SKU: CL.032-3898-01
A Basie style swing chart that opens up with a written piano solo, and features a duet by trumpet and tenor sax or trombone before getting the whole band in on the action. An impressive sax soli section leads into solos by tenor sax and trumpet, and suggested solos are provided. Ends with a powerful shout chorus that is sure to impress. Also includes an optional flute part. Will make your bands sound like the big guys!
SKU: CL.032-4658-00
This Bigâ€League chart spotlights all of the sections of the jazz ensemble with highâ€energy and verve. Opening with an effective piano solo/rhythm section soli, Welcome to the Majors features a driving, liteâ€shuffle beat that propels the breezy melody and crisp ensembles over a set of slightly altered blues changes. A 4â€bar kickâ€off leads to a tenor sax solo, and this solo section may be opened up for other players as desired. An 8 bar trombone soli leads way to the incisive and biting shout chorus that builds and builds. Fresh, spirited, and lots of fun for concert and contest alike. A real home run!
SKU: CL.032-3280-00
A bluesy ballad that starts with a short solo for Alto Sax and then adds Trumpet/Flugelhorn for a tasty duet. Also includes an optional Flute part so that you can feature your best flutist with your jazz band. Lots of great ensemble sounds are followed by a delightful written piano solo that leads back to the full ensemble for a big finish. Includes a Guitar Performance Help Sheet. Perfect chart for mid-level bands who want to sound like the big boys! VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!
SKU: CL.032-3633-01
This is one very cool and tasty ballad. After a short 4 bar piano intro, the melody is played by a quartet made up of your strongest players - trumpet, alto, tenor and trombone. The whole Band joins in for some great ensemble work (trumpets never leave the staff) which leads into an easy but very hip piano solo. Then more great ensemble, and finally the piano is again featured at the end. The piano part is completely written out, and the right hand has a single note line throughout. There's nothing high, loud or fast here - but what a great way to impress and audience by showcasing your band's ability to play with A Gentle Touch.
SKU: CL.032-3280-01
SKU: CL.032-3618-01
Your band will really swing with this tasty chart that lays right in the groove. Every section gets to play the melody while easy dorian solo changes over a blues style 12 bar format makes the open solo section approachable by any instrument in the band. The guitar helper part includes tablature and chord shape/performance suggestions. A written piano solo and optional vibes and vocal parts enhance the performance possibilities. Cool Chart!
SKU: HL.7013916
UPC: 196288103875. 9.0x12.0x0.134 inches.
Using a comfortable moderate swing style, this masterful setting by Chuck Israels opens with the full ensemble then giving way to solo space for tenor sax. A key change announces the entrance of the vocalist who takes us the rest of the way out. Tender and very effective!
SKU: HL.7014267
UPC: 196288207009.
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.
SKU: BT.DHP-1074204-030
9x12 inches. English-German-French-Dutch.
