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Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Stompin’ at the Savoy
Feature your bass player! Arranger Mike Lewis has taken this classic Benny Goodman swing tune and turned it into a unique melodic showcase for the bass. Mike provides solo space with written-out solos for 1st tenor sax and piano, and modest brass ranges. The chart swings easily and optional parts are included. Sounds great with electric or acoustic bass. Superb chart! (3:04)SKU: ALJEM05007 -
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Strollin’ with Sammy
Paul Baker composed and arranged this medium swing chart as a tribute to the great Sammy Nestico. It has a written solo for 2nd trumpet (cued for 1st), a sax section soli, a piano solo, a brief shout chorus and superb writing throughout. (2:35)SKU: AL30629 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Struttin’ with Some Barbecue
Here is a fresh take on one of the all-time standards of early jazz made famous by Louis Armstrong. There is a hint of old time jazz style mixed in with a more traditional straight ahead swing feel. A great way to introduce a bit of history with a chart that’s also fun to play.Enjoy great flexibility with the Easy Jazz Ensemble series! Playable with 4 saxes, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones and rhythm; includes optional parts for flute, clarinet, F horn and tuba.SKU: HL7012471 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Sucker
The Jonas Brothers are back on top of the charts, and here’s a terrific easy arrangement of their most recent hit featuring a driving uptempo rock feel and catchy riffs. The flexible solo section features easy changes, and each part includes a sample written solo and scales. Perfect for beginning improvisers.SKU: HL07013562 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Summertime (from Porgy and Bess®)
This is a fabulous new arrangement by Calvin Custer of the classic Gershwin ballad. The technical demands are limited, but the musical content is superior from start to finish. This is one of the freshest new jazz charts to come along in years, perfect for performance by any level band. (duration 4:05)
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Superstition
Stevie Wonder helped to bring funk to mainstream pop music in the ’70s, and this is one of his most recognizable hits. Paul Murtha’s arrangement is easy to learn yet maintains the authentic groove of the original.Enjoy great flexibility with the Easy Jazz Ensemble series! Playable with 4 saxes, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones and rhythm; includes optional parts for flute, clarinet, F horn and tuba.SKU: HL7011504 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Sweet Caroline
Even before the TV series Glee, this Neil Diamond classic, first recorded in 1969, had proven its popularity and staying power. Here is a solid, yet easy treatment for jazz ensemble that requires no solos. Sure to be a favorite with students and parents alike.Enjoy great flexibility with the Easy Jazz Ensemble series! Playable with 4 saxes, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones and rhythm; includes optional parts for flute, clarinet, F horn and tuba. Audio is accessed online using the unique code inside the book and can be streamed or downloaded. The audio files include PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right.SKU: HL7011772 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Take Five
Give Mike Lewis the most famous 5/4 tune ever written and tell him to arrange it for young jazz ensemble, and you have an instant hit. Mike has created a great opportunity for developing young jazz musicians to enjoy this Dave Brubeck standard. Great teaching material! (duration 3:15)
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Take Five
Perhaps the most famous time chart of all time, Take Five is in 5/4 but the rhythmic pattern is clear and consistent throughout. You’ll find this arrangement very accessible with easy alto sax and drum solos, and modest brass ranges. Recommended for every concert! (4:21)SKU: AL29819 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Tastes Like Chicken
It’s true, it Tastes Like Chicken! A slow gospel-style introduction leads into an extra crispy groove that will have the band coming back again and again. The melody is catchy, the groove is funky, the rhythms are simple and solos (written or ad-lib) are for tenor and alto saxophones. Trumpet range to written G. This is a fun and exciting contemporary chart that is accessible for the young player. Guaranteed to deliver in four minutes! (3:44)SKU: ALJEM02041 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
That’s All
Check out Victor López ‘s wonderful ballad for vocal and jazz ensemble. The tempo is around 88 BPM. There are no horn solos—just vocal and ensemble with a modest brass range and easy instrumental parts. The vocal range is from low A-flat to C third space. “That’s All!” (2:37)SKU: AL43695 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
