Thelonious Monk

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 but he adds hisown stamp of originality with crafty ensemble lines rhythmic twists and some powerful full band statements in mixed meters. Solos are included for tenor trumpet and drums along with marvelous writing for the entire band.

Professional Editions-Jazz Ens-Never before published we are proud to offer Buddy Rich's famous version of this Thelonious Monk jazz classic arranged by John La Barbera. Newly edited and professionally prepared this edition belongs in the library of everyserious jazz ensemble. The tempo for this recording is a bit slower than Buddy's and more in keeping with the arranger's original intent.

Jazz great Thelonious Monk composed so many classic tunes and this creative powerhouse of a chart includes snippets of sixteen of them! Challenge your audience (and your players) to find them all as they are tucked in around background figures and countermelodies. Based on the chord progression of Monk's I Mean You Antonio's skillful work is an absolute clinic for the melodic genius of this jazz master.

Required literature for the noble study of Monk this arrangement of a jazz classic will delight young bands as well as experienced groups. You can play it as fast or slow as you like and it will sound great either way.Scored for 5 Saxophones 4 Trumpets 4 Trombones and Rhythm (Guitar Bass Drums and Piano).

Monk's famous swing standard is arranged here with careful scoring and characteristic background figures. The underlying blues form helps make this attainable for young players and easy for beginning improvisers to handle. (Includes full performance CD)

Using a nice mix of small group playing contrasted with full ensemble sections here is a very playable chart on this distinctive Monk standard. An alto/trumpet duet starts things off followed by a statement with six horns plusguitar and vibes on the theme. Also included are solos for trumpet and alto sax.

A shuffle at 166 BPM, this is a feature for two tenor saxes---not a duel, but a vehicle to showcase both your tenor players. Sample solos are provided, and the lead trumpet range is to written high C-sharp. Featuring a great sax soli and shout chorus, this is a very musical chart that is great for festivals. (6:26) / Ensemble De Jazz

The Hal Leonard Jazz Combo Paks are a versatile and inexpensive way to put four fantastic charts in front of your high school or college combo. The flexible instrumentation provides many options for covering theparts; the arrangements are absolutely top notch; and at $45.00 for four standards you will never find a better value.Instrumentation:- Line 1 (lead or harmony): Alto Sax Trumpet Soprano Sax Clarinet Flute Vibes- Line 2 (lead or harmony): Alto Sax Bari Sax Trumpet Soprano Sax Clarinet Trombone- Line 3: Bari Sax Tenor Sax Trumpet TrombonePak #30 includes: Blue Monk • In Walked Bud• 'Round Midnight • Straight No Chaser. (Note: CD includes tracks for two paks.)