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Ira Gershwin
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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 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
Strike Up the Band
Gershwin’s’ tune especially for band is from the1927 musical of the same name. Everyone’s familiar with the traditional melody, stated first, but Jack Bullock has included the seldom heard verse which enhances the variety contained in this classic pop tune. Building to a rousing conclusion, this is one not to miss!SKU: AL30816 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
Summertime
This is a contemporary and funky-ballad treatment of this classic vocal. The key is D minor, the vocal range is A below middle C to 2nd space A. The instrumental parts are very reachable with lead trumpet range to written A above the staff, featuring a written-out tenor solo.SKU: AL38706 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
Summertime
This Gershwin classic has a refreshing sound, as the chorale intro slips into a slow swing feel reminiscent of the legendary Miles Davis/Gil Evans arrangement. Arranger Rich DeRosa brings a big sound to the young jazz band. This one includes easy written solos for trombone, trumpet, tenor sax and alto sax with backgrounds behind each, a simple but very effective shout chorus and easy brass ranges. Give a listen and you will enjoy! (4:40)SKU: AL30664 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
Summertime
The beautiful Gershwin ballad shines in this strong Dave Wolpe arrangement for jazz ensemble with solo vocalist. We were surprised that Dave had not scored this tune before, but it was worth the wait. It is really smooth. To make the chart more flexible, you can also feature a tenor sax solo in place of the vocalist. Jazz Ensemble with Solo Vocalist – Medium Easy (4:16)
SKU: ALJEV9904 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
Summertime (from Porgy and Bess)
This timeless ballad from Gershwin’s Porgy & Bess is beautifully arranged here for young bands in a bluesy swing style setting. Robert Longfield uses rich harmonies, varied scoring and creative accompaniment figures throughout in this arrangement sure to be enjoyed by audiences of all ages.SKU: HL04004157 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
Summertime (from Porgy and Bess)
This enduring Gershwin classic has long been a favorite with jazz artists. Paul’s marvelous setting for young players features a sultry Latin rock groove, tasty harmonies, easy rhythms, and no solos are required. Great feature number for the entire ensemble.Discovery Jazz series titles are written for full band, playable with 3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone, and rhythm section. Each arrangement includes optional parts for flute, clarinet, F horn, and tuba. Full-length recordings are available for each arrangement online.SKU: HL07013816
