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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
Billie’s Bounce
Here’s an energetic big band treatment of one of jazz legend Charlie Parker’s best-known tunes. John Wasson’s wonderfully crafted medium up-tempo swing chart features an interplay between the sax and brass sections, along with solos for alto sax and trumpet. Much of ensemble writing is adapted from Bird’s famous recorded solo.SKU: HL07013536 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
Black Cow
From the landmark album Aja recorded by Steely Dan in 1977 here is an outstanding version for big band set in a moderate funk style. The chart opens with a duet for tenor and trombone, followed by the distinctive horn riffs scored for the entire ensemble, and solos for piano and tenor sax.SKU: HL7013230 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
Blackbird
Perhaps one of the Beatles’ lesser known tunes, Blackbird remains one of their most creative and memorable. Mike Tomaro’s smooth setting uses a blend of light funk along with a brief samba section to create a truly outstanding effect. The theme is stated simply in the beginning on trumpet, followed by an array of orchestrational textures and harmonies.SKU: HL7011768 -
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
Blue Skies
Here is a creative and unique version of this familiar standard that alternates between samba and swing styles. Featuring intricate and effective 6-horn scoring along with solos for tenor sax and/or guitar, this is a terrific full-blown production for little big band. (Grade 4)SKU: HL7011871 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
Blues Brothers Revue
This rousing production number features some of the best-known tunes made famous by the Blues Brothers. A great way to provide something a little different and entertaining at your next jazz concert, this medley includes: Everybody Needs Somebody to Love, Soul Man, Soul Finger and I Can’t Turn You Loose.SKU: HL07011197 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
Blues in the Closet
Here is a swingin’ blues from Oscar Pettiford that has been a favorite with jazzers for years. Along with superbly scored ensemble sections, Mark Taylor’s chart also features solos for tenor and trombone. You’ll have fun with this one!SKU: HL07011229 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
Bone Talk(Trombone Section Feature)
When the trombone section gets a chance to speak, it’s usually with a touch of attitude and style. This sassy shuffle tune in a moderately slow tempo gives them a great opportunity to take the spotlight. Includes a flexible solo section and some nice ensemble sections as well.SKU: HL7011407 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
Boplicity
The landmark album by Miles Davis Birth of the Cool brought us a unique instrumentation (the nonet) along with distinctive jazz sounds. Without straying from the intent of the music and working directly with the original score, Mike Tomaro’s adaptation for standard instrumentation makes this wonderful classic available to the contemporary jazz ensemble. The style is laid back swing and includes solos for baritone sax, trumpet and piano (like the original).SKU: HL07010770 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
Bradley’s Groove Shop
Primarily scored for the entire ensemble with brief choruses for the saxes, this original shuffle really lives up to it’s name and has a great feel. An open solo section gives you added flexibility and allows anyone in the band to be featured.SKU: HL7011831 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
Brother Ray
Composed for Latin jazz master Ray Baretto, this appealing cha-cha is based around a moderate groove and a very melodic theme. The variety in scoring is beautifully blended between showcasing individual sections interspersed with the power of the full ensemble. Solo space is provided for alto sax followed by trumpet or trombone.SKU: HL7012876 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
C-Jam Blues (ala Mambo!)
Here is an excitingly different take on this Ellington swing classic done in a mambo style! Including a slightly twisted melody to fit the style, Latin master Michael Philip Mossman cleverly adds counterlines, a montuno section, solos for alto and trumpet, and a vamp that starts soft then gains momentum. We think even the Duke would have liked this distinctive chart!SKU: HL07011223 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
Café Rio
From the 2006 David Benoit CD “Full Circle,” here is the lead-off tune in a marvelous adaptation for jazz ensemble. Mike Tomaro stays true to the lively Latin style of the original while providing solo space for piano and well-crafted and interesting ensemble statements. (Boosey & Hawkes)SKU: HL48019473 -
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
Charade (Solo Trombone Feature)
Feature your trombone soloist on this unique samba setting of Henry Mancini’s popular standard! The soloist is alternated with flowing accompaniment passages, and later an ensemble shout that starts out in a full band unison. Moderate ranges and technical demands will allow you to focus on the style and feel of this marvelous arrangement.SKU: HL7011917 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
Chelsea Bridge(with Alto Sax Feature)
Composed by the legendary Billy Strayhorn, this is truly one of the masterpieces of jazz. Mark Taylor has beautifully crafted a feature for alto sax using a variety of styles and settings. Basically scored as a ballad, there is a jazz waltz section in the middle. This is followed by a powerful slow swing ensemble shout before returning to the soloist to finish out the chart in the original ballad style. Recorded by The Taylor/Fidyk Big Band on “A Perfect Match.”SKU: HL07013880 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
Children of the Night
Recorded by Art Blakey & the Jazz Messengers on the classic 1961 album Mosaic, this jazz standard shows the harmonically mature writing style of Wayne Shorter along with an intense hard bop energy. Mark’s uptempo swing chart opens with a small group on the head with accompaniment figures from the rest of the ensemble. A tenor sax solo is featured followed by solo space for drums.SKU: HL7011644 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
Christmas Time Is Here
Here is unique and creative take on Charlie Brown’s favorite holiday tune. Featuring a relaxed swing style in 4/4 (rather than the usual 3/4), along with a rich harmonic palette and masterful little big band scoring, this is a terrific addition to any holiday event. A short solo spot is provided for any player. (Grade 4)SKU: HL07013696 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
Come On, Come Over
This funk classic from Jaco Pastorius naturally features a prominent role for the bass player. Skillfully arranged for full jazz ensemble, the back and forth riffs are traded between smaller groups within the band. Also featured is a solo for alto sax along with plenty of hard-hitting figures for the brass.SKU: HL7012557 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
Compared To What
Composed by Gene McDaniels in the ’60s, this soulful funk tune has been recorded by a number of artists, notably Les McCann & Eddie Harris, Ray Charles, and Al Jarreau. John Wasson’s version for big band features a churning groove and nice interplay between various sections of the band. Suggested soloist is alto sax, but the solo section can be adapted for any instrument.SKU: HL7013058 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
Con Alma
• Arrangements of classic tunes and jazz standards• Scored for 4 horns with flexible instrumentation, plus rhythm section• Background figures and ensemble soli sections–more than just “head charts”• Recordings include separate “rhythm section only” tracksAfro-Cuban style using even 8ths and a moderate tempo.
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
Cotton Tail
Here’s one of Duke Ellington’s iconic tunes in a swingin’ chart scored for the little big band format. Mark really gets the most out of just the six horn parts in this great sounding chart! Solo space is included for trombone and alto sax, and then later for piano and trumpet.SKU: HL7012964
