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Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Through the Looking Glass
It’s ballad time. This chart will provide your alto player with the perfect alto sax ballad. Everything is very playable for young players—the melody is beautiful and lyrical, harmonies are lush, rhythms are easy, and lead trumpet range is to fourth space E.SKU: AL38675 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Time After Time
This often-recorded standard from the ’40s features a distinctive melody and jazz-based harmonies. Michael’s skillfully designed arrangement works through a couple of key changes, and includes a sax soli and flexible solos, all at an easy level. 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: HL7011498 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Tiny Capers
Jazz trumpet legend Clifford Brown composed it and arranger Carl Strommen adapted this bebop classic into an excellent swing chart. The opening melody is stated by tenor and trumpet, followed by written-out 8-bar solos for each, a nice sax soli and easy brass ranges all combine to produce a great big band chart.SKU: AL38672 -
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Touchdown Tony
Inspired by Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo, here is a medium slow funk chart with some serious attitude! Includes a double-time Latin section for soloing that uses only 2 scales. Perfect for novice improvisers. 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: HL7011702 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Treasure
This pop hit will sound great in any performance setting. A cool rock groove at 116 BPM with a nice hook, no solos, and the lead trumpet range to written F top line. With a hip ensemble interlude, every toe will be tapping from beat one. Optional parts include vibraphone. (3:22)SKU: AL41166 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Tu Valor
This attractive and moderately paced original for young players features a tuneful melody in an authentic cha-cha-chá style. Scored with plenty of variety and textures, there is also a short solo for tenor sax. The rhythm section parts are carefully notated to ensure an authentic stylistic interpretation.SKU: HL07013968 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star
The new Jazz For Young People series! Arranged by Rich DeRosa in the relaxed Basie style of “Lil’ Darlin’,” this chart on “Twinkle, Twinkle” is very fresh sounding. A written out piano solo, modest ranges, and easy swing rhythms makes this chart very accessible for the young player and is guaranteed to be a big success at every concert. Includes all the usual optional parts. Correlated to the Jazz at Lincoln Center Jazz for Young People Curriculum. (2:58)SKU: ALJEM05029 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Twist and Shout
This rock hit was released by the Beatles in 1964, and famously featured in the movie Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. Here is a hard-hitting and energetic version arranged for young players. Enjoy great flexibility with the Easy Jazz Ensemble series! Playable with 4 saxes, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones and rhythm.SKU: HL7011732 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Two Front Teeth
Something different—a clever samba based on this novelty song, you’ll love it! After the medium rubato intro, the medium tempo samba kicks in with altos and trumpets then the melody is bounced around to all sections. After the montuna interlude, 2nd trumpet solos (written) with only two chords to keep it accessible for young players, a sax soli, a 2nd trombone solo (written), then the big shout chorus and out. (4:14)SKU: AL38671 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Undecided
Over the years this classic standard from the ’30s has been recorded by countless jazz artists and big bands. Here in the hands of Michael Sweeney is a medium swing chart designed for young players that features a nice mix of feature spots for saxes as well as brass. Includes short written or ad lib solos for alto sax and trumpet. Enjoy great flexibility with the Easy Jazz Ensemble series! Playable with 4 saxes, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones and rhythm.SKU: HL8050032 -
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Uptown Funk
From Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars, this monster hit is the perfect throwback to a funky R&B style. This arrangement for younger players features modest ranges and repetitive, yet authentic-sounding rhythms. No solos are required – just a little attitude! 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: HL07012551 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Wade in the Water
“Wade in the Water” is a gospel rock that should be played around 148 BPM featuring a slow chorale introduction and modest brass ranges. Check out the written solos for alto 1, trombone 1, and trumpet 1. A great chart for all occasions. (3:04)SKU: AL43674 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
We Are Family
In the height of the disco era, this tune recorded by Sister Sledge caught fire on the R&B and pop charts in 1979. Baseball fans will remember this as the team anthem for the world champion Pittsburgh Pirates that same year. Here is a great sounding and funky version for young players.SKU: HL7012916 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Welcome to the Jungle
Recorded by Guns N’ Roses back in the ’80s, this rocker has become a classic and is often heard in TV and film. Arranged here for younger players, it still retains the relentless drive and energy of the original. There is a short solo for alto or tenor sax, while the brass carry the signature riffs.SKU: HL7013104 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
When the Saints Go Marching In
New in the Jazz Expressions™ Series, When the Saints Go Marching In is well-known as a jazz classic. The focus in this chart is on melodic improvisation and the second-line New Orleans style at the medium-easy level. This arrangement begins with a slow funeral-like march then breaks into a spirited swing. Mike Lewis has crafted this chart to include the following: modest ranges, easy rhythms, plenty of section and ensemble work, a solo section for all wind players, optional parts for flute, clarinet, horn, baritone horn, and tuba. And check this out: STRING PARTS include violin (2), viola, and cello. The jazz band can include everyone!SKU: ALJEM03037 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Whirly Bird
You may have heard Basie’s band play this great swinger, but this version is very accessible for young players at around 166 BPM. Features include a written-out alto solo, a great sax soli, and well-notated rhythm section parts. Includes a vibes part, too! (2:59)SKU: AL41117 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Winter Wonderland
Winter Wonderland arranged by Victor López is a holiday fav, arranged as Latin bossa with a swing intro. Played around 134 BPM, no solo just ensemble with a unison tutti section for all winds. Lead trumpet range is up to written G on top of the staff. Auxiliary percussion plus optional flute and vibes too! (2:43)SKU: AL48220 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Wizard Wheezes (from Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince)
The magic of Harry Potter comes to jazz section! This big-band arrangement is a tribute to Harry’s favorite wizard joke shop, the Wizard Wheezes. A bonus track on the soundtrack for the sixth film, treat your jazz ensemble to this swingin Victor López arrangement.For educational usage/non-profit performances only; for professional arrangements, visit our rental library at alfred.com/rental.
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Yesterday
One of the all-time great songs from the Beatles, “Yesterday” truly has become a modern day standard! This well-scored arrangement for young jazz ensembles features a brief tenor solo, beautiful counterlines, and an overall rich sound that will be impressive in concert or as a change of pace for festival. 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: HL7011806 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
You Are the Music in Me (from High School Musical 2)
The phenomenon that is Disney’s High School Musical has reached a new level of popularity with the release of the second movie. Here is the moving rock ballad in a powerful and carefully scored version for young players. 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: HL7011500 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
You Are the Sunshine of My Life
This is one of Stevie Wonder’s signature hits from the 1970s, and here is a masterfully arranged easy version in a light bossa style. Trombones grab the spotlight in the beginning and again at the end; in between the saxes and trumpets take turns with the melodyl There are short solos for trumpet and alto sax.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: HL7012563
