Sonny Rollins
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 5
Airegin
This jazz classic from Sonny Rollins features an uptempo Latin groove with alternating sections in swing. In this challenging, yet great-sounding arrangement the head is treated in a tutti format for all 6-horns, and the solo section is open for any player.SKU: HL07013236 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
Doxy
Arranged in a medium swing/shuffle style, here is a very easy version of this jazz standard by Sonny Rollins that maintains the style and feel of the original. Featuring a mix of tutti playing and call-and-response scoring, this is a great way to introduce a jazz legend to your young players. There is a written or ad lib solo for any trumpet or alto sax, and the shout chorus features a dialogue between the ensemble and drums.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: HL7012333 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3.5
Doxy
A jazz standard from the legendary Sonny Rollins, “Doxy” is arranged here in a very playable and appealing swing setting for little big band. Tenor sax, baritone sax and trombone take the lead in the beginning and an open solo section for any instrument adds to the chart’s flexibility.SKU: HL7011839 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Doxy
One of the most played of Sonny Rollins’ many great tunes, Doxy is arranged here in a very playable version for inexperienced bands. What a great introduction to one of the true innovators of jazz! Enjoy great flexibility with the Easy Jazz Ensemble series! Playable with 4 saxes, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones and rhythm.SKU: HL7011331 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
Duke of Iron
This calypso-flavored composition from Sonny Rollins may not be as well known as his St. Thomas, but Duke of Iron is a distinctive and marvelous tune on its own. Featuring the two tenor saxes and two trombones off the top, this chart is well scored for the entire ensemble and sure to become a favorite. Solos are provided for tenor sax and trombone.SKU: HL7012920 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
Sonnymoon for Two
Riff-based blues tunes are always valuable when teaching young players to improvise, and here is one of the best! Arranged here for inexperienced players, this Sonny Rollins classic features a swing style in a moderate tempo, a simple melodic riff, and a flexible solo section for encouraging any player to give soloing a try using the blues scale.SKU: HL7012922 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
St. Thomas
Never has there been a version of this Sonny Rollins classic in an arrangement this easy! With ample use of unison lines, a moderate tempo and careful scoring, this one will really cook with young players. Includes access to online audio of a full performance recording.Enjoy great flexibility with the Discovery Jazz series! Playable with 3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone, piano and drumsSKU: HL7470647 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 5
St. Thomas
One of the most familiar Latin standards is given a complete facelift by Michael Mossman in this creative and impressive sounding arrangement. You’ll find harmonic wrinkles and rhythmic twists and turns amidst some really hot ensemble writing. A variety of solo opportunities are also provided.SKU: HL7011786 -
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
Tenor Madness
In this riff-based jazz standard, Michael Sweeney simplifies the figures just a touch to make it more playable by beginning groups, but authentic enough that it still really swings! A great introduction to Sonny Rollins, and with flexible solo opportunities using the blues scale.SKU: HL07013244 -
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
Tenor Madness
Classic blues tune in an uptempo swing style.• Scored for 4 horns with flexible instrumentation, plus rhythm section• Background figures and ensemble soli section– more than just “head charts”• Recordings include separate “rhythm section only” tracks
SKU: HL07013202