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Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
Backatown
From Trombone Shorty’s acclaimed CD Backatown, here is the hot title cut arranged for big band in a funky medium tempo. With a blend of catchy riffs, solid ensemble passages, and stop-time breaks, this chart exudes a spirited and unmistakable New Orleans swagger.SKU: HL7012439 -
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
Bags’ Groove
Milt Jackson’s signature blues tune has become a well-known jazz standard, and Mark’s arrangement makes it sound great in this 6-horn format. Featuring a nice medium swing feel, and the flexibility for open solos with backgrounds, this will be fun to perform and easy to prepare. (Grade 3)SKU: HL07011927 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
Big John’s Special
This is a great chart! Arranger David Berger is one of the masters at transcription and/or adaptation of swing era jazz charts. Big John’s Special was composed by Horace Henderson with a light airy feel but plenty of snap and energy throughout. Solos are written-out for 2nd trumpet, 3rd trumpet and 1st alto. It is a hot chart correlated to the Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Jazz For Young People™ curriculum. (3:19)SKU: AL29818 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
Big Swing Face
Arranger Alan Baylock takes this classic swing chart, composed by Bill Potts, and performs the Baylock harmonic magic. Features include lots of contemporary flat 5 chords, lead trumpet to B-flat above staff, and plenty of solo space for all saxes, trumpets, and bones. Based on the blues scale, this chart has swing figures galore and an optional vibe part, too. Swing! (3:32)SKU: ALJEM05034 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
Bim-Bom
Composed in the mid 1950s, Bim-Bom is considered the very first bossa nova! Notably recorded by artists such as Sergio Mendes, Astrud Gilberto, and Stan Getz, Roger’s version of this familiar standard features an upbeat, yet elegant Latin groove along with the smooth melodies and rich harmonies of the original. Solo space is provided for tenor sax and trumpet.SKU: HL7012329 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
Birdland
Josef Zawinul and Weather Report turned the jazz world on its ear with this iconic fusion composition from the 1977 album “Heavy Weather.” Arranged here for 6 horns and rhythm section, this version retains all the drive and uplifting energy of the original.SKU: HL7012754 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
Birk’s Works
This classic minor blues by Dizzy Gillespie is arranged here in a comfortable medium swing style. A small group is featured at the top using the distinctive stylings and articulations of the original recording. Nice passages for the full ensemble are also featured, along with solo space for trumpet and tenor sax.SKU: HL7013158 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
Blue Rondo a la Turk
You are not going to believe this arrangement! Calvin Custer has masterfully interpreted Dave Brubeck’s classic jazz piece, creating a marvelous version for your jazz band that is really not that difficult. Effortlessly moving from 9/8 to 4/4 swing, this great chart features trumpet and alto sax solos in the middle section, followed by a full band shout leading back to the head. This is simply one of the best arrangements we have ever heard! (3:21)
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
Blues for You
There’s no better jazz form for aspiring soloists than the blues! Here’s a great-sounding original from the pen of Mark Taylor written in a medium tempo with as nice swing feel. Saxes take the lead to start out followed by answers in the brass, and a brief ensemble shout at the end. The solo section is open for encouraging even shy students to give it a try.SKU: HL07013906 -
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
Body and Soul
“Body and Soul” is a great jazz standard. An ideal tenor sax ballad feature, the tempo is 98 BPM, and the tenor has the melody and a written-out improv solo. It’s lush, with a nice texture with flugelhorns, and the lead trumpet range is to written G on top of the staff. (3:33)SKU: AL43685 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
Boplicity
It’s time to go to the cool school! Les Hooper keeps it laid back and relaxed for an intimate big band sound in this superb arrangement with written out or ad-lib solos for alto 1 and trumpet 2, tight ensemble voicings, and modest ranges. At mm. 135, keep it cool and mellow. A welcome addition to every library. (5:15)SKU: ALJEM04024 -
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
Brick House
It is absolutely impossible to find a funkier tune than this R&B hit from the ’70s courtesy of The Commodores. Paul’s chart has it all from the trademark bass riff to the ensemble punches and melodic hooks. Bring down the house as you groove on this one!SKU: HL07011025 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
Buckjump
Recorded by Trombone Shorty on his 2011 album For True and featuring Rebirth Brass Band and 5th Ward Weebie, this hot tune has a funky New Orleans style groove with a moderate tempo and catchy riffs. The trombones get the spotlight to start with, followed by tight ensemble playing and later space for a trombone soloist.SKU: HL7012700 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
But Not for Me
“But Not for Me” from Girl Crazy is a superb vocal with a big band chart on a great standard. Features include a vocal range from B-flat below middle C to third space C, lead trumpet range to A-flat, and the swing tempo is around 134 BPM. Check out the written trombone solo and the fine sax soli. A great chart for your vocalist. Sing it! (3:06)SKU: AL45083 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
Bye Bye Birdie (w/ opt. vocal)(Compatible with original pit orchestration)
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3Bye Bye Birdie (w/ opt. vocal)(Compatible with original pit orchestration)
The title song from the hit Broadway music Bye Bye Birdie features an upbeat early rock ‘n’ roll style and catchy melody. This arrangement can be performed with or without a vocalist, and has the added feature of being completely compatible with the pit orchestration for the stage production!SKU: HL7011344 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
C-Jam Blues
Here is a creative new take on the Duke Ellington favorite, set in a New Orleans “street beat” style. A piano introduction sets up the groove, then a small group takes the initial statement of the theme. The rest of the ensemble enters with a counter line before the full ensemble launches the solo section, which is designed to feature any number of soloists. Unique and effective!SKU: HL7012113 -
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