Jazz Ensemble
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
Dreamsville
Dreamsville is an outstanding ballad style arrangement of a beautiful Henry Mancini song arranged by Vince Gassi. The 1st tenor sax has a few melody phrases and a brief solo, and the 1st trumpet range is to written D, fourth line. Nice harmonies throughout, pluseasy rhythm section parts which combine to produce a superb ensemble sound. The chart sounds full with reduced instrumentation and includes optional parts. (3:21)SKU: AL29777 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
Drivin’
This driving shuffle has a serious groove. Composer/arranger Adrien Re has created a shuffle that will linger in your mind. Solo opportunities are written-out for tenor and trombone with ensemble backgrounds plus a brief drum solo. Lead trumpet range is to written A (optional D). It’s hip!SKU: AL26875 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 0.5
Drumtime
An easy drumset feature! This original rock chart by George Vincent is easy to rehearse and very effective for both audience and ensemble. The drumset solo is written out, and may be extended or embellished with additional percussion instruments. Give your drummer some!SKU: AL24828 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
Duke Ellington’s Sound of Love
Charles Mingus’ distinctive take on the classic Ellingtonian ballad style provides a beautiful showcase for a variety of soloists, as well as lush full ensemble scoring. Also included is an optional solo for flute or piano.SKU: HL7011483 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
Duke of Iron
This calypso-flavored composition from Sonny Rollins may not be as well known as his St. Thomas, but Duke of Iron is a distinctive and marvelous tune on its own. Featuring the two tenor saxes and two trombones off the top, this chart is well scored for the entire ensemble and sure to become a favorite. Solos are provided for tenor sax and trombone.SKU: HL7012920 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
Dusk to Dawn (Solo Alto Sax Feature)
In sort of a throwback style of slow funk, here is a skillfully composed vehicle for solo alto sax. Rich harmonies and an infectious groove help set the stage. And with careful pacing and tight ensemble figures, this makes an appealing change of pace for any concert or festival.SKU: HL7011921 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
Dynamite
One of the rare recent pop tunes that adapts well for young bands, here is the Taio Cruz hit “Dynamite” in a solid hard-hitting arrangement. The energetic dance groove and catchy melody help to make this one particularly appealing.Enjoy great flexibility with the Discovery Jazz series! Playable with 3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone, piano and drums; includes optional parts for flute, clarinet, F horn and tuba.SKU: HL7470761 -
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: 3
Early Afternoon Blues
Recorded by Chick Corea and Origin on the CD “Change,” Chick pays tribute to the hard bop era (and Miles Davis in particular) with this modal medium tempo blues. Mark Taylor’s version for young players starts with a small group playing the head before the saxes take over on the second chorus. Including solo space for piano and also a flexible solo section with written samples for all players, this well-written chart will make any band sound polished. (Boosey & Hawkes)SKU: HL48019477 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Earth, Wind & Fire Dance Mix
Featuring the classic dance tunes Let’s Groove, Boogie Wonderland and Sing A Song, here is a fun medley of hits from Earth, Wind & Fire. The infectious groove and signature horn licks make this a great choice for young players. Enjoy great flexibility with the Easy Jazz Ensemble series! Playable with 4 saxes, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones and rhythm.SKU: HL7011329 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
El Abrazo
“El Abrazo” by Alan Baylock is truly stunning chart! The ballad beginning and ending will bring tears to your eyes—it’s that beautiful. The chart then moves to a samba around 110 BPM for the half note. Lead trumpet range is to written high C and there is a tenor solo with chord changes. You won’t forget this chart! As recorded on Alan Baylocks’ CD Prime Time. (7:35)SKU: AL45080 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 6
El Macho Muchacho
Composed and arranged by Gordon Goodwin, this buoyant samba is sweet. Soprano sax lead and solo space available for soprano, alto, tenor, trumpet and trombone. Lead trumpet range is to written high F-sharp, and it has an auxiliary percussion part and an optional 1st alto part. This chart is exciting and dynamic! (1:26)SKU: AL29811 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
El Tigre
Here’s a super Latin chart for your first-year players. A driving rhythm keeps the energy going top to bottom on this Carl Strommen original. The piano sets things up in the intro, and the cowbell builds it from there. Layers of simple straight-eighth note patterns build right into the solo section. This easy-to-play chart features written alto and trumpet solos with ensemble backgrounds, very reasonable brass ranges (trumpet and trombone to D), and a simple piano interlude with the drummer. If you want a fun Latin tune that just about plays itself, then try EL TIGRE!SKU: ALJEM00038 -
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: 1
Embraceable You
This Gershwin classic has been performed and recorded countless times, and now it’s time for your beginning players to play and learn this gorgeous standard! Arranger Mike Lewis has scored Embraceable You to sound full even with reduced instrumentation. Alto saxophone has the featured solo along with a brief tenor sax solo and plenty of ensemble throughout. Mike captures the Gershwin essence with this classy arrangement. (3:07)SKU: ALJEM02011 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
Embraceable You
What a gorgeous ballad. This wonderful Gershwin standard, recorded and performed countless times, is ideal for your students to play and learn. Featured are beautiful chord changes throughout with nice block harmonies for the ‘bones, a muted trumpet solo, and alto sax and tenor sax solos each playing written-out melodic lines. Speaking of chords, this is a great opportunity to teach students to recognize diminished chords. Your drummer is using brushes until the end, keeping this chart tender and sweet, and the brass ranges are quite reasonable with trumpet to G and trombone to F. It’s a great change-of-pace ballad for any setting. Roy Phillippe truly captures the essence of Gershwin with this classy arrangement.SKU: ALJEM00026 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3.5
Embraceable You
A tasty chart with a medium swing feel at 120 BPM. Optional flugelhorns add to the rich textures, a written solo is provided for tenor sax, and lead trumpet range is to written high C. It will be a pleasure to play this chart. (4:03)SKU: AL41156 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
Embraceable You
Romantic songs always communicate well with the audience, and this Gershwin¨ classic is one of the best. This flexible arrangement is written in two keys by creative arranger Dave Wolpe. The higher key is designed for a male vocalist and the lower key for your female vocalist, and the parts are printed back to back—just flip the page. Low (female) key of C range is G below middle C to third line B. High (male) key (F) range is middle C to fourth space E. This is a must-have vocal solo with jazz ensemble—superb!SKU: ALJEVM01002 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
Emergency Stopping Only
A fiery Latin Afro-Cuban song with a unison sax melody sets up the high-energy level for this chart. Solos are for trumpet 2, trombone 1 (both written), and drums. Lead trumpet range is to written B-flat above the staff with an optional D. The bari sax and bass ‘bone players both get a lot of action in the interlude. This one does not stop!SKU: AL33352 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Emily
“Emily” is a beautiful waltz-certainly one of the finest melodies of our time by composer Johnny Mandel. Arranger Lisa DeSpain delivers a fine chart that will help you teach phrasing, how to connect the phrases, phrase contour, use of slurs, and vibrato. The melody is stated by trombone and tenor sax, written or ad lib solos are for trombone and cued for trumpet. Range is modest and the rhythm section can focus on the 3/4 feel. You’ll enjoy this one. (3:03)SKU: ALJEM05009 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
Enter Sandman
Let your beginning players really rock out to the sounds of Metallica with this hard-hitting chart for beginning players. The syncopations are handled in a repetitive manner, allowing for easy teaching but still an authentic sound. No solos are required.Enjoy great flexibility with the Discovery Jazz series! Playable with 3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone, piano and drums; includes optional parts for flute, clarinet, F horn and tuba.SKU: HL7470767
