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Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
Hawaii Five-O Theme
Amazingly true to the original version, John Berry has scored this well-known television theme for very young players. With moderate ranges for the brass and no solos required, this one will go together quickly and sound great!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: HL7470759 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
Hey Jude
Skillfully arranged for beginning groups, every section of the band gets a chance to play the melody on this Beatles classic. Written in a rock ballad style, this tutti style arrangement requires no soloists. (Includes full performance CD)SKU: HL4506114 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
Hooked on a Feeling
Recorded by the rock band Blue Swede in the 1970s, this catchy hit enjoyed renewed popularity thanks to the blockbuster movie Guardians of the Galaxy. This easy jazz version features question and answer phrases between sections of the band and requires no solos.SKU: HL07013572 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
I’ll Be Home for Christmas
Need something that goes together quickly for that holiday concert that still sounds great? Rick Stitzel’s easy Latin-style arrangement of this Christmas classic has plenty of tutti playing for the ensemble along with rich harmonies and a nice groove. Also included is a short solo for alto sax.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: HL7012331 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
It’s Only a Paper Moon
Featuring a relaxed swing style and solid scoring throughout, here’s a terrific chart for young players. Trombones finally get the spotlight, and the harmonies aren’t dumbed down! Short solos are included for any trombone (written or ad lib) followed by a solo or soli for trumpet.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: HL7012035 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
Jazz Combo Pak #44 (Christmas)(Includes: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer • I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day • It Came Upon a Midnight Clear • O Little Town of Bethlehem.)
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5Jazz Combo Pak #44 (Christmas)(Includes: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer • I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day • It Came Upon a Midnight Clear • O Little Town of Bethlehem.)
The Hal Leonard Jazz Combo Paks are a versatile and inexpensive way to put four fantastic charts in front of your high school or college combo. The flexible instrumentation provides many options for covering the parts; the arrangements are absolutely top notch; and for four standards, you will never find a better value.Instrumentation:- Line 1 (lead or harmony): Alto Sax, Trumpet, Soprano Sax, Clarinet, Flute, Vibes- Line 2 (lead or harmony): Alto Sax, Bari Sax, Trumpet, Soprano Sax, Clarinet, Trombone- Line 3: Bari Sax, Tenor Sax, Trumpet, TrombonePak #44
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
Lean on Me
Based on the contemporary style featured on the hit TV show Glee, here is a very easy version of Bill Withers’ familiar hit from the ’70s. 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: HL7470753 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
This familiar holiday classic is perfect for beginning jazz ensembles. Arranged here in a moderate tempo swing style, Rick’s chart is primarily ensemble based, but also provides a short solo for trumpet that can also be played by the entire section. This will sound great with limited rehearsing.SKU: HL7013000 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
Li’l Darlin’
The best way to teach the laid-back ‘Basie style’ is by working on LI’L DARLIN’, but up until now it was only playable by more advanced groups. Roy Phillippe has changed the key and reorchestrated this jazz band classic so it is playable by ensembles at any ability level, and with reduced instrumentation as well. Every developing jazz group must have this chart: classic jazz, wonderful teaching material, now made very easy to perform . . . it sounds like a guaranteed success! (4:12)
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
Livin’ on a Prayer
One of the pivotal rock bands of the ’80s, Bon Jovi produced a string of chart-topping and high-energy hits. Here is one of their best in a driving arrangement for beginning players that’s sure to be a hit.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: HL7470729 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
Living for the City
Stevie Wonder’s sultry medium rock tune first appeared on his landmark 1973 album Innervisions. Rick’s authentic-sounding version for young players includes all the signature riffs, easy meter changes, and solo spots for alto or tenor sax.SKU: HL7013106 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
Low Rider
With its unmistakable bass line and just plain cool rhythmic groove, here’s a classic ’70s hit that your young players are sure to enjoy. Using moderate ranges and easy rhythms, this medium rock chart will go together quickly.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: HL7012485 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
Mack the Knife
Recorded by both Louis Armstrong and Bobby Darin in the 1950s, this iconic standard has remained popular through the years and has been recorded by countless jazz artists. This arrangement for beginning jazz bands features a moderate swing tempo, easy rhythms, and solo (or soli) sections for saxes, then trumpets.SKU: HL07013574 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
Merry Christmas and All That Jazz
An easy to play jazz waltz featuring two holiday songs, “The Holly and the Ivy” and “We Wish You a Merry Christmas.” The tempo is 128 BPM, trumpet 1 range is to written F top line, no individual solos and lots of optional parts.SKU: AL47502 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
Milestones
This is one of the true jazz classics from composer/innovator/performer Miles Davis. Paul Murtha takes the essence of this great tune and makes it playable by beginning groups. The easy chords and modal style make it a natural for learning to improvise. Enjoy great flexibility with the Discovery Jazz series! Playable with 3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone, piano and drums.SKU: HL07470681 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
Monkey See, Monkey Do
Based on the blues in F and featuring a catchy riff traded around the band, here is the perfect swing chart for beginning jazzers! Rick carefully uses tutti rhythms for ease in learning, and the sample solo can be played by any sax, or by the entire section.SKU: HL7012706 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
Nobody’s Perfect
Featuring powerful riffs and a driving hook, this high-energy rock hit from teen sensation Hannah Montana (Miley Cyrus) will be a hit with your band. 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: HL7470721 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
Now’s the Time
From bebop innovator Charlie Parker. Now’s the Time is one of his more accessible and popular tunes. With limited ranges and easy rhythms, this enjoyable arrangement allows you to teach a bit of jazz history in addition to the band sounding great.SKU: HL7012768 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
Orangatango
Using only a limited number of different rhythmic patterns along with modest brass ranges, here is a clever original in a “tango” style playable by young groups. There is plenty of tutti ensemble scoring, and 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: HL7012349 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
Oye Como Va
Grade 1.5This arrangement of Tito Puente’s Latin/Rock classic (made famous by Santana) is an absolute must for beginning groups! The simple chord structure makes this one a natural for players just learning to improvise. Enjoy great flexibility with the Discovery Jazz series! Playable with 3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone, piano and drums.SKU: HL07470635 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
Pennsylvania 6-5000
Made famous by the Glenn Miller Orchestra, here is one of the iconic hits from the big band era! Saxes are featured on the main melody and the entire band gets in on the vocal chant. Also includes short solos for any trumpet and any alto sax.SKU: HL07013414 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
Puttin’ on the Ritz
Irving Berlin’s upbeat show tune reached new heights of popularity with its appearance in Mel Brooks’ movie (and new Broadway show) Young Frankenstein. Always an audience favorite, this solid swing arrangement will be 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: HL7470727 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
Reunion Blues
Milt Jackson recorded this classic jazz standard in 1971 with Oscar Peterson on an album by the same name, but over the years it been recorded by countless jazz artists. Set in a moderate straight 8th groove, this riff based blues tune is perfect for young players. Saxes are featured the first time through with answers provided by the brass. The solo section can be performed either as a trumpet section or by a single player. An easy ensemble tutti rounds things out in this attractive and well-written chart.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: HL7012682
