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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
Cute
Neal Hefti’s great drum feature CUTE is arranged here for your beginning jazz band! This tune has been performed by many great jazz bands from Count Basie on down, but now arranger Mike Story works his magic to score CUTE for the easy level—and it sounds great. Mike has designed this chart so that all the parts are accessible to the less-experienced players; even the brass ranges are fail-safe, with trumpet to D and trombone to C. The drum solo is clearly written and will be the highlight of the concert. Flexible instrumentation and all the usual optional parts make this a sure-fire winner. Outstanding!SKU: ALJEM00043 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
Dance Big’un Dance
Ralph Ford delivers a superb Latin-rock chart with a melody that will grab you. Features include a simple but catchy piano montuno pattern, written solos for alto sax and trumpet, and an optional but recommended percussion part that will definitely add to the Latin flavor. A great chart by an outstanding arranger. (3:25)SKU: AL30621 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
Deck the Hall
This outstanding arrangement of a traditional holiday favorite gets a Mannheim Steamroller twist. With a contemporary rock groove, beautiful harmony throughout, easy rhythms and ranges, a written 1st alto melody line, and a smooth modulation, this festive tune will create a successful holiday performance.SKU: AL33327 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
Do Nothin’ Till You Hear from Me
A medium tempo swing chart composed by the great Duke Ellington! Features include: a few sax section solis, a trumpet 1 written solo for the bridge section and an 8-bar written solo section, trumpet 1 range to written F top line, and easy swing rhythms for all. It’s Duke at his best for your young band.SKU: AL38668 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
Doctor No-ël
Based on the holiday melody “Ukrainian Bell Carol,” add some tongue-in-cheek spy-themed flavor and you have the perfect holiday swing chart. Play it and you’ll hear the spy quotes. It’s easy to rehearse and perform, a sure-fire crowd pleaser, 8-bar written solos for tenor, trumpet and trombone, trumpet 1 range is to written D fourth line, and clear rhythm section parts—a very nice holiday package.SKU: AL38665 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
Domino
Just what your young jazz ensemble needs—and wants! Here is another Mike Story arrangement that is exactly right with a very catchy tune and a well-written chart at the easy level. Written-out solos for alto, trumpet and trombone, 1st trumpet range is only to written E top space, plus this rock groove just about plays itself. The rhythm section will sound solid. Excellent chart. (3:00)SKU: AL29769 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
Dreamsville
Dreamsville is an outstanding ballad style arrangement of a beautiful Henry Mancini song arranged by Vince Gassi. The 1st tenor sax has a few melody phrases and a brief solo, and the 1st trumpet range is to written D, fourth line. Nice harmonies throughout, pluseasy rhythm section parts which combine to produce a superb ensemble sound. The chart sounds full with reduced instrumentation and includes optional parts. (3:21)SKU: AL29777 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
El Tigre
Here’s a super Latin chart for your first-year players. A driving rhythm keeps the energy going top to bottom on this Carl Strommen original. The piano sets things up in the intro, and the cowbell builds it from there. Layers of simple straight-eighth note patterns build right into the solo section. This easy-to-play chart features written alto and trumpet solos with ensemble backgrounds, very reasonable brass ranges (trumpet and trombone to D), and a simple piano interlude with the drummer. If you want a fun Latin tune that just about plays itself, then try EL TIGRE!SKU: ALJEM00038 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
Embraceable You
This Gershwin classic has been performed and recorded countless times, and now it’s time for your beginning players to play and learn this gorgeous standard! Arranger Mike Lewis has scored Embraceable You to sound full even with reduced instrumentation. Alto saxophone has the featured solo along with a brief tenor sax solo and plenty of ensemble throughout. Mike captures the Gershwin essence with this classy arrangement. (3:07)SKU: ALJEM02011 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
Escalator Blues
Composer/arranger Jeff Darrohn has created this very interesting blues chart. A 16-bar blues, it has call-and-responses, a few stop-time sections, a building interlude and brief written-out solo breaks for alto and tenor sax, trumpet and trombone. Chock full of educational jazz concepts and easy to play, this chart is definitely a great choice for your young band. (3:25)SKU: AL30622 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
Fiesta del Tigre
Majestic, bold, and exciting! Check out Mike Story’s excellent Latin groove with an easy bossa groove. Features include a written-out trumpet solo, easy brass ranges, and optional parts to include flute, clarinet, horn, baritone horn, tuba, and vibraphone. The tempo is suggested at 140 BPM. Easy, well-written, and effective for any concert.SKU: AL40340 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
Flight of the Foo Birds