Cole Porter was one of the great masters of Broadway musicals during the thirties, forties and fifties, with So in Love, from the musical Kiss Me Kate, being one of his best loved works. It has been recorded by many artists including Bing Crosby, Lulu, Shirley Bassey and Julie Andrews, however it is the Ella Fitzgerald version that is best known. This jazzy musical classic can now be enjoyed by your brass band with this excellent new arrangement.Cole Porter schrieb unvergessene, wundervolle Musicals und Lieder. Seine Musik wurde schon von vielen groÃ?en Künstlern interpretiert - von Jazzentertainern wie Ella Fitzgerald und Frank Sinatra über klassische Sängerinnen bis hin zu Popkünstlern wie U2 und Tom Waits. Mit Kazuhiro Moritas Bearbeitung des romantischen Songs So in Love aus dem Musical Kiss Me Kate können Sie sich nun in diese illustre Riege einreihen! Lâ??auteur-compositeur américain Cole Porter (1891-1964) est initié au piano dès son plus jeune ge. Plus tard, il suit un cursus universitaire Yale puis Paris. Sa vie a suscité bien des commentaires. En 1918, il épouse Linda Lee Thomas. Le couple partage sa vie entre Paris, Venise, New York et Hollywood où Cole Porter se consacre la composition de musiques de films. Le mariage est heureux en dépit de lâ??homosexualité notoire de Cole Porter. En 1937, il est victime dâ??un grave accident qui le laisse handicapé vie. Cole Porter restera meurtri par cette expérience. Son épouse meurt en 1954. Quatre ans plus tard, il est amputé de la jambe droite. Son appétit de vivre et saflamme créatrice sâ??éteignent. Il meurt en 1964.Cole Porter a composé de superbes chansons et comédies musicales dont certaines sont encore très appréciées de nos jours. Il suffit dâ??évoquer Iâ??ve Got You Under My Skin ou Every Time We Say Goodbye. Sa musique a été reprise par de nombreux artistes : des crooners et grandes vedettes du jazz telles que Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald et Oscar Peterson aux cantatrices Renée Fleming et Kiri Te Kanawa. Certains artistes pop, notamment U2 ou Tom Waits, ont également fait une incursion dans son riche répertoire.So in Love est une chanson romantique extraite de la comédie musicale Kiss Me Kate (1948).
SKU: LO.J1039
UPC: 000308094619.
A very hip arrangement of this Nat Adderley tune! It is written for 6 brass and includes written solos for alto and trumpet.
SKU: LO.60-1333H
ISBN 9780893288006.
This driving 12/8 Afro-Cuban chart is an excellent selection to showcase the ensemble and an alto or tenor saxophone soloist. Following the dazzling ensemble introduction, a combo of alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, trumpet and (optional) guitar have the statement of the melody with muted brass in the background. A saxophone soli leads to the solo section which begins in swing and then returns to the original feel.
SKU: LO.60-1220H
UPC: 000308093551.
A short dramatic introduction sets up this latin rock chart. The Cuban clave is introduced in the second half and continues through the solo section. The solo is actually scored as a duet between trumpet and alto saxophone and features them trading twos. This piece works using only drum set, but there are also two auxiliary percussion parts included for timbales, conga drums, claves, cowbell and shaker.
SKU: LO.60-1046H
UPC: 000308054958.
If you think it's just another blues, but it's not, it's Hogwart Stomp. Robert Woods shows off some of his wizardry with this interesting and fun-filled excursion into the magical land of the blues shuffle. The cascading triplet figure in the introduction is not only one of the themes of the piece, but it is also used as the basis for the chart's IDEAS FORIMPROV section.
SKU: LO.60-1106H
UPC: 000308066487.
If you're looking for an interesting down tempo composition, this chart deserves your serious consideration. Using the full palate of colors available in a contemporary jazz ensemble, this captivating piece combines dramatic harmonic choices with unique orchestration to create a beautiful showcase for the entire ensemble.
SKU: LO.60-1180H
UPC: 000308071863.
Of course! If you do any concerts at elementary schools or are looking for the perfect way to showcase each section in your jazz ensemble, this composition is a must. Starting with the bass, the narrator introduces each of the rhythm section instruments; then the alto, tenor and baritone saxes, followed by the trombones and finally, the trumpets. The styles range from a New Orleans second line beat to a bossa nova to a great Killer Joe groove. All of it is tied together beautifully with the narration and is sure to be a highlight of any program. The narrator does not need to be a musician, so enlist the help of your principal, superintendent, board member or music parent. Performance time is approximately 7 minutes.
SKU: LO.60-1331H
ISBN 9780893288068.
This slow down and dirty 12/8 blues has it all! Lines drenched in triplets, trumpets with plunger mutes, a stop time section with wailing saxophones, more diminished chords per square inch than regular blues…who could ask for anything more?
SKU: LO.60-1118H
UPC: 000308066470.
