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Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Hello
Adele’s mega-hit ballad adapts nicely for young players in this well-paced arrangement by Rick Stitzel. A solo alto sax starts things out, then the melody is passed to the trombones, and finally the full band. Nice change of pace, and very effective.SKU: HL7012764 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Here’s That Rainy Day
This beautiful ballad from the ’40s is a study in flowing phrases and lush harmonies. Rick Stitzel’s setting for young players focuses on the full ensemble with brief solos for alto sax and trumpet. Perfect as a change of pace for festival or concerts.SKU: HL7012956 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
High School Musical (from High School Musical 3: Senior Year)
Get on board the High School Musical phenomenon with this signature tune from the 2008 movie (and the first one to hit theaters). This hot arrangement for young players features a relentless pulse and driving energy throughout.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: HL7011624 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Hip Hug Her
This tune is an example of classic R&B funk from the influential ’60s band Booker T. & the MG’s. With its infectious style and riff-based melodies, this tune never grows old. The solo section in this easy arrangement can be played by a trumpet soloist or the entire section.SKU: HL7012972 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Holiday Joy
Based on Beethovens “Ode to Joy,” arranger Victor López begins with a hymn-style chorale then switches to a rock feel for the development. This chart has a nice rock groove, interesting harmony, no individual solos and the lead trumpet player’s highest note is a written A-flat. A very pleasant change of pace for the holiday concert. (3:21)SKU: AL29783 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Honeysuckle Rose
A great jazz standard at a medium tempo. It is full of great jazz licks, sax solis, a modulation from E-flat to F, a shout chorus, and interesting harmonies and rhythmic patterns. Trumpet 2 and piano solos are written out and trumpet 1 range is to written G on top of the staff.SKU: AL36030 -
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
I Can’t Turn You Loose
A trademark tune of the Blues Brothers, here’s an exciting arrangement for young players that cooks from beginning to end. Short and sweet, this makes a perfect concert opener.Enjoy great flexibility with the Easy Jazz Ensemble series! Playable with 4 saxes, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones and rhythm.SKU: HL7011427 -
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
I Heard It Through the Grapevine
This definitive hit from the Motown era, with its unmistakable style and sound, has remained popular for nearly five decades. Though recorded by a number of artists, Marvin Gaye’s version is considered an R&B classic. Here is an appealing arrangement for jazz ensemble that features every section of the band as well as a brief written or ad lib. solo for alto sax.SKU: HL7012914 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
I Wan’na Be Like You (from The Jungle Book)
From Disney’s The Jungle Book and more recently recorded by artists such as Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Los Lobos and Smash Mouth, this lively song remains popular with all age groups. Here is an easy chart written in a light Latin style. The melody is passed around to various sections of the band and 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: HL7011764 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
I Want It That Way
Recorded by the Backstreet Boys in 1999, this enduring hit was hailed by critics as the pop ballad of that year. With the melody skillfully passed from section to section, this arrangement goes together quickly and requires no solos.SKU: HL07013540 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
I Will Always Love You
This signature ballad by Whitney Houston is one she’ll always be remembered for. Here is a great-sounding arrangement by John Berry that features a solo for alto sax, tasteful ensemble accompaniment lines, and later a short solo for trumpet. Nice change-of-pace programming. 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: HL7011943 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
I’ll Be Home for Christmas
The ideal holiday chart that will sound great and be easy to rehearse. Start with a holiday classic played around 92 BPM in a light rock groove, add written melody solos, and easy ranges—this is a win-win for everyone! (2:50)SKU: AL46154 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
I’m Beginning to See the Light
This is a swinger all the way! The tempo can be anywhere between 132–150 BPM and there is a written-out trumpet 2 solo. There’s plenty of swingin’ ensemble, a great sax section soli, plus optional parts for flute, clarinet, vibes, horn, baritone horn, and tuba. Add in trumpet plungers and sliding trombones and it’s all great stuff!SKU: AL40348 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
If I Could Fly
If I Could Fly Away is a lush ballad for solo tenor saxophone. Composer/arranger Mike Smukal weaves and contrasts minor and major harmonies and has created a superb chart for the younger player with lead trumpet range only to top line written F. The tenor solo is all written out and the rhythm section parts are very clear. An excellent vehicle for a young tenor sax player!SKU: AL26868 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
If I Only Had a Brain
The Wizard of Oz has given us many great melodies that lend themselves to the jazz style. With the sax section featured throughout, no individual solos and lots of ensemble work, this one is a textbook swing chart perfect for young musicians. Dotted-eighth rhythms work so well with this tune that it just about plays itself. Mike Lewis knows how to score an arrangement for young bands: easy to learn, great sounding and, most important, fun to play!SKU: ALJEM00011 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Imagine
Since being released in 1971, John Lennon’s poignant and sensitive song remains relevant and popular today. John Berry’s arrangement for young players is in the style of a rock ballad, with a contemporary feel and skillfully passing the melody from section to section. 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: HL7012469 -
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
In the Midnight Hour
This R&B hit recorded by Wilson Pickett in the ’60s features a catchy groove in a medium rock tempo. Paul’s solid arrangement will sound great with limited rehearsal time. Enjoy great flexibility with the Easy Jazz Ensemble series! Playable with 4 saxes, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones and rhythm.SKU: HL7011335 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
In the Midnight Hour
Wilson Pickett for your jazz ensemble? Absolutely! Victor López does it best by taking a classic rock song and adapting it for the young jazz ensemble player. What a solid groove tempo for the band—they’ll really dig into this chart, and you’ll need only minimum prep time for a great performance. No individual solos—just ensemble throughout—reasonable ranges, and a really fun bass part. With the addition of the flexible instrumentation and the optional parts, IN THE MIDNIGHT HOUR just about plays itself!SKU: ALJEM00054 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Isn’t She Lovely
From Stevie Wonder’s landmark 1976 album Songs in the Key of Life, this smooth and tender hit has gone on to become a jazz standard recorded by many artists. In a moderate swing style, John Berry perfectly captures the essence of the original in this version for younger bands. Includes brief solos for alto sax and trumpet.SKU: HL07013474 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
It Don’t Mean a Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing)
Swingin’ and singin’ with big band! This chart practically plays itself. The key is F minor, the vocal range is middle C to 3rd space C, and the lead trumpet range is to written F top line. Solo space is for tenor, trombone, alto, and trumpet, or optional vocal scat, all written-out.SKU: AL38705
