Plenty of solid tutti ensemble scoring is featured in this arrangement for small group of Sonny Rollins' familiar Latin standard. The solo section can be opened up for any player and a tasty unison ensemble chorus follows. (Grade 3)
SKU: KN.43175
UPC: 822795431759.
Commissioned by the Jazz Division of the Illinois Music Educators Association for the 2016 All State Jazz Ensemble, this chart provides a wealth of teaching opportunities. The combination of a swinging melodic line, ample solo space for tenor and trumpet, and outstanding ensemble writing make this a big winner in everyone's book! Duration 5:56. Available in SmartMusic.
SKU: AP.45066
UPC: 038081519739. English. Thomas Fats Waller; Harry Brooks.
(What Did I Do to Be So) Black and Blue arranged by Victor López is a beautiful ballad, and very playable by a young jazz group. The tempo is around 82 BPM with a straight-eighth ballad feel, smooth and lyrical melodic lines, modest brass range, no individual solos, and all the usual optional parts plus flute, clarinet, and vibes. (3:41).
SKU: KN.42461
UPC: 822795424614.
The combination of Bob Lark's beautiful melody and Thomas Matta's lush orchestration creates this great showcase for your flugelhorn (or trumpet) soloist. The fully notated solo part includes chord changes for experienced improvisers. Reasonable ranges make this ballad accessible to medium level groups, and rhythm section parts are notated with chords cued. Duration 3:10. Available in SmartMusic.
SKU: KN.43255
UPC: 822795432558.
Commissioned by the Jazz Division of the Illinois Music Educator's Association, this Basie-style swing chart is based on the chord changes to the jazz standard Sunday. Rich voicings and solid swing figures combine to create outstanding ensemble work for the entire band. Though chord changes for the solo section are provided for alto, tenor, trumpet and trombone, guitar or piano may also substitute for any of the horn solos. Rhythm section parts are notated with chords cued. Duration 4:50. Available in SmartMusic.
SKU: AP.47507
UPC: 038081546773. English. Andy Razaf.
A swingin' jazz classic played around 156 BPM. Written-out suggested solos are provided for alto 1 and trumpet 2 with cues for piano and trumpet 1. The sax section soli, drum fills, a few familiar quotes along with well-notated rhythm parts all come together creating a fine chart that will make your band shine.
SKU: AP.47507S
UPC: 038081546780. English. Andy Razaf.
