Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da
This quirky tune was recorded by the Beatles for their 1968 “White Album” and featured recently in the Beatle-themed movie Yesterday. With a medium tempo and quasi Jamaican ska flavor, this chart is easy to learn and fun to play. No solos required.SKU: HL07013576 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Old Devil Moon
From the musical Finian’s Rainbow, this familiar 1940s standard is nicely scored here for young bands. Written in a moderate tempo, the style changes smoothly between swing and Latin and requires no soloists. 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: HL7012033 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
On Green Dolphin Street
This theme from the 1947 movie Green Dolphin Street went on to become a jazz standard recorded by countless artists, most notably Miles Davis. Rick Stitzel uses a mix of Latin and swing styles along with limited technical demands in this terrific setting 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: HL7012031 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
On Green Dolphin Street
This is an essential standard tune that every student of jazz should know. Victor López provides your band with the opportunity to learn this legendary song in a new setting with a few twists. The head of the chart is done in a Latin style, a hard-swinging rendition of the bridge follows, and there are solo spots for tenor and alto sax. A really nice chart at a very playable level. Easy (2:24)
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
On the Sunny Side of the Street
Opening with a small group feature (alto, tenor, trumpet and trombone), this easy arrangement features plenty of scoring variety, and a nicely flowing moderate swing style. Also included is a brief sax soli and a written or ad lib. solo for trumpet.SKU: HL07013456 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
One Mint Julep
“One Mint Julep” is a funky cha-cha played at the perfect tempo, 120 BPM. Arranged by Mike Kamuf, one of the “go-to” writers for grade 2 level, this chart has it all—a great groove, accessible ranges, nice ensemble voicing, written alto and trumpet solos, and it’s all very playable by your band. You’ll love this chart! (5:03)SKU: AL45073 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Only Trust Your Heart
Arranged in an easy flowing bossa style, here is an effective version of this jazz standard from jazz master Benny Carter and Sammy Cahn. Featuring solid and creative scoring for the entire ensemble, there are also solo opportunities for alto sax and trumpet.SKU: HL7012802 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Oye Como Va
One of the best-known Latin tunes ever written, Tito Puente’s hit is arranged here in a medium Latin rock style skillfully scored in the 6-horn format. With easy rhythms and modest ranges, this chart also includes written or ad lib. solos for alto sax and trumpet.SKU: HL07013986 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Party Rock Anthem
Rarely does a current pop hit have such widespread and lasting appeal as this upbeat dance song! Paul’s arrangement for young players is scored to sound solid with the entire band. Requires only a steady beat and party attitude – but no solos!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: HL7011931 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Perdido
This upbeat swing standard remains one of the most popular tunes recorded by the Duke Ellington Orchestra. Here is a carefully arranged chart that sounds sophisticated, yet is easily attainable by young ensembles.Our Easy Jazz Ensemble series is written for full band, playable with four saxes, three trumpets, three trombones, and rhythm section. Each arrangement also includes optional parts for flute, clarinet, F horn, and tuba. Full-length recordings are also available online for each arrangement.SKU: HL07013828 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Peter Gunn
One of the classic TV themes of all time! Paul Murtha’s authentic sounding-arrangement for young players includes a short solo for alto sax and all the familiar ensemble passages. You can’t go wrong with this one!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: HL7011909 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Phat Kat
Commissioned by the Sacred Heart Jazz Ensemble in Salina, Kansas and director Milton Allen, this Victor López original is exciting and challenging, yet playable . . . and fun to play. Victor put those ingredients together and cooked them at grade 2. You may even hear a musical quote from a well-known Latin hit from the past. Contrasting ensemble sections, no improvised solos, and a hot line for baritone sax are but a few of the distinctive elements that allow the Latin experience to come to life. First trumpet range up to written G above the staff. Check this one out!SKU: ALJEM03015 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Pick Yourself Up
Beautifully scored with plenty of tutti rhythms and a comfortable moderate tempo, here is a perfect chart for getting your ensemble to swing! The melody is passed from section to section, and there is also a short sax soli and full ensemble shout included. Concise and appealing, this familiar standard will sound great with inexperienced bands and requires no solos. 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: HL7011726