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Charles Mingus
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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: 2
Better Get It in Your Soul
A jazz waltz that swings at 170 BPM. A great hook melody by the great Mingus that grabs you, written solos for alto and trombone 1, and trumpet 1 range is to written G top space. All the ingredients you need for a fine chart. (3:30)SKU: AL41168 -
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: 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: 4
Fables of Faubus(Young Edition)
This classic Mingus composition is meant to be performed with a sense of an “anger” or sarcasm, and definitely projects an edginess. The bari sax and bass bone will have fun with the opening and there is plenty for the rest of the ensemble to get excited about as well in this medium swing romp.SKU: HL7011439 -
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: 3.5
Goodbye Pork Pie Hat
The sonic landscape of this tenor ballad on a classic Mingus tune is free and soulful. The solo tenor provides an introduction, followed by the lush ensemble with a suggested written tenor solo. Lead trumpet range is to written B-flat with optional parts to include flute and vibes. This superb chart belongs in every library.SKU: AL47031 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
Jelly Roll(Young Edition)
One of the most engaging and lighthearted of all Mingus’ compositions, this was originally meant to provide a musical bridge from Jelly Roll Morton to Mingus’ own unique compositional voice. Here is a marvelous version for big band that alternates between a medium slow 2-beat feel and straight ahead swing. Includes solos for trombone, alto and trumpet.SKU: HL7011437 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 5
Love Chant
Recorded by the Mingus Big Band on the CD Que Viva Mingus!, this stellar Steve Slagle arrangement takes the band through an extended modal format, while always swingin’! With a unique blend of group improvisation, full ensemble passages, and solo space for trombone, tenor sax and trumpet, this medium tempo chart is another standout from this iconic contemporary big band.SKU: HL7012001 -
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
Nostalgia in Times Square(Young Edition)
Originally written for the 1959 John Cassavetes film “Shadows,” Nostalgia in Times Square is a medium tempo blues but with a unique harmonic structure. Beautifully scored for younger ensembles by Sy Johnson, this chart includes a flexible solo section for any combination of alto, tenor, trumpet or trombone.SKU: HL7011441 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
O.P. (Oscar Pettiford)
Titled in honor of Charles Mingus’ good friend and mentor Oscar Pettiford, this swing chart opens with the two tenors, followed by all the saxes, and finally the entire ensemble. Whether you play this at a medium tempo or as a blazing burner, the result is the same – a unique-sounding chart that swings like crazy.SKU: HL7011636 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
Self-Portrait in Three Colors
Originally recorded by Charles Mingus on his Mingus Ah Um album in 1959, Sy Johnson has transformed this through-composed ballad into a stunningly beautiful setting for full jazz ensemble. Featuring effective dynamic contours, a nice variety of textures, and solos for trumpet and tenor, this will become a focal point for concerts or festivals.SKU: HL7011638 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 5
Work Song
Written in a medium-tempo, swing style, the saxes take the lead in the beginning answered by screaming brass figures. Soprano sax and a solo trombone engage in an ongoing bluesy dialogue interspersed with swingin’ passages for the entire band. All masterfully arranged by Sy Johnson.Recorded live by the Mingus Big BandSKU: HL7011710
