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Rick Stitzel
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3.5
(Everybody’s Waitin’ for) The Man with the Bag (Key: A-flat)
Composed in the ’50s, this entertaining holiday tune has been recorded notably by Kay Star, and more recently the Brian Setzer Orchestra. A dynamic and swingin’ addition to any holiday concert!SKU: HL7500131 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
Ain’t No Sunshine
Originally recorded in the ’70s, Bill Withers’ distinctive slow rocker has become a classic. The minor mode adds to the flavor, and Rick’s version for young players skillfully passes the melody from section to section. Also included is a solo for tenor sax.SKU: HL7011863 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
All I Want For Christmas Is You
Mariah Carey’s holiday hit remains a favorite year after year. In the hands of Rick Stitzel, this medium swing chart features easy rhythms and reduced ranges for younger players. Sure to sound great with limited rehearsal time.SKU: HL7013242 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
All My Loving
One of the classic early hits by the Beatles, this catchy tune features an immediately recognizable melody and a driving swing/shuffle style. Included in this version for young players is the famous guitar break adapted for sax solo or soli.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: HL7012303 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
April in Paris
Made famous by the Count Basie Orchestra, here is a great-sounding, yet playable version of this standard for developing bands. Including feature spots for every section and optional solos for trumpet and trombone, Rick does a nice job of maintaining an authentic sound even in this easy version. 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: HL7011596 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
Baby, It’s Cold Outside
This well-known standard is usually performed as a duet and has been recorded countless times over the years, and notably in the holiday movie favorite Elf starring Will Ferrell. This charming arrangement for beginning players features the saxes and trumpets in the answering phrases. No solos are required, however an alto soloist could be used in one of the soli sections. This will sound great with limited rehearsal time.Enjoy great flexibility with the Discovery Jazz series! Playable with 3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone, piano and drums; includes optional parts for flute, clarinet, F horn and tuba.SKU: HL7470747 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Bésame Mucho
Here is an easy version of this Latin favorite arranged in a moderate bolero style. The trombones are featured on the opening theme and there is very skilled ensemble writing for young players throughout. Enjoy great flexibility with the Easy Jazz Ensemble series! Playable with 4 saxes, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones and rhythm.SKU: HL07010814 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Bewitched
This familiar jazz standard certainly retains its timeless quality even today. Skillfully arranged for young players, this chart features saxes on the main melody supported by answers in the brass. Also included is a short solo for tenor sax, as well as solid scoring for the entire ensemble.SKU: HL7012890 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
Birdland
Josef Zawinul and Weather Report turned the jazz world on its ear with this iconic fusion composition from the 1977 album “Heavy Weather.” Arranged here for 6 horns and rhythm section, this version retains all the drive and uplifting energy of the original.SKU: HL7012754 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
Birk’s Works
This easy swing tune is a great way to introduce the music of Dizzy Gillespie to your young players. Trumpets take the first chorus, followed by the saxes on the second. Skillful scoring for young players is evident throughout complete with some nice dynamic nuances. The short solo section can be played by a trumpet soloist or the entire section.SKU: HL07013402 -
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Blue Skies
One of Irving Berlin’s most performed melodies, “Blue Skies” is arranged here in a medium swing style to sound great with inexperienced players. Enjoy great flexibility with the Easy Jazz Ensemble series! Playable with 4 saxes, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones and rhythm.SKU: HL07010878 -
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
Blues in Hoss’ Flat (Blues in Frankie’s Flat)
Here’s a great way to introduce the music of Count Basie to your younger players. Carefully scored for beginning groups, this medium swing chart trades the melody between the trumpets and saxes, includes a solo or soli for trumpet, and a brief shout chorus using tutti rhythms for the entire band.Enjoy great flexibility with the Discovery Jazz series! Playable with 3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone, piano and drums; includes optional parts for flute, clarinet, F horn and tuba.SKU: HL7012243 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Brazil
In the skilled hands of Rick Stitzel, here is a classy yet easy version of this familiar samba. Every section gets a chance to play the melody at some point, plus there is a solo section for any sax or flute. 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: HL7012197 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
C-Jam Blues
Grade 1.5Finally, this Ellington classic is available for even the most inexperienced bands. For starters, this version is in Bb rather than C. Rick features the saxes on the melody with inventive brass counterlines, and later a marvelous ensemble tutti section that starts soft then builds to the end. An absolute must! Enjoy great flexibility with the Discovery Jazz series! Playable with 3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone, piano and drums.SKU: HL07470604 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
C-Jam Blues
Rick Stitzel skillfully dresses up this amazingly simple melody with counterlines and solid scoring for the little big band format. Solos are provided for alto sax and trumpet, but with the easy blues changes anyone can take a shot at an improvised solo.SKU: HL07013994 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Caldonia (What Makes Your Big Head So Hard?)
Made famous by Woody Herman’s Thundering Herd, here is a fun chart from the early swing era. Saxes do most of the heavy lifting supported by punches and backgrounds in the brass. Also featured is a short solo for any tenor or baritone sax. 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: HL7012199 -
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
Cissy Strut
Originally recorded by The Meters in 1969, Cissy Strut has since become a model for playing funk, recorded by both jazz and rock artists. The signature bass line is played by trombones, tenors and baritone sax, and the entire band joins in with the catchy riffs. There are short solo breaks for the bass and drums, along with solo or soli spots for saxes and trumpets.SKU: HL7012800 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
Come Fly with Me
Written for Frank Sinatra (and the title track of his 1958 album), this tune epitomizes the cool sounds of the swing era. Here’s a smartly scored version for beginning bands, written with modest ranges but still maintaining an authentic style. Included is plenty of tutti ensemble playing plus short solos (or soli) for sax and trumpet. A great way to teach swing.Enjoy great flexibility with the Discovery Jazz series! Playable with 3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone, piano and drums; includes optional parts for flute, clarinet, F horn and tuba.SKU: HL7470765 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Come Fly with Me
Arranged in a comfortable medium swing style and featuring easy rhythms and ranges, this popular standard fits nicely in the easy level of the Little Big Band Series. Nice scoring for the entire ensemble, and no solos are required.SKU: HL07013896 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
Crazy Little Thing Called Love
Recorded by Queen, this classic hit features a medium tempo shuffle style and an infectious upbeat feel. The melody is traded around the band and the saxes take the lead in the stop-time clapping section. A fun chart even if you have limited rehearsal time, and no solos are required.SKU: HL07013326
