E. Y. Harburg
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
April in Paris
Made famous by the Count Basie Orchestra, here is a great-sounding, yet playable version of this standard for developing bands. Including feature spots for every section and optional solos for trumpet and trombone, Rick does a nice job of maintaining an authentic sound even in this easy version. 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: HL7011596 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
April in Paris
Here it is exactly how Count Basie and his orchestra played it! Every detail of this jazz standard has been transcribed and reconstructed by Jeff Hest. What better way to learn about the Basie style than to play the music? This is an important educational vehicle that is long overdue. Medium (3:44)
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4.5
April in Paris
Arranger/composer Bob Mintzer adds brand new life to this dynamic jazz swing tune, as recorded on his recent Grammy winning CD Homage to Count Basie. The bossa nova treatment serves as a perfect blend of Bob’s contemporary harmonies with the traditional Basie sound. There is solo space for piano and optional solos for alto or trumpet. The brass range is very accessible with trumpet only to written G on top of the staff. This highly recommended chart belongs in every jazz library. (6:05)SKU: ALJEM02018 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
It’s Only a Paper Moon
Grade 2One of the best-known swing standards ever, here’s a wonderful version for young players. With plenty of tutti ensemble playing in addition to solis for the saxes and trombones, this is a chart that will sound great with limited rehearsal time. Also featured are solos for any sax and any trumpet, plus a shout chorus with some nice dynamic nuances. Enjoy great flexibility with the Easy Jazz Ensemble series! Playable with 4 saxes, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones and rhythm.SKU: HL07011261 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
It’s Only a Paper Moon
This wonderful standard from the ’30s receives a fresh and inviting treatment in the hands of John Berry. Featuring a medium swing style that alternates with sections of Latin, creative harmonies, and skilled ensemble scoring, this contemporary chart will work great for any occasion. Includes solos for trumpet and tenor.SKU: HL7011512 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Old Devil Moon
From the musical Finian’s Rainbow, this familiar 1940s standard is nicely scored here for young bands. Written in a moderate tempo, the style changes smoothly between swing and Latin and requires no soloists. 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: HL7012033 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
Over the Rainbow
Do you have two trumpet players to showcase? Here is a ballad everybody knows, scored as a trumpet duet. Everything is written, no improvised solo, the lead trumpet range is to C above the staff, and the second part is to written A. Lyrical and melodic, it’s a sure-fire crowd pleaser. (2:40)SKU: AL33354 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
Over the Rainbow (from The Wizard of Oz), Variations on
Initially this lush melody is presented with a soaring trumpet solo and warm full-band accompaniment. Then the variations include a cha-cha version and an oom-pah version. Consider programming all four Roy Phillippe variations to the Wizard of Oz, including “Ding Dong the Witch is Dead” (26767) and “If I Only Had A Brain” (26769). A most creative set of arrangements! (5:48)SKU: AL29621 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
The Wizard of Oz, Themes from
Featuring all four of the revered melodies from the film—“We’re Off to See the Wizard,” “If I Only Had a Brain,” “Ding Dong the Witch Is Dead,” and “Over the Rainbow”—this suite is a great way for beginners to enjoy these cherished melodies. (5:30)SKU: AL26707