top of the
staff, and optional parts are included for expanded
instrumentations. This is a great contrasting chart
that will sustain interest and excitement!
10513926 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
A user-friendly approach
to jazz improvisation!
APPROACHING
THE STANDARDS -
VOLUME 1
Willie Hill. Every jazz director
will want to have this innovative,
user-friendly approach to jazz
improvisation! Designed for
individual or group instruction, each
volume contains a play-along CD
with eight classic jazz tunes. Each
tune is played by a professional jazz
group and contains clearly written
musical examples, jazz vocabulary,
transcription opportunities,
informative composer insights
and a discography. It's a real
step forward in teaching jazz
improvisation! Volume one includes:
Billie's Bounce; On The Trail;
Cantaloupe Island; The Preacher;
Summertime; Satin Doll; C Jam
Blues and I Got Rhythm.
2434462 C Treble Clef Instruments
Book/CD . . . . . . . . . . 16.95
2434488 Eb Instruments
Book/CD . . . . . . . . . . 16.95
2434470 Bb Instruments
Book/CD . . . . . . . . . . 19.95
2434496 Instruments in Bass Clef
Book/CD . . . . . . . . . . 16.95
2453892 Conductor Book/CD Score
& Rhythm Section . . . 19.95
Discover the magic!
MAGIC MOTIVES
A Method for
Developing Jazz Vocabulary
Dan Haerle. Motives, also referred
to as motifs, licks, or clichés, are
the building blocks of a good jazz
vocabulary. This book shows how
motives may be developed using
simple five-note major, minor,
and diminished scales and how
to apply chromatic embellishment
to those scales. The "magic"
appears when you discover that
any motives created from these
scales may be superimposed over a
variety of chords with equally good
results. Also included are detailed
explanations and pages of motives
in a variety of harmonic situations,
including standard chord changes.
The accompanying CD includes
practice tracks with play-along
parts in the book transposed for all
instruments. Expand your creative
universe with Magic Motives!
10629696 Flexible Instrumentation
Book/CD . . . . . . . . . . 19.95
l Heavy Legs—Duke Pearson. Duke Pearson's Heavy Legs is a surprisingly
high-energy entry into his catalog as a composer. The opening ensemble riff is a
fairly simple dialogue between the horns and piano and rips right along at about
220 bpm. The introductory material pops up one last time before the melody is
over to serve as a send off into the first solo. The melody is restated once the
solos are over, followed by a vamp and fade over the theme with the piano filling
in the gaps. This is pure fun for a small band! Instrumentation: flute, ATB saxes,
trumpet, trombone, piano, bass, drums and optional guitar.
10607176 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MA 45.00
l
Honeybuns—Duke Pearson. One of the best examples of early jazz/rock is
the title track from Duke Pearson's 1965 album Honeybuns. The chart begins
with an irresistible gospel/rock/swing riff in the horns and piano and is followed
by an equally catchy melody played by trumpet, tenor saxophone and flute.
Harmonically, the melody is based on an extended G blues, with the form lasting
for 24 measures as opposed to the traditional 12. On the original recording the
only solos are for trumpet and piano, with the saxophones playing the same
introductory figure as a background. In this version solo changes are included
in each part allowing solos to be added or opened up. This one is very soulful,
cute and fun! Instrumentation: flute, ATB saxes, trumpet, trombone, piano, bass,
drums and optional guitar.
10607178 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 45.00
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Is That So?—Duke Pearson. Is That So? is a small band chart from Duke
Pearson's 1965 album Sweet Honey Bee. It swings at around 160 bpm with
a light, airy melody while the trumpet plays lead. Additional features include
alternating 3/4 and 4/4 meters, and open solos for anyone. This is great fun for
smaller bands! Instrumentation: Flute, Alto Sax/Flute, Tenor Sax, Baritone Sax,
Trumpet, Trombone, Optional Guitar, Piano, Bass and Drums.
10558956 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A 45.00
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New Girl—Duke Pearson. This smaller instrumentation does nothing to limit
the brilliant intricacy of Duke Pearson's New Girl. The lilting melody enters and
is initially stated in unison by trumpet, alto sax, tenor sax and flute. The melody
is never directly re-stated, as Pearson opts for a roaring, brilliantly orchestrated
shout section to follow up the solo section. Instrumentation: flute, alto sax/flute,
tenor sax, baritone sax/clarinet, trombone, piano, bass, drums and optional guitar.
10607180 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A 50.00
DUKE PEARSON
SMALL BAND
CHARTS
Throughout the mid to late 1960s Duke Pearson
was at the forefront of the jazz scene. Here are
four great Pearson charts in their original small band versions.
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