The horns and the rhythm section trade fours over a half-time shuffle groove to kick off the chart. This flows naturally into a hip swinging section over minor changes. The original groove returns and gives the full band a chance to wail. Urban Angels is a great chart to help teach your band to internalize the time while they're digging into music with real attitude. Written solos are included for tenor saxophone and Trumpet, but the easy changes in the solo section will help encourage students to improvise.
SKU: LO.J1056S
UPC: 000308094862.
SKU: LO.J1001
UPC: 000308094213.
A rock-solid arrangement of this standard swing chart. Perfect for younger bands.
SKU: LO.60-1208H
UPC: 000308071788.
This Latin-rock chart sets up a powerful rhythmic groove that will make the splashy ensemble figures sparkle from the first reading. The unique harmonic flavor of the opening section is created by using parallel minor seventh chords and the bridge provides a wash of new colors. The chorus provided for improvisation can be used to showcase any soloist.
SKU: LO.60-1329H
ISBN 9780893288020.
The original Yankee Doodle Dandy, George M. Cohan, was a major figure in the development of Broadway, but his classic tune never sounded so good! Master arranger Carl Strommen uses his creative harmonic language and perfect sense of jazz style to turn this Broadway march into a medium slow swing chart that uses the elements of the modern jazz ensemble to the fullest. The arrangement leads off with the band playing the first chorus in the mezzo piano range which is one of the reasons that this is a terrific selection to follow a loud burner. The saxophones get a good workout in their soli, and there is solo space for tenor saxophone and trumpet. (Written solos are included.).
SKU: LO.60-1181H
UPC: 000308071870.
SKU: LO.60-1356H
ISBN 9780893288037.
Long a favorite of jazz players from Wes Montgomery to Cannonball Adderley to Donald Byrd to the Manhattan Transfer, this Duke Pearson standard gets the full Robert Woods treatment. All the familiar licks and tight harmonies are here in the only published version available of this classic tune. This arrangement is in C minor, so the ranges are perfect for everyone. Please take a close look at this one!
SKU: LO.60-1039H
UPC: 000308076493.
This chart really fills a void in literature for this level. It is designed to be played on synth with a cool electric piano sound, but we tried it with acoustic piano and it sounds great that way too. The piano part is completely written out- Frank's idea to create a contemporary sounding piece for a classically trained piano student is right on the money! Of course, it you are blessed with the student who is comfortable with improvising, so much the better.
SKU: LO.60-1107H
UPC: 000308076837.
SKU: LO.60-1302H
UPC: 000308109764.
Straight-ahead big band jazz at its best! Throw together plenty of great ensemble writing, a few harmonic twists, swinging lines, a little stop-time, punchy brass and a modulation or two and you've got a winner.
SKU: LO.60-1188H
UPC: 000308071719.
Down and dirty sum up this one! Plunger mutes and triplet lines dripping with blues are all over this chart. It correlates with Jamey's Play Along Volume #88, Millennium Blues (track #1), so your students can have a ball learning to play in this 12/8 style.
SKU: LO.60-1058H
UPC: 000308059083.
Here's a swinging chart in the style of the great dance bands of the '40s. As you can probably guess from the title though, this piece is a little tongue in cheek, so be prepared for some unexpected twists and turns along the way. Your band will have a ball playing this one, and Not In The Mood will certainly get the audience stamp of approval as well!
SKU: AP.WBRP2004C
UPC: 038081277646. English.
Belwin Jazz presents April in Paris, a level 3 jazz band series piece designed for high school and advanced junior high school band. Instrumentation includes 5 saxophones, 8 brass, and 4 rhythm parts. Optional parts include flute, tuba, horn and baritone T.C. Solos are written out with chord changes, the rhythm section parts suggest chord voicing and rhythms and guitar chord frames are provided to help young guitarists.
SKU: AP.38686S
UPC: 038081432540. English.
This medium tempo swingin' jazz waltz has the lilting 3/4 feel that is fun to play, along with (written) solos for alto 1 and trumpet 2. The chart has standard instrumentation plus an alternate 2nd alto part with flute if desired.
