Originally recorded by Charles Mingus on his Mingus Ah Um album in 1959 Sy Johnson has transformed this through-composed ballad into a stunningly beautiful setting for full jazz ensemble. Featuring effective dynamiccontours a nice variety of textures and solos for trumpet and tenor this will become a focal point for concerts or festivals.

You probably think you know this song...that is until you hear John Clayton's arrangement! He includes the rarely played verse along with a slow ballad tempo and gorgeous woodwind colors to create a masterpiece for the jazzensemble. This chart goes to show that good jazz isn't always loud and fast! In addition Mr. Clayton's harmonic palette is nothing short of stunning. (no solos required) Recorded by the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra on?Heart And Soul.?

Michael Abene's unique and creative style is in full force with this powerhouse version of Sonny Rollins' great tune. Michael's chart was originally recorded by the GRP All-Star Big Band and he has rescored it here for full jazzensemble. The beginning is angular and striking but slips effortlessly into a roaring swing chart. Woodwind doubles are required (flute and soprano sax).

The funky stylings of Horace Silver are featured in this energetic arrangement from the acclaimed CD ?Live at the MCG? recorded by the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra. A trumpet and tenor duet starts us off followedby ensemble punches and solos for tenor and trombone. The entire ensemble gets into the act as the chart roars to a climactic finish.From the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra CD ?The Clayton-Hamilton JazzOrchestra Live at MCG? (MCGJ 1017); Courtesy of MCG Jazz (www.mcgjazz.org).

Series: Gordon Goodwin Series Category: Jazz Ensemble Format: Conductor Score & Parts Instrument: Jazz Ensemble Level: 5.5 (Advanced / Difficult) As recorded on the Silverline Records album XXL (CD and DVD Audio) by Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band, this ferocious chart is a totally hot rock-swing-jazz for big band. It will tear it up every performance! Featuring solo space for tenor, trumpet, trombone, or guitar, tons of energy abounds from the first note to the last. Perfect for any experienced band in concert or festival setting. This hot jazz-rock arrangement of the Gordon Goodwin Big Phat Band original features a driving bass line and solo sections for alto sax, tenor sax, and drums. A playable yet high-energy chart, the arrangement features fully notated solos, manageable ranges (lead trumpet to written G5), and a solo section that can be opened up for additional players. —The Instrumentalist

Jazz Ensemble Library – Grade 4One of the highlights from Miles Davis' landmark recording “Birth of the Cool” is this medium swing composition by Gerry Mulligan. Skillfully adapted for full jazz ensemblefrom the original this arrangement features solos for trumpet and baritone sax (opt. tenor) as well as stellar ensemble writing. A classic!

3rd Trombone parts for this collection of jazz charts arranged for mixed ensemble. 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 Latin and a great warm-up chart titled 'Loosen Up.' This collection of charts is written for full instrumentation of 5 saxophones 3 trumpets 3 trombones and 4 rhythm but designed to sound full and complete with reduced instrumentation of just nine players - 2 Alto Saxes Tenor Sax 2 Trumpets Trombone Piano Bass and Drums. Optional parts are available for C Flute Tuba (doubles Bass part) Horn in F (doubles 1st Trombone) and Baritone Horn T.C. (doubles 1st Trombone). Rhythm section parts offer suggestions for voicings and rhythms and guitar chord frames are included to assist young guitarists. Solos are written out for improvised sections and there is plenty of full sounding ensemble. Conductor's book includes a full length CD recording. Titles are: Chattanooga Choo Choo * El Gato Gordo * James Bond Theme * A Jazzy Merry Christmas * The Judge * Li'l Darlin' * Loosen Up * One O'Clock Jump * Over the Rainbow * Peter Gunn Theme * The Pink Panther * Rock This Town.

15 Jazzy and swinging selections for Young Jazz Ensembles. This is the Drums edition and is compatible with the other editions to form a full Jazz ensemble! These easy Jazz favourites are a fantastic way to enjoy playing and performing Jazz together for the first time.

15 Jazzy and swinging selections for Young Jazz Ensembles. This is the Tenor Saxophone edition and is compatible with the other editions to form a full Jazz ensemble! These easy Jazz favourites are a fantastic way to enjoy playing and performing Jazz together for the first time.

Introduce your beginning group to the concept of call and response (so common in early jazz) with this carefully written easy arrangement of this well-known jazz standard. Like all titles in the Essential Elements Jazz Ensembleseries it includes exercises to help teach style as well as sample written solos.

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 Latin and a great warm-up chart titled 'Loosen Up.' This collection of charts is written for full instrumentation of 5 saxophones 3 trumpets 3 trombones and 4 rhythm but designed to sound full and complete with reduced instrumentation of just nine players - 2 Alto Saxes Tenor Sax 2 Trumpets Trombone Piano Bass and Drums. Optional parts are available for C Flute Tuba (doubles Bass part) Horn in F (doubles 1st Trombone) and Baritone Horn T.C. (doubles 1st Trombone).Rhythm section parts offer suggestions for voicings and rhythms and guitar chord frames are included to assist young guitarists. Solos are written out for improvised sections and there is plenty of full sounding ensemble. Conductor's book includes a full length CD recording. Titles are: Chattanooga Choo Choo * El Gato Gordo * James Bond Theme * A Jazzy Merry Christmas * The Judge * Li'l Darlin' * Loosen Up * One O'Clock Jump * Over the Rainbow * Peter Gunn Theme * The Pink Panther * Rock This Town.

John's arrangement of this jazz classic was written specifically to feature Milt Jackson with the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra; however just about any instrument can play the head at the beginning of the chart. The fullensemble shout chorus at the end is a standout!

Sammy's interpretation of this great old tune is right on target for today's jazz ensembles with all the class we have come to expect from this master arranger! Written in a relaxed swing style this chart features lots of tuttiensemble writing very melodic counter melodies and also a wonderful sax soli. No solos required.

As recorded by Count Basie on Prime Time here is the magnificent Nestico flag-waver to end all flag-wavers! Combine a wonderful standard tune with solos for piano and tenor along with some of Sammy's finest ensemblewriting ever and you have a highlight for any concert or festival. Classic chart! (This recording from the Frank Capp Juggernaut recording “Play It Again Sam” on Concord Jazz - CCD-4747-2)