Young Jazz Ensemble – Grade 3Beatles songs often work well in surprising settings. Mark Taylor takes this Lennon and McCartney favorite and transforms it into a swingin' jazz waltz! After a short unison riff sets upthe style the tenor soloist takes over. The brass handle the bridge followed by a written or ad lib. solo for tenor and a marvelous chorus for the full ensemble. Unique and effective!

Timeless rock ballad from the Beatles! John's solid arrangement will bring out the best in your young group with a chart that is creative as well as appealing.

Professional Editions-Jazz Ens-This Beatles classic is treated to a creative and varied setting in this production number from Richard Tuttobene. The lush chorale-like opening leads to a jazz waltz setting of the main theme featuring a flugelhorn soloist. Thefull ensemble isfeatured in a straight ahead swing section and the slow chorale style from the opening makes a brief yet effective return near the end. A unique tour de force for mature ensembles.

Commissioned by the US Army Jazz Ambassadors this arrangement by Eric Richards shines new light on the beauty and depth of the classic Beatles hit. An up-tempo Brazilian groove gives way to hints of samba and songo but alwayswith a smooth and laidback feel. Piano solo is featured off the top followed by a trio of tenor trombone and guitar on the head and later solo space for one or more of these players. A brief nod to the classical feel of theoriginal Beatles track helps build to aclimactic shout for the full ensemble. Nice!

The Bird hasFlown-Arranged in a style similar to the vintage version by Buddy Rich here is an easy jazz waltz based on this classic Beatles hit. It features strong ensemble writing along with a written or ad lib. solo for alto sax.

Recorded by the Beatles on Let It Be and notably performed on the roof of Apple Studios in London here is a rockin' version for very young jazz bands.

Mike found a nice jazz shuffle groove for this early Beatles classic that will be a lot of fun for beginning groups. The minor blues solo section allows players to use either the blues scale or dorian mode for ease in improvising. Full length recording included.

With a smooth Latin feel interesting harmonies plus a few mixed meters this is a terrific feature number for your flugelhorn soloist. Tasty ensemble lines contribute to a creative and appealing change of pace.

One of the classic early hits by the Beatles this catchy tune features an immediately recognizable melody and a driving swing/shuffle style. Included in this version for young players is the famous guitar break adapted for sax solo or soli.