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Peter Blair
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Backrow Politics
A trumpet section feature with a straight-eighth groove. This chart was adapted for young players from Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band chart and it sizzles, yet is accessible. Available written trumpet solos for all four parts and the 1st trumpet range to written G on top of the staff. An exciting chart for sure! (4:23)SKU: AL40349 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
Deck the Hall
This outstanding arrangement of a traditional holiday favorite gets a Mannheim Steamroller twist. With a contemporary rock groove, beautiful harmony throughout, easy rhythms and ranges, a written 1st alto melody line, and a smooth modulation, this festive tune will create a successful holiday performance.SKU: AL33327 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Flight of the Foo Birds
A Basie band classic by Neal Hefti, Flight of the Foo Birds, arranged by Peter Blair, is a swinger played at 156 BPM. It features a written trumpet 2 solo, nice section solis, and the trumpet 1 range is up to written G on top of the staff. Ideal for the young band, check this one out. (3:15)SKU: AL43678 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
I’ll Be Home for Christmas
The ideal holiday chart that will sound great and be easy to rehearse. Start with a holiday classic played around 92 BPM in a light rock groove, add written melody solos, and easy ranges—this is a win-win for everyone! (2:50)SKU: AL46154 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
Maynard & Waynard
An accessible and swingin’ version of Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band chart scored for young players. There is a nice sax soli and 1st trumpet range is to written G on top of the staff. A 12-bar written-out trumpet solo is notated for all three trumpet parts for flexibility. Optional parts included.SKU: AL38659 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
That’s How We Roll
An easy-to-play shuffle swing adapted from Gordon Goodwin’s high-end chart for the grade 2 level. Arranger Peter Blair gets it right with accessible rhythms, written solos for alto and trumpet and this catchy melody. While not a trumpet section feature, the trumpets get most of the spotlight melody lines with lead trumpet range to written G on top of the staff with one last note A above the staff. It’s good to play Goodwin!SKU: AL38673 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
The “In” Crowd
You”ll recognize “The “In” Crowd” for sure as a hit for the great jazz pianist Ramsey Lewis. It’s a groovy rock played at 140 BPM with lead trumpet range to written G on top of the staff, a written solo is provided for all four trumpets—you choose. This is a fun and happy chart to play, arranged by Peter Blair—you’ll dig it. (2:57)SKU: AL45065 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
The First Noel
This beautiful holiday waltz contains great harmony and texture. Easily performable by Grade 1 players at around 96 BPM, it even sounds terrific with reduced instrumentation and includes lots of optional parts. The lead trumpet range goes to written E top space. (2:42)SKU: AL41109 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
There’s the Rub
It’s funky and accessible—it’s a Gordon Goodwin tune arranged for young band. The tempo is around 180 BPM with written-out solos available for any saxophone. The lead trumpet range is to written G on top of the staff. Great chart! (2:38)SKU: AL43676 -
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Whirly Bird
You may have heard Basie’s band play this great swinger, but this version is very accessible for young players at around 166 BPM. Features include a written-out alto solo, a great sax soli, and well-notated rhythm section parts. Includes a vibes part, too! (2:59)SKU: AL41117 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
Ye Jazzy Gentlemen
A clever adaptation of the familiar holiday tune, “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen.” With an easy swing feel at MM=120, trumpet 1 range to written E top space, no solos, a smooth modulation, and all the usual optional parts plus vibraphone. An accessible and well-written holiday arrangement.SKU: AL40342
