Dave Wolpe
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
‘S Wonderful
An excellent medium-swing vocal chart arranged in two keys, high and low to accommodate all vocalists. The low key is A-flat with vocal range from A-flat below middle C to 3rd line B-flat, and the high key is E-flat, with vocal range from E-flat first line to top line F, treble clef. Lead trumpet range to written high C. Includes a written-out tenor sax solo and a substitute tenor sax solo part in lieu of the vocal.SKU: AL40364 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
‘S Wonderful
This one truly is wonderful! The band moves along at a nice tempo giving the vocalist plenty of support throughout. Tenor sax and trumpet both solo after the first chorus and then bring the vocalist back to answer the band shouts—it’s wonderful! Typical Wolpe magic! Key of Ab.
SKU: ALWBJE9324 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3.5
720 in the Books
“720 in the Books” is a swinging chart that will excite any vocalist and jazz ensemble! This terrific Dave Wolpe chart is arranged in two keys for flexibility, and includes a fabulous shout chorus and a tenor sax solo. Vocal range: Vocal range: high key of A-flat (male) middle B to fourth space E-flat, low key of E-flat (female) F-sharp below middle C to third line B-flat.SKU: AL24824 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
A Foggy Day
A FOGGY DAY in London town . . . and off it goes! This is a perfect song for your vocalist. The backgrounds are non-intrusive and support the singer with great musical lines. The band gets a chance to ‘blow’ also, and then it’s back to the vocalist for the remainder of the song. Perfect for any concert!
SKU: ALWBJE9421 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
Alexander’s Ragtime Band
Alexander’s Ragtime Band is classic Dave Wolpe—swinging and clever. Dave has taken this traditional Irving Berlin tune and twisted the chord changes and the rhythms just a little to earn it a top place in your library. No individual solos, just swinging ensemble top to bottom with modest ranges (trumpet to A, trombone to G) and the Wolpe touch make this ideal for any high school jazz ensemble. First class writing!SKU: ALJEM01005 -
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)
SKU: ALJEM05019 -
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)
SKU: ALJEV9702 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
At Last
At Last is a level 3 Jazz Vocal Series piece designed for high school and college bands. Vocal solos are featured and include some SATB arrangements. Full instrumentation includes 5 saxophones, 8 brass, 4 rhythm parts, a vocal solo part and an optional B-flat tenor saxophone part, which can be used as a substitute for the vocal solo. Guitar chord frames are provided and the rhythm parts suggest chord voicings and rhythms.SKU: AL33373 -
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: 4.5
Body and Soul
This is a must-have solo feature for alto saxophone! Dave Wolpe is one of the finest writers ever and this chart is one of his very best. With a Kenton-esque rubato introduction, Dave proceeds with a ballad style but hold on to your reeds, the double time tempo swings hard. With some great ensemble writing, Dave sends the alto soloist off in grand style. After some solo space the chart returns to the ballad tempo leading into two fermatas creating a dramatic ending. This is an outstanding chart! (4:07)SKU: ALJEM02004 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
Children of Sanchez
This classic Chuck Mangione movie theme gets the Dave Wolpe treatment for 1997. It has all of the energy, drive and power of the original, with some of the technical demands worked out to a grade 3 level. This is one of those ‘must have’ tunes for 1997! (duration 4:10)
SKU: ALJE9711 -
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
Falling in Love with Love
A swing vocal chart on a great standard that includes plenty of space for the singer to be heard. Arranged in two keys for flexibility, the low key is F with vocal range from G below middle C to 3rd line B-flat, and the high key is B-flat, with vocal range from middle C to top space E-flat. Lead trumpet range to written high D. Includes a written-out alto sax solo and a substitute tenor sax melody part in lieu of the vocal.SKU: AL38702
