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Big Band Standards
H In the Mood—Joe Garland/arr. Michael Sweeney.
This one's a must! Glenn Miller's big band classic
is one of the best known tunes from the swing
era, and Mike's excellent arrangement puts
it within reach of young bands. Comfortable
ranges, easy rhythm patterns and written solos
make this a perfect choice to teach your students
how to swing!
2314268 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00
H In the Mood—Joe Garland. This Glenn Miller
classic is a must for every jazz band library!
Carefully edited and available with a full score,
this arrangement has everything you need to
recreate the original including a trumpet solo,
and a short call-and-response passage between
the alto and tenor saxes. It's a guaranteed
crowd-pleaser!
2090959 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . M 50.00
4 It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That
Swing)—Duke Ellington/arr. Ralph Ford. You
may think this very clever chart is all swing, but
it begins as Latin then alternates with a swing
feel. The tempo is bright at around 190-200 bpm
with suggested solos for trumpet and tenor sax,
a few piano montunos, and a big shout chorus
leading to a huge ending closing this fine chart
appropriately. Additional wind parts and a
vibes part are included for optional expanded
instrumentations. Highly recommended!
10756380 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . M 48.00
H Jumpin' at the Woodside—Count Basie/arr.
Rich DeRosa. This one just builds and builds!
Rich DeRosa keeps this Count Basie signature
tune swinging all the way and includes two
optional tag endings to keep the Basie style
intact. The solos are written out for piano, tenor
sax, trumpet and trombone and the lead trumpet
range is to written G on top of the staff with an
A on the optional tag ending. Optional parts are
included for expanded instrumentation. One of
the Count's finest!
10028198 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . ME 52.00
H Shiny Stockings—Frank Foster/arr. Greg
Yasinitsky. Frank Foster's composition Shiny
Stockings is one of the greatest jazz tunes ever
for big band. Arranged by Greg Yasinitsky and
scored at an accessible level, this chart has
all the ingredients you expect plus a few short
section solis and an ensemble shout chorus. This
arrangement stays very close to the original, yet
is more accessible for developing groups. Other
features include a written solo for 2nd trumpet
with the lead trumpet range to written A above
the staff. This Basie classic belongs in every jazz
library! Highly recommended! Optional expanded
instrumentation.
10071900 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . M 52.00
H Sing, Sing, Sing—Louie 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 . . . . . . . . . ME 48.00
H Sing, Sing, Sing—Louis Prima/trans. Mike
Lewis. Here it is...perhaps the most recognizable
swing tune of all time! This incredible transcription
is as close as you're going to come to the original
(which included clarinet and less than a full
compliment of brass). This chart is scored for a
standard 5 saxes, 4 trumpets, 4 trombones and
rhythm, but aside from that, it is the original as
played by Benny Goodman. Every lick is there,
including all the Gene Krupa drum breaks! This
chart is a must for every big band's library!
2411486 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . M 60.00
n Take the 'A' Train (Original Version)—Billy
Strayhorn/trans. David Berger. This very special,
historic publication is an exact transcription of
the 1941 version recorded by Duke Ellington.
David Berger's expertise is evident in the
completely voiced rhythm parts and written
out solos. This classic belongs in every jazz
ensemble library everywhere!
2237790 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . M 50.00
H Take the 'A' Train—Billy 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 . . . . . . . . . . E 42.00
n Things Ain't What They Used to Be—
Mercer Ellington/arr. Alan Baylock. Mercer
Ellington's classic blues shuffle gets the Baylock
treatment! The style is down home and the
solos are for alto, trumpet, trombone, and tenor
sax. Also included is a powerful Baylock-style
shout chorus and optional parts for expanded
instrumentations. It's a fun chart and it gets our
highest recommendation!
10513911 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . M 52.00
Jazz
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FEATURE your ASPIRING
SOLOISTS!
4 And Yet So Far—Chris Sharp. Jazz groups with a strong lead alto sax player will enjoy
this ballad in film noir style. Its smoky harmonies and wistful melody are broken up with a
double-time swing section before a powerful reprise at the end. The solo part is mostly
written while chord changes are provided for the soloist during the swing section along
with an optional suggested solo. A super solo feature for your alto soloist!
10757177 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 50.00
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At Last—Harry Warren/arr. Dave Mills. This beautiful ballad made famous by the
great Etta James makes a perfect change of pace for any concert. Featuring a sultry
tenor saxophone solo sprinkled with melodic replies from other sections and lush chords,
this one really dazzles. There are improvised solos for piano and tenor sax before the full
ensemble returns to close out this dreamy ballad. Highly recommended!
10752061 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 65.00
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In Your Dreams...—Paul Clark. In Your Dreams... is an exceptional ballad feature
for solo trombone or tenor saxophone. The rhythmic and technical demands are minimal
allowing rehearsal time to focus on musicality and interpretation. The solo part and the
rhythm section parts are fully-notated, and frequent trading off between the soloist and
band will help limit fatigue. You'll get big returns on very little investment of time with this
outstanding ballad. Lovely!
10757054 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 50.00
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Memories of You—Eubie Blake/arr. Terry White. Based on the version recorded by
Clifford Brown accompanied by strings, this marvelous ballad from 1930 provides trumpet
or flugel soloists the perfect opportunity to showcase their lyrical chops. The written solo
part features a modest range and sample phrases adapted directly from Clifford Brown's
recording. Beautifully effective!
10842275 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 50.00
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Wipe Out—arr. Dallas Burke. Your audience will go wild with this accessible solo
feature for your drummer! This version of Wipeout plays homage to the Surfaris original
with plenty of drum solos, but adds a modern-day sound with dynamic horn licks. The
middle of the chart transitions to a James Brown-style funk section, then to swing for the
solo section before returning to the original rock groove. The ultimate crowd-pleaser!
10752093 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 65.00
End of the year concerts
are a great time to feature
your soloists!
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