SKU: AP.49615

ISBN 9781470651404. UPC: 038081572314. English. Words by Don Raye.

Star Eyes arranged by Rick Hirsch is a finely crafted chart with a straight-eighth groove. The tempo is around 148 BPM, and it features written out 8-bar solos for alto 1, tenor 1, trumpet 1, and trombone 1. The lead trumpet range is to written A above the staff. Optional instruments are included, too. This is a wonderful arrangement of a great standard tune. (4:20) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

SKU: AP.49210S

ISBN 9781470647261. UPC: 038081566498. English.

Yes! Alan Baylock's arrangement of What Is This Thing Called Love? is a hot swinger played in double time around 110 BPM that alternates with a samba groove. A terrific jazz standard that is full of energy that features solo work for tenor 1 (sample solo provided) and drum solo fills in an interlude. Lead trumpet range is to written A above the staff, optional parts include flute and vibes and more. This is your opener or closer for every performance! (4:15) This title available in MakeMusic Cloud.

SKU: AP.50077

ISBN 9781470663063. UPC: 038081580272. English.

Yes, the big hit song from the past arranged for your young band. No solos, Trumpet 1 range to written E-flat top space, played around 124 BPM. Uplifting, easy to rehearse and play, and effective at every concert. Good vibes! (1:50).

SKU: CL.032-4476-00

Yes! Feature your guitar or vibes player on this cookin' F blues shuffle with a nod to the late great B.B. King. The bari sax part takes a prominent blues band role within the rhythm section. Open up the improv solo section to feature any instrument. Tablature and fingerings for appropriate slides, bends, hammer-ons, pull-offs, and chord shape/performance suggestions are included in the solo guitar part. Playable with limited instrumentation. A real band and crowd pleaser!

SKU: CL.031-2796-00

A tasty and appealing swing chart playable with a limited instrumentation and it’s perfect for almost any performance situation.

SKU: CL.032-4843-00

A Few Miles More is an original composition by Mike Hammonds that puts everyone deep in that swinging groove from the start! Based on a twelve-bar blues in E-flat, it features exciting throwback styles including stop-time and call and response used in those famous jam sessions of yesteryear. The shout chorus drives the tune home and keeps the whole ensemble fully engaged to the end. Your band will sound like they are jamming with the greats on A Few Miles More!.

SKU: CL.032-4839-00

Veteran composer Carl Strommen’s Jumpin’ Jack Jive opens in a bright, brisk four and soon switches to a trademark two feel, reminiscent of the great big bands of yesteryear. The solo section features tenor and alto, and can be opened up for a variety of soloists of the director’s choosing. The charts builds and builds to a big finish! A great one for festival and concert use. Swing on with Jumpin’ Jack Jive!.

SKU: CL.032-4779-01

Are you ready for a toe-tapping blast from the past? Do you love the sounds of the great swing bands of the 40’s? Swing, Band, Swing for the Jazz Starters series lets your young jazz group sound just like those great bands of yesteryear. Music for the ages!