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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Libertango
One of the most well-known tangos throughout the world, Libertango (as arranged here by Paul Murtha) will give your young players a chance to learn this important and engaging musical style. Solidly scored for the entire ensemble. 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: HL7011881 -
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Linus and Lucy
Here’s the familiar main theme from the “Charlie Brown” TV specials that everyone is sure to recognize. Carefully arranged for younger players, this great sounding chart maintains all the charm and style of the original. A written or ad lib. alto sax solo is featured in the middle swing section.SKU: HL07013396 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Lost!
Smartly scored for young players, here is the well-known hit recorded by the group Coldplay. Written in a medium tempo light rock style, this 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; includes optional parts for flute, clarinet, F horn and tuba.SKU: HL7011879 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Love Shack
A funky little tune about a funky little shack! Originally recorded by the B-52s, this familiar hit has remained popular throughout the years. And here’s a rock solid and great-sounding arrangement for young players! 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: HL7011808 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Lullaby of Birdland
The jazz world mourns the loss of British pianist and composer George Shearing, who passed away in 2011. Here is his most famous composition in a carefully crafted arrangement for young bands. Every section gets to play the melody at some point, and there are solo options for any trumpet and 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: HL7011849 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Man in the Mirror
Recorded by Michael Jackson, this is one of the signature pop hits of the ’80s. Skillfully arranged for young jazz ensemble to feature every section on the melody at some point, this chart will go together quickly and requires no ad lib 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: HL7011730 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Manteca
One of the classic examples of the Afro-Cuban style in jazz, “Manteca” endures as a true standard. Available here in a version playable by young bands, Michael Sweeney carefully simplifies the complexities of the tune while still maintaining the rhythmic drive and energetic style of the original. Enjoy great flexibility with the Easy Jazz Ensemble series! Playable with 4 saxes, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones and rhythm.SKU: HL7011425 -
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Moten Swing
Recorded in 1932 by Bennie Moten’s own Kansas City Orchestra, this jazz classic was notably stylized by Count Basie in 1940. Rick Stitzel’s easy version is true to the Basie style, featuring tutti ensemble scoring along with a short solo for any sax followed by a solo for any trumpet. A great lesson in swing style for young players.The Hal Leonard Easy Jazz Ensemble series is written for full band, playable with four saxes, three trumpets, three trombones, and rhythm section. Each arrangement includes optional parts for flute, clarinet, F horn and tuba. Full length recordings available for each arrangement.SKU: HL07013732 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Moves Like Jagger
Recorded by Maroon 5 with Christina Aguilera, this infectious dance tune is popular on the airwaves as well as on television commercials. With catchy riffs and a driving rock style, Paul’s arrangement is skillfully scored to give everyone a taste of the melody. Includes flexible solo options.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: HL7012029 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Mr. Walker
Featuring a light rock groove that alternates with stop time sections, this tune by jazz master Wes Montgomery works great for young bands. The chart opens with a duet of trumpet and tenor sax, and includes a sax soli built on fragments of Wes’s own original solo. Solos are also included for trumpet and tenor sax.SKU: HL07013550 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
My Favorite Things
Treated here as a jazz waltz, this popular tune from The Sound of Music features a relaxed and easy-flowing swing style. The melody is passed from section to section, and there are short solos for trumpet and tenor. 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: HL7011700 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Never Can Say Goodbye
Here’s the catchy Motown hit recorded by the Jackson 5 in a solid chart for young players. A solo alto sax is featured on the melody, but there is also plenty of solid tutti scoring 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: HL7011762 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)
Arranged in a style similar to the vintage version by Buddy Rich, here is an easy jazz waltz based on this classic Beatles hit. It features strong ensemble writing along with a written or ad lib. solo for alto sax. Enjoy great flexibility with the Easy Jazz Ensemble series! Playable with 4 saxes, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones and rhythm.SKU: HL8050057 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da
This quirky tune was recorded by the Beatles for their 1968 “White Album” and featured recently in the Beatle-themed movie Yesterday. With a medium tempo and quasi Jamaican ska flavor, this chart is easy to learn and fun to play. No solos required.SKU: HL07013576 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Old Devil Moon
From the musical Finian’s Rainbow, this familiar 1940s standard is nicely scored here for young bands. Written in a moderate tempo, the style changes smoothly between swing and Latin and 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: HL7012033 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
On Green Dolphin Street
This theme from the 1947 movie Green Dolphin Street went on to become a jazz standard recorded by countless artists, most notably Miles Davis. Rick Stitzel uses a mix of Latin and swing styles along with limited technical demands in this terrific setting for young players. 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: HL7012031 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
On the Sunny Side of the Street
Opening with a small group feature (alto, tenor, trumpet and trombone), this easy arrangement features plenty of scoring variety, and a nicely flowing moderate swing style. Also included is a brief sax soli and a written or ad lib. solo for trumpet.SKU: HL07013456 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Only Trust Your Heart
Arranged in an easy flowing bossa style, here is an effective version of this jazz standard from jazz master Benny Carter and Sammy Cahn. Featuring solid and creative scoring for the entire ensemble, there are also solo opportunities for alto sax and trumpet.SKU: HL7012802 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Oye Como Va
One of the best-known Latin tunes ever written, Tito Puente’s hit is arranged here in a medium Latin rock style skillfully scored in the 6-horn format. With easy rhythms and modest ranges, this chart also includes written or ad lib. solos for alto sax and trumpet.SKU: HL07013986