That’s How We Roll
An easy-to-play shuffle swing adapted from Gordon Goodwin’s high-end chart for the grade 2 level. Arranger Peter Blair gets it right with accessible rhythms, written solos for alto and trumpet and this catchy melody. While not a trumpet section feature, the trumpets get most of the spotlight melody lines with lead trumpet range to written G on top of the staff with one last note A above the staff. It’s good to play Goodwin!SKU: AL38673 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
The “In” Crowd
You”ll recognize “The “In” Crowd” for sure as a hit for the great jazz pianist Ramsey Lewis. It’s a groovy rock played at 140 BPM with lead trumpet range to written G on top of the staff, a written solo is provided for all four trumpets—you choose. This is a fun and happy chart to play, arranged by Peter Blair—you’ll dig it. (2:57)SKU: AL45065 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
The Incredibles
Here are the main themes from this popular soundtrack arranged for younger bands. With its unique mix of spy/adventure music reminiscent of the 1960s with a touch of cool jazz, this is sure to be a hit with your players and liven up your next concert.Enjoy great flexibility with the Easy Jazz Ensemble series! Playable with 4 saxes, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones and rhythm.SKU: HL07011211 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
The Jazz Police
This hot jazz-rock arrangement of the Gordon Goodwin Big Phat Band original features a driving bass line and solo sections for alto sax, tenor sax, and drums. A playable yet high-energy chart, the arrangement features fully notated solos, manageable ranges (lead trumpet to written G5), and a solo section that can be opened up for additional players. (4:35)SKU: AL33335 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
The Lady Is a Tramp
Recently recorded by Tony Bennett with Lady Gaga, this popular standard dates from 1937 but sounds as fresh today as ever! Rick’s swinging arrangement skillfully passes the melody from section to section, but features plenty of solid tutti writing as well. Solos (for sax and trumpet) may also be played by the entire sections for added flexibility. Enjoy great flexibility with the Easy Jazz Ensemble series! Playable with 4 saxes, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones and rhythm; includes optional parts for flute, clarinet, F horn and tuba.SKU: HL7011941 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
The Pink Panther
Instantly recognizable by all, here is one of the all-time great movie themes in a masterful arrangement for young players. Paul does a great job of capturing the authentic sound of Mancini’s classic from the familiar bass line, smooth tutti ensemble passages, and solo section for tenor sax or trumpet. It doesn’t get any better than this! Enjoy great flexibility with the Easy Jazz Ensemble series! Playable with 4 saxes, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones and rhythm; includes optional parts for flute, clarinet, F horn and tuba.SKU: HL7011802 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
The Pink Panther
Utilizing the full potential of the little big band format, Paul’s arrangement features plenty of variety, but also full sounding passages for the entire ensemble. Naturally there are some appealingly slinky figures for the saxes, and also written or ad lib. solos for tenor sax and trumpet.SKU: HL07013984 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
The Shadow of Your Smile (from The Sandpiper)
Here is a classic that is already considered a standard from the next generation of American composers. Johnny Mandel wrote this gorgeous melody that is hauntingly beautiful, and Roy Phillippe arranged it for the younger band to feature the piano, alto sax, and trumpet. Flexible instrumentation and optional parts are included, along with some rich section harmonies, trumpets in harmon mute for musical color, and a powerful ensemble sound that will make your band sound terrific. Roy Phillippe is a superb writer who delivers the right stuff. You’ll enjoy this fine chart.SKU: ALJEM01017 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Theme from “Family Guy”
Grade 2The theme song for this popular animated TV series is already in a swingin’ big band style! Arranged here for younger players, it features the melody traded between the saxes, trumpets and trombone and short solos for trumpet and alto. Enjoy great flexibility with the Easy Jazz Ensemble series! Playable with 4 saxes, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones and rhythm.SKU: HL07011207 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
There’s the Rub
It’s funky and accessible—it’s a Gordon Goodwin tune arranged for young band. The tempo is around 180 BPM with written-out solos available for any saxophone. The lead trumpet range is to written G on top of the staff. Great chart! (2:38)SKU: AL43676
