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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Away in a Manger
A beautiful and sensitive treatment of this superb holiday classic. This medium jazz waltz begins with an alto 1 melody. Then it shifts to the ensemble, followed by a written-out or ad lib tenor solo. The chart then modulates into the final ensemble shout section. Lead trumpet range is to written G on top of the staff.SKU: AL38670 -
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
Baby, It’s Cold Outside
This well-known standard is usually performed as a duet and has been recorded countless times over the years, and notably in the holiday movie favorite Elf starring Will Ferrell. This charming arrangement for beginning players features the saxes and trumpets in the answering phrases. No solos are required, however an alto soloist could be used in one of the soli sections. This will sound great with limited rehearsal time.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: HL7470747 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Baby, Won’t You Please Come Home
Originally a blues tunes from 1919, this familiar song has become a frequently recorded jazz standard. John Berry’s updated version features a comfortable medium swing tempo, a soli for the sax section, and solid tutti scoring for the full band. Great for teaching your young ensemble to swing. Enjoy great flexibility with the Easy Jazz Ensemble series! Playable with 4 saxes, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones and rhythm; includes optional parts for flute, clarinet, F horn and tuba.SKU: HL7012201 -
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 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Backrow Politics
A trumpet section feature with a straight-eighth groove. This chart was adapted for young players from Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band chart and it sizzles, yet is accessible. Available written trumpet solos for all four parts and the 1st trumpet range to written G on top of the staff. An exciting chart for sure! (4:23)SKU: AL40349 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 5
Backrow Politics
At last, a showcase for the trumpet section from Gordon Goodwin! The groove is straight eighths with a funky feel. Solo space is provided for trumpets 1, 2, 3, 4, but can be tailored as desired. Lead trumpet range is to written high G with an optional A. This is a fun chart and will be a kick for the band and audience. (6:54)SKU: AL26893 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
Bad
One of the early hits from Michael Jackson, Bad featured a signature bass line and a strong melody. This instantly recognizable rock chart will sound great even with limited rehearsal time.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: HL7012079 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
Bad Attitude
Here’s a fun original swing tune with a bit of an edge! Michael Sweeney again shows his understanding of this easy level in this well-written blues that features some minor dissonances for spice and a melody that really swings. Includes sample solos for alto and trumpet, but you can have anyone solo. Your band will sound great playing this one!SKU: HL07470643 -
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
Bad Romance
Young players will have a blast with this dynamic yet easy version of the huge hit by Lady Gaga. Trombones state the distinctive riff theme, and later the sax section trades statements with the brass in this well-scored and solid arrangement. No solos 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: HL7470773 -
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: 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 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
Basie-Cally the Blues
The Basie blues style is expertly captured in this swing chart from Mike Story. It’s easy enough for beginning jazz ensembles and good enough for more experienced bands to add to their libraries. You can’t go wrong with this one! Very Easy (2:37)
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Beach Time
Carefully paced for younger players and written in a moderate bossa style, Mark Taylor brings us this great-sounding original that’s easy to learn and fun to play. Nicely scored for the entire ensemble, alto sax and trumpet are featured in a duet off the top and later with written or ad lib. solos.SKU: HL07014024 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
Beantown Blues Parade
Beantown Blues Parade by Rick Hirsch is an upbeat New Orleans second-line groove for your young jazz band. Tempo is around 160 BPM, but it is very accessible. Written melodic solos for trumpet 1 (or section) and trombone 1 (or section) with easy brass ranges. A winner! (2:22)SKU: AL47028 -
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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)
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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: 3.5
Bei Mir Bist Du Schon (Means That You’re Grand)
This swinger will be a hit! Arranged in two keys for flexibility by arranger Dave Wolpe, it’s a bright swing vehicle for vocalist and big band at around 160 BPM. The low key is F with vocal range from A below middle C to 2nd space A, and the high key is A-flat, with vocal range from middle C to 3rd space C, treble clef. Lead trumpet range to written high C. No horn solos, just swingin’ ensemble and vocal.SKU: AL40365 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
Ben’s Blues
Directors everywhere have come to expect wonderfully tuneful and fun jazz music from Carl Strommen. Carl is the writer everyone turns to year after year when they need quality teaching material. In our easiest series, BEN’S BLUES is a delightful new piece that will prove to be a perfect way for your developing young jazz ensemble to ‘get the blues.’ It’s an exceptional chart! (3:29)
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Bésame Mucho
Here is an easy version of this Latin favorite arranged in a moderate bolero style. The trombones are featured on the opening theme and there is very skilled ensemble writing for young players throughout. Enjoy great flexibility with the Easy Jazz Ensemble series! Playable with 4 saxes, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones and rhythm.SKU: HL07010814
