SKU: KN.43035
UPC: 822795430356.
Commissioned by the Jazz Division of the Illinois Music Educators Association for the 2013 All State Jazz Ensemble, this swing original provides abundant teaching opportunities. The combination of a swinging melodic line, ample solo space, and outstanding ensemble writing make this a must for any medium advanced library. Rhythm section parts are notated with chords cued. Duration 8:35. Available in SmartMusic.
SKU: CL.032-4864-01
Good King Swings A Lot is a fresh twist on the classic carol Good King Wenceslas for the Jazz Starters series. Not only a great way to start teaching swing style, but the four-bar solo section over easy changes provides a wonderful opportunity for students to start improvising. Playable with limited jazz ensemble instrumentation, and also includes parts for non-traditional jazz instruments to join in the fun. Swing in the holidays!
SKU: CL.032-4817-01
Here’s a cool arrangement for the Jazz Starters! series by Paul Clark featuring one of the most recognized of all holiday tunes! Jingle Bell Swing is clever, fun, easy to prepare – plus, it swings! Straight ahead ensemble playing throughout - no solos - and not only is it playable with a limited instrumentation jazz ensemble, extra parts are included for non-traditional jazz instruments, too. Include your young jazzers in the holiday concert, and add to their experience by playing swing style with this great new arrangement of a holiday standard. Top notch!
SKU: KN.SN70140
UPC: 822795701401.
After a 35 year hiatus, multi-Grammy winning composer/arranger Sammy Sammy Nestico has joined forces with the Count Basie Orchestra to arrange this chart for the A Very Swingin' Basie Christmas CD (Concord Records). This swing arrangement exemplifies the timeless Basie/Sammy Nestico style and is a must-have for all medium-advanced groups. Ad lib solo space is provided for 1st Tenor Saxophone. This is the perfect addition to any holiday gig. Duration 3:20.
SKU: CL.032-4120-01
You’ve got the winning recipe with this great chart by Larry Neeck. This up-tempo swinger has it all; jazzy sax lines, strong brass hooks, and a powerhouse shout-chorus to top it all off. It even has a couple of short Gene Krupa styled solos for the drummer. Suggested solos are provided and the chart is playable with a limited instrumentation. An excellent choice for any mid-level band performance. Your band has got the formula to swing with Horns + Rhythm = Swing!.
SKU: KN.61510
UPC: 822795615104.
This original for advancing groups definitely lives up to its name as it transitions through a variety of moods, swinging hard every step of the way. Adding to the appeal is an 11-bar chorale that's played slowly and freely, followed by a jazz waltz section. As in many of Lennie's works, this piece contains a great sax soli and a driving shout chorus. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson comes with each set. Duration ca. 6:00.
SKU: KN.SN70140S
SKU: AP.50949
ISBN 9781470669850. UPC: 038081591742. English.
A very clever treatment of this well-known traditional spiritual, the opening statement is a slow chorale moving into an easy shuffle played around 138 BPM. The melody bounces between sections then into a driving shuffle that swings. Solos are provided for trombone 1 and alto 1, lead trumpet range is to written G. This chart is excellent! (4:45).
SKU: AP.50949S
ISBN 9781470669867. UPC: 038081591759. English.