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Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Pink Panther Remix
The 40th anniversary of The Pink Panther film is celebrated with a contemporary chart arranged by Victor López. Henry Mancini’s unmistakable theme song plus a rock groove becomes the Pink Panther Remix. Features include solos for tenor sax and piano plus a rock-disco rhythm with Latin percussion and accessible brass ranges. Optional parts for flute, horn, baritone horn, and tuba. This chart is lots of fun and very recognizable. (4:39)SKU: ALJEM04045 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Play That Funky Music
The title speaks for itself! Victor López does it yet again with this classic pop song now for the young jazz musician. No solos but plenty of funky groove plus a call-and-response section. Lead trumpet range is to written top line F-sharp. Keep the funky juices flowing!SKU: AL24846 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Red’s Good Groove
Here’s a great-sounding slow blues from master jazz pianist and composer Red Garland. Terry White’s version for young players features tenor sax and trumpet on the head followed by the full sax section with answers in the brass. A terrific piece for young soloists, as well as a good style study for the entire band.SKU: HL7012776 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Rest Ye Merry Samba
Based on the traditional “God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen,” this samba treatment cooks. After a short chorale intro, the samba rhythm kicks in either cut time or bright-four groove. Written-out solos are provided for alto 1 and trombone 2 but cued for trombone 1 plus a drum and/or percussion solo. A nice shout chorus and optional auxiliary percussion part complete this excellent arrangement. (3:08)“A memorable addition to any holiday program, the piece is sure to be a favorite of audiences and performers alike.”
Mark Hosler, The InstrumentalistSKU: AL36037 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Rice and Beans
As the title suggests, this one has two styles, funky and Latin. The “Rice” has a funky blues-based melody, and the “Beans” is a Latin groove. Victor López arranged this chart to include optional parts for flute, clarinet and violin, viola and cello—everybody plays in the jazz ensemble! Trumpet 1 range is to written A. “Rice and Beans” is a fun and flexible chart. Don’t forget the string parts. (4:20)SKU: AL29821 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Roar
Here’s a pop tune that your jazz ensemble will enjoy playing and that the audience will recognize and enjoy. A tempo of around 164 BPM, no solos, and a big ensemble sound with trumpet 1 range to written F top line and a solid drum back-beat. It works great. (2:47)SKU: AL41165 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Rock This Town
Brian Setzer recorded this originally with the Stray Cats, then updated it with a sizzling version for his big band. Rick Stitzel’s uptempo chart features the saxes on the head followed by the full ensemble on the chorus and short solo (or soli) for any sax. Hot sounds 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: HL7011915 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Rock You Like a Hurricane
Recorded in 1984 by the German rock group Scorpions, this classic hard rock hit remains popular in today’s culture thanks to sporting events, video games, TV and film. This version for jazz ensemble is easy to learn yet remains true to the original, and will sound great with 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: HL7012473 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Route 66
With notable recordings by Nat King Cole and later the Manhattan Transfer, “Route 66” is a part of our musical heritage. This easy combo version features modest ranges and short solos for Parts 1 and 2. Mix and match the instrumentation to fit your needs.SKU: HL07013902 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Sambeando
Sambeando is a level 2 Young Jazz Ensemble series piece designed for developing jazz groups. Full instrumentation includes 5 saxophones, 8 brass, and 4 rhythm parts. The piece is playable with reduced instrumentation with 4 saxophones, 3 trumpets, 2 trombones and 3 rhythm parts. Optional parts include flute, tuba, horn in F and baritone T.C./tenor sax. Solos are written out with chord changes, the rhythm section parts suggest chord voicings and rhythms and guitar chord frames are included to assist young guitarists.SKU: AL33339 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Sanford and Son Theme
Here is an easy version of one of the most recognizable TV themes ever written. Solid scoring, funky riffs and a catchy melody make this one a guaranteed winner. 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: HL2501191 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town
Even before it was featured in the hit movie Elf, this holiday favorite was bringing good cheer to the Christmas season. This straight ahead medium swing version will go together quickly and sound great with limited rehearsal time.SKU: HL7013210 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Santa Claus Is Coming to Town
Santa is swingin’ into town. Mike Lewis has taken this holiday chestnut and placed it squarely at the ability level of the young jazz player. Logical swing figures, written out or ad-libbed solos for tenor sax and piano, along with lots of ensemble make this chart essential to every library. Toss in a few modulations and you have the perfect holiday swing chart-accessible, recognizable, and easy to rehearse.SKU: ALJEM03011 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Santa’s in Town
You better watch out—this fine swing chart on the classic holiday favorite is easy to put together, swings, has a written trumpet solo, a sax soli, a nice shout chorus, and a modulation. Lead trumpet range is to written G on top of the staff. This chart will be effective with minimal prep time! (3:40)SKU: AL33341 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Sax to the Max
“Sax to the Max” is a medium swing showcase for the sax section. This Mike Lewis original is tasty, smooth, and lyrical, and will sound full even if performed with only four saxophone players (optional bari). There are no individual solos but plenty of soli sections. Optional parts are included.SKU: AL24842
