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Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2.5
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2.5
Honeysuckle Rose
A swingin’ jazz classic played around 156 BPM. Written-out suggested solos are provided for alto 1 and trumpet 2 with cues for piano and trumpet 1. The sax section soli, drum fills, a few familiar quotes along with well-notated rhythm parts all come together creating a fine chart that will make your band shine.SKU: AL47507 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2.5
It Don’t Mean a Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing)
You may think this chart is all swing but it begins as a Latin then alternates with a swing feel—very clever! The tempo is bright at around 190-200 BPM. With written-out solos for trumpet and tenor sax, a few piano montunas, a big shout chorus and the big ending closes up this fine chart. It’s hot! (3:20)SKU: AL46157 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2.5
Just Wing It
Oh yeah, it’s time for another “chicken” flavored chart! This one is definitely funky and more accessible than previous “chicken” charts. Lead trumpet range is only to written G on top of the staff, and written-out solos are provided for alto and trumpet. Also, with only two chords in the solo section, it is ideal for young players to work on improvising. Tempo is around 136 BPM.SKU: AL47027 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2.5
La Almeja Pequeña
Originally done by the Big Phat Band, La Almeja Pequena arranged by Paul Baker is a samba played around 90 BPM in cut time. It’s a very exciting Latin chart with solos for alto 1 and trumpet 2, and the trumpet 1 range is to written G on top of the staff. There are two auxiliary percussion parts, plus the usual optional parts to include flute, clarinet, and vibes. (4:27)SKU: AL43675 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2.5
Party Peeps
Okay, it’s chicken time! Party Peeps by Kris Berg is a funky rock groove played around 130 BPM. Solos provided for tenor 1 and trumpet 2, lead trumpet range is to written G-sharp on top of the staff and a sweet bari part. Easy to rehearse with a rock-infused guitar for an effective contemporary sound. The usual optional parts plus flute and vibes. (3:57)SKU: AL48218 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2.5
Recorda Me
One of the best jazz standards arranged in a Latin groove played at 156 BPM. The melody is handled by tenor, trumpet, and guitar with written solos provided for tenor and trumpet. Lead trumpet range is to written G on top of the staff. Optional parts provided for vibraphone, flute, and clarinet. (4:48)SKU: AL47513 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2.5
Rhythm Is Gonna Get You
“Rhythm Is Gonna Get You” arranged by Victor López, is hot and exciting Latin rock! This groove is loaded with tons of energy plus it has a cool melody hook, no solos, two auxiliary percussion parts, all the usual optional parts plus flute, clarinet, and vibes. Lead trumpet range to written A above the staff, and the tempo is around 120 BPM. It’s gonna get you! (2:40)SKU: AL45075 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2.5
Slim Chickens
This chart is very accessible for young players with lead trumpet range to written G on top of the staff. It includes written-out suggested solos for tenor 1 and trombone 1 with background figures to support the soloists. It’s a toe-tapper played at around 148 BPM with some nice bari sax parts, a sax soli, and full-sounding ensemble sections.SKU: AL47512 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2.5
Softly, as in a Morning Sunrise
Softly, as in a Morning Sunrise arranged by Paul Baker is a jazz standard that switches between straight eighth and swing feel at a tempo around 150 BPM. Trumpet 1 has a written melody solo on flugelhorn, trumpet 2 and tenor 1 have written-out solos plus a drum solo. The lead trumpet range is to written G on top of the staff, a nice sax soli and an auxiliary percussion part along with optional flute and vibes parts. (4:34)SKU: AL48217 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2.5
St. Louis Blues
Composer/arranger/educator Victor Goines has arranged this blues tune by W.C. Handy as a swing with Latin-rumba interludes. A clever update of a classic, check out the stylistic contrasts he writes along with the written solos for trumpet 2 and trombone 1. Lead trumpet range is to written A above the staff. This arrangement is correlated and discussed in the Jazz at Lincoln Center Jazz for Young People Curriculum. An original and creative chart.SKU: AL26899 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2.5
Stars and Stripes Forever
Sousa for jazz ensemble! Jazz trombonist, composer and arranger Wycliffe Gordon has created a tour de force on this traditional march. It has swing, Latin and New Orleans all rolled into one superb chart. Solos are (written) for trumpets 1 and 2. This chart will bring down the house!SKU: AL26898 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2.5
Take the “A” Train
Perhaps one of the most well-known jazz standards, check out this vocal with big band chart. At a swinging 152 BPM, the key is F and the vocal range is A below middle C to 3rd space C, treble clef. No instrumental solos, lead trumpet range is to G on top of the staff. Plus, there are optional solos instrumental parts for B-flat, E-flat and bass clef instruments in lieu of the vocal. A great tune, and great chart, it will be a hit for sure.SKU: AL40376 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2.5
What Is This Thing Called Love?
A swinger on a great jazz standard. Played around 160 BPM, this chart is packed with solis for all sections, especially saxes. Lead trumpet range is to written G on top of the staff. Then, add suggested written solos for trumpet and tenor and optional parts for flute, clarinet, and vibes, and you have yourself an excellent chart—simple as that.SKU: AL47025
