Dave Wolpe
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
Mack the Knife
This awesome vocal chart takes it away with four half-step up modulations. Features a written-out tenor solo and big shout chorus. Arranged in two keys for optimum flexibility. The high key starts out in B-flat (vocal range from middle C to F top line, treble clef) and the low key starts in E-flat (vocal range from low F below middle C to B-flat, second space). (3:50)SKU: AL36063 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
Mack the Knife (from The Threepenny Opera)
Give your band a workout with this hard-swingin’ chart from Dave Wolpe. Dave’s solid ensemble writing propels your group on a wild ride that includes very effective modulations occurring numerous times throughout the chart and opportunities for solos by tenor sax and trombone. Just when you think this chart is about to stop, it keeps on comin’ at you “one more time!” It’s another quality work from Dave Wolpe. Medium Easy (3:22)
SKU: ALJE9907 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
Makin’ Whoopee
Bass ‘bone players can count on one hand the good charts available for their instrument. Well, here is one of the best, arranged by Dave Wolpe. A medium-swing feel, this showcase will bring the best out in your bass trombone player with no improvisation, just written melody. There is some (written-out) jazz for 2nd trumpet in harmony mute, and the lead trumpet has a unison line to written high E. A nice sax soli is the icing on this cake. An outstanding feature chart. (3:23)SKU: AL30645 -
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
My Funny Valentine
You don’t even have to hear this arrangement to know how good it is, because it already has the top two ingredients: 1) a great tune, and 2) the best arranger around—Dave Wolpe! Still, we hope you listen, because it’s worth your time. Dave has taken one of the most gorgeous ballads of our time and crafted a special trumpet solo feature for your jazz ensemble. It is lush and beautifully scored. You gotta have it! (4:59)
SKU: ALJE9815 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3.5
My Funny Valentine
A wonderful ballad for the solo vocalist written in two keys for flexibility. Arranger Dave Wolpe, one of the best in the business, has written this swing ballad in G minor and C minor with reversible parts—just flip the page. No individual solos, but plenty of superb ensemble work. Vocal range low key (G minor): G below middle C to third line B-flat, high key (C minor): middle C to fourth space E-flat. This chart is first class. (3:53)SKU: ALJEVM05001 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
Nice Work If You Can Get It
A great combination of Gershwin and Wolpe! This vocal solo with big band chart is written in two different keys for your flexibility—it works for your female or male vocalist. A great Gershwin song with wonderful lyrics, this chart has reversible parts—just flip the page for female or male vocal key. Scored with easy vocal ranges, tasty backgrounds, a tenor sax solo and a swinging ensemble, it’s the perfect chart for any concert or dance. (Male vocal in F, female vocal in C)SKU: ALJEVM00002 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
On Green Dolphin Street
Only arranger Dave Wolpe can make On Green Dolphin Street the ideal address. A combination of swing and Latin feel, solos for alto 1 and tenor 1 (written out), lead trumpet range is to written A above the staff, a sax soli and a shout chorus. Optional parts are included also for flute, horn, baritone horn/tenor sax and tuba, so what’s not to like? It’s a superb chart you will enjoy for years to come. (2:56)SKU: AL29788 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
Polkadots and Moonbeams
This standard gets a fresh bossa treatment—in two keys! The low key is F with vocal range from F below middle C to 2nd space A. The high key is E-flat with vocal range from B-flat below middle C to 4th line D. Lead trumpet range is to high D. Includes a written-out tenor sax solo and a substitute tenor sax melody part in lieu of the vocal.SKU: AL38703 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4.5
Prelude to a Kiss
A superb feature for baritone saxophone, this is certainly one of Ellington’s more beautiful melodies and another winning chart from master arranger Dave Wolpe. The perfect ballad showcase for your bari player with plenty of melodic soloing and no improvisation. A swingin’ double-time section offers a nice contrast to this lush ballad. This chart is perfect for concert, festival or even a dance gig. Give the bari player the spotlight.SKU: ALJEM03005 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
Santa Claus Is Coming to Town
You’d better watch out, because Dave Wolpe’s up-tempo arrangement of this holiday favorite really brings Santa to town! This one features the vocalist in a special way and includes a tenor sax solo part which can be substituted for the vocal part. Key of G.
SKU: ALSS9001 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
Secret Love
Featuring the trombone section, Dave Wolpe’s chart on Secret Love is outstanding! All four parts have written-out solo sections, plenty of section work and nice ensemble parts. Lead ‘bone range is to high B-flat and lead trumpet is to written B, above the staff. A terrific chart to showcase your trombones. (3:43)SKU: AL30633 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
Since I Fell for You
This sultry, bluesy ballad gets the Dave Wolpe treatment. Dave has written a chart that features your best alto sax player. This version of an ever-popular tune is smooth from start to finish. Great chord changes! (duration 4:22)
SKU: ALJE9703 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4.5
Skylark
A marvelous tune by Hoagy Carmichael arranged by one the best in the business, Dave Wolpe. Treated as a ballad, this chart features your tenor sax player throughout with plenty of solo space. There is wonderful ensemble writing top to bottom and a beautiful ensemble chorus with some double time figures. Lead trumpet goes to written high C. Every note of every part fits together perfectly—Excellent! (4:07)SKU: ALJEM04018