Recorded on the 1956 album Cookin with the Miles Davis Quintet this jazz standard composed by pianist Red Garland adapts beautifully for beginning jazzers. With a moderate tempo riff-based melody and non-threatening soloing on the bluesprogression this is the perfect introduction to the music of Miles Davis for your students.

Mark has kept the original flavor of this Clifford Brown blues classic in this version for young players. The style is a moderate blues and it starts out with a trumpet/tenor duet before adding the rest of the band. Add thisimportant jazz standard to your library and your band will sound great!

Complete ñ€“ Full Score-Epitaph written for a 31-piece ensemble was the masterwork of composer/bassist Charles Mingus. The extended suite is comprised of multiple movements reflecting a wealth of compositional styles (not just jazz) thatdemonstrate Mingus' invaluable contribution to 20th-century American music. Since its last performance 15 years ago additional movements have been discovered that were originally intended to be a part of the work. This unique500-page score includes these “missing movements” along with historical and program notes. Prepared and edited under the guidance of Gunther Schuller and Sue Mingus it provides a monumental resource for study andanalysis. The first jazz composition of such magnitude ever to be published it is presented in this edition as he left it: a summary work a portrait for all time of his life in music. “I wrote it for my tombstone.”- Charles Mingus

Using elements from the original version of this jazz classic Michael has created a very playable chart for young players. This modal jazz waltz is a perfect way to introduce the genius of Wayne Shorter.

Composed by pianist Victor Feldman this jazz standard has been popular with recording artists ever since Miles Davis famously introduced it back in 1963. Written in an uptempo swing style and featuring the riff-like melody surrounded by fullensemble statements this well-crafted chart is certain to become a staple in the repertoire for jazz groups.

Originally recorded by Charles Mingus on his Mingus Ah Um album in 1959 Sy Johnson has transformed this through-composed ballad into a stunningly beautiful setting for full jazz ensemble. Featuring effective dynamiccontours a nice variety of textures and solos for trumpet and tenor this will become a focal point for concerts or festivals.

Recorded in the mid-1950s and also known as ?Tranes Blues ? this jazz classic is credited to Miles Davis but reportedly penned by John Coltrane. Regardless Michael Mossmans refreshing version crafted in a moderate cha-cha groove puts this standardtune in a completely new light. The solo section can be handled by any sax.

From the show Golden Boy this jazz standard composed by Charles Strouse is tastefully arranged by Rick Stitzel in a Latin ballad style with a bossa/bolero feel. There is plenty of full ensemble playing and solos are included fortrumpet and tenor (written or ad lib.). This one will be a perfect change of pace for your next concert.

This jazz classic was penned by tenor saxophone great Hank Mobley. Mike's up-tempo swing chart is solid from beginning to end and will make a great concert opener or closer.

Arranged in an easy flowing bossa style here is an effective version of this jazz standard from jazz master Benny Carter and Sammy Cahn. Featuring solid and creative scoring for the entire ensemble there are also solo opportunities for alto sax and trumpet.

John's arrangement of this jazz classic was written specifically to feature Milt Jackson with the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra; however just about any instrument can play the head at the beginning of the chart. The fullensemble shout chorus at the end is a standout!

Easy Jazz Ensemble Series-This jazz standard has certainly stood the test of time and has been recorded by countless artists over the years. Here is a wonderful medium swing version scored with an authentic sound for young players. A duet of alto andtrumpet is featured alternating with ensemble passages and section features. Sure to sound great even with limited rehearsals.

Arranged in a medium up-tempo swing style and featuring an alto sax soloist at the top here is a fabulous setting of this jazz standard for mature bands. Also featured is an extended sax soli with flugelhorn doubling the lead aswell as answers from the brass and shout sections for the entire band. Destined to become a staple in the repertoire.

Rick Marlow and Bobby Scott's A Taste of Honey was made famous by Herb Alpert. Rob Vuono puts his remarkable arranging skills to work in this jazz-waltz version. After an opening chorale in the bone section the drums kick off the band as the piece builds gradually while changing key two times. Solo is in the alto sax (which includes a written solo as well).