Mike Lewis
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Night and Day
Beginning with excerpts from the verse into the melody with a smooth bossa feel, the sections bounce the melody back and forth with solis, and a brief solo melody line for trumpet 1. Lead trumpet range is to written G on top of the staff.SKU: AL36031 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Santa Claus Is Coming to Town
Santa is swingin’ into town. Mike Lewis has taken this holiday chestnut and placed it squarely at the ability level of the young jazz player. Logical swing figures, written out or ad-libbed solos for tenor sax and piano, along with lots of ensemble make this chart essential to every library. Toss in a few modulations and you have the perfect holiday swing chart-accessible, recognizable, and easy to rehearse.SKU: ALJEM03011 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Sax to the Max
“Sax to the Max” is a medium swing showcase for the sax section. This Mike Lewis original is tasty, smooth, and lyrical, and will sound full even if performed with only four saxophone players (optional bari). There are no individual solos but plenty of soli sections. Optional parts are included.SKU: AL24842 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4.5
Sleigh Ride
Here is a great jazz ensemble arrangement for your more experienced band. Leroy Anderson’s clever holiday tune joined with Mike Lewis’s creative treatment makes this a must-have in your library. Mike has used a rhythm section pedal note pattern behind the melody, giving this classic a brand new life. This chart moves along at a bright swing tempo, yet the brass demands are very reasonable with first trumpet to D and lead trombone up to A. A big shout chorus and no jazz solos—just ensemble and section work galore—keep your band thinking, playing and swinging together throughout this exciting chart. First-class writing!SKU: ALJEM00022 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Stompin’ at the Savoy
Feature your bass player! Arranger Mike Lewis has taken this classic Benny Goodman swing tune and turned it into a unique melodic showcase for the bass. Mike provides solo space with written-out solos for 1st tenor sax and piano, and modest brass ranges. The chart swings easily and optional parts are included. Sounds great with electric or acoustic bass. Superb chart! (3:04)SKU: ALJEM05007 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
String of Pearls
Arranger Mike Lewis took the swinging Glenn Miller hit and arranged it for the easy jazz ensemble player. Mike’s clever reworking of the solo sections and the descending harmony line makes this chart very playable for the young jazz musician. 1st trumpet range is to written F top line. Ideal for any performance. (3:04)SKU: AL29775 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
Sweet Georgia Brown
Correlated to Unit 5 of Jazz Expressions™, Sweet Georgia Brown is a great jazz classic arranged by Mike Lewis at the easy level. The focus in this chart is on syncopation using easy rhythms, modest ranges, and clear articulation to provide an effective and consistent foundation for learning jazz. No improvised solos, only ensemble and section work in a traditional swing setting. Optional parts for flute, clarinet, horn, baritone horn, tuba, AND STRINGS – violin (2), viola, and cello. Wow!SKU: ALJEM03036 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Take Five
Give Mike Lewis the most famous 5/4 tune ever written and tell him to arrange it for young jazz ensemble, and you have an instant hit. Mike has created a great opportunity for developing young jazz musicians to enjoy this Dave Brubeck standard. Great teaching material! (duration 3:15)
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
The Pink Panther
Some tunes just live forever, and students always love to play them. PINK PANTHER is a perfect example. Arranger Mike Lewis gives the less experienced jazz groups an opportunity to play this all-time favorite. A few triplet and swing figures, along with a lot of unison scoring, make this a natural for young jazz ensembles. Give this chart a look! Very Easy (3:04)
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Through the Looking Glass
It’s ballad time. This chart will provide your alto player with the perfect alto sax ballad. Everything is very playable for young players—the melody is beautiful and lyrical, harmonies are lush, rhythms are easy, and lead trumpet range is to fourth space E.SKU: AL38675 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
When the Saints Go Marching In
New in the Jazz Expressions™ Series, When the Saints Go Marching In is well-known as a jazz classic. The focus in this chart is on melodic improvisation and the second-line New Orleans style at the medium-easy level. This arrangement begins with a slow funeral-like march then breaks into a spirited swing. Mike Lewis has crafted this chart to include the following: modest ranges, easy rhythms, plenty of section and ensemble work, a solo section for all wind players, optional parts for flute, clarinet, horn, baritone horn, and tuba. And check this out: STRING PARTS include violin (2), viola, and cello. The jazz band can include everyone!SKU: ALJEM03037
