Capturing the jump swing excitement for beginning bands Mike's new original is flashy yet very playable. Featuring catchy sax riffs and hot brass punches this up-tempo swinger is sure to light a fire at your next concert.Includes a flexible solo section with easy chords for soloing as well as short solo breaks for drums.

1. FOURTHS: A medium-tempo swing with chord progression by fourths.2. PITCH-MATCHING: Bright swing with cross-sectional pitch-matching in Concert Bb and F.3. MODAL WALTZ: Moderate swing in 3/4 that employs the Cand F dorian modes.4. FULL CIRCLE WITH SAX UNISON: Chords in the circle of fourths (key: F Concert) with a unison sax line to aid tuning.5. BONE-MODALE: In a groove a la Miles Davis and in the G minor mode the'bones are in unison.6. COOL BOSSA: Concert F laid back and lush. Great for sectional/tutti balance and for phrasing the bossa.7. LIP-SLUR CHROMATIC: A cut-time lip slur workout for the brass with sax chordsdescending in half-steps.8. IT'S THE Bb GOSPEL: A moderate gospel swing with a unison melody line passed around the sections plus a big finish for practicing dynamics.9. SAMBANICE: Concert Bb with an easy“two” feel. Unison lines and nice chord changes for sectional and ensemble listening.10. TRUMPET-TUNE: This medium swing in Eb gives trumpets the lead over a sax/'bone rhythmic backup figure.

Easy Jazz Ensemble ? Grade 2The jazz ensemble setting allows a nice way to explore traditional holiday favorites in different styles than they normally appear. Here is a Basie-style medium swing version (in 4) ofthis familiar tune using plenty of full ensemble playing and easy rhythmic patterns. Also including a sax soli but no solos this chart will be easy to put together and will sound great on your winter concert.

Written in a classic Basie style this medium tempo chart is based around the B-flat blues and features easy-to-learn characteristic swing patterns. A great way to introduce beginning bands to swing style! (Includes full performance CD)

From the premier jump swing band in the land Big Bad Voodoo Daddy here is their most requested tune. The tempo is bright swing and the riffs are hot and sassy. Solos for alto and trumpet can be played as written or ad lib and the blues changes make it easy for anyone to take ride.

Easy Jazz Ensemble - Grade 2 Mike was able to create an easy version of this classic from the swing era without sacrificing the sound and style of the original. The trumpet section is the primary featured section however the saxes also get a crack at the melody and the trombones will really enjoy the glissandi in the shout chorus. This enjoyable chart is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!

Designed to teach jazz basics to students with 1-2 years playing experience (but no prior experience playing jazz) Essential Elements for Jazz Ensemble is great for individual or classroom use. · Teaches the basics of swing style in a step-by-step approach using well-known songs · Improvisation made easy starting with simple two-measure phrases · Scales and basic theory introduced in an easy-to-understand format · Play-along tracks for every exercise included · Seven full band arrangements · Sample solos · Jazz history and people Book also includes My EE Library* ( myeelibrary.com ) - Instant Stream/Download/Audio CDs* *Internet access required for My EE Library (book includes instructions to order free opt. CD-ROM)

Par VAN HEUSEN JAMES. Arranged in a comfortable medium swing style and featuring easy rhythms and ranges, this popular standard fits nicely in the easy level of the Little Big Band Series. Nice scoring for the entire ensemble, and no solos are required. / Date parution : 2022-11-29/ Répertoire / Big Band

Designed to teach jazz basics to students with 1-2 years playing experience (but no prior experience playing jazz) Essential Elements for Jazz Ensemble is great for individual or classroom use. · Teaches the basics of swing style in a step-by-step approach using well-known songs · Improvisation made easy starting with simple two-measure phrases · Scales and basic theory introduced in an easy-to-understand format · Play-along tracks for every exercise included · Seven full band arrangements · Sample solos · Jazz history and people Book also includes My EE Library* ( myeelibrary.com ) - Instant Stream/Download/Audio CDs* *Internet access required for My EE Library (book includes instructions to order free opt. CD-ROM)

incl. 2 CDs-Designed to teach jazz basics to students with 1-2 years playing experience (but no prior experience playing jazz) Essential Elements for Jazz Ensemble is great for individual or classroom use. · Teaches the basics of swing style in a step-by-step approach using well-known songs · Improvisation made easy starting with simple two-measure phrases · Scales and basic theory introduced in an easy-to-understand format · Play-along tracks for every exercise included · Seven full band arrangements · Sample solos · Jazz history and people Book also includes My EE Library* ( myeelibrary.com ) - Instant Stream/Download/Audio CDs* *Internet access required for My EE Library (book includes instructions to order free opt. CD-ROM)

Designed to teach jazz basics to students with 1-2 years playing experience (but no prior experience playing jazz) Essential Elements for Jazz Ensemble is great for individual or classroom use. · Teaches the basics of swing style in a step-by-step approach using well-known songs · Improvisation made easy starting with simple two-measure phrases · Scales and basic theory introduced in an easy-to-understand format · Two CDs included with recordings of all exercises and arrangements · Seven full band arrangements · Sample solos · Jazz history and people

Designed to teach jazz basics to students with 1-2 years playing experience (but no prior experience playing jazz) Essential Elements for Jazz Ensemble is great for individual or classroom use. · Teaches the basics of swing style in a step-by-step approach using well-known songs · Improvisation made easy starting with simple two-measure phrases · Scales and basic theory introduced in an easy-to-understand format · Play-along tracks for every exercise included · Seven full band arrangements · Sample solos · Jazz history and people Book also includes My EE Library* ( myeelibrary.com ) - Instant Stream/Download/Audio CDs* *Internet access required for My EE Library (book includes instructions to order free opt. CD-ROM)

Yes, this is 'Jingle Bells?! Check out this very clever swing arrangement that is sure to please. This chart is easy to rehearse with a catchy hook, very modest brass ranges, and plenty of optional parts---it will be your favorite easy holiday arrangement! (3:08) / Ensemble De Jazz

Correlated to Unit 5 of Jazz Expressions?, Sweet Georgia Brown is a great jazz classic arranged by Mike Lewis at the easy level. The focus in this chart is on syncopation using easy rhythms, modest ranges, and clear articulation to provide an effective and consistent foundation for learning jazz. No improvised solos, only ensemble and section work in a traditional swing setting. Optional parts for flute, clarinet, horn, baritone horn, tuba, AND STRINGS - violin (2), viola, and cello. Wow!

This original swing tune features a medium tempo with a bluesy feel and a touch of gospel. The opening is set over a stop-time background feel and throughout the composition the rhythms are kept very easy and with moderateranges. There is a flexible solo section and the changes are easy for beginning improvisers.