Johnny Mercer
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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)
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
Autumn Leaves
Here is an easy swing version of this timeless classic. The saxes are in the spotlight, but also featured is a short solo for trumpet. Skillfully arranged for inexperienced bands. Enjoy great flexibility with the Discovery Jazz series! Playable with 3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone, piano and drums.SKU: HL07470608 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
Autumn Leaves (Hojas Caídas)
Your students will love this very accessible, yet exciting Salsa twist on this timeless jazz standard. The rhythmic horn writing and expertly detailed rhythm section parts will enable your band to sound authentic on this Cuban “Son-Montuno” style version. Playable with 1 or 2 percussionists.SKU: HL07013858 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Blues in the Night
This is the perfect blues shuffle honky-tonk chart. Brilliant composer/arranger Lisa DeSpain has done an outstanding job with this great tune. Your young players will learn the blues shuffle style quickly and the band will dig this fun-to-play chart. Written or ad-lib solos are for trumpet 1 and 3, alto 1, tenors 1 and 2, and trombone 1. The rhythm parts groove throughout, and the ranges are modest. (4:27)SKU: ALJEM04016 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
I Thought About You
Arranged as a samba, Scott Ragsdale has done a superb job with this great tune. A few features in this first-class chart are nice section solis all around, a solo for 1st trombone (written out) and a modulation into the stop-time shout chorus. Lead trumpet range is to written B-flat, above the staff. This is an upbeat and cheerful chart! (3:43)SKU: AL30634 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3.5
I Thought About You (Key: B-flat)
This tuneful ballad from 1939 has remained popular through the years and is a particular favorite among jazz musicians. Beautifully set for vocalist and jazz ensemble in a medium swing style, Mark Taylor places just the right background lines in just the right places.SKU: HL7012325 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3.5
It Had Better Be Tonight
It Had Better Be Tonight arranged by Scott Ragsdale is a great vocal chart! A samba treatment of this popular song, the vocalist range is G below the staff to middle line B. With great horn parts, lead trumpet range to written A, and a tempo around 104 BPM in cut time, this is an excellent vocal chart. Includes optional lead parts for B-flat, E-flat, and bass clef instruments. (3:19)SKU: AL41136 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3.5
It Had Better Be Tonight (Key: Gmi-Ami)
Originally composed for the 1963 film The Pink Panther, this unique tune has enjoyed renewed popularity thanks to the energetic samba version recorded by Michael Bublé. This one is fun for vocalist and band alike.SKU: HL7500127 -
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String Orchestra, String Orchestra Grade: 3.5
Moon River (from Breakfast at Tiffany’s)
Over the decades, Mercer and Mancini’s timeless song from Breakfast at Tiffany’s has become a classic American song. This new arrangement for strings brings the simplistic beauty of Mancini’s writing to today’s string groups.SKU: HL4626210 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
Satin Doll
Looking for an easy to play vocal piece? Here is an excellent vocal chart on a well known standard that is arranged at a much easier level by Terry White, with no individual solos, lots of full ensemble, a shout chorus and a modulation. And it’s all very easy to rehearse and perform! The vocal range is from F, first space to fourth line D, treble clef. Scored for 5 saxes, 6 brass and 4 rhythm, plus this arrangement will sound full with reduced instrumentation. With very accessible brass ranges and optional parts for flute, horn, tuba and baritone horn T.C., this is a classy chart all the way. (2:45)SKU: AL30620 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
Satin Doll
A great jazz song from the collaboration of Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn! This arrangement is for vocal group (SATB or SSAA) with big band, and can be used with a vocal soloist as well. You’ll like the way the band backs the singers and even gets a chance to blow on its own. Don’t overlook this one!
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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 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
Summer Wind
Summer Wind will be the hit of any concert or dance performance. Arranged with class and style by master arranger Dave Wolpe, this chart is an easy tempo swing arranged in two keys to feature vocal soloist with jazz ensemble with a brief tenor sax solo. Vocal keys are high key starting in E-flat (range is B-flat below middle C to E-flat fourth space) and the low key starting in C (range low G below middle C to third space C).SKU: AL26895 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
Tangerine
Arranged here in a funky New Orleans style, the full ensemble takes the first statement after the piano intro. The spotlight then moves between the saxes amd the brass before a feature solo spot for trombone. A classic and unique take on a familiar standard.SKU: HL07013378 -
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 5
That Old Black Magic
This well-known standard from the 1940s never sounded quite like this! Featuring a slow, simmering shuffle funk style, the rhythm section lays down the groove with the trombone section playing the tune. Solo space is provided for tenor sax and trumpet before the roar of the full ensemble is unleashed in a double-time swing shout chorus. This chart is a powerhouse!SKU: HL07013650 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
The Days of Wine and Roses
You know this great standard, but check out how the chart goes back and forth from F to A-flat. The swing feel is around 148 BPM, solos are written for trumpet 2 and alto, lead trumpet hit a written B-flat above the staff, and the vibe part will add a nice texture to the ensemble. Dave Rivello’s arrangement of The Days of Wine and Roses is superb!(3:12)SKU: AL41132 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3.5
The Days of Wine and Roses
The Days of Wine and Roses arranged by Dave Wolpe is a fine vocal chart of a wonderful standard treated as a moderate swing. Arranged in two keys for flexibility, the low female key is C, and the vocal range is G below middle C to third line B. The high male key is F, and the range is middle C to top space E treble clef. Lead trumpet range is to written B above the staff. Includes a written-out tenor solo. (3:20)SKU: AL41135 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
The Sweetheart Tree (from The Great Race)
Originally written for the zany and outrageous Blake Edwards comedy The Great Race, this beautifully melodic ballad became a popular and endearing song on its own. Nicely arranged here for young bands by Robert Longfield.SKU: HL04004362
