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Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
Calle Caliente
Latin for the young player! Mike Lewis has scored this original with no solos, no high brass notes and simple rhythms throughout. The high note for 1st trumpet is written E top space. Plenty of ensemble and section playing, it’s easy to rehearse and effective for any performance.SKU: AL26861 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
Can’t Buy Me Love
Mike found a nice jazz shuffle groove for this early Beatles classic that will be a lot of fun for beginning groups. The minor blues solo section allows players to use either the blues scale or dorian mode for ease in improvising. Enjoy great flexibility with the Discovery Jazz series! Playable with 3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone, piano and drums.SKU: HL07470602 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
Caravan
One of the most recognizable of all Duke Ellington’s tunes, this distinctive composition combines the styles of Latin and big band jazz. Here’s a marvelous arrangement playable by beginning groups. Enjoy great flexibility with the Discovery Jazz series! Playable with 3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone, piano and drums.SKU: HL7470707 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
Cissy Strut
Originally recorded by The Meters in 1969, Cissy Strut has since become a model for playing funk, recorded by both jazz and rock artists. The signature bass line is played by trombones, tenors and baritone sax, and the entire band joins in with the catchy riffs. There are short solo breaks for the bass and drums, along with solo or soli spots for saxes and trumpets.SKU: HL7012800 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
Come Fly with Me
Written for Frank Sinatra (and the title track of his 1958 album), this tune epitomizes the cool sounds of the swing era. Here’s a smartly scored version for beginning bands, written with modest ranges but still maintaining an authentic style. Included is plenty of tutti ensemble playing plus short solos (or soli) for sax and trumpet. A great way to teach swing.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: HL7470765 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
Crazy Little Thing Called Love
Recorded by Queen, this classic hit features a medium tempo shuffle style and an infectious upbeat feel. The melody is traded around the band and the saxes take the lead in the stop-time clapping section. A fun chart even if you have limited rehearsal time, and no solos are required.SKU: HL07013326 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
Crazy Train
Ozzy Osbourne’s biggest hit makes a hard-hitting rock chart for beginning jazz groups. Written in a moderate tempo and with plenty of tutti scoring, your band will sound great on this solid chart. Enjoy great flexibility with the Discovery Jazz series! Playable with 3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone, piano and drums.SKU: HL2500980 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
Cupid Shuffle
Here’s the hot dance hit recorded by Cupid in a hard-hitting yet easy to play version for very young players. The melody is cleverly traded between sections, and there are 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: HL7012091 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
Don’t Get Around Much Anymore
Grade 1.5What better way to introduce the music of Duke Ellington to your young jazzers than with this wonderfully scored arrangement by Michael Sweeney? Even at this easy level, this chart really swings and will sound great with limited rehearsal time. Your pianist gets a rare chance to shine as he or she is featured on the melody while the ensemble answers. Later, every section gets to play the melody and there is a solo section for any sax. The final section starts softly with saxes alone, then builds as various layers are added. A great-sounding chart for beginning bands.Enjoy great flexibility with the Discovery Jazz series! Playable with 3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone, piano and drums.SKU: HL07470701 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
Don’t Stop Believin’
Here’s the rock classic from the group Journey, and made famous recently in the TV series Glee, in a terrific easy chart that will go together quickly. Trumpets are featured on the melody with plenty of solid full band accompaniment.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: HL2501573 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
Doxy
Arranged in a medium swing/shuffle style, here is a very easy version of this jazz standard by Sonny Rollins that maintains the style and feel of the original. Featuring a mix of tutti playing and call-and-response scoring, this is a great way to introduce a jazz legend to your young players. There is a written or ad lib solo for any trumpet or alto sax, and the shout chorus features a dialogue between the ensemble and drums.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: HL7012333 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
Dynamite
One of the rare recent pop tunes that adapts well for young bands, here is the Taio Cruz hit “Dynamite” in a solid hard-hitting arrangement. The energetic dance groove and catchy melody help to make this one particularly appealing.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: HL7470761 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
Enter Sandman
Let your beginning players really rock out to the sounds of Metallica with this hard-hitting chart for beginning players. The syncopations are handled in a repetitive manner, allowing for easy teaching but still an authentic sound. No solos are 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: HL7470767 -
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
Final Countdown
Over the years this 1986 hit from the group Europe has become a popular rock classic. Trumpets are featured on the signature opening riff and saxes carry the main melody in this powerful chart for beginning bands. Sure to become an instant favorite!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: HL7012037 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
Fly Me to the Moon
Discovery Jazz – Grade 1.5Here is a good example of creative arranging using very limited technical demands. Michael has taken this familiar standard and converted it into a smooth-sounding Latin chart. A trumpet/alto duet starts things out, then the full ensemble gets into the act. No solos are required, however, a stop-time section features written or ad lib. drum fills. Enjoy great flexibility with the Discovery Jazz series! Playable with 3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone, piano and drums.SKU: HL07470675 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
Forget You
Recorded by Cee Lo Green but also featured on the TV show Glee (sung by Gwyneth Paltrow), this infectious tune is written in a style reminiscent of ’60s Motown. John Berry’s arrangement is solidly scored for beginning bands and requires no solos.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: HL7470769 -
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
Free Bird
Originally recorded by Lynyrd Skynyrd, this is one of the most powerful “arena rock” tunes of all time. Opening in a rock ballad style, the chart then finishes with a driving rock vamp that can be used as a flexible solo section. Skillfully arranged for beginning bands, this is sure to be a favorite.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: HL7470731 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
Good Time
Recorded by Owl City and Carly Rae Jepsen, this very easy arrangement by John Berry will be quick to learn and fun to perform. This lively rock tune is sure to liven up any concert.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: HL7012041 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
Green Onions
Few purely instrumental tunes ever reach the level of popularity achieved by this familiar ’60s hit by Booker T. and the MG’s. Often used in TV and film, this infectious tune has a bluesy groove that’s unmistakable and still hip after all these years.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: HL7470717 -
