Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
Rolling in the Deep
Singing superstar Adele has taken the pop charts by storm, and here is a very effective arrangement of her #1 hit for beginning jazz ensembles. John Berry effectively gives each section important parts to play, and there are no solos required. Fun to play and quick to learn.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: HL7470771 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
Rutabaga Ramble
From the opening finger snaps, bass groove, sultry sax line, and brass punches, your band is in for a treat with this one. A silky smooth middle section provides contrast before returning to the minor shuffle feel. There are plenty of solo options with written samples provided for all instruments.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: HL7012081 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
Sack of Woe
Carefully adapted for younger players, this arrangement of Cannonball Adderley’s classic is set in a jazz-rock style throughout. The style remains faithful to the original, yet ranges and rhythms are moderate enough for young bands. Solos are provided for alto sax and trumpet.SKU: HL7012998 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
Sesame Street Theme
In a relaxed and swingin’ style, here is a very easy arrangement of this well-known TV theme. John’s chart is nicely scored for every section of the band. A tune that everyone in the audience will recognize!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: HL7011991 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
Shake It Off
Taylor Swift has successfully crossed into the pop music arena with this upbeat and infectious hit. In this easy arrangement, the melody is smartly traded from section to section, 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: HL7012561 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
Shop Around
Motown tunes are always a hit with players and audiences alike! Originally recorded by the Miracles in 1960, Rick’s arrangement for beginning bands features modest ranges and easy rhythm. Also included is a short solo for any saxophone.SKU: HL07013982 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
Side Slippin’
Here is a clever blues tune written in a medium swing style. The melody features some half-step “slippin’” around played by full ensemble. Solo sections are also provided for any sax and any brass instrument. A fun way to introduce swing style and also the blues!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: HL7470755 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
Somewhere Out There
Back in the late ’80s, the animated film An American Tail was a blockbuster, and this hit song recorded by Linda Ronstadt and James Ingram was taking the nation by storm. This enduring ballad is beautifully scored for young players in this adaptation by John Berry.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: HL7470719 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
Sonnymoon for Two
Riff-based blues tunes are always valuable when teaching young players to improvise, and here is one of the best! Arranged here for inexperienced players, this Sonny Rollins classic features a swing style in a moderate tempo, a simple melodic riff, and a flexible solo section for encouraging any player to give soloing a try using the blues scale.SKU: HL7012922 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
St. Thomas
Never has there been a version of this Sonny Rollins classic in an arrangement this easy! With ample use of unison lines, a moderate tempo and careful scoring, this one will really cook with young players. Includes access to online audio of a full performance recording.Enjoy great flexibility with the Discovery Jazz series! Playable with 3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone, piano and drumsSKU: HL7470647 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
Summer Nights (from Grease)
From the musical Grease, this easy arrangement of one of the main songs is perfect for casual concerts and impressing the parents. The moderate rock style plus easy rhythmic patterns insure success with this familiar hit. (Includes full performance CD)SKU: HL4506168 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
Summertime (from Porgy and Bess)
This enduring Gershwin classic has long been a favorite with jazz artists. Paul’s marvelous setting for young players features a sultry Latin rock groove, tasty harmonies, easy rhythms, and no solos are required. Great feature number for the entire ensemble.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: HL07013816 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
Sway (Quien Será)
This smooth Latin favorite has been around for more than 50 years and recorded countless times, including recently by Michael Bublé. The easy rhythms and infectious groove make this a great choice for beginning bands.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: HL7470725 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
Sweet Georgia Brown
Although known primarily as the theme for the famed Harlem Globetrotters, this familiar standard has remained popular through the years with recordings by countless jazz artists. Here’s a fun version for young players featuring an infectious groove, melody in all parts, and a flexible solo section with sample written solos for all players.The Discovery Jazz Series features arrangements written for full band, playable with 3 saxes, 2 tpts., 1 tbn., rhythm section. Each arrangement includes optional parts for flute, clarinet, F horn and tuba and full length recordings available for each arrangement.SKU: HL07013726 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
Take on Me
The trumpets are in the spotlight in this easy version of the 1985 techno rock classic recorded by the group A-ha. Featuring an energetic rock groove throughout, this chart is solidly scored for the entire band, and no solos are required.SKU: HL7012996 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
Take the “A” Train
Billy Strayhorn’s iconic jazz standard, recorded by Duke Ellington, is skillfully adapted in this easy version. From the trademark introduction, saxes on the main theme, and short written or ad lib. solos, this will sound great even with young players.The Discovery Jazz Series features arrangements written for full band, playable with 3 saxes, 2 tpts., 1 tbn., rhythm section. Each arrangement includes optional parts for flute, clarinet, F horn and tuba and full length recordings available for each arrangement.SKU: HL07013724 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
Tenor Madness
In this riff-based jazz standard, Michael Sweeney simplifies the figures just a touch to make it more playable by beginning groups, but authentic enough that it still really swings! A great introduction to Sonny Rollins, and with flexible solo opportunities using the blues scale.SKU: HL07013244 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
The Bare Necessities (from The Jungle Book)
Ever since The Bare Necessities was first introduced in the classic movie The Jungle Book, this catchy tune has remained a familiar favorite. Featured again in the 2016 movie, here is an easy arrangement that will make your young ensemble sound terrific.SKU: HL7012794 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
The Funky Monkey
With a medium funk groove and catchy riff-like melody, this original by Rick Stitzel will quickly become one of your band’s favorites. There’s plenty of solid ensemble playing to make it easy to learn, and the solo section can be used to feature any saxophone or even the entire section.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: HL7012139 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
Thriller
Featuring one of the great bass lines of the rock era, Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” became a musical icon of the ’80s. And it still works today in this powerful and easy arrangement by Paul Murtha. Enjoy great flexibility with the Discovery Jazz series! Playable with 3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone, piano and drums.SKU: HL7470713 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
Topsy
Written in a medium swing style with an instantly appealing melody and solid ensemble scoring, this arrangement will make beginning bands sound great with limited rehearsal time. Great tune in a fun setting.Enjoy great flexibility with the Discovery Jazz series! Playable with 3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone, piano and drums.SKU: HL7470709 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
Twist and Shout
Recorded by the Beatles in 1963, and years later featured prominently in the movie Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, this catchy rock favorite never grows old. This arrangement gives every section of the band a chance to play the melody at some point, and no solos are required. Easy to learn, this is sure to be a favorite with students and parents alike.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: HL7012335 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
Uma Thurman
From the group Fall Out Boy, here is their high energy rock hit that features a relentless rock beat and quotes from the familiar ’60s television show The Munsters. This easy to learn arrangement will quickly become one of your students’ favorites, and a memorable choice for any concert.SKU: HL7012806 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
Viva La Vida
Recorded by Coldplay in 2008, Viva La Vida has shown it has staying power with its strong rhythmic base and catchy melodies. This easy arrangement 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: HL7012581
