Rick Stitzel
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
Cupid Shuffle
Here’s the hot dance hit recorded by Cupid in a hard-hitting yet easy to play version for very young players. The melody is cleverly traded between sections, and there are no solos required.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: HL7012091 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Cy Coleman: Big Spender (Sweet Charity)
From the musical Sweet Charity, this familiar standard has come to epitomize the bluesy “bump-and-grind” slow swing style. Your trombones will have fun with the signature riff, and every section of the band gets a chance at the melody.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: HL7011502 -
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
Down for Double
From the acclaimed guitarist for the Count Basie Orchestra, Freddie Greene, here is his medium swing classic Down for Double in an excellent arrangement for young players. With the saxes taking the lead complemented by figures from the brass, and short solos for tenor and trumpet, this chart swings hard from beginning to end.SKU: HL7011758 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Evil Ways
Recorded in 1969, this iconic Latin rock tune helped boost the success of Santana and has remained a familiar classic ever since. This solid arrangement for young players passes the melody around from the brass to the saxes, and includes written or ad lib. solos for tenor sax and trumpet.SKU: HL7012892 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Feeling Good
Popular again thanks to the recent recording by Michael Bublé, this hit was originally from the Broadway musical The Roar of the Greasepaint, The Smell of the Crowd. This bluesy arrangement requires no solos, but gives each section of the band a chance to be featured. 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: HL7012077 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Feeling Good
Arranged for the new easier level of the Little Big Band Series, this familiar standard is set in a slow and sultry swing style with the melody traded between the saxes and trumpets. A great choice for younger players in a smaller group format.SKU: HL07013894 -
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
Grazing in the Grass
This instrumental hit by Hugh Masekela soared to the top of the charts in 1968, featuring an energetic pop groove and catchy brass riffs. In this chart for young players, Rick has beautifully captured the unique flavor of the original, and includes the transcribed solo of Hugh Masekela which can be played by a trumpet soloist or by the entire section. Different and fun!SKU: HL07013698 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
Groovin’ High
One of the bebop classics that defined an era, Groovin’ High (arranged here by Rick Stitzel) is a great introduction to the music of Dizzy Gillespie for your younger players. With careful attention to ranges and tempo, this chart is very playable and features solos for trumpet and alto.SKU: HL7011672 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Harlem Nocturne
This haunting ballad from the ’40s received notoriety as the theme song for television’s Mike Hammer. The saxophone section takes the spotlight here while the brass add background figures to spice things up. Also included is a solo or soli section for saxes. 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: HL7011600 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Hello
Adele’s mega-hit ballad adapts nicely for young players in this well-paced arrangement by Rick Stitzel. A solo alto sax starts things out, then the melody is passed to the trombones, and finally the full band. Nice change of pace, and very effective.SKU: HL7012764 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Here’s That Rainy Day
This beautiful ballad from the ’40s is a study in flowing phrases and lush harmonies. Rick Stitzel’s setting for young players focuses on the full ensemble with brief solos for alto sax and trumpet. Perfect as a change of pace for festival or concerts.SKU: HL7012956 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
Hey Jude
Skillfully arranged for beginning groups, every section of the band gets a chance to play the melody on this Beatles classic. Written in a rock ballad style, this tutti style arrangement requires no soloists. (Includes full performance CD)SKU: HL4506114 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
High School Musical (from High School Musical 3: Senior Year)
Get on board the High School Musical phenomenon with this signature tune from the 2008 movie (and the first one to hit theaters). This hot arrangement for young players features a relentless pulse and driving energy throughout.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: HL7011624 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Hip Hug Her
This tune is an example of classic R&B funk from the influential ’60s band Booker T. & the MG’s. With its infectious style and riff-based melodies, this tune never grows old. The solo section in this easy arrangement can be played by a trumpet soloist or the entire section.SKU: HL7012972 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
Hooked on a Feeling
Recorded by the rock band Blue Swede in the 1970s, this catchy hit enjoyed renewed popularity thanks to the blockbuster movie Guardians of the Galaxy. This easy jazz version features question and answer phrases between sections of the band and requires no solos.SKU: HL07013572 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
I’ll Be Home for Christmas
Need something that goes together quickly for that holiday concert that still sounds great? Rick Stitzel’s easy Latin-style arrangement of this Christmas classic has plenty of tutti playing for the ensemble along with rich harmonies and a nice groove. Also included is a short solo for alto sax.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: HL7012331 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
In a Mellow Tone
Nobody could swing like the Duke! Here is his medium swing standard In a Mellow Tone skillfully arranged for the six-horn format that also includes solos for trumpet and alto sax. The shout chorus is written with striking dynamic contrasts for added effectiveness.SKU: HL7012283 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
In Summer(from FROZEN)
From Disney’s animated hit movie Frozen and sung by Olaf the snowman, this entertaining song features a light “soft shoe” style that adapts quite naturally for jazz ensemble. With skillful trading of the melody and slipping into a straight ahead swing style, this is sure to be hit at your next concert.SKU: HL7012465 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3.5
It Had to Be You
Few standards have maintained the staying power of this popular ballad, having been recorded by such luminaries as Frank Sinatra and Bing Crosby, to more recent versions by Harry Connick Jr., Barbra Streisand, and Michael Bublé. This silky smooth arrangement is a perfect choice for your vocalist.SKU: HL07013534 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
It’s Only a Paper Moon
Grade 2One of the best-known swing standards ever, here’s a wonderful version for young players. With plenty of tutti ensemble playing in addition to solis for the saxes and trombones, this is a chart that will sound great with limited rehearsal time. Also featured are solos for any sax and any trumpet, plus a shout chorus with some nice dynamic nuances. Enjoy great flexibility with the Easy Jazz Ensemble series! Playable with 4 saxes, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones and rhythm.SKU: HL07011261 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
J.B. Rides Again
Written as a tribute to the “Godfather of Soul” James Brown, Rick Stitzel uses plenty of tutti ensemble riffs in creating a chart that’s true to this funky style. The solo section can be played by any saxophone, or as a section feature for all the saxes.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: HL7470737
