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Jazz Ensemble Grade: 5
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 5
Cut ‘n Run
This swinger is like a high-wire act requiring speed, agility and the horsepower. Brilliant composer/arranger Gordon Goodwin penned this rapid tempo chart for his Big Phat Band and is recorded on his newest CD, The Phat Pack on Silverline Records. High energy throughout with optional solos for alto, tenor, trumpet and bones. Standard instrumentation. Hot! (excerpt 2:16)SKU: ALJEM05020 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 5
Do Nothin’ Till You Hear from Me
Adapted from the arrangement that John Clayton did for Dianne Reeves and the WDR radio big band in Cologne, Germany, here is a moderately slow and sultry swing version of the Duke Ellington favorite. According to John, “it’s about grooving and having fun.”SKU: HL7011575 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 5
Down to the Nightclub
The masters of funk, Tower of Power, are as relevant and active today as ever before. This hit from the ’70s features a moderate tempo groove with an occasional 7/8 measure thrown in for kicks. Paul’s arrangement for mature bands also includes an optional open section for any soloist.SKU: HL7011827 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 5
E’s Flat Ah’s Flat Too
The style heading is simply “fast” which doesn’t begin to hint at the energy packed into this Mingus powerhouse. The intensity is built up in layers starting with the bass, followed by the baritone sax, then tenors and finally the entire ensemble. And from there, the chart just never lets up! Recorded live by the Mingus Big Band.SKU: HL07013940 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 5
Eleanor Rigby
Commissioned by the US Army Jazz Ambassadors, this arrangement by Eric Richards shines new light on the beauty and depth of the classic Beatles hit. An up-tempo Brazilian groove gives way to hints of samba and songo, but always with a smooth and laid back feel. Piano solo is featured off the top, followed by a trio of tenor, trombone and guitar on the head, and later solo space for one or more of these players. A brief nod to the classical feel of the original Beatles track helps build to a climactic shout for the full ensemble. Nice!SKU: HL7011995 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 5
Eureka!
Commissioned by the Tennessee All-State Jazz Band, this exciting and well-crafted composition features a light and breezy samba style and some marvelous ensemble writing. A duet for alto and trumpet is featured on the head, as well as later in the chart for solos. Along the way are creatively designed background figures and a “shout” section that features the drums followed by a solid tutti ensemble statement.SKU: HL7011409 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 5
Everlasting
As recorded by Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band on the CD That’s How We Roll, but minus the woodwind doubles, saxes only. Arranged for flexibility, it’s a beautiful solo feature for C instruments, alto sax, tenor sax, trumpet, or trombone with all those solo parts included. Tempo is easy at 138 BPM with a mellow straight-eighth groove. Lead trumpet range is easy to written F-sharp on top line and flugelhorns for the section if possible. This very accessible as a solo feature. A gorgeous melody.SKU: AL40371 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 5
Evil Ways
This Santana hit has endured through the years and been recorded countless times. Here it is like you’ve never heard it before in the masterful hands of Michael Mossman! Arranged for David Sanborn, it has substantial solo space for alto sax, but other soloists include trombone, trumpet and guitar. The opening features a laid back cha-cha feel with colorful scoring (flute is optional) before developing into a real powerhouse for the rest of the chart.SKU: HL7011788 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 5
Fever (Key: G min)(Vocal Solo with Big Band)
Recorded by Barbara Morrison with the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra for The L.A. Treasures Project, this powerhouse arrangement is a study in contrasts. The sparse and quiet opening gradually builds to a feverish pitch with periodic wild intrusions from the full ensemble. Feel the burn!SKU: HL7012924 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 5
Finya Wulo
Commissioned by the South Carolina Band Directors Association, Finya Wulo (Mende – “funeral song”) is written using a distinctive 12/8 “bembe” feel in a moderate tempo. The scoring utilizes a small combo contrasted with passages for the full ensemble. This is an adventurous and engaging work featuring extended harmonies and a unique rhythmic tapestry. Solos are included for trumpet and tenor sax.SKU: HL7012341 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 5
For All We Know
As performed by Carmen McRae (including the spoken intro), here is John Clayton’s sensitive and gorgeous version of For All We Know. The rich ensemble accompaniment is as much a part of the arrangement as the vocal solo. (Requires woodwind doubles on flute, clarinets and bass clarinet)SKU: HL7011577 -
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 5
Furioso!
