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Lab Report—Ethan Freier. Lab Report begins
with a driving rock beat that transitions to swing
and then back again and continues to alternate
throughout. A unison horn soli teaches phrasing
and articulation while adding an interesting texture.
This easy-level original features moderate ranges,
notated rhythm section parts, an open solo section,
a short drum solo, a stop-time development section,
and optional reduced or expanded instrumentations.
An exceptional teaching and performance chart!
10607148 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .E 48.00
Let the Good Times Roll—arr. Paul Murtha.
Patterned after the familiar version recorded by
Ray Charles, this effective swing chart for younger
players opens with a hard-hitting introduction
followed by a sultry solo trumpet on the stop-time
verse. There are written or improvised solo spots for
alto sax and trumpet, along with terrific ensemble
scoring throughout. This classic is also playable with
optional reduced or expanded instrumentations.
Paul Murtha's chart updates an iconic tune with a
contemporary flare! Highly recommended!
10556786 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .E 40.00
Make It Snappy—Larry 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 . . . . . . . . . . ME 48.00
Minnesalsa—Ethan Freier. Heating up the
north woods, Minnesalsa is in a very authentic yet
playable salsa groove. It's harmonically interesting,
tuneful and includes clearly notated rhythm section
parts that help students be successful playing
this style. This easy-level chart is playable with
optional reduced or expanded instrumentations, has
moderate ranges, notated rhythm section parts, and
an open solo section with suggested or improvised
solos. Don't miss the nice development section after
the solos that begins with drums and trombones and
then layers the other sections back in!
10607150 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .E 48.00
Monkey See, Monkey Do—Rick Stitzel.
Based on the blues in F and featuring a catchy riff
traded around the ensemble, here is the perfect
swing chart for beginning jazzers! Rick Stitzel
carefully uses tutti rhythms for ease in learning, and
the sample solo can be played by any saxophone,
or the entire section. This classy original is also
playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations. Highly recommended!
10617922 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . VE 40.00
Now's the Time—Charlie Parker/
arr. Paul Murtha.
From bebop innovator Charlie
Parker, Now's the Time is one of his more accessible
and popular tunes. With limited ranges and easy
rhythms, this enjoyable arrangement for young
players allows you to teach a bit of jazz history in
addition to having a great-sounding performance
piece. This superior arrangement on bebop classic
is also playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations. Highly recommended!
10617928 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . VE 40.00
One Eyed Jack—Dean Sorenson.
Minor modes seem to work well wtih young players,
and this medium-slow swinger holds all the cards!
The melody is played in a call-and-response pattern
while the shout chorus includes solid, concerted
figures. The features include a very easy grade level,
a completely flexible instrumentation, and written
solos included for all instruments. Use it to teach,
use it to perform. Either way, it works great!
10607156 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . VE 48.00
Porto Garibaldi—Gregory Yasinitsky.
Written for younger jazz bands, Porto Garibaldi
is a fun Bossa Nova with a catchy melody. It
includes written or improvised solos for trumpet and
trombone, a unison soli, and an exciting ensemble
chorus. Featuring optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations from 9 to 17 players, each set
includes a guitar chord chart and optional parts for
flute, clarinet, F horn, tuba and vibes. Laying nicely
in a 144 bpm groove, this is just like sailing into the
Port of Garibaldi! Highly recommended!
10568024 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .E 48.00
Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars (Corcovado)—
Antonio Carlos Jobim/arr. John Berry.
Jobim's timeless bossa nova is set here in a very
fine arrangement for young jazz players. The smooth
melodies and Latin flavor help make this appealing
to players and audiences alike. The melody is
skillfully traded from section to section and no solos
are required. Playable with optional reduced or
expanded instrumentations, this is highly effective,
accessible, and not to be missed!
10617914 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .E 40.00
Red Sky at Night—Les Sabina. This fast samba
chart for developing groups offers a smooth groove
throughout with the half-note equaling 100 bpm, and
includes a written or improvised solo for trombone.
