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Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
Alone Together
Another winner from master arranger Dave Wolpe, “Alone Together” features a duet for tenor sax and trombone with solos for each. This is some of the finest ensemble writing on the planet. A swinging groove throughout, hip chord changes, accessible brass ranges, and years of writing experience will deliver a successful performance for your band every time. Quality writing! (3:41)
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
And the Angels Sing
The famous version by the Benny Goodman orchestra is faithfully transcribed from the original by Dave Wolpe. It includes the lush vocals of Martha Tilton as well as the improvised solo of famous trumpeter Harry James. A great standard that can teach your students a lot about the style of this famous band and its artists. (Vocal Solo range: A below staff to 3rd line B-flat) (3:14)
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
April in Paris
Here it is exactly how Count Basie and his orchestra played it! Every detail of this jazz standard has been transcribed and reconstructed by Jeff Hest. What better way to learn about the Basie style than to play the music? This is an important educational vehicle that is long overdue. Medium (3:44)
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
As Time Goes By
As good a torch song as ever written, and now available for vocal group (SATB or SSAA) with jazz ensemble. Can be used as a vocal solo, also. Either way, it’s great music! Good voice leading in the vocal parts, and the band has background figures that are just right. The band gets a chance to blow in its own right, too. Everything’s there!!
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
At Last
This is a classic tune in a classic arrangement for four vocalists with jazz band. In the style of the great big bands, this chart contains lush, thick four-part vocal writing, but it is very singable. There is a great ‘scat’ section in the tune, and solo opportunities for the tenor and alto singers. AT Last is the perfect vehicle for your best singers and jazz ensemble! (Vocal Solo range: G below staff to 3rd space C, treble clef) (3:10)
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
Attitude Dance
Celebrating more than 40 years of funk and soul, the unmistakable sound of Tower of Power still sounds as fresh and impressive as ever. Mark’s adaptation for 6 horns features the blazing horn lines and driving groove of the original. (Grade 4)SKU: HL7011845 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
Autumn in Rome(Alto Sax Feature)
Haunting yet beautiful describes Michael’s unique setting of this marvelous standard. Written in a moderately slow “bolero” style, this outstanding change of pace number features an alto sax soloist and a few ensemble surprises along the way.SKU: HL7012007 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
Barnburner
You guessed it, this chart is an up-tempo swinger. Les Hooper’s arrangement will keep everyone moving forward on this original based on “Rhythm” chord changes. Solo space is for tenor and alto plus an open solo section for all players and a hot shout choruses too. Exciting! (3:48)SKU: AL29802 -
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
Bebop ‘n’ Georgia
Opening with the trombones on the head, here is a terrific swing tune written in a moderately fast bebop style. There is great interplay between sections and also solos for tenor and trumpet followed by a sax soli. Guaranteed fun!SKU: HL7011654 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
Begin the Beguine
This is a truly authentic transcription of Artie Shaw’s classic version of BEGIN THE BEGUINE. Jeff Hest has meticulously notated every detail of this famous chart. Since it was such an important song in the genre, this arrangement creates a great opportunity to teach your students about the history of the big band. (duration 3:19)
SKU: ALJE9728 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
Begin the Beguine
Arranged especially for the USAF Airmen of Note, this exciting chart packs in solis with some tight harmony, lush chords, and remarkable motives. A tenor sax solo feature with a ballad intro moves into a straight-eight groove at around 160 BPM. Lead trumpet has a high D and the (electric) bass and guitar parts will challenge your students.SKU: AL36055 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
Behind You
As performed by Gordon Goodwin’s Little Phat Band, the instrumentation is tenor sax, trumpet, trombone, piano, guitar, bass (acoustic), and drums. This one is a funky shuffle and the tempo is around 170 BPM with some very clever counterpoint. All parts have solo space. (2:01)SKU: AL40389 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
Bésame Mucho (Kiss Me Much)
Featuring a contemporary sounding groove utilizing even 8th notes, this familiar standard is given a unique treatment in the skilled hands of Mike Tomaro. A trio of tenor sax, trombone and guitar take the lead before yielding to the entire ensemble. The overall style is laid back but with an underlying rhythmic pulse and energy, with plenty of variety in scoring and dynamics.SKU: HL7012107 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
Better Get Hit in Your Soul(Young Edition)
Written in a fast 3/4, this gospel-inspired burner is as fun to play as it is to listen to. There is great interplay between sections of the band as layers of sound move in and out. Also included are hand claps and some “play any note you want” opportunities to really liven things up. The flexible solo section allows you to customize this to fit the strengths of your own band.SKU: HL7011449 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
Bewitched
This Rodgers and Hart standard has been recorded countless times and remains a popular choice for singers and instrumentalists alike. Mark’s lush setting can also be used as a tenor sax feature and includes a brief double-time swing section.SKU: HL7500125 -
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
Billie’s Bounce
Here’s an energetic big band treatment of one of jazz legend Charlie Parker’s best-known tunes. John Wasson’s wonderfully crafted medium up-tempo swing chart features an interplay between the sax and brass sections, along with solos for alto sax and trumpet. Much of ensemble writing is adapted from Bird’s famous recorded solo.SKU: HL07013536 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
Black Cow
From the landmark album Aja recorded by Steely Dan in 1977 here is an outstanding version for big band set in a moderate funk style. The chart opens with a duet for tenor and trombone, followed by the distinctive horn riffs scored for the entire ensemble, and solos for piano and tenor sax.SKU: HL7013230 -
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
Blackbird
Perhaps one of the Beatles’ lesser known tunes, Blackbird remains one of their most creative and memorable. Mike Tomaro’s smooth setting uses a blend of light funk along with a brief samba section to create a truly outstanding effect. The theme is stated simply in the beginning on trumpet, followed by an array of orchestrational textures and harmonies.SKU: HL7011768 -
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
Blue Moon
Take a nice standard, add a Mike Carubia arrangement, and it turns to magic! This one features a vocal quartet (SATB or SSAA) with big band and has all of those big sounds everyone likes. Nice voice leadings and a bossa interlude for a change of pace. Great for programming! (3:02)
SKU: ALJEV9503
