Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
Sing, Sing, Sing
All the key ingredients you would expect in this timeless swing tune while staying accessible to rehearse and play. Features include the iconic drum pattern as it recurs throughout, easy brass ranges with trumpet 1 to written E top space, a written drum solo, and a big shout chorus at the modulation to bring it all home. Great tune—an essential chart to your jazz ensemble library.SKU: AL36020 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
Sleigh Ride
The classic holiday tune scored for young band accessibility. “Sleigh Ride” arranged by Mike Story includes written melodic solos for alto and tenor sax, easy brass ranges, simple rhythms, and all the optional parts to include flute, clarinet, and vibraphone. Ride on! (2:13)SKU: AL45063 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
Soul Man
Your first-year players will really get into this soul tune. A nice change of pace for the concert setting, this chart stands out with its infectious rhythm pattern. Plenty of unison, easy brass ranges (trumpet to D and trombone to E-flat), straight-ahead ensemble work, and a traditional rock feel make this modern classic a pleasure and a breeze to rehearse and perform. It’s guaranteed the audience will appreciate this tune. Enjoy!SKU: ALJEM00037 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
Splanky
“Splanky” was composed by jazz great Neal Hefti for the legendary Count Basie band. Check out how arranger Roy Phillippe brings this arrangement to the easy level and yet keeps the integrity of Hefti’s original chart. Solos are written out or ad lib for piano and 1st alto saxophone. Teaching the famous Basie shout chorus will be a breeze and the trademark Basie piano style is in there, too. (3:14)SKU: ALJEM04013 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
String of Pearls
Arranger Mike Lewis took the swinging Glenn Miller hit and arranged it for the easy jazz ensemble player. Mike’s clever reworking of the solo sections and the descending harmony line makes this chart very playable for the young jazz musician. 1st trumpet range is to written F top line. Ideal for any performance. (3:04)SKU: AL29775 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
Sugar Plum Swing
Tchaikovsky’s holiday classic made very accessible for young players. Easy success with this wonderful swing chart played around 148 BPM that includes a written tenor sax solo, well-notated rhythm section parts, easy ranges, and all sections are involved. Simply an excellent holiday arrangement! (3:00)SKU: AL46148 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
Summertime
This Gershwin classic has a refreshing sound, as the chorale intro slips into a slow swing feel reminiscent of the legendary Miles Davis/Gil Evans arrangement. Arranger Rich DeRosa brings a big sound to the young jazz band. This one includes easy written solos for trombone, trumpet, tenor sax and alto sax with backgrounds behind each, a simple but very effective shout chorus and easy brass ranges. Give a listen and you will enjoy! (4:40)SKU: AL30664 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
Sunday Morning
Arranger Roy Phillippe has nailed the gospel rock style with this Neal Hefti classic. Roy recognized that Hefti originally wrote this for trumpeter Harry James, so Roy appropriately starts off with a solo trumpet. A stop time treatment of the bridge section offers a nice change of pace for the rhythm players. Ad lib solos are written out for alto and tenor saxophone and the brass ranges are modest. Don’t forget this chart will sound great with reduced instrumentation. This catchy melody makes a fun to play chart and teaches easy rock rhythms, too. Enjoy!SKU: ALJEM02019 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
Sweet Georgia Brown
Correlated to Unit 5 of Jazz Expressions™, Sweet Georgia Brown is a great jazz classic arranged by Mike Lewis at the easy level. The focus in this chart is on syncopation using easy rhythms, modest ranges, and clear articulation to provide an effective and consistent foundation for learning jazz. No improvised solos, only ensemble and section work in a traditional swing setting. Optional parts for flute, clarinet, horn, baritone horn, tuba, AND STRINGS – violin (2), viola, and cello. Wow!SKU: ALJEM03036 -
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
T.M.I. (Too Much Information)
This Latin-rock original by Ralph Ford has a distinct Santana flavor. With a fresh sounding melody that could easily be a pop hit, Ralph has scored this one to sound full – even with reduced instrumentation – and the younger players will definitely hook into this tune. Written-out solos for piano and trombone are provided and the brass ranges are very accessible. This is a winner!SKU: ALJEM03043 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
Take the “A” Train
This chart swings all the way and is very playable by a young band. Arranger Vince Gassi captures the essence of this well-known Strayhorn composition made famous by Ellington, and scored it exactly right—not too difficult but with fun-to-play parts. It includes brief written solos for 1st alto sax and 1st trumpet and easy ranges with plenty of dynamics to teach. A superb chart you will play for years to come! (3:05)SKU: AL30614 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
Tango for Jam Jam
“Tango for Jam Jam” by Zachary Smith is a captivating tango sure to be a hit at any concert. The tempo is 120 BPM and the chart has a written alto sax solo, along with lots of built-in energy and most importantly, it’s fun to play. You’ll think you’re in Argentina! (3:22)SKU: AL45061 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
Teddy the Toad
Originally done by the great Basie band, “Teddy” is a mellow chart that will give the young band an intimate sound played at an easy swing tempo. Not difficult, yet very effective with written solos for 1st alto and 1st trumpet. Modest trumpet range and the usual optional parts make this one very accessible. (4:01)SKU: AL29770 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
The Big Band Theory
This fun swing chart, “Big Band Theory,” is played around 150 BPM with written solos for tenor 1 and trombone 1. Vince Gassi included easy brass ranges, an interlude, unison section solis, and optional parts to include vibes. It’s all here! (3:15)SKU: AL43670 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
The First Noel
This beautiful holiday waltz contains great harmony and texture. Easily performable by Grade 1 players at around 96 BPM, it even sounds terrific with reduced instrumentation and includes lots of optional parts. The lead trumpet range goes to written E top space. (2:42)SKU: AL41109 -
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
The Kings of Swing (We Three Kings)
Holiday swing for the younger player arranged by one of the best in the business, Michael Story. A jazz waltz setting of “We Three Kings” works perfectly to create a great chart for your young jazz ensemble. A brief written solo for tenor sax, some nice harmonies, and accessible ranges make a nice package. This one should come together quickly for the holiday program. Optional parts make it even better!SKU: ALJEM03041 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
The Lunch Bunch
This is the ideal swing chart for the young player; the tempo is 120 BPM, easy brass ranges, a great shout chorus, a catchy melody, and a written-out trumpet 1 solo. Tasty piano fills, well-notated rhythm parts, what’s not to like? (3:10)SKU: AL46146 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
The Pink Panther
Some tunes just live forever, and students always love to play them. PINK PANTHER is a perfect example. Arranger Mike Lewis gives the less experienced jazz groups an opportunity to play this all-time favorite. A few triplet and swing figures, along with a lot of unison scoring, make this a natural for young jazz ensembles. Give this chart a look! Very Easy (3:04)
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
The Way You Look Tonight
From the well-known and often recorded Jerome Kern songbook, here is a very easy version of this familiar standard. Rick’s moderately paced swing arrangement will sound great with beginning players and 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: HL7470741 -
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
What’s Cookin’
Written in a Latin/rock style, this chart sounds more difficult than it actually is. With a call-and-response effect, reduced instrumentation, included optional parts, and a written solo for any player, this tune will work with even the youngest groups. (3:00)SKU: AL33321
