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ensemble
I Love Lucy—arr. Paul Baker. Check out this hip-
hop setting by Paul Baker on the famous TV theme.
Unique, but very appealing, it's loaded with wonderful
writing, great development, written or improvised
solos for trumpet, tenor sax, and drums, a hip sax
soli, and the lead trumpet range is only to written
G on top of the staff. This outstanding chart is also
playable with optional expanded instrumentations.
This arranger does this style extremely well and this
one is no exception. Highly recommended!
10593761 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . M 48.00
The In Crowd—arr. Peter Blair. You'll recognize
this tune for sure as a hit by the great jazz pianist
Ramsey Lewis. It's a groovy boogaloo chart played
at 140 bpm with a lead trumpet range to written G
on top of the staff, and written solos are provided for
all four trumpets as chosen. The changes are very
accessible and will provide an opportunity for some
improvisation for developing jazzers. Optional parts
are included for expanded instrumentations. The In
Crowd is a fun and happy chart to play. You'll dig it!
10593773 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . ME 48.00
It's All Right with Me—Cole Porter/
arr. Alan Baylock.
Here's Alan Baylock's
contemporary treatment of this wonderful jazz
standard in a half-time funk feel played with the
half note equaling about 96 bpm. The lead trumpet
range is to written B flat, a suggested written alto
sax solo is included, optional parts are included for
expanded instrumentations, and the initial melody
is stated by trombones and then bounces to each
section. Oh yes, Cole Porter and Alan Baylock...
big-band writing doesn't get much better than this!
Highly recommended!
10593781 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . M 52.00
Jazzin' the World—arr. Victor Lopez.
You'll want to play this superb holiday medley
featuring Joy to the World; Silent Night; Deck the
Halls and Greensleeves for sure! This chart can be
performed with each tune played individually or as
the full medley in a variety of styles and tempos. The
features include a lead trumpet range to written G
on top of the staff, an auxiliary percussion part, and
optional parts for flute, clarinet, and vibraphone. This
arrangement will cover all your holiday needs, plus it
will sound great! Highly recommended!
10593769 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . ME 48.00
Jordu—Duke Jordon/arr. Mike Story.
This chart is a nice way to feature young soloists on
a jazz classic. It has been played by all the greats,
but this arrangement is very accessible and swingin'
with a cool melodic line. The tempo is 138 bpm
and brief written-out solos are provided for piano,
trumpet, trombone, and tenor sax. Optional parts
include flute, clarinet, vibraphone, F horn, baritone
horn, and tuba, or it's playable with optional reduced
instrumentation. Accessible, yet sophisticated, this
one is highly recommended!
10593747 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . E 42.00
Learn to Fly—arr. John Berry. This rocker
recorded by the Foo Fighters has remained a
favorite ever since its release in 1999. John Berry
expertly trades the melody around from section
to section in this great-sounding chart for young
players that requires no solos. Also, it's playable with
optional reduced or expanded instrumentations.
10617920 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00
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
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
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 Mint Julep—arr. Mike Kamuf. Ray Charles
made this one a classic, and now your developing
jazz band can too! It's a soulful and funky cha-cha
played at the perfect tempo of 120 bpm. Arranged
at the medium-easy grade level, this chart has it all:
a great groove, accessible ranges, nice ensemble
voicings, written alto and trumpet solos, expanded
instrumentation options, and it's all very playable by
your jazz band. Highly recommended!
10593767 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . ME 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
Rhythm Is Gonna Get You—Estefan &
Garcia/arr. Victor Lopez.
Here's Gloria Estefan
and The Miami Sound Machine's hot and very
exciting Latin rock chart! This groove is loaded with
tons of energy, plus it has a cool melodic hook that
never gives up. There are no solos, two auxiliary
percussion parts are included, plus all the usual
optional parts for flute, clarinet, and vibes. The lead
trumpet range is to written A above the staff, and the
tempo is around 120 bpm. Highly recommended!
10593771 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . ME 48.00
Sabor de Cuba (Taste of Cuba)—
Victor Lopez.
Looking for a hot Latin chart? This
Victor Lopez original is very hot indeed. It's an Afro-
Cuban show-stopper that's jam-packed with lines
that bounce section to section, then a suggested
tenor sax solo with backgrounds. The lead trumpet
range is to written A above the staff with an optional
high D. There are two auxiliary percussion parts
included that really make this chart come alive, plus
optional flute and vibraphone parts. You'll want to
play this highly recommended chart!
10593777 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . M 52.00
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
Teaneck—Nat Adderley/arr. Mike Dana.
Teaneck is a superb swing chart on a tune made
famous by the Cannonball Adderley Quintet! At
around 150 bpm, this is a well-written chart in every
way, with nice ensemble sections, a sax soli, the
initial melody scored for alto and trumpet, written-
out solos for trumpet and alto, lead trumpet range
to written G, and an optional vibraphone part.
Big-band jazz at its best!
10593763 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . M 48.00
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