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Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
Sun Goddess
Recorded by Earth, Wind & Fire, here is one of their classic tunes arranged in a medium funk style for jazz ensemble. Trombones take the lead in the beginning followed by solos for piano and alto sax. There is plenty of solid and effective writing for the full ensemble as well.SKU: HL7011770 -
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
Sway (Quien Será)
Recorded most recently by Michael Bublé, here is a smooth arrangement of this appealing Latin tune for vocal soloist (or tenor sax). The instrumental section features the saxes answered by the brass. A natural-sounding feature for any vocalist.SKU: HL7500123 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
Take the “A” Train
Think of Take the “A” Train with a contemporary flair and you have the idea behind this inventive chart by Alan Baylock. Opening up in a swing groove, then alternating with a funk feel, bari sax, bass ‘bone, guitar and bass have the initial melodic statement in this terrific chart. Solo space is available for alto sax 1, trombone 1, bari sax and trumpet 2, and the lead trumpet range is to written D, above the staff. A modern yet superb chart of a tune everyone knows. Festival material! (5:15)SKU: AL30644 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
Tanganova
Leave it to Michael Mossman to combine two unique Latin styles (tango and bossa nova) into a single composition! The saxes take the lead on the sultry tango theme punctuated by the brass, then a trumpet soloist takes over when the bossa style kicks in. This is ingenious writing that really works!SKU: HL7011527 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
Tangerine
Arranged here in a funky New Orleans style, the full ensemble takes the first statement after the piano intro. The spotlight then moves between the saxes amd the brass before a feature solo spot for trombone. A classic and unique take on a familiar standard.SKU: HL07013378 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
Tell Me Something Good
This classic funk tune from the ’70s was written by Stevie Wonder, but became a huge hit for Rufus and Chaka Khan. Featuring a slow and driving pulse with heavily syncopated figures, this chart provides a powerful change of pace for contest or festival.SKU: HL7012780 -
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
Tenor Madness
Classic blues tune in an uptempo swing style.• Scored for 4 horns with flexible instrumentation, plus rhythm section• Background figures and ensemble soli section– more than just “head charts”• Recordings include separate “rhythm section only” tracks
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
That Sunday That Summer (If I Had to Choose)(Solo Alto Sax Feature)
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4That Sunday That Summer (If I Had to Choose)(Solo Alto Sax Feature)
This wonderful tune from the early ’60s has become a standard recorded by countless artists over the years, most notably Nat King Cole. Mark’s setting as a solo feature for alto sax is in a smooth and lush ballad style, with a brief interlude in double time. Includes nice scoring and effective lines for the entire ensemble.SKU: HL7012011 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
That’s Life
Gordon Goodwin’s medium-slow treatment of this familiar standard swings hard right from the start! This expertly crafted chart features plenty of tutti ensemble writing, solo space for trumpet and piano, and a short but potent sax soli. Silky smooth!SKU: HL34909040 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)(Flugelhorn Feature)
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)(Flugelhorn Feature)
One of most iconic holiday tunes of all time, The Christmas Song is treated here in a masterfully constructed setting featuring a flugelhorn soloist. Set in a traditional ballad style, Mark’s arrangement features tasteful accompaniment figures, creative harmonies, and brief spots of double-time swing in the solo section.SKU: HL7012744 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
The Dance of Denial
Using an Afro-Cuban style alternating with an authentically notated cha-cha groove, composer Michael Philip Mossman adds a hint of Egyptian mystery (Dance of da Nile?) in creating this marvelous production number for today’s adventurous jazz ensemble. Includes solos for alto and trumpet, as well as space to feature Latin percussion and/or the drummer.SKU: HL7010901 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
The Duke
This jazz standard composed by Dave Brubeck came to prominence on the landmark 1957 Miles Davis/Gil Evans collaboration Miles Ahead. Mike Tomaro’s arrangement takes the composition in a somewhat different direction with a fully-notated Afro-Cuban groove. Solos are included for alto sax and trumpet.SKU: HL07013370 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
The Girl from Ipanema
Normally performed in a Latin style, Mark Taylor has created a marvelous setting of this popular standard as a medium swing shuffle! There’s nothing laid back about this as the full ensemble opens up in power mode, setting up the trombones for the first chorus. Solos are featured for tenor and trumpet, then an out chorus for the ensemble and a short sax soli. A fresh approach to a trusted favorite.SKU: HL7013120 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
The Incredibles
Mix the stylish spy music from the 1960s with a dose of cool jazz and you have a winning combination for jazz ensemble. From the latest Pixar hit movie, here is a high-energy and entertaining chart that captures the essense of the soundtrack.SKU: HL07011109 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
The Jive Samba
Recorded by the acclaimed Cannonball Adderley Quintet in the 1960s, Jive Samba became one of Nat Adderley’s best-known standards. Arranged here for little big band and in a moderate cha-cha style, this chart features a duet of trumpet and alto sax and later a creative shout chorus using mixed meters.SKU: HL7012694 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
The Lady Is a Tramp (Key: Bb)
Made popular recently thanks to a recording by Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga, this wonderful jazz standard from the ’30s has also been featured on the TV show Glee. This up-tempo swing chart can be used as a vocal solo, duet, or as a feature for tenor sax.SKU: HL7500135 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
The Man I Love
Using a sensuously slow Basie style, Mark has crafted a distinctive setting of this Gershwin standard that features the entire ensemble. Lush brass scoring on the “A” theme is contrasted with the saxes on the bridge, followed by a solo for trumpet and ending with a stunning ensemble shout chorus.SKU: HL07013694 -
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
The Raider Returns
Written in a driving Latin feel, this energetic original features biting melodies, edgy harmonies and even foot stomps and hand claps. Including a solo for tenor sax and plenty of powerful ensemble writing, this is certain to be an exciting addition to your repertoire.SKU: HL7011525
