L'atmosfera di questo arrangiamento è di tipo straight-eights, non di tipo swing. Sono incluse parti opzionali per flauto, clarinetto, corno in fa, sax baritono/tenore, tuba e vibrafono.
Una versione facile di un grande successo pop del compositore Bobby Hebb. L'arrangiatore Mike Story la mette in tasca ai giovani esecutori con un semplice groove rock, facili gamme di ottoni, un assol...
Curacao Blue' by Zachary Smith has a Latin groove with an easy bossa rhythmic pattern. Features a tempo around 134 BPM, trumpet 1 range to written E top space, a written tenor solo, clear articulation...
Ray Charles made it famous, now you can play it with your young band. No individual solo, just ensemble all the way with some unison sax solis with optional lip bends to give the chart a bluesy sound....
The theme of world-renowned jazz singer Cab Calloway is brought within reach of your beginning jazz ensemble in a delightful new arrangement by up-and-coming arranger Ralph Ford.
A medley of four spy themes featuring Goldfinger, James Bond, Soul Bossa Nova (Austin Powers), and Secret Agent Man. Another clever, fun-to-play, and educational chart from arranger Michael Story, thi...
Talk about a fun rock tune to play, this is IT! A gospel-like chorale intro brings the band into a rock groove with an easy-to-play and hip bass line. This outstanding chart for young band features a...
It's hot - way hot! This jazz-rock chart hits hard and keeps going. The young players will really dig into it. No individual solos, but plenty of action for everybody! Easy ranges. It will take some w...
You guessed, a funky rock, aka, a boogaloo groove played around 136 BPM. It's a simple blues with a great melody introduced by alto and trumpet. Written solos provided for alto, tenor, trumpet, and tr...
Naptown Blues arranged by Terry White is an accessible straight-ahead swinger played around 150 BPM, with a nice sax soli, written-out solos for alto 1, tenor 1, trumpet 1, and trombone 1. Trumpet 1 r...
Un blues swingante ma con un tocco divertente, un blues di 13 battute! Suona intorno ai 172 BPM con assoli suggeriti scritti per tenore 1, tromba 1, trombone 1 e alcuni brevi riempimenti di batteria....
Composer/arranger Carl Strommen delivers this gospel style swing chart for the easy red series. Carl starts things off with an a cappella section for the winds, then brings in the rhythm section on th...
Ralph Ford delivers a superb Latin-rock chart with a melody that will grab you. Features include a simple but catchy piano montuno pattern, written solos for alto sax and trumpet, and an optional but...
A Day in the Life of a Fool (Manha de Carnaval)' arranged by Terry White is a bossa nova groove - but not just any bossa - this one stands above the rest. Superb harmonies, nice voicings, a nice sax s...
All the key ingredients you would expect on this timeless swing tune and it's accessible to rehearse and play. Features include the iconic drum pattern as it recurs throughout, easy brass ranges with...
Recorded by the Adderley Brothers, Nat and 'Cannonball,' Nat's composition is ideal for the young player. This swing chart is catchy, easy to play, and mature sounding. Written-out solos are provided...
These Toys Swing arranged by Mike Story is a superb grade 1 chart based on 'March of the Toys.' Trumpet 1 range to written E top space, a written-out tenor sax 1 solo, and well-notated rhythm section...
12 outstanding arrangements for the beginning jazz ensemble written by experienced educational arrangers and composers. A variety of styles and tempos are included: swing, ballads, rock, pop, holiday,...
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 modulatio...
The theme song for the delightful Charlie Brown and the Peanuts(R) gang television shows is a wonderful jazz tune by Vince Guaraldi. Kids from 2 to 92 will enjoy this chart, which Tom Davis has skillf...
Some tunes just live forever, and students always love to play them. PINK PANTHER is a perfect example. Mike Lewis gives the least experienced jazz groups an opportunity to play this all-time favorite...
This Rolling Stones rock classic will be a huge hit with the band and audience. Easy to rehearse and perform, with written solos for trumpet and trombone, this chart is well-written, effective for pro...
Just what your young jazz ensemble needs and wants! Here is another Mike Story arrangement that is exactly right with a very catchy tune and a well-written chart at the easy level. Written-out solos f...
A medium rock-Latin and a great tune by Nat Adderley for young players. Solos (written) for tenor sax (cued for alto), trumpet 1 (cued for trombone, and lead trumpet range to written E top space. Exce...
