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Vocal Solo with Jazz Ensemble - Grade 3-4 This beautiful ballad has been recorded by countless jazz artists over the years in addition to being featured in several recent movies. The marvelous melody...

Grades 4-6. (Nestico)

Few jazz ballads have been performed as consistently as this Thelonious Monk gem. Mike's version is a solo vehicle for alto sax and includes a double time feel that alternates with the traditional bal...

This wonderful tune from the early '60s has become a standard recorded by countless artists over the years, most notably Nat King Cole. Mark's setting as a solo feature for alto sax is in a smooth and...

Diese wunderschöne Ballade aus den 1940er Jahren ist eine Studie mit fließenden Phrasen und üppigen Harmonien. Rick Stitzels Vertonung für junge Spieler konzentriert sich auf das gesamte Ensemble sowi...

Sammy Nestico pays tribute to his long-time friend and trombone icon, Bill Watrous, with this touching setting of Mancini's Too Little Time. Written in a lush ballad style, this is a fitting tribute t...

Jazz Classics for the Young Ensemble - Grade 3 This standard blues tune really swings in the expert hands of Mark Taylor. The trumpets are featured off the top, followed by the saxes and a solo sectio...

Here is a fresh take on the bebop blues classic by Charlie Parker. The chart starts out in a funk style and then alternates with swing sections. Soloists have a chance to improvise in both styles.

Here's the sultry jazz hit made famous by Peggy Lee in an outstanding setting for beginning bands. This bluesy chart in a medium tempo is sure to be an enjoyable one for young players.

One of the signature tunes from jazz legend Thelonious Monk is this quirky and iconic blues! Mark's great-sounding version for big band maintains the medium swing feel and Monk-isms from the original,...

Recorded by American blues singer John Lee Hooker in 1961, this remains one of his most identifiable and enduring songs. John Berry's bluesy swing version for young players includes the signature ques...

Recorded originally by the Cannonball Adderley Quintet, here's a classic jazz tune that works great for young ensembles. Arranged here in an attractive shuffle funk style, there's a nice balance betwe...

Dieses kreative Stück im Stil des New Orleans Street Beat ist eine neue Interpretation eines alten Favoriten. Ein perfektes Beispiel für eine frühe Jazzmelodie, die den Test der Zeit überdauert hat, u...

Der "Basin Street Blues" hat seine Wurzeln im frühen Jazz und eignet sich hervorragend, um Ihrer jungen Band das Konzept von "Call and Response" näher zu bringen. Dieses Arrangement für 6 Blasinstrume...

Heben Sie Ihre Saxophon-Section mit diesem großartigen F-Moll-Blues hervor. Swingende Melodien mit fetten Blechbläser und Rhythmusgruppen-Einwürfen sowie großartigen Unisono-Bläsersätzen in der Bridge...

Paul Jennings' chart on this dynamite minor blues features a front line of trumpet, alto, tenor and trombone. It gives your top players a real chance to shine.

Celebrating the achievements of a true jazz innovator, this excellent medley by Mark Taylor embraces some of the greatest compositions by the legendary Miles Davis. Includes: So What, All Blues, Seven...

Outstanding medley of Basie's most memorable classics. Includes: Jumpin' At The Woodside, Cute (with solo for Trumpet of Alto), Shiny Stockings, and the trademark closer, April In Paris.

Mark Taylor's arrangement of this classic early composition from Chick Corea starts with the saxes playing the rubato opening, followed by a moderate tempo Latin/rock groove. The main theme is stated...

Celebrating more than 40 years of funk and soul, the unmistakable sound of Tower of Power still sounds as fresh and impressive as ever. Mark's chart on this hot tune features the blazing horn lines an...

Here is the signature tune from the definitive funk band, Tower of Power. Scored for just 6 horns, this dynamic and authentic chart offers your band a challenge that is worth the extra effort.

Dieses Stück ist ein Beispiel für klassischen R&B-Funk von der einflussreichen Band Booker T. & the MG's aus den 60er Jahren. Mit seinem ansteckenden Stil und den auf Riffs basierenden Melodien wird d...

Mike Tomaro has taken this Beatles favorite and converted it into a unique setting for jazz ensemble. He kept the slow funky groove intact, but went a little nuts harmonically! Includes an optional gu...

This low key hit by The Temptations churns along at a moderate pace but picks up momentum and energy as it moves along. With the distinctive bass line and familiar chorus, this is a great change of pa...

Marvin Gaye recorded this hit in 1971 and 30 years later it's back on the charts as an all-star tribute. John Berry's version for jazz ensemble is laid back funk at its best.