Par TAYLOR MARK. Commissioned by the Houston Jazz Orchestra, here's a hard-driving shuffle tune that will make your mature ensemble sound great. The rhythm section sets the table for the saxes on the melody and answered by punches from the brass. Solo spots for tenor and trumpet are interspersed with inventive lines for the full ensemble. A soli for the trombone section follows, and rousing shout chorus caps things off in this dynamic chart. Recording courtesy of the Houston Jazz Orchestra - James McLaughlin, music director. / Date parution : 2025-01-21/ Répertoire / Jazz Band

Par . Originally recorded as the official theme for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, this upbeat and infectious hit by Shakira remains as popular today as ever. Michele Fernández brings us a refreshing and vibrant take on this iconic theme with a driving Afro-Caribbean groove and energized ensemble lines. (opt. flute part included) / Date parution : 2025-01-21/ Répertoire / Jazz Ensemble

Par . Written and recorded by Sting in 1993, Fields of Gold is recognized as a masterful yet haunting ballad. This skillfully paced arrangement for young players features a light pop feel along with brief solos for alto sax and trumpet. The key change near the end provides a nice emotional lift. / Date parution : 2025-01-21/ Répertoire / Jazz Ensemble

Par MCKAY AL. This pop hit recorded by the Emotions in 1997 has a distinctive Earth, Wind and Fire vibe thanks to composers Maurice White and Al McKay. Most recently used as the basis for Paul Russell's Lil Boo Thang, here is an arrangement for young jazz ensembles that features a funky groove and all the signature horn riffs from the original. / Date parution : 2025-01-21/ Répertoire / Jazz Ensemble

Par ELLINGTON DUKE / STITZEL RICK (Arr.). This early jazz standard from Duke Ellington features a slow and sultry blues style and a wonderfully plaintive melody. Written in a call and response format, this chart for young players also includes a solo (or soli) for trumpet and nicely scored full ensemble sections. / Date parution : 2024-06-01/ Répertoire / Ensemble de Jazz

An Essential Guide to Supporting the Large Jazz Ensemble. Par . No other ensemble is so readily identified with jazz music than the big band. Every component, from the saxes to the brass and rhythm sections, has drawn audiences for over a century with high-energy hits, lush ballad textures, and toe-tapping rhythms. The vehicle for the groove of the band lies with the drums, which dictates the intensity, drive, and feel of the entire band by drawing on a large arsenal of time-keeping tools. In this book, acclaimed Grammy Award-winning jazz drummer, composer, educator, and producer Ulysses Owens Jr. (Christian McBride, Gregory Porter, Ted Nash, Wynton Marsalis, and many others) explains how to authentically support a jazz big band with authority, confidence, and finesse. Features: · The difference between combo versus big band drumming · Standard and modern big band grooves · Big band chart vocabulary · Orchestrating on the drum kit · Choosing the right gear · Auditioning for high school and college big bands Plus, we have 15 recreated drum charts that Ulysses used to play on the UOJ Big Band (Rising Star Large Ensemble 2022, DownBeat magazine) release Soul Conversations! In addition to this, many of the exercises in the book feature accompanying audio tracks with Ulysses himself demonstrating the grooves and patterns you'll learn. The price of this book includes access to audio tracks online, for download or streaming, using the unique code in each book. It includes PLAYBACK , a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right - available exclusively from Hal Leonard. / Date parution : 2024-04-27/ Méthode / Batterie

Par MORRICONE ENNIO. / Date parution : 2024-06-01/ Répertoire / Jazz Ensemble et Bugle

Par . This jazz standard by Horace Silver from 1956 features an exotic and captivating Latin jazz groove along with a distinctive melodic line and chord progression. Mark Taylor uses elements from Horace's original quintet recording, but then takes full advantage of the 6-horn format. A classic! / Date parution : 2025-01-21/ Répertoire / Jazz Band

Par . Recorded by Joe Sample and The Crusaders in 1971, Put It Where You Want It is a great example of an early jazz fusion tune that has stood the test of time. Mike Tomaro's terrific setting shows a contemporary flare while still maintaining the funky and infectious flavor of the original. Get the party started! / Date parution : 2025-01-21/ Répertoire / Jazz Band

Par SILVER HORACE / MURTHA PAUL (Arr.). This standard by Horace Silver features a distinctive bass line groove and a laid back Latin style. Expertly adapted for this easy level, here is a great way to introduce the music of this jazz master to your students. / Date parution : 2024-06-01/ Répertoire / Jazz Ensemble

Par BATISTE JOHN / MURTHA PAUL (Arr.). From the acclaimed album We Are by Jon Batiste (Grammy Award for Album of the Year), the New Orleans flavored hit song Freedom exudes a sense of joy and optimism. Here is a fun version for jazz ensemble filled with energy and celebration! / Date parution : 2022-10-12/ Répertoire / Jazz Ensemble

Par SILVER HORACE. One of the best-known standards by Horace Silver, Song for My Father features a light Latin style and recognizable melody along with the signature bass riff. The easy changes make it perfect for soloists, and a great groove for the entire group. / Date parution : 2025-01-21/ Répertoire / Jazz Band

Grade 2. Par WONDER STEVIE / MURTHA PAUL (Arr.). Arranged with modest ranges and in the little big band format, here is a great-sounding version of Stevie Wonder's classic hit. Featured is the authentic funk groove, and the solo section written for trumpet can be opened up to include additional soloists. / Date parution : 2024-06-01/ Répertoire / Jazz Ensemble

Par MANCINI HENRY. Utilizing the full potential of the little big band format, Paul's arrangement features plenty of variety, but also full sounding passages for the entire ensemble. Naturally there are some appealingly slinky figures for the saxes, and also written or ad lib. solos for tenor sax and trumpet. / Date parution : 2024-01-06/ Répertoire / Jazz Ensemble