Additional features include plenty of unison writing,
comfortable ranges for all, and nice back and forth
exchanges between the saxes and brass. Featuring
scoring for 9-17 players, optional parts are included
for flute, clarinet, F horn, tuba and vibes.
10595110 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .E 48.00
Red's Good Groove—Red 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 . . . . . . . . . . . .E 40.00
Reunion Blues—Milt Jackson/
arr. Rick Stitzel.
Reunion Blues is the title track
from the famous 1971 album featuring Milt Jackson
and Oscar Peterson, but over the years it has been
recorded by countless jazz artists. Set in a moderate
straight-eighth groove, this riff-based blues tune is
perfect for younger players. The saxes are featured
the first time through with answers provided by the
brass. The written solo section can be performed
either as a trumpet section or by a single player.
An easy ensemble tutti rounds things out in this
attractive and well-written chart. Playable with
optional reduced or expanded instrumentations, this
chart is first-class all the way! Highly recommended!
10556788 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . VE 40.00
Shuffle on Down—Bruce 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 . . . . . . . . . . . .E 48.00
Shut Up and Dance—arr. John Berry.
Recorded by the American alternative rock band
Walk the Moon, this contemporary rock hit features
a driving pulse and catchy melodic lines. With the
melody traded between the saxes and trumpets,
this accessible chart also features plenty of solid,
full-ensemble scoring. No solos are required, and a
full band statement rounds out this infectious and
instantly recognizable song. Playable with optional
expanded or reduced instrumentations, this one will
make a big splash with audiences and students!
Highly recommended!
10556784 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .E 40.00
Sleigh Ride—Leroy Anderson/arr. Mike Story.
Ride on with this classic Leroy Anderson holiday tune
scored for young jazz band accessibility. The style
is a happy swing that will have your holiday concert
audiences tapping toes and snapping fingers.
Included are written melodic solos for alto and
tenor sax, easy brass ranges, simple rhythms, and
all the optional parts to include flute, clarinet, and
vibraphone, plus it's playable with optional reduced
instrumentations. Highly recommended!
10593749 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .E 42.00
Spin Cycle—Mike Pinto. Change up the feel on
your next program with this hip, pop/rock style chart
that features a catchy melody and contemporary
harmonies. The groove, at about 104 bpm, catches
right off the top and the scoring is safe and solid
for younger groups. The guitar solo is an excellent
choice for the style. If you recognize a strong
influence from the great music of Sting, you are on
the right track. A great contrast to more traditional
charts, Spin Cycle is also playable with optional
reduced or expanded instrumentations.
10604636 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .E 48.00
Street Smart—Doug Beach &
George Shutack.
Take a strong R & B groove,
add a fun-to-play melody with a catchy hook, stir
in some solid ensemble writing, and you have the
recipe for a rock chart that will be a hit with students
and audiences alike. The solo section features a
16-bar blues that will be a great vehicle for young
soloists to develop their jazz chops. Scored at the
very easy level for five horns with rhythm section
and expandable to full big band, there are written or
improvised solos for all players, and optional parts
for flute, clarinet and horn in F are included.
10568031 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . VE 42.00
Tango for Jam Jam—Zachary Smith.
Tango for Jam Jam is an accessible and captivating
tango sure to be a hit at any concert. The tempo is
around 120 bpm, and the chart has a written alto
sax solo along with lots of built-in energy - and
most importantly, it's fun to play! Young groups
will enjoy this one that's also playable with optional
reduced or expanded instrumentations. You'll think
you're in Argentina!
10593745 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . VE 42.00
That's It—Jeff Jarvis. That's It is an accessible
original utilizing a variety of rhythmic figures
commonly used in good swing charts. The features
include a nice stop-time section, interesting chord
progressions throughout, and a tuneful melody.
Additionally, it's playable by as few as 9 players and
expandable to full big band instrumentation of 17
players or more. The brass ranges are modest, its
loaded with great learning material, and is simply
fun to play. The solo section features written or
improvised solos for any player using the solo
sheets provided. The optional extra parts include
flute, clarinet, French horn, Tuba, and vibes. Teach
it, rehearse it, perform it, and enjoy!
10604646 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . ME 48.00
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