From Hal Leonard's acclaimed Essential Elements series for Jazz Ensemble here is an economical collection of 15 complete arrangements in a variety of styles. As a bonus feature each arrangement includes exercises for melody rhythm and improvisation. A valuable teaching tool in addition to filling your programming needs!Includes: All of Me Ballad for a Blue Horn Basin Street Blues Blues for a New Day Bubbert Goes Retro Bubbert'sGroove Ja-Da Mister Cool On Broadway Perfidia Satin Doll So What Song for San Miguel Sunday Afternoon and Take the ?A? Train.Includes 16 part books conductor score and CD

This chart swings all the way and is very playable by a young band. Arranger Vince Gassi captures the essence of this well-known Strayhorn composition made famous by Ellington.This title includes brief written solos for 1st alto sax and 1st trumpet and easy ranges with plenty of dynamics to teach. A superb chart you will play for years to come! This title is available in SmartMusic.

Jazz Classics for the Young Ensemble - Grade 3 This production number for young players offers a perfect way to honor the music of the legendary Duke Ellington Orchestra. This swingin' medley takes you through the well-knownstandards C-Jam Blues Sophisticated Lady and of course Take the A Train.

Includes: Birdland; Born to Be Wild; Eli's Comin'; Here There and Everywhere; How High The Moon; Malaguena; A Night in Tunisia; Peanut Vendor; Shake Rattle and Roll; Stompin' at the Savoy; A String of Pearls; Summertime; TakeThe A Train; Watch What Happens; Yardbird Suite.

Just like the train that Bubbert rides this jazz-rock minor blues (Bb minor) has a driving beat and is well-suited for the young band. A fun workout using the blues vocabulary.