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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
Rock On Merry Gents
Arranger Victor López transforms “God, Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” into a fun and easy to play holiday chart for your young players. With an easy rock groove, modest brass ranges, some simple counterpoint and a flexible solo section for one or all winds, this is ideal for the holiday concert. Your band will sound great, it’s easy to rehearse and has optional parts for flutes, clarinets, horn, baritone horn and tuba. Try it, you’ll like it. (3:49)SKU: AL29767 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
Rumba Latina
The rumba style evolved from Cuban dance music. This easy Latin chart has a unison intro, then the melody varies from minor to major to offer a very interesting contrast. The solo section is for all winds for flexibility and the 1st trumpet range is only to written D, fourth line. This chart is effective, easy to assemble and playable with reduced instrumentation. (4:14)SKU: AL30611 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
Satin Doll
Looking for an easy to play vocal piece? Here is an excellent vocal chart on a well known standard that is arranged at a much easier level by Terry White, with no individual solos, lots of full ensemble, a shout chorus and a modulation. And it’s all very easy to rehearse and perform! The vocal range is from F, first space to fourth line D, treble clef. Scored for 5 saxes, 6 brass and 4 rhythm, plus this arrangement will sound full with reduced instrumentation. With very accessible brass ranges and optional parts for flute, horn, tuba and baritone horn T.C., this is a classy chart all the way. (2:45)SKU: AL30620 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
Scarborough Fair
This arrangement of Scarborough Fair looks at the famous tune in a traditional, slow rock style. It contains written solos for trumpet 1 and tenor 1, both with energetic backgrounds, and a modulation into the shout chorus. The trumpet 1 range is to written E top space. Enjoy! (2:53)SKU: AL41113 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
Shout, Stomp, and Swing!
Check out this swing chart played around 160 BPM. The melody is handled initially by alto and trumpet 1, solos for the alto and trumpet are written, and the trumpet 1 range it to written E-flat top space. The ideal swing chart. (3:07)SKU: AL41111 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
Sideways Walking Dog
A Latin-rock groove at around 180 BPM with very simple rhythms and a great melody line. Easy brass ranges, a written solo for tenor sax, and written-out drum fills. Clever, easy to play, and well written = a quality chart. (3:15)SKU: AL41110 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
Sing, Sing, Sing
All the key ingredients you would expect in this timeless swing tune while staying accessible to rehearse and play. Features include the iconic drum pattern as it recurs throughout, easy brass ranges with trumpet 1 to written E top space, a written drum solo, and a big shout chorus at the modulation to bring it all home. Great tune—an essential chart to your jazz ensemble library.SKU: AL36020 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
Sleigh Ride
The classic holiday tune scored for young band accessibility. “Sleigh Ride” arranged by Mike Story includes written melodic solos for alto and tenor sax, easy brass ranges, simple rhythms, and all the optional parts to include flute, clarinet, and vibraphone. Ride on! (2:13)SKU: AL45063 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
Soul Man
Your first-year players will really get into this soul tune. A nice change of pace for the concert setting, this chart stands out with its infectious rhythm pattern. Plenty of unison, easy brass ranges (trumpet to D and trombone to E-flat), straight-ahead ensemble work, and a traditional rock feel make this modern classic a pleasure and a breeze to rehearse and perform. It’s guaranteed the audience will appreciate this tune. Enjoy!SKU: ALJEM00037 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
Splanky
“Splanky” was composed by jazz great Neal Hefti for the legendary Count Basie band. Check out how arranger Roy Phillippe brings this arrangement to the easy level and yet keeps the integrity of Hefti’s original chart. Solos are written out or ad lib for piano and 1st alto saxophone. Teaching the famous Basie shout chorus will be a breeze and the trademark Basie piano style is in there, too. (3:14)SKU: ALJEM04013 -
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
Sugar Plum Swing
Tchaikovsky’s holiday classic made very accessible for young players. Easy success with this wonderful swing chart played around 148 BPM that includes a written tenor sax solo, well-notated rhythm section parts, easy ranges, and all sections are involved. Simply an excellent holiday arrangement! (3:00)SKU: AL46148 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
Summertime
This Gershwin classic has a refreshing sound, as the chorale intro slips into a slow swing feel reminiscent of the legendary Miles Davis/Gil Evans arrangement. Arranger Rich DeRosa brings a big sound to the young jazz band. This one includes easy written solos for trombone, trumpet, tenor sax and alto sax with backgrounds behind each, a simple but very effective shout chorus and easy brass ranges. Give a listen and you will enjoy! (4:40)SKU: AL30664 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
Sunday Morning
Arranger Roy Phillippe has nailed the gospel rock style with this Neal Hefti classic. Roy recognized that Hefti originally wrote this for trumpeter Harry James, so Roy appropriately starts off with a solo trumpet. A stop time treatment of the bridge section offers a nice change of pace for the rhythm players. Ad lib solos are written out for alto and tenor saxophone and the brass ranges are modest. Don’t forget this chart will sound great with reduced instrumentation. This catchy melody makes a fun to play chart and teaches easy rock rhythms, too. Enjoy!SKU: ALJEM02019 -
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