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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
Nostalgia in Times Square(Young Edition)
Originally written for the 1959 John Cassavetes film “Shadows,” Nostalgia in Times Square is a medium tempo blues but with a unique harmonic structure. Beautifully scored for younger ensembles by Sy Johnson, this chart includes a flexible solo section for any combination of alto, tenor, trumpet or trombone.SKU: HL7011441 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
Not Yet Over the Hill
This cookin’ original from Mark Taylor opens with the rhythm section setting up the groove before the saxes take the first statement of the head. Packed with energy throughout, this medium tempo blues chart features plenty of solid ensemble writing, solo space for trumpet and tenor, plus a final ensemble shout that includes some solo fills for your drummer. Powerful!SKU: HL7011590 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
Nova Bossa
True to its title, this really is a “new” sounding bossa nova with creative harmonies, textures, and surprises. Michael takes the melody through various sections, along with solos for trumpet and alto sax, and of course, great-sounding full ensemble passages.SKU: HL7012111 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
O.P. (Oscar Pettiford)
Titled in honor of Charles Mingus’ good friend and mentor Oscar Pettiford, this swing chart opens with the two tenors, followed by all the saxes, and finally the entire ensemble. Whether you play this at a medium tempo or as a blazing burner, the result is the same – a unique-sounding chart that swings like crazy.SKU: HL7011636 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
Oclupaca
Michael Mossman uses a moderately fast Afro-Cuban style to craft this setting of Duke Ellington’s lesser-known work. This striking and fresh-sounding chart features tight harmonies and a driving rhythmic groove along with solo space for trombone, trumpet and your choice of sax. The unexpected shift in feel for the shout chorus will knock your socks off!SKU: HL7012009 -
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
On the Ginza
Mark Taylor uses a mix of small group playing contrasted with full ensemble passages in this early composition from jazz master Wayne Shorter. After a solo section featuring alto sax then trombone, a sax soli leads to a short yet powerful tutti ensemble shout.SKU: HL7012874 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
One by One
Composed by Wayne Shorter and recorded by Art Blakey & the Jazz Messengers in 1963 on Ugetsu, here is “One by One” in a dynamic and muscular big band chart from the pen of Mark Taylor. Featuring a small combo of 3 saxes, trumpet and trombone interspersed with solid hits from the full ensemble, this medium swinger is a great showcase for contest or festival. Includes solos for alto sax and trumpet.SKU: HL7011628 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
One for Daddy-O
This minor blues was written by Nat Adderley for Chicago jazz DJ, Holmes “Daddy-O” Daylie, and was first heard onCannonball Adderley’s seminal album, Somethin’ Else. This well-crafted arrangement swings just like the original, and includes a flexible solo section for any soloist.SKU: HL7013022 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
Out Back of the Barn(Baritone Sax Feature)
What better instrument to feature on a bluesy “bump and grind” swinger like this than baritone sax? Written in a medium slow 12/8 feel, this chart will make your entire band sound great, plus allow an often neglected player to really shine.SKU: HL7011817 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
Out of Nowhere
In this medium swing setting for Little Big Band, Rick Stitzel divides the ensemble between upper and lower voices as they trade phrases back and forth. This helps create the effect of a much larger ensemble and adds variety throughout. Also included are solos for trumpet and tenor sax.SKU: HL7012285 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
Overjoyed(Tenor Sax Feature)
This wonderful classic ballad recorded by Stevie Wonder is set here as a feature for tenor sax. Beautifully accompanied by piano only in the beginning, a mellow accompaniment follows (with flugels and bones in buckets) as a medium bossa tempo settles in.SKU: HL7012712 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
Papiro
This sophisticated and highly infectious mambo is written in a moderate tempo and features solo space for trumpet and alto sax (flute part optional). Originally composed for the Mario Bauza Orchestra, the title refers to Mario’s dog, Piro (“Para Piro” in English is “For Piro”). It was ultimately recorded on a tribute album to Mario by the band Cubarama, produced by Paquito D’Rivera on Termidor Records. This new edition is completely re-edited and engraved with explicitly written out rhythm section parts. (Recorded by Cubarama)SKU: HL7011825 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
Parisian Thoroughfare
Based on the classic version recorded by Clifford Brown, this chart opens with a frantic “traffic jam” effect before settling into a more relaxed uptempo swing style. The melody is first stated by a combo of tenor, trumpet, guitar and vibes, joined later by the saxes and ultimately the entire ensemble. A distinctive tutti spot (minus rhythmic section) helps set up the solo section. A terrific show piece for every section of the band.SKU: HL7012696 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
Peg
Recorded in 1978 by jazz-influenced pop group Steely Dan, this familiar hit features distinctive harmonies and a great-sounding groove. Solos for alto and trumpet are included along with the rhythmic ensemble punches in this very effective adaptation for jazz ensemble.SKU: HL7011686 -
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
Pick Yourself Up
Featuring the magical Nestico touch, Sammy’s medium swing arrangement of this familiar standard evolves from a relaxed 2-beat in the beginning, to a jazz waltz in the middle, and finally straight ahead swing to finish out. No solos are required, but the feature spots are skillfully traded between all sections of the band.SKU: HL07013336 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
Ponteio
This Brazilian favorite from the 1960s has been recorded by a variety of artists including composer Edu Lobo, Astrud Gilberto, Sergio Mendes, and Woody Herman. The appealing style lends itself here to a masterful treatment for full jazz ensemble by Eric Richards. The flowing melody moves seamlessly from section to section supported by the infectous groove. Solo space is open for any player.SKU: HL7012912
