Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
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Recorded by the group Chicago, this signature hit has gone on to become a rock classic. Paul’s easy arrangement is playable with very limited rehearsal time, but still has an authentic and hard-driving feel. Includes optional solos (or soli) for any sax and any brass instrument.Enjoy great flexibility with the Discovery Jazz series! Playable with 3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone, piano and drums; includes optional parts for flute, clarinet, F horn and tuba.SKU: HL7470751 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
Ain’t No Mountain High Enough
Recorded by such greats as Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, and most recently Michael McDonald, this rockin’ Motown classic will sound great with your beginning players. Easy to learn and fun to play!Enjoy great flexibility with the Discovery Jazz series! Playable with 3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone, piano and drums; includes optional parts for flute, clarinet, F horn and tuba.SKU: HL7470733 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
All I Want For Christmas Is You
Mariah Carey’s holiday hit remains a favorite year after year. In the hands of Rick Stitzel, this medium swing chart features easy rhythms and reduced ranges for younger players. Sure to sound great with limited rehearsal time.SKU: HL7013242 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
All of Me
One of the iconic tunes from the swing era, this enduring standard has been recorded by countless artists ranging from Louis Armstrong, Count Basie, Benny Goodman, Ella Fitzgerald, and Frank Sinatra, to more recent recordings by Michael Bublé, Ani DiFranco and Eric Clapton. This easy arrangement provides a perfect way for teaching the elements of swing style in a relaxed and medium-tempo.SKU: HL7012766 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
American Patrol
Glenn Miller’s band made this a huge World War II hit song and it is scored here for the young player. Mike Lewis arranged this chart with no individual solos, very modest brass ranges and plenty of ensemble sound. 1st trumpet range is to written E-flat on the top space. Easy to rehearse and perform.SKU: AL26864 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
Autumn Leaves
Here is an easy swing version of this timeless classic. The saxes are in the spotlight, but also featured is a short solo for trumpet. Skillfully arranged for inexperienced bands. Enjoy great flexibility with the Discovery Jazz series! Playable with 3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone, piano and drums.SKU: HL07470608 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
Baby, It’s Cold Outside
This well-known standard is usually performed as a duet and has been recorded countless times over the years, and notably in the holiday movie favorite Elf starring Will Ferrell. This charming arrangement for beginning players features the saxes and trumpets in the answering phrases. No solos are required, however an alto soloist could be used in one of the soli sections. This will sound great with limited rehearsal time.Enjoy great flexibility with the Discovery Jazz series! Playable with 3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone, piano and drums; includes optional parts for flute, clarinet, F horn and tuba.SKU: HL7470747 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
Bad
One of the early hits from Michael Jackson, Bad featured a signature bass line and a strong melody. This instantly recognizable rock chart will sound great even with limited rehearsal time.Enjoy great flexibility with the Discovery Jazz series! Playable with 3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone, piano and drums; includes optional parts for flute, clarinet, F horn and tuba.SKU: HL7012079 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
Bad Attitude
Here’s a fun original swing tune with a bit of an edge! Michael Sweeney again shows his understanding of this easy level in this well-written blues that features some minor dissonances for spice and a melody that really swings. Includes sample solos for alto and trumpet, but you can have anyone solo. Your band will sound great playing this one!SKU: HL07470643 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
Bad Romance
Young players will have a blast with this dynamic yet easy version of the huge hit by Lady Gaga. Trombones state the distinctive riff theme, and later the sax section trades statements with the brass in this well-scored and solid arrangement. No solos required.Enjoy great flexibility with the Discovery Jazz series! Playable with 3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone, piano and drums; includes optional parts for flute, clarinet, F horn and tuba.SKU: HL7470773 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
Billie Jean
The song that launched Michael Jackson’s famous “moonwalk” was also one of the top selling singles for the year 1983. Featuring the signature bass line and catchy melodies, here is a great sounding chart for bands with limited rehearsal time.SKU: HL7012906 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
Birk’s Works
This easy swing tune is a great way to introduce the music of Dizzy Gillespie to your young players. Trumpets take the first chorus, followed by the saxes on the second. Skillful scoring for young players is evident throughout complete with some nice dynamic nuances. The short solo section can be played by a trumpet soloist or the entire section.SKU: HL07013402 -