This tune is better known as 'Walk Tall' and originally performed by Cannonball Adderley's quintet. It has a gospel-flavored R&B groove. Features include lead trumpet range to written F top line, and...
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 writ...
The tempo of this recognizable rock tune by The Doors is 110 BPM with a written-out piano solo, accessible brass, and easy rhythms. You'll have a hit for any concert setting! (2:49)
Here's a funky rock chart by Vince Gassi called 'Contents Under Pressure' for young band. It's played at 120 BPM and features a written solo for tenor sax, accessible brass ranges, a catchy melody, cl...
What a great title - 'Along for the Ride' - clearly a great rock arrangement for a young jazz ensemble. Specific articulation notation, easy brass ranges, a written tenor sax solo (the ride), optional...
Beyonce's hot dance tune for the young jazz ensemble! Arranged by Mike Story, this tune works well and is a blast to play. With easy written solos for tenor sax, trumpet, and piano and modest ranges f...
Check out the 'red chicken!' 'Pollo Rojo' is a Latin cha-cha performed at 146 BPM that includes easy brass ranges, a written-out alto sax solo, section solis, and a cool melody. (2:59)
(What Did I Do to Be So) Black and Blue' arranged by Victor Lopez is a beautiful ballad, and very playable by a young jazz group. The tempo is around 82 BPM with a straight-eighth ballad feel, smooth...
A greasy swingin' blues with a very catchy riff! This great tune was composed by Neal Hefti and arranged by Roy Phillippe. Solos are written out for piano, trumpet and tenor sax. The lead trumpet play...
Directors everywhere have come to expect wonderfully tuneful and fun jazz music from Carl Strommen. Carl is the writer everyone turns to year after year when they need quality teaching material. In ou...
Yes, your young band can be funky-but only arranger Mike Story can take a pop tune like Play That Funky Music and make it come alive for the young jazz ensemble. Simple rhythms, effective and colorful...
An upbeat New Orleans second-line groove for your young jazz band. Tempo is around 160 BPM, but it is very accessible. Written melodic solos for trumpet 1 (or section) and trombone 1 (or section) with...
Oh yeah, you are in New Orleans! This tune is very hip, funky and simple to rehearse and perform. Played around 168 BPM, written solos are provided for alto 1, trumpet 1 and the trumpet 1 range is wri...
A hot opening statement by tenor sax, trumpet and trombone leads the way for this terrific gospel-flavored swing chart by Jeff Darrohn. It's easy to rehearse and has a catchy and interesting melody wi...
This 'gotta-have-it' chart is a very catchy Latin melody scored in a hip yet playable arrangement that is exceptional in every way. Some nice piano lines echoed by the ensemble, written solos for teno...
It's 'A Little Bit Latin,' simple as that. Do you need an easy Latin chart? Well then, this stylistically accessible cha-cha-cha-flavored arrangement will work perfectly. No individual solos to worry...
This catchy samba features a 16-bar written-out tenor sax solo, trumpet 1 range to written F top line, and only two chords for the rhythm section. Easy to play, very effective, and everyone will dig i...
Originally composed by Gordon Goodwin for his Big Phat Band, this one is scored for the easy level by Mike Story. This Latin cha-cha is very accessible, with a written trumpet 1 solo, a montuno piano...
Majestic, bold, and exciting! Check out Mike Story's very excellent Latin with an easy bossa groove. Features include a written-out trumpet solo, easy brass ranges, and optional parts to include flute...
Dieser fesselnde und energiereiche Tango von Zachary Smith entführt Sie und Ihre Band direkt nach Argentinien! Ein Hit für jedes Konzert mit ausgeschriebenem Solo für Altsaxophon und viel Spielspaß vo...
Hier ist ein fröhlicher Latin-Titel für jede Gelegenheit! Der Calypso-Rhythmus ist leicht zu spielen und die Tonumfänge der Blechbläser sehr angenehm gelegen. Unbedingt Spielen!
Here's a bossa that is just right for the young band. Played around 136 BPM, it has a catchy melody with great harmonies; easy brass ranges; and optional parts for flute, clarinet, and vibraphone.
Arranger Roy Phillippe dug into the Neal Hefti songbook and re-discovered Gotham City. Written-out solos for alto sax, trumpet, tenor sax and trombone, modest lead trumpet range and a swingin' time fo...
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...
Just about everyone has heard the melody to Joshua Fought the Battle of Jericho right? Arranger Mike Lewis took this traditional melody and scored it for the young band. With a rubato sax and piano in...
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...