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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Happy (from “Despicable Me 2”)
Here’s an easy, yet great-sounding arrangement of the hit song by Pharrell Williams that just never seems to get old! The melody is skillfully bounced from section to section, and there are no solos required. Enjoy great flexibility with the Easy Jazz Ensemble series! Playable with 4 saxes, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones and rhythm; includes optional parts for flute, clarinet, F horn and tuba.SKU: HL7012287 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Harlem Nocturne
This haunting ballad from the ’40s received notoriety as the theme song for television’s Mike Hammer. The saxophone section takes the spotlight here while the brass add background figures to spice things up. Also included is a solo or soli section for saxes. Enjoy great flexibility with the Easy Jazz Ensemble series! Playable with 4 saxes, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones and rhythm; includes optional parts for flute, clarinet, F horn and tuba.SKU: HL7011600 -
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Hello
Adele’s mega-hit ballad adapts nicely for young players in this well-paced arrangement by Rick Stitzel. A solo alto sax starts things out, then the melody is passed to the trombones, and finally the full band. Nice change of pace, and very effective.SKU: HL7012764 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Here’s That Rainy Day
This beautiful ballad from the ’40s is a study in flowing phrases and lush harmonies. Rick Stitzel’s setting for young players focuses on the full ensemble with brief solos for alto sax and trumpet. Perfect as a change of pace for festival or concerts.SKU: HL7012956 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
High School Musical (from High School Musical 3: Senior Year)
Get on board the High School Musical phenomenon with this signature tune from the 2008 movie (and the first one to hit theaters). This hot arrangement for young players features a relentless pulse and driving energy throughout.Enjoy great flexibility with the Easy Jazz Ensemble series! Playable with 4 saxes, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones and rhythm; includes optional parts for flute, clarinet, F horn and tuba.SKU: HL7011624 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Hip Hug Her
This tune is an example of classic R&B funk from the influential ’60s band Booker T. & the MG’s. With its infectious style and riff-based melodies, this tune never grows old. The solo section in this easy arrangement can be played by a trumpet soloist or the entire section.SKU: HL7012972 -
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
I Can’t Turn You Loose
A trademark tune of the Blues Brothers, here’s an exciting arrangement for young players that cooks from beginning to end. Short and sweet, this makes a perfect concert opener.Enjoy great flexibility with the Easy Jazz Ensemble series! Playable with 4 saxes, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones and rhythm.SKU: HL7011427 -
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
I Heard It Through the Grapevine
This definitive hit from the Motown era, with its unmistakable style and sound, has remained popular for nearly five decades. Though recorded by a number of artists, Marvin Gaye’s version is considered an R&B classic. Here is an appealing arrangement for jazz ensemble that features every section of the band as well as a brief written or ad lib. solo for alto sax.SKU: HL7012914 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
I Wan’na Be Like You (from The Jungle Book)
From Disney’s The Jungle Book and more recently recorded by artists such as Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Los Lobos and Smash Mouth, this lively song remains popular with all age groups. Here is an easy chart written in a light Latin style. The melody is passed around to various sections of the band and there are short solos for trumpet and alto sax. Enjoy great flexibility with the Easy Jazz Ensemble series! Playable with 4 saxes, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones and rhythm; includes optional parts for flute, clarinet, F horn and tuba.SKU: HL7011764 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
I Want It That Way
Recorded by the Backstreet Boys in 1999, this enduring hit was hailed by critics as the pop ballad of that year. With the melody skillfully passed from section to section, this arrangement goes together quickly and requires no solos.SKU: HL07013540 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
I Will Always Love You
This signature ballad by Whitney Houston is one she’ll always be remembered for. Here is a great-sounding arrangement by John Berry that features a solo for alto sax, tasteful ensemble accompaniment lines, and later a short solo for trumpet. Nice change-of-pace programming. Enjoy great flexibility with the Easy Jazz Ensemble series! Playable with 4 saxes, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones and rhythm; includes optional parts for flute, clarinet, F horn and tuba.SKU: HL7011943 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Imagine
Since being released in 1971, John Lennon’s poignant and sensitive song remains relevant and popular today. John Berry’s arrangement for young players is in the style of a rock ballad, with a contemporary feel and skillfully passing the melody from section to section. Requires no solos.Enjoy great flexibility with the Easy Jazz Ensemble series! Playable with 4 saxes, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones and rhythm; includes optional parts for flute, clarinet, F horn and tuba.SKU: HL7012469 -
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
In the Midnight Hour
This R&B hit recorded by Wilson Pickett in the ’60s features a catchy groove in a medium rock tempo. Paul’s solid arrangement will sound great with limited rehearsal time. Enjoy great flexibility with the Easy Jazz Ensemble series! Playable with 4 saxes, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones and rhythm.SKU: HL7011335 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Isn’t She Lovely
From Stevie Wonder’s landmark 1976 album Songs in the Key of Life, this smooth and tender hit has gone on to become a jazz standard recorded by many artists. In a moderate swing style, John Berry perfectly captures the essence of the original in this version for younger bands. Includes brief solos for alto sax and trumpet.SKU: HL07013474 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
It’s Only a Paper Moon
Grade 2One of the best-known swing standards ever, here’s a wonderful version for young players. With plenty of tutti ensemble playing in addition to solis for the saxes and trombones, this is a chart that will sound great with limited rehearsal time. Also featured are solos for any sax and any trumpet, plus a shout chorus with some nice dynamic nuances. Enjoy great flexibility with the Easy Jazz Ensemble series! Playable with 4 saxes, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones and rhythm.SKU: HL07011261 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Kidney Stew Blues
This “old style” blues tune features a nice combination of horn riffs, bluesy melody, and a medium swing feel. An excellent chart to encourage your aspiring soloists, this will go together quickly and sound great. Enjoy great flexibility with the Easy Jazz Ensemble series! Playable with 4 saxes, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones and rhythm.SKU: HL7011431 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Land of a Thousand Dances
Recorded by Wilson Pickett in the ’60s, here is a high-energy rock tune that everyone is sure to recognize. Rick’s easy chart features the trademark riffs, solo breaks for drums, and a written or ad lib. solo for tenor sax. Guaranteed crowd pleaser. Enjoy great flexibility with the Easy Jazz Ensemble series! Playable with 4 saxes, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones and rhythm; includes optional parts for flute, clarinet, F horn and tuba.SKU: HL7011804 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Learn to Fly
This rock tune 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.SKU: HL7012762 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Let It Go (from “Frozen”)
From the movie that has captured everyone’s imagination, here is the hit song Let It Go skillfully arranged for young jazz groups. Trumpets take the melody first, following by the trombones accompanied by the saxes. Sure to sound great with limited rehearsal time, this arrangement also requires no soloists.Enjoy great flexibility with the Easy Jazz Ensemble series! Playable with 4 saxes, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones and rhythm; includes optional parts for flute, clarinet, F horn and tuba.SKU: HL7012291 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Let the Good Times Roll
Patterned after the well-known version recorded by Ray Charles, this effective swing chart for young players opens with the hard-hitting introduction followed by a sultry solo trumpet on the stop-time verse. There are solo spots for alto sax and trumpet, along with terrific ensemble scoring throughout. A classic!Enjoy great flexibility with the Easy Jazz Ensemble series! Playable with 4 saxes, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones and rhythm; includes optional parts for flute, clarinet, F horn and tuba.SKU: HL7012692
