Blues & Swing
4 Four (Little Big Band)—Miles Davis/arr. Mark Taylor. In the skilled hands of Mark Taylor, this medium up-tempo jazz standard from Miles Davis works perfectly in this six horn, little big band format. Carefully using the combination of saxes and brass to full advantage, this one swings hard from start to finish! Included are suggested solos for alto sax and guitar along with chord/scale sheets in all keys. Instrumentation: 3 Saxes; 2 Trumpets, 1 Trombone plus Rhythm Section. For flexibility, optional parts are included for Alto and Tenor Saxes and Trombone. Highly recommended! 10317256 Jazz Ensemble .......... 45.00
4 Herdin' Cats—Howard Rowe. Herd your "cats" on board this hot boogie/shuffle chart from Howard Rowe! It grooves right along with a nice minor/modal head and features a tasty trumpet lead with a sax section ensemble. The open solo space is over easy minor blues changes. Showy without being difficult, this chart has some wonderful dynamic contrasts that add to the total effect. A sure-fire choice as an opener or closer for that special concert or contest. All this and playable with optional limited instrumentations! 10311485 Jazz Ensemble .......... 48.00
H Jumpin' at the Woodside—Count Basie/ arr. DeRosa. This one just builds and builds! Rich DeRosa keeps this Count Basie signature tune swinging all
optional tag endings to keep the Basie style intact. The solos are written out for piano, tenor sax,
the way and includes two
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 .......... 44.00
4 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 A Nasty Bit of Blues—Doug 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 .......... 48.00
l New York State of MInd—Billy 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
4 Solar—Miles 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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4 18th Circle—Dave Mills. An up-tempo blues that stays cool throughout, this swingin' original smolders with heat. It's bright and tight and features solo space for piano and rhythm section to open the tune before the rest of the band kicks up the intensity. A great, solid swing chart that cooks all the way! 10311267 Jazz Ensemble .......... 50.00
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n 125th Street Blues—Dave Mills. You, your band and your audiences will really enjoy this bright swing chart in a Basie jump-swing style. With a chance to feature your favorite soloists over F blues changes and some great ensemble choruses, this chart swings hard from start to finish. The intro is rhythm section with Basie-style piano fills and the melody is a catchy blues line. Nice chart! 10280567 Jazz Ensemble .......... 50.00
4 Big Dipper—Thad Jones/arr. Mike Carubia. Here is one of Thad Jones' most popular compositions rescored in the key of F concert to make it more accessible to developing jazz ensembles. An audience-friendly blues chart that is very playable and features plenty of mid-range full ensemble sections, it also includes written or improvised solos for piano, tenor sax and trumpet. A true Thad Jones classic! An optional flute part is included and the written ranges are: Trumpet 1 to B-flat; Trombone to F; Alto Sax to C. 10311505 Jazz Ensemble .......... 50.00
4 Blue Monk—Thelonious Monk/arr. Mark Taylor. One of the signature tunes from jazz legend Thelonious Monk is this quirky and iconic blues! This great-sounding version for big bands maintains the medium swing feel and "Monk-isms" from the original, but the arranger's own stamp of originality is exemplified with crafty ensemble lines, rhythmic twists, and some powerful full ensemble statements in mixed meters. Solos are included for tenor, trumpet and drums, along with marvelous writing
solos are included along with chord/scale sheets in all keys. Highly effective! 10317217 Jazz Ensemble .......... 55.00
for the entire band. Suggested 18 "
4 Love Is Here to Stay—George Gershwin & Ira Gershwin/arr. Paul Baker. Paul Baker has set this wonderful Gershwin standard in a swingin' Basie style. Featuring excellent sax solis, written or improv solos for trumpet 2 and alto 1, a superb shout chorus, and a lead trumpet range up to written G on top of the staff, this chart swings so naturally, it almost plays itself! Parts are included for optional expanded instrumentation. Highly recommended! 10303547 Jazz Ensemble .......... 44.00
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l Sweet Home Chicago—Robert Johnson/ arr. Roger Holmes. Made famous by "The Blues Brothers," this hard-hitting blues classic is sure to become an instant favorite with jazz bands and audiences. A driving shuffle groove and solid scoring for the entire ensemble are featured throughout in this great chart that will become a staple of your library! 10343798 Jazz Ensemble .......... 45.00
4 That's How We Roll—Gordon Goodwin/arr. Peter Blair. Arranger Peter Blair gets it right on this recent Gordon Goodwin hit featuring accessible rhythms, written or improvised solos for alto and trumpet and a catchy melody. While not a trumpet section feature, the trumpets get most of the spotlight melody lines with lead trumpet range to written G on top of the staff with one last note A above the staff. This great shuffle chart also includes parts for optional expanded instrumentation. It's good to play Goodwin! Highly recommended! 10303571 Jazz Ensemble .......... 44.00
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4 Blue Sesame—Andrew Neu. Here's a cool, medium slow swing chart for advancing groups reminiscent of the music of Stanley Turrentine and Cannonball Adderley. Although it employs the blues scale, it is not a blues. Improvised solos are offered for tenor sax, trumpet and trombone. Your group will create a lot of musical excitement when exaggerating the articulations and dynamics included in this chart! A guitar chord chart is included. 10299294 Jazz Ensemble .......... 48.00
n Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy—Raye & Prince/ arr. Bulla. Originally a hit back in 1941 for the "Andrews Sisters," this classic has stood the test of time and is hard to beat for its entertainment value. This updated version has all the excitement of the original and the ranges are moderate for the trumpets. There are solos for trumpet and baritone sax in this outstanding chart that will appeal to your audiences and ensemble. Get out the saddle oxfords, bobby socks and pleated skirts for this one! Highly recommended! 2481643 Jazz Ensemble .......... 50.00
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