Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Lullaby of Birdland
The jazz world mourns the loss of British pianist and composer George Shearing, who passed away in 2011. Here is his most famous composition in a carefully crafted arrangement for young bands. Every section gets to play the melody at some point, and there are solo options for any trumpet and 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: HL7011849 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Mamma Mia—It’s ABBA!
Broadway has arrived! The hit show Mamma Mia features the music of the rock group ABBA. Arranger Roy Phillippe has put together a great chart for jazz ensemble to showcase the popular songs “S.O.S,” “Mamma Mia,” and “Dancing Queen.” High-energy melodies and syncopation along with swing, rock and disco styles all work together to make an entertaining and fun-to-play arrangement for the young jazz ensemble. It’s HOT! (3:26)SKU: ALJEM02043 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Man in the Mirror
Recorded by Michael Jackson, this is one of the signature pop hits of the ’80s. Skillfully arranged for young jazz ensemble to feature every section on the melody at some point, this chart will go together quickly and requires no ad lib 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: HL7011730 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Manteca
One of the classic examples of the Afro-Cuban style in jazz, “Manteca” endures as a true standard. Available here in a version playable by young bands, Michael Sweeney carefully simplifies the complexities of the tune while still maintaining the rhythmic drive and energetic style of the original. Enjoy great flexibility with the Easy Jazz Ensemble series! Playable with 4 saxes, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones and rhythm.SKU: HL7011425 -
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Minor Chant
Minor Chant, arranged by Terry White, is a medium swing chart that is played at 140 BPM with the melody handled by tenor 1 and trombone 1. There are written solos for alto, tenor, trumpet, and trombone. Featuring great dynamic contrasts and a nice shout chorus, your band will enjoy this fine arrangement. (4:18)SKU: AL43673 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Moten Swing
Recorded in 1932 by Bennie Moten’s own Kansas City Orchestra, this jazz classic was notably stylized by Count Basie in 1940. Rick Stitzel’s easy version is true to the Basie style, featuring tutti ensemble scoring along with a short solo for any sax followed by a solo for any trumpet. A great lesson in swing style for young players.The Hal Leonard Easy Jazz Ensemble series is written for full band, playable with four saxes, three trumpets, three trombones, and rhythm section. Each arrangement includes optional parts for flute, clarinet, F horn and tuba. Full length recordings available for each arrangement.SKU: HL07013732 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Moves Like Jagger
Recorded by Maroon 5 with Christina Aguilera, this infectious dance tune is popular on the airwaves as well as on television commercials. With catchy riffs and a driving rock style, Paul’s arrangement is skillfully scored to give everyone a taste of the melody. Includes flexible solo options.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: HL7012029 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Mr. Walker
Featuring a light rock groove that alternates with stop time sections, this tune by jazz master Wes Montgomery works great for young bands. The chart opens with a duet of trumpet and tenor sax, and includes a sax soli built on fragments of Wes’s own original solo. Solos are also included for trumpet and tenor sax.SKU: HL07013550 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
My Favorite Things
Treated here as a jazz waltz, this popular tune from The Sound of Music features a relaxed and easy-flowing swing style. The melody is passed from section to section, and there are short solos for trumpet and tenor. 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: HL7011700 -
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Never Can Say Goodbye
Here’s the catchy Motown hit recorded by the Jackson 5 in a solid chart for young players. A solo alto sax is featured on the melody, but there is also plenty of solid tutti scoring 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: HL7011762 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
New York, New York, Theme from
The all-time classic Frank Sinatra signature tune really shines in this easy-to-perform arrangement by Roy Phillippe. All of the famous licks are presented in this chart but with considerations made for range and technical demands. Includes some great tenor sax solo opportunities that stay really close to the melody, and big, bold ensemble shouts contrast the solo. Give your students the opportunity to know this music and to experience the legend of Frank Sinatra. Easy (3:05)
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Night and Day
Beginning with excerpts from the verse into the melody with a smooth bossa feel, the sections bounce the melody back and forth with solis, and a brief solo melody line for trumpet 1. Lead trumpet range is to written G on top of the staff.SKU: AL36031 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Night and Day
Cole Porter is truly one of the great American songwriters, and his classic Night and Day has become a jazz standard. This David Pugh arrangement is very playable, and yet it captures all the jazz nuances of the Cole Porter era. It’s a wonderful way to introduce your developing jazz ensemble to important standard repertoire. Easy (3:43)
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Niobe
Niobe is a fun bossa nova-style chart with a straight-eighth note feel for the young player. Vince Gassi scored Niobe with a catchy yet easy melody with written solos for 1st tenor sax and 1st trombone. 1st trumpet range is to fourth space E (written). An excellent chart!SKU: AL26862 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)
Arranged in a style similar to the vintage version by Buddy Rich, here is an easy jazz waltz based on this classic Beatles hit. It features strong ensemble writing along with a written or ad lib. solo for alto sax. Enjoy great flexibility with the Easy Jazz Ensemble series! Playable with 4 saxes, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones and rhythm.SKU: HL8050057 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Now Rock, Ye Rested Gentlemen
A rock-jazz adaptation of “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” by a wonderful new arranger, Mike Smukal, this holiday chart is at a medium tempo that’s a breeze to rehearse. Plenty of ensemble playing, modest brass ranges, clear articulation, no improvised solos, and a little counterpoint mixed with a rock beat assures you’ll have the hit of the holiday concert. (2:40)SKU: ALJEM04011 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Now What
Now What is a swing tune, written in the style of Miles Davis’ “So What.” It provides a great opportunity to learn, play, listen, and solo in a simple two-chord modal style. Written solos for trumpet and alto sax are included, but everybody can solo in this superb chart. Outstanding!SKU: AL24845 -
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
