Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Goodbye My Heart
A gorgeous alto sax ballad at the medium easy level, “Goodbye My Heart” will capture your heart and soul. A haunting lyrical melody, lush voicings and dynamic contrasts illustrate the sensitive writing at this grade level. This chart is a winner!SKU: AL24840 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Green Onions
This slow cooking shuffle tune became a trademark for Booker T. & The MG’s. Roger has done a nice job of adapting it for young players while keeping the feel of the original. Includes solos for alto or tenor and trumpet, but anyone could solo on this with the easy chord changes. Enjoy great flexibility with the Easy Jazz Ensemble series! Playable with 4 saxes, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones and rhythm.SKU: HL07010810 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Greensleeves
Greensleeves arranged by Les Sabina is a great chart for the holidays or any season. This jazz waltz bounces along at around 158 BPM with a written-out suggested alto sax solo, lead trumpet range up to written A above the staff. Easy to rehearse for the young band, check it out! (2:53)SKU: AL48219 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Grooved Pavement
With a funky riff and strong backbeat, this chart is a groove to play. Victor López wrote a repetitive two-measure break that is the focus of this chart along with solo space for alto sax, trumpet and trombone. Lead trumpet range is to written A-flat above the staff. Lots of unison and a building interlude will set this chart apart. Funky and fun.SKU: AL26871 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Happy (from “Despicable Me 2”)
Here’s an easy, yet great-sounding arrangement of the hit song by Pharrell Williams that just never seems to get old! The melody is skillfully bounced from section to section, and there are no solos required. 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: HL7012287 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Harlem Nocturne
This haunting ballad from the ’40s received notoriety as the theme song for television’s Mike Hammer. The saxophone section takes the spotlight here while the brass add background figures to spice things up. Also included is a solo or soli section for saxes. 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: HL7011600 -
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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