It’s Count Basie-style swing all the way! Arranger Roy Phillippe takes this Basie gem and scores it for first year players. Written out solos for 1st alto sax and 1st trumpet. Lead trumpet range is to written F-sharp top line. Great title, great chart.SKU: AL26856 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
Forty-Second Street
A swinging chart, direct from one of the most famous streets in New York City, Forty Second Street is a familiar melody that’s accessible for the young jazz player. Scored by Paul Cook, this chart goes from a minor to major key – let the students hear it and play it! Containing written solos for alto and tenor sax, this chart sounds full with reduced instrumentation of just three saxes, two trumpets, one trombone, and three rhythm, or it works great with standard instrumentation. This one is fun!SKU: ALJEM03026 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
Game of Bones
“Game of Bones” by Vince Gassi is a driving jazz waltz played around 158 BPM with a haunting melody that stays with you. Includes a written tenor sax solo, fine ensemble writing, lyrical lines throughout all the while accessible and fun to play. (2:45)SKU: AL46150 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
Get Back
Recorded by the Beatles on Let It Be, and notably performed on the roof of Apple Studios in London, here is a rockin’ version for very young jazz 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: HL7470743 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
Get Smart Theme
This catchy TV theme is a sure-fire winner at this easy level. Get Smart Theme arranged by Mike Story is a very accessible swing chart played at 120 BPM, no solos, and the trumpet 1 range is written E-flat top space. Simple, fun-to-play, effective, and perfect for any concert setting and with optional parts to include flute and vibes. (2:35).SKU: AL48213 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
Gospel
Composer/arranger Carl Strommen delivers this gospel style swing chart for the easy red series. Carl starts things off with an a cappella section for the winds, then brings in the rhythm section on the second chorus to boost the energy. Written solos for 1st alto saxophone and 1st trumpet and an uplifting modulation bring it home. This great chart has easy ranges and sounds full with reduced instrumentation. (2:31)SKU: ALJEM05005 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
Hey Taxi!
The straight-eighth rock groove is easy for the rhythm section and incorporates the sound of honking taxi horns! A solo section that is written-out for winds with flexibility for one, some, or all wind players. It even has lyrics: “Hey Tax-i!” A clever chart that is fun to play and accessible to all young players.SKU: AL36017 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
High Hopes
High Hopes arranged by Mike Story is a pop-rock gem played around 138 BPM. Trumpet 1 range is up to written E top space. No solos, solid ensemble all the way. Catchy, straight-ahead rock chart for all occasions. Optional flutes, clarinets, and vibes. (1:50)SKU: AL48232 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
High Maintenance
So you want to play Gordon Goodwin charts but they’re way too challenging for young players, well, problem solved. Check out Mike Story’s adaptation of this swingin’ Big Phat Band hit—it’s still hip, it still has all the Goodwin ingredients, yet it’s very accessible. Written-out solos available for alto, tenor, trumpet and trombone, trumpet 1 range is to written E, top space. This chart deserves a big spot in your program!SKU: AL38663 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
Horn of Puente
Originally composed by Gordon Goodwin for his Big Phat Band, this one is scored for the easy level by Mike Story. This Latin cha-cha is very accessible, with a written trumpet 1 solo, a montuno piano part that’s cued in the saxes, an optional auxiliary percussion part, and a vibes part. Mike even included additional percussion parts for some winds to further enhance the Latin groove. You’ll love it!SKU: AL40338 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
Hot Chocolate (from The Polar Express)
From the movie The Polar Express, “Hot Chocolate” is hot stuff. Based on the original recording, this one has been adapted for the young player by arranger Mike Lewis. No solos, modest ranges and a driving bass line make it move along. Mike offers two endings to make this chart effective all year round: one with the hip “Jingle Bells” quote and one without. This is a fun swinger loaded with energy. Check it out! (2:30)SKU: ALJEM05013 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
I Got Rhythm
A jazz ensemble essential! George Gershwin’s song is the foundation for hundreds of jazz tunes, with the use of the chord progression becoming known as “‘Rhythm’ changes.” I GOT RHYTHM is the “real McCoy,” arranged here for your first year jazz ensemble by Ralph Ford. Ralph has the experience and know-how to score for this level, and he makes it educational and fun to play. Modest brass ranges, written solos with ensemble backgrounds, and plenty of easy swing rhythms make a super chart that provides all you need for a great concert. With such an outstanding composer, arranger, and chart, you can’t lose with this one!SKU: ALJEM00056 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
I’ll Be There
Recorded by the Jackson 5, this was a number one hit in 1970 and again in 1992 recorded by Mariah Carey. This easy ballad is a nice change of pace for beginning bands that everyone can enjoy.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: HL7470739
