Swing Classics

Swing Classics For Jazz Ensemble presents fifteen complete arrangements for the young Jazz orchestra the ideal choice for school Big Bands and Concert Bands.These swingtime standards are a guaranteed hit for any concert performance with solo opportunities for the full range of lead instruments and suave arrangements that allow everyone in the band to shine. The songs include the Glenn Miller favourite In The Mood the silky smooth Ellington swing of Satin Doll and much more.

Swing Classics For Jazz Ensemble presents fifteen complete arrangements for the young Jazz orchestra the ideal choice for school Big Bands and Concert Bands.These swingtime standards are a guaranteed hit for any concert performance with solo opportunities for the full range of lead instruments and suave arrangements that allow everyone in the band to shine. The songs include the Glenn Miller favourite In The Mood the silky smooth Ellington swing of Satin Doll and much more.

Take the lead is an integrated series for alto saxophone, clarinet, flute, piano, tenor saxophone, trumpet and violin. In each edition all of the songs are in the same key at concert pitch, allowing the different instruments to play together. Chord symbols are included at concert pitch for use by piano or guitar.'Take the Lead Swing' features idiomatic arrangements of swing classics offering fun repertoire that young instrumentalists will love to play. Students have a choice of playing along with CD, Piano or Guitar and all pieces are fully integrated with arrangements for other instruments in the series, making this the ideal resource for school bands and small ensembles. Used as a solo book these pieces will encourage technical progression and confidence in playing. Ideal pieces for performance, or just for fun.Contents: Chattanooga-Choo Choo Ch'Boogie; I've Got A Gal In Kalamazoo; In The Mood; I Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing); Jersey Bounce; Pennsylvania 6-5000; A String Of Pearls

Discovery Jazz-Practically a trademark Count Basie tune this medium swing classic has been carefully modified to fit the needs of beginning bands. Features authentic style lots of tutti ensemble playing and easy written solos.

Swingin\' Jazz Ukulele is designed for your total enjoyment. Each song is arranged in a fun and lively way with a strum-and-sing approach. The chords are simple, yet entirely appropriate to the jazz-age style of the \'20s and \'30s. We\'ve also included classic intros, endings, and turnarounds that will make you sound like an authentic early jazzer. Titles: Ain\'t Misbehavin\' * Ain\'t She Sweet * As Time Goes By * Bye Bye Blackbird * Dream a Little Dream of Me * Five Foot Two, Eyes of Blue * I\'ll See You in My Dreams * It Don\'t Mean a Thing (If It Ain\'t Got That Swing) * It Had to Be You * Makin\' Whoopee * Sweet Georgia Brown * Tonight You Belong to Me. / Instrumental Music, Methods and Tutors, Miscellaneou / Recueil / Ukulélé

Includes: American Patrol April in Paris Blue Skies Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy I Ain't Got Nobody I'm Beginning to See the Light In the Mood It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing) Ja-Da Just a Gigolo Leap Frog Little Brown Jug Night Train Satin Doll Stompin' at the Savoy Woodchopper's Ball.

Includes: American Patrol April in Paris Blue Skies Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy I Ain't Got Nobody I'm Beginning to See the Light In the Mood It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing) Ja-Da Just a Gigolo Leap Frog Little Brown Jug Night Train Satin Doll Stompin' at the Savoy Woodchopper's Ball.

From the acclaimed guitarist for the Count Basie Orchestra Freddie Greene here is his medium swing classic Down for Double in an excellent arrangement for young players. With the saxes taking the lead complemented by figures from the brass and short solos for tenor and trumpet this chart swings hard from beginning to end.