Jazz Ensemble Library ? Grade 4Made famous by John Coltrane but treated here in a more traditional Afro-Latin style this is something a little different for jazz ensemble. As with all Mossman charts the rhythmsection is meticulously notated to insure the correct style. The 3/4 pattern throughout draws heavily on African influences and the melody is masterfully passed from section to section. A single pentatonic scale works for the solosection making this a wonderful vehicle for involving many soloists.

Jazz Classics for the Young Ensemble - Grade 3 This standard blues tune really swings in the expert hands of Mark Taylor. The trumpets are featured off the top followed by the saxes and a solo section for any player. A solid ensemble shout rounds out this effectively written chart.

Here is a standout chart on Lee Morgan's soulful jazz standard. The familiar melody riff is first played by a small ensemble of alto tenor trumpet trombone and guitar. Gradually the entire ensemble gets into the act followedby solo space for alto and/or trumpet and finally drums. With its distinctive and important style this chart belongs in every band's library.

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!

Cet iconique classique du jazz reste toujours un must depuis 80 ans. Cet arrangement pour une soliste vocale est dans un style de ballade aux croches ?gales. Un bref solo de trombone fournit un peu de diversit? et le support de l???ensemble entier est magnifique tout au long du morceau.

This jazz standard was composed by legendary vibraphonist Milt Jackson and recorded notably by Milt with Oscar Peterson on the album of the same name. Opening with the theme played by a small group of tenor trumpet guitar and vibes thisgreat-sounding chart is set in a medium tempo swing style and features terrific scoring for the entire ensemble. With the blues format this is a perfect vehicle for multiple soloists.

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.

Dizzy Gillespie was a pivotal figure in the connection between Jazz and Afro-Cuban music. This exciting chart explores this relationship combining authentic Cha Cha and Bembe with straight ahead swinging jazz. A tenor sax solo isfeatured and look for some quotes from Dizzy's original recordings.