This familiar tune from the 1930s has become a favorite with jazzers over the years. Here's a wonderfully crafted arrangement in the six-horn format that starts out as a relaxed jazz samba then moves seamlessly into a medium swing groove.

Grade 1.5What better way to introduce the music of Duke Ellington to your young jazzers than with this wonderfully scored arrangement by Michael Sweeney? Even at this easy level this chart really swings and will soundgreat with limited rehearsal time. Your pianist gets a rare chance to shine as he or she is featured on the melody while the ensemble answers. Later every section gets to play the melody and there is a solo section for any sax.The final section starts softly with saxes alone then builds as various layers are added. A great-sounding chart for beginning bands.

This is the authentic Nestico arrangement as recorded by the Count Basie Orchestra! Opening with a piano introduction this medium swing chart progresses through statements by the saxes expertly woven brass figures and shoutingensemble sections. Includes solo space for trumpet tenor and piano. This definitive version is a masterpiece of arranging craftsmanship!

(Corner Pocket)-One of the classic arrangements from the Count Basie Orchestra is adapted for younger bands in this authentic-sounding version by Mark Taylor. The signature piano intro is scored for trumpets in mutes and all the familiar ensemblepassages are included. There are brief solos for trumpet and tenor before the well-known shout chorus closes it out. A must for all bands.

Trombone Section Feature-When the trombone section gets a chance to speak its usually with a touch of attitude and style. This sassy shuffle tune in a moderately slow tempo gives them a great opportunity to take the spotlight. Includes a flexible solo section and some niceensemble sections as well.

One of the most familiar Latin standards is given a complete facelift by Michael Mossman in this creative and impressive sounding arrangement. You'll find harmonic wrinkles and rhythmic twists and turns amidst some really hotensemble writing. A variety of solo opportunities are also provided.

Haunting yet beautiful describes Michaels unique setting of this marvelous standard. Written in a moderately slow ?bolero? style this outstanding change of pace number features an alto sax soloist and a few ensemblesurprises along theway.

Written specifically for Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul released this as a single in 1967 and it became one of her signature songs. Here's a powerful version for vocal solo and jazz ensemble sure to be a concert highlight! / Partitions jazz

Jazzers deserve their chance to be in the spotlight like anyone else and heres a perfect vehicle for your aspiring young stars. This bluesy swing chart features the saxes on the melody with commentary from the brass section. Theblues progressionmakes soloing easy for anyone who gets the urge and the tutti shout chorus closes this appealing number out in style.

This swingin' arrangement for beginning jazzers is based on the version by Wheezy featured in Toy Story 2. The saxes enjoy most of the melody but the brass get their chance too along with a solo or soli for the trumpets. Thismemorable song is sure to be enjoyed by audiences of all ages!

Based on the blues in F and featuring a catchy riff traded around the band here is the perfect swing chart for beginning jazzers! Rick carefully uses tutti rhythms for ease in learning and the sample solo can be played by any sax or by the entire section.

Skillfully arranged in an authentic Glenn Miller style (and recorded by the Glenn Miller Alumni Band on “In A Christmas Mood”) this outstanding medley includes the holiday favorites O Holy Night (in a jazzballad style) Joy tothe World O Little Town of Bethlehem and an up-tempo swing version of Deck the Hall. Wonderful sounds from the swing era of the 40s in an entertaining holiday setting.

Can't decide which tunes you want on your winter concert? Solve the problem instantly with this collection of holiday favorites all in one chart! Extremely easy with several interesting twists to make this more appealing for your group and the audience as well. Perfect for your first year jazz ensemble.