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 #26 includes: Stella by Starlight; Tangerine;The Nearness of You; Here There and Everywhere.

Alt sax feature-Few jazz ballads have been performed as consistently as this Thelonious Monk gem. Mike's version is a solo vehicle for alto sax and includes a double time feel that alternates with the traditional ballad tempo. Beautiful lines andstriking harmonies help create a real standout arrangement.

as recorded by the mel lewis jazz orchestra. As Recorded By The Mel Lewis Jazz Orchestra / Jazz / Recueil / Big Band

Par RICKER RAMON. Contemporary straight-eighth 'Maiden Voyage' feel. This chart takes up where 'Suspended Animation' left off. Uses same two suspended chords and adds a bridge. There is space for anyone in the band to solo. To help the beginning improviser, the composer has included some brief 'Notes on the Improvised Sections'. In addition this chart is correlated with material found in Vol. 1 of the Ramon Ricker Improvisation Series. Advance Music is proud to present our new Groovin' Easy Series. We've taken 10 tunes from two popular Advance Music publications (Reading Key Jazz Rhythms and The Ramon Ricker Improvisation Series) and asked our writers to give us creative and musically challenging charts that are also playable by young bands. To the normal big band instrumentation of 5 saxes, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones and rhythm section we've added optional parts for flute, clarinet, French horn, guitar and auxiliary percussion. In addition, each chart is written to sound full with a reduced instrumentation of only 3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone and rhythm section. The brass ranges are reasonable with the lead trumpet never going above a written C and the rhythm section parts are carefully notated and thought out./ Répertoire / Big Band

Par GERSHWIN GEORGE / TAYLOR MARK (Arr.). This clever tune by George Gershwin has long been a favorite with jazz musicians. Mark\'s upbeat swing setting is a true showcase for the entire ensemble, with inventive tutti ensemble passages interspersed with brief solos for trumpet, tenor sax, trombone, and alto sax. The Little Big Band Series features arrangements that are: Scored for 6 horns (3 saxes, 2 trumpets, trombone) plus rhythm section; Include additional optional parts for alto, tenor and trombone; Perfect for smaller programs, or additional ensemble opportunities./ Répertoire / Big Band

Recorded on the Grammy-nominated CD “I Am Three” by the Mingus Big Band this composition was originally written by Mingus for a 1959 television drama. Arranged here for the Mingus Big Band by the late great JohnStubblefield the chart opens with a bluesy piano introduction followed by an accelerando that kicks into a high-energy shuffle groove. Solos are included for tenor sax trombone trumpet and piano. A sizzling ensemble shout andgroup improvisation bring it all to an exciting finish!

From the Mingus Big Band CD Live In Time this is one of the most creative charts in the band's book. Don't be fooled by the apparent normal sounds at the beginning as this multi-styled production number gets a little out of control later on!

Mingus loved the blues and this powerful and highly energized arrangement from the CD Live In Time is a staple in the book of the Mingus Big Band. It features the signature bass line scored for the lower voices and full ensemblelines that really roar. Can be played as fast as you dare!

This medium tempo swing chart is the lead-off cut from the CD Mingus Big Band 93. Featured is a distinctive melody a stop-time solo section and a great swing groove throughout.

Includes: Satin Doll; This Masquerade; Mercy Mercy Mercy; Memory; Joshua; Heartbreaker.

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