Mike Lewis
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爵士樂團, 爵士樂團 2級
‘Round Midnight
“‘Round Midnight” is a jazz classic now available in an arrangement correlated to the Jazz Expressions™ curriculum. The focus of this chart is teaching the traditional ballad style to the young player with legato melodic phrases, smooth phrasing articulations, a lyrical solo for 1st alto saxophone (written or ad-lib), and accessible ranges set in a slow swing feel. Optional parts for flute, clarinet, horn, baritone horn, tuba, AND violin, viola and cello. (3:46)SKU: ALJEM04030 -
爵士樂團, 爵士樂團 1級
(The) Birth of the Blues
A nice easy-goin’ swing chart for the first year jazz group. Master arranger Mike Lewis scored this jazz classic to feature plenty of ensemble with a brief written trumpet solo (the trumpet range in only to fourth space E.) Requiring minimal rehearsal time, this chart will sound great even with reduced instrumentation. Teach easy swing figures, have fun and play jazz! (2:46)SKU: ALJEM02003 -
爵士樂團, 爵士樂團 2級
Amadeus Grooves
Celebrate Mozart’s 250th anniversary with a jazz chart! Mike Lewis arranged Mozart’s 40th Symphony using a swing feel with no individual solos—just plenty of ensemble. The brass range is accessible, the rhythms are easy, and this chart bounces the melody back and forth between sections. Add the string players to this chart; check out the optional string parts for violin, viola, and cello plus all the regular optional wind parts.SKU: AL24874 -
爵士樂團, 爵士樂團 3級
Channel One Suite
This classic Buddy Rich signature tune has been expertly arranged by Mike Lewis for less experienced groups. By reducing the difficulty of the original piece without sacrificing its musical integrity, Mike has formed a real jazz showpiece that is accessible to most bands. Great for teaching jazz history, too! (5:27)
SKU: ALJE9804 -
爵士樂團, 爵士樂團 1級
Embraceable You
This Gershwin classic has been performed and recorded countless times, and now it’s time for your beginning players to play and learn this gorgeous standard! Arranger Mike Lewis has scored Embraceable You to sound full even with reduced instrumentation. Alto saxophone has the featured solo along with a brief tenor sax solo and plenty of ensemble throughout. Mike captures the Gershwin essence with this classy arrangement. (3:07)SKU: ALJEM02011 -
爵士樂團, 爵士樂團 2級
Frosty the Snowman
This holiday classic is always a favorite of young people, and Mike Lewis’ swinging jazz chart is ideal for the younger band. Mike has come up with some clever ideas for this one, yet this chart will require only minimal rehearsal time. No solos and easy brass ranges along with some funky riffs will score big with the band and the audience. A solid chart for your holiday concert!SKU: ALJEM01014 -
爵士樂團, 爵士樂團 3級
Have a Cool Yule
Swing into the holiday season with an easy-to-play medley of popular carols. Mike Lewis has jazzed up some great yuletime favorites: “God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen,” “Jolly Old St. Nicholas,” “Up on the Housetop,” and “Deck the Halls.” Although it’s easy (which helps if you’re short on rehearsal time), this is an excellent opportunity to reinforce the swing style in performance with your band while presenting material for the holidays. Medium Easy (3:04)
SKU: ALJE9928 -
爵士樂團, 爵士樂團 1級
Hot Chocolate (from The Polar Express)
From the movie The Polar Express, “Hot Chocolate” is hot stuff. Based on the original recording, this one has been adapted for the young player by arranger Mike Lewis. No solos, modest ranges and a driving bass line make it move along. Mike offers two endings to make this chart effective all year round: one with the hip “Jingle Bells” quote and one without. This is a fun swinger loaded with energy. Check it out! (2:30)SKU: ALJEM05013 -
爵士樂團, 爵士樂團 2級
If I Only Had a Brain
The Wizard of Oz has given us many great melodies that lend themselves to the jazz style. With the sax section featured throughout, no individual solos and lots of ensemble work, this one is a textbook swing chart perfect for young musicians. Dotted-eighth rhythms work so well with this tune that it just about plays itself. Mike Lewis knows how to score an arrangement for young bands: easy to learn, great sounding and, most important, fun to play!SKU: ALJEM00011 -
爵士樂團, 爵士樂團 3級
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
