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Ira Gershwin
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
‘S Wonderful
Start your band off swinging with this Gershwin standard arranged by Ralph Ford. The trombones start things off, add the brass section, then add a sax soli. Hold on, there’s more; into a tutti for the ensemble followed by written or ad-lib alto sax, trumpet and piano solos. Can you identify the clever quote? The shout chorus brings it all home. Superb writing throughout. (3:26)SKU: ALJEM02047 -
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
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: 2
A Foggy Day (In London Town)
If you are looking for a great-sounding medium swing tune that features tutti ensemble rhythms, this is the perfect chart for you! Even though there are short solos for trumpet and tenor, the primary focus is on the full ensemble. 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: HL7012533 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
A Foggy Day (in London Town)
A swing chart styled after the Michael Bublé version, arranger Scott Ragsdale nailed it. At 148 BPM, in the key of B-flat modulating to C, the vocal range is from F below middle C to 3rd space C, treble clef. Lead trumpet range is to written A above the staff and there are optional solos instrumental parts for B-flat, E-flat and bass clef instrument in lieu of the vocal. Excellent chart.SKU: AL40366 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 4.5
A Gershwin Tribute to Love
A medley of four Gershwin favorites: “‘S Wonderful,” “Love Is Here to Stay,” “They Can’t Take That Away from Me,” and “Embraceable You.” Arranged by award-winning composer Brent Heisinger, the work incorporates a combination of fast and slow, swing and “straight” styles with richly varied orchestration. (8:30)SKU: AL41962 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
But Not for Me
“But Not for Me” from Girl Crazy is a superb vocal with a big band chart on a great standard. Features include a vocal range from B-flat below middle C to third space C, lead trumpet range to A-flat, and the swing tempo is around 134 BPM. Check out the written trombone solo and the fine sax soli. A great chart for your vocalist. Sing it! (3:06)SKU: AL45083 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
Embraceable You
This Gershwin classic has been performed and recorded countless times, and now it’s time for your beginning players to play and learn this gorgeous standard! Arranger Mike Lewis has scored Embraceable You to sound full even with reduced instrumentation. Alto saxophone has the featured solo along with a brief tenor sax solo and plenty of ensemble throughout. Mike captures the Gershwin essence with this classy arrangement. (3:07)SKU: ALJEM02011 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3.5
Embraceable You
A tasty chart with a medium swing feel at 120 BPM. Optional flugelhorns add to the rich textures, a written solo is provided for tenor sax, and lead trumpet range is to written high C. It will be a pleasure to play this chart. (4:03)SKU: AL41156 -
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: 3.5
Fascinating Rhythm
Vocal with jazz ensemble at a swingin’ 160 BPM. Gershwin’s great show tune arranged in two keys. The low female key is B-flat with the vocal range from F below middle C to third line B-flat. The high male key is E-flat with range from B-flat below middle C to top space E-flat, treble clef. Lead trumpet range is to A, and a written-out tenor sax solo is provided. (2:58)SKU: AL41134 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
How Long Has This Been Going On
A vocal solo with jazz ensemble, this arrangement of the gorgeous ballad by Gershwin® tells a story. Arranged by Dave Wolpe, the chart is in the key of C with the vocal range from G below middle C to third line B. Along with a tenor saxophone solo, Dave writes a very clever modulation in this chart. A superb vocal ballad.SKU: ALJEVM03001 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
I Got Rhythm
Everybody gets the melody in this unusual but hip swing chart. Check out how jazz trombonist Wycliffe Gordon has taken this jazz standard and worked his arranging magic. A piano or guitar solo section (can be any soloist), a brief meter change to 3/4, plenty of energy throughout—no one will doze off on this chart. A clever arrangement. (2:32)SKU: AL29817 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4.5
I Got Rhythm
Featuring the lead trombone, this one really swings! George Gershwin® composed it and Dave Wolpe arranged the ultimate jazz standard as a showcase for your trombone soloist and the entire bone section. There is solo space galore in a well-crafted chart. Lead trumpet to high D and trombone soloist also to high D. Optional vibe part. A top choice.SKU: ALJEM03004 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
Love Is Here to Stay
A wonderful song by George and Ira Gershwin arranged by master arranger Dave Wolpe. Arranged in two keys, this flexible chart is “reversible” with the higher key for male vocalist and the lower key for female vocalist. The parts are printed back to back – just flip the page. In addition to the vocal solo, this chart also features a tenor sax solo and great ensemble writing. The low female key of B-flat ranges from F below middle C to third line B-flat. The high male key of E-flat ranges from B-flat below middle C to fourth space E-flat. An outstanding and flexible chart! (2:11)SKU: ALJEVM02001 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
Love Is Here to Stay
Arranged in a medium tempo Basie-style swing, this arrangement is a study in effective writing for the entire ensemble. From the small group passages contrasted with full band scoring, to the sax soli sections with brass responses, this chart is a gem! Solos are included for trumpet and tenor.SKU: HL7012441 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Love Is Here to Stay
A swingin’ version of this great standard in the Basie style. This chart features plenty of excellent sax solis, written-out solos for trumpet 2 and alto 1, a superb shout chorus, and the lead trumpet range up to written G on top of the staff.SKU: AL38674 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3.5
Love Is Here to Stay
Featuring a chorale introduction with trumpet melody, “Love Is Here to Stay” leads into a bright swing around 184 BPM with suggested solos for tenor and alto. The lead trumpet range is up to written B above the staff. A hot festival chart! (4:23)SKU: AL43686 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
Love Is Here to Stay
Using an ensemble-based scoring style, modest ranges, and rich harmonies, Rick Stitzel brings us a great-sounding arrangement of this Gershwin favorite for young bands. Written in a smooth, moderately slow swing style, it will provide the perfect change of pace for any program. 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: HL7012475 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
My Ship
Arranger Dave Rivello is excellent at his craft. His treatment of this wonderful tune is a light bossa feel. The melody is stated by alto and trumpet but the solo is (written-out) for baritone sax with an optional solo cue in the 1st tenor part. Weaving lines throughout the band will keep everyone on their toes, and the lead trumpet range is to written G on top of the staff. This chart is tasty, interesting and superbly written. (5:04)SKU: AL30639 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
Oh, Lady Be Good!
Check out arranger Terry White’s straight-ahead bebop-influenced chart on this Gershwin standard. Swing feel throughout, a beefy sax soli, lead lines and solos (written out) for alto 1 and trumpet 2 and lead trumpet range is to written A above the staff. All the ingredients you need for a swingin’ chart. (3:09)SKU: AL29793 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
Strike Up the Band
Inspired by the classic version recorded by Count Basie, here is a terrific uptempo swing chart suitable for younger bands. The melody is passed from section to section while building to a full band climax. Various soloing options are provided, and then a powerful shout chorus drives home this exciting chart.SKU: HL07014002
