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Great scoring and a solid melody make this straight-ahead swing chart a great choice for younger bands. The minor harmonies provide an easy entry into the world of improvisation and the ensemble writi...

Great scoring and a solid melody make this straight-ahead swing chart a great choice for younger bands. The minor harmonies provide an easy entry into the world of improvisation and the ensemble writi...

Teaching opportunities abound in this straight-ahead swing chart at the very easy level. Solid swing figures, blues based changes and plenty of full ensemble work all combine to create a piece that ev...

This fresh original serves as the perfect introduction for developing jazz players to the all-important blues form since the melody features just five notes! Using those same notes as the basis for im...

Die Möglichkeit, 1-4 Soloinstrumente einzusetzen, macht diesen sehr einfachen Titel zu einer großartigen Ergänzung Ihrer Bibliothek. Mit einer lebensfrohen, leicht zu spielenden Melodie und einem gera...

Die Möglichkeit, 1-4 Soloinstrumente einzusetzen, macht diesen sehr einfachen Titel zu einer großartigen Ergänzung Ihrer Bibliothek. Mit einer lebensfrohen, leicht zu spielenden Melodie und einem gera...

Learning music in the style of the great Count Basie Band is an essential experience for any jazz musician. This swing original features many of the components that we so often hear in the Count's mus...

This infectious Latin-rock chart at the very easy level will make everyone want to get up and dance. Great melody, great groove, great fun! Scored for 4 horns with rhythm section and expandable to ful...

Every program needs a great rock chart and this one will be a hit with both the band and the crowd. Scored for 4 horns with rhythm section and expandable to full big band, written or ad lib solos for...

The Hip Monk returns to spread the good word about all that conveys the essence of being hip. This time the news is delivered in the form of a catchy rock shuffle that's perfect for young musicians at...

This solid rock original combines basic figures and a catchy melody to create a great teaching vehicle. Written or ad lib solos are included for all. Duration 3:36. Available in SmartMusic.

Take a strong R&B groove, add a fun-to-play melody with a catchy hook, stir in some solid ensemble writing, and you have the recipe for a rock chart that will be a hit with students and audiences alik...

The title says it all...this is truly A Crash Course in the Blues! Very well marked articulations, excellent rhythm section writing, solid scoring and idiomatic blues licks in the Brass and Saxes comb...

The minor blues is an essential song form in the jazz language. This swing chart written at the very easy level provides the perfect vehicle to introduce this important form to developing players. Fea...

Have you got the Fake News Blues? This chart is the cure! Full ensemble work, an open solo section and a solid swing feel are the cornerstones of this new original at the very easy level. Scored for 4...

Every program needs a great funk chart and this very easy chart will get a five star rating from both the band and the crowd. Scored for 4 horns with rhythm section and expandable to full big band, wr...

This great funk original at the very easy level will kick your next "funktion" (or concert) into high gear. Plenty of fun playing for both the rhythm section and the wind sections. Scored for 4 horns...

This driving funk chart exposes young musicians to the harmonies of the jazz classic Killer Joe combined with the groove of the Herbie Hancock classic Chameleon. Plenty of full ensemble work guarantee...

Here's a fantastic swing chart that can feature any soloist. Utilizing the call and response technique, the soloist makes a statement and the ensemble answers. Later they switch roles, making this gre...

Diese Hommage an die Jazzlegende Buddy Rich ist eine wunderbare Möglichkeit, Ihr junges Ensemble mit einer der Ikonen der Jazzgeschichte vertraut zu machen. Der Blues-basierte Titel ist leicht zugängl...

Here is the perfect combination of an infectious melody and great scoring along with many of the swing figures that are essential for young groups to learn. Though written examples are provided, the o...

Teaching opportunities abound in this straight-ahead swing chart at the very easy level. Solid swing figures, blues based changes and plenty of full ensemble work all combine to create a piece that ev...

The combination of a medium groove, essential swing figures, and blues-based harmonies make this an ideal chart for young musicians learning the basics of big band playing. Though written examples are...

This is a swinging excursion in C minor that the whole band will love. An interesting development section follows the main statement of the melody that builds into a great send-off for the solo sectio...

Looking for just the right seasoning to spice up your next program? Cajun Chili Peppers is the perfect choice! A strong, happy Latin groove is the foundation of this very easy level chart. Beginning w...