Composed in a flashy merengue style, this brief blaze of glory is a perfect “hair on fire” opener or rousing score for mature ensembles. It featuers simmering sax lines, open solo possibilities, and carefully notated rhythm section parts. Stunning!SKU: HL07013996 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 5
Get in Line
Funky! Gordon Goodwin is the hottest writer on the scene today. The Big Phat Band is modern, hip, exciting, fresh, and captivating to listen to—and here is the real thing as performed/recorded by the Big Phat Band. Solos available for alto, tenor, trumpet, and bone. A percussion part is included along with an optional vibe part. On this one, Gordon included an optional flute and clarinet part if you want to expand the ensemble. Although challenging, “Get in Line” is not quite as difficult as many of Gordon’s fabulous charts. As recorded on the newest CD by Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band, The Phat Pack on Silverline Records. Excellent writing! (excerpt 1:32)SKU: ALJEM05037 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 5
GG Train
A study in contrasts, this dynamic chart features a blazingly fast swing tempo that alternates with sections in a very slow ballad style. The flexible solo section allows you customize this chart to fit the needs of your band.Recorded live by the Mingus Big BandSKU: HL7011712 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 5
Giant Steps
Here’s a fresh new take on a traditional jazz standard. The style is still uptempo swing, and the saxes maintain a fair share of the spotlight along with ensemble hits and solo spots for drums. However, there is a brief excursion into 5/4 and a few other meter surprises that help give this outstanding chart a contemporary edge.SKU: HL7011547 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 5
Going Celtic
Featuring a modal “Celtic” flavor, this original from Michael Mossman uses and energetic drive throughout along with a unique harmonic approach. Also included is solo space for tenor sax, and a section where the saxes and brass do “trade offs” on short riffs. A creative and distinctive piece for mature ensembles.SKU: HL07013246 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 5
Gorilla Man Blues
This swingin’ Basie-style shuffle starts out with a piano chorus followed by the saxes and finally a roaring brass section. Also featured are solos for tenor and trumpet and a fabulous shout chorus that starts quietly then builds to the end. Just hard-hitting swing as only Mark Taylor can deliver.SKU: HL7012980 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 5
Groovin’ High
Written for and recorded by the U.S. Air Force Airmen of Note, Joe Jackson director, John Wasson has created a stunning and unique setting of this long-standing jazz classic. The chart is filled with twists and turns, blazing ensemble passages and also features solo space for two alto saxes (optional alto sax and trumpet). For the mature band, here is a real showstopper.SKU: HL7011698 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 5
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Gordon Goodwin gives this easy-to-play holiday chart a jazz waltz treatment. Features include: a soprano sax part (alternate alto 1 part), a 2nd alto part with flute (alternate 2nd alto sax-only) and solo space for soprano (alto), alto 2, and tenor 1. Lead trumpet range is only to high D.SKU: AL38710 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 5
Hit the Ground Running
It’s funky with all the Big Phat Band attributes, and it’s fairly tough to play, but hey, it’s Gordon and you know it will be a hot chart . . . if you have the horses. The opening lick for piano is really hot. The rhythm section will stay busy and it includes an auxiliary percussion part. Solo space is for alto, tenor, bari, trumpet and trombone. Open with this chart! (4:55)SKU: AL30653 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 5
Hot House
Here is a hot chart by Eric Richards. A swing-funk groove on a great bebop jazz tune loaded with energy. Features: the lead is played by alto, tenor and trumpet with some tricky lines, lead trumpet range is up to written high D (optional F-sharp), a nice soli for saxes, lead sax is soprano sax with an optional alto part included. Whew, it is a “Hot House.” (4:08)SKU: AL29803