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
Blue Train (Blue Trane)
Composed and recorded by jazz legend John Coltrane, this medium tempo blues tune features an easy-to-play melody and solid tutti-style rhythms for the ensemble. In addition, the blues changes and moderate tempo make it a comfortable setting for developing soloists.Enjoy great flexibility with the Discovery Jazz series! Playable with 3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone, piano and drums; includes optional parts for flute, clarinet, F horn and tuba.SKU: HL07470735 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
Blues by Five
Recorded on the 1956 album Cookin’ with the Miles Davis Quintet, this jazz standard composed by pianist Red Garland adapts beautifully for beginning jazzers. With a moderate tempo, riff-based melody, and non-threatening soloing on the blues progression, this is the perfect introduction to the music of Miles Davis for your studentsEnjoy great flexibility with the Discovery Jazz series! Playable with 3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone, piano and drums; includes optional parts for flute, clarinet, F horn and tuba.SKU: HL7012479 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
Blues in Hoss’ Flat (Blues in Frankie’s Flat)
Here’s a great way to introduce the music of Count Basie to your younger players. Carefully scored for beginning groups, this medium swing chart trades the melody between the trumpets and saxes, includes a solo or soli for trumpet, and a brief shout chorus using tutti rhythms for the entire band.Enjoy great flexibility with the Discovery Jazz series! Playable with 3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone, piano and drums; includes optional parts for flute, clarinet, F horn and tuba.SKU: HL7012243 -
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
Boom Boom
Recorded by American blues singer John Lee Hooker in 1961, this remains one of his most identifiable and enduring songs. John Berry’s bluesy swing version for young players includes the signature question-and-answer format along with a solo for any sax, then any trumpet, plus a short feature spot for the trombones.Enjoy great flexibility with the Discovery Jazz series! Playable with 3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone, piano and drums; includes optional parts for flute, clarinet, F horn and tuba.SKU: HL7012293 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
Born This Way
Here’s a very easy arrangement of the recent hit recorded by Lady Gaga. Easy rhythms and a solid rock feel help to insure success with this one. Enjoy great flexibility with the Discovery Jazz series! Playable with 3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone, piano and drums; includes optional parts for flute, clarinet, F horn and tuba.SKU: HL7470763 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
Born to Be Wild
This rock classic from the group Steppenwolf is a tune your band will sound great playing with very limited rehearsal time. Guaranteed success with beginning groups. Enjoy great flexibility with the Discovery Jazz series! Playable with 3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone, piano and drums.SKU: HL07470685 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
Brazil
This well-know Latin standard is a perfect change of pace for a jazz concert. Carefully notated for beginning groups, this is a great introduction to Latin style.Enjoy great flexibility with the Discovery Jazz series! Playable with 3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone, piano and drums.SKU: HL07470598 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
Bubbert Goes Retro
This installment in the continuing adventures of Bubbert is a blues in a ’60s “boogaloo style.” It’s loaded with blues scale material that can be extremely helpful for beginning and developing soloists.These full-length Grade 1.5 arrangements are the perfect “next step” for bands using the EE Jazz method, and also stand on their own as great easy charts for young players.• Written for full band/playable with 3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone and rhythm section• Full recording included• Each arrangement is a self-contained teaching unit with exercises for melody, rhythm and improvisation• Includes opt. parts for flute, clarinet, F horn and tubaSKU: HL7011055 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
Bye Bye Blackbird
This popular song from the 1920s has been recorded by pop and jazz artists alike. Here’s an imaginative swing version scored with easy rhythms and modest ranges. With a familiar melody and great feel, this is sure to be a favorite.Discovery Jazz series titles are written for full band, playable with 3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone, and rhythm section. Each arrangement includes optional parts for flute, clarinet, F horn, and tuba. Full-length recordings are available for each arrangement online.SKU: HL07013818 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
C-Jam Blues
Grade 1.5Finally, this Ellington classic is available for even the most inexperienced bands. For starters, this version is in Bb rather than C. Rick features the saxes on the melody with inventive brass counterlines, and later a marvelous ensemble tutti section that starts soft then builds to the end. An absolute must! Enjoy great flexibility with the Discovery Jazz series! Playable with 3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone, piano and drums.SKU: HL07470604