Just right for that holiday swing tune, this one belongs in every music library. Mike Lewis’s clever treatment is effective for any performance setting, enjoyed by the band, the audience, and you too. The trombones will get some section work, the brass section has big sounding ensembles, and the melody bounces around, keeping the whole band smiling. A written tenor sax solo with band backgrounds and a refreshing modulation bring this swinger home. This is an outstanding chart from top to bottom. Let it swing! Let it swing! Let it swing!SKU: ALJEM00018 -
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爵士樂團, 爵士樂團 2級
Santa Claus Is Coming to Town
Santa is swingin’ into town. Mike Lewis has taken this holiday chestnut and placed it squarely at the ability level of the young jazz player. Logical swing figures, written out or ad-libbed solos for tenor sax and piano, along with lots of ensemble make this chart essential to every library. Toss in a few modulations and you have the perfect holiday swing chart-accessible, recognizable, and easy to rehearse.SKU: ALJEM03011 -
爵士樂團, 爵士樂團 2級
Sax to the Max
“Sax to the Max” is a medium swing showcase for the sax section. This Mike Lewis original is tasty, smooth, and lyrical, and will sound full even if performed with only four saxophone players (optional bari). There are no individual solos but plenty of soli sections. Optional parts are included.SKU: AL24842 -
爵士樂團, 爵士樂團 4.5級
Sleigh Ride
Here is a great jazz ensemble arrangement for your more experienced band. Leroy Anderson’s clever holiday tune joined with Mike Lewis’s creative treatment makes this a must-have in your library. Mike has used a rhythm section pedal note pattern behind the melody, giving this classic a brand new life. This chart moves along at a bright swing tempo, yet the brass demands are very reasonable with first trumpet to D and lead trombone up to A. A big shout chorus and no jazz solos—just ensemble and section work galore—keep your band thinking, playing and swinging together throughout this exciting chart. First-class writing!SKU: ALJEM00022 -
爵士樂團, 爵士樂團 2級
Stompin’ at the Savoy
Feature your bass player! Arranger Mike Lewis has taken this classic Benny Goodman swing tune and turned it into a unique melodic showcase for the bass. Mike provides solo space with written-out solos for 1st tenor sax and piano, and modest brass ranges. The chart swings easily and optional parts are included. Sounds great with electric or acoustic bass. Superb chart! (3:04)SKU: ALJEM05007 -
爵士樂團, 爵士樂團 1級
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 -
爵士樂團, 爵士樂團 1級
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 -
爵士樂團, 爵士樂團 2級
Take Five
Give Mike Lewis the most famous 5/4 tune ever written and tell him to arrange it for young jazz ensemble, and you have an instant hit. Mike has created a great opportunity for developing young jazz musicians to enjoy this Dave Brubeck standard. Great teaching material! (duration 3:15)
SKU: ALJE9701 -
爵士樂團, 爵士樂團 1級
The Pink Panther
Some tunes just live forever, and students always love to play them. PINK PANTHER is a perfect example. Arranger Mike Lewis gives the less experienced jazz groups an opportunity to play this all-time favorite. A few triplet and swing figures, along with a lot of unison scoring, make this a natural for young jazz ensembles. Give this chart a look! Very Easy (3:04)
SKU: ALJE9911 -
爵士樂團, 爵士樂團 2級
Through the Looking Glass
It’s ballad time. This chart will provide your alto player with the perfect alto sax ballad. Everything is very playable for young players—the melody is beautiful and lyrical, harmonies are lush, rhythms are easy, and lead trumpet range is to fourth space E.SKU: AL38675 -
爵士樂團, 爵士樂團 2級
When the Saints Go Marching In
New in the Jazz Expressions™ Series, When the Saints Go Marching In is well-known as a jazz classic. The focus in this chart is on melodic improvisation and the second-line New Orleans style at the medium-easy level. This arrangement begins with a slow funeral-like march then breaks into a spirited swing. Mike Lewis has crafted this chart to include the following: modest ranges, easy rhythms, plenty of section and ensemble work, a solo section for all wind players, optional parts for flute, clarinet, horn, baritone horn, and tuba. And check this out: STRING PARTS include violin (2), viola, and cello. The jazz band can include everyone!SKU: ALJEM03037