No solos to worry about in this easy going swing chart with great appeal. Based on ?rhythm changes? around a moderate swing 2 and 4 this chart includes some great plunger work (optional) for the brass. Swing Spoken Here hooks you right away and doesn?t let go excellent writing that is sure to become a favorite with young jazz ensembles!

Discovery Jazz-Practically a trademark Count Basie tune this medium swing classic has been carefully modified to fit the needs of beginning bands. Features authentic style lots of tutti ensemble playing and easy written solos.

Recorded by John Pizzarelli and the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra on the CD Dear Mr. Sinatra here is John Clayton's adaptation of the chart he penned on the standard “Nice 'n' Easy.” Featuring a relaxedflowing style and a moderate swing tempo this is a natural choice for a male (or female) vocalist that includes standout feature spots for the band as well.

Enregistré par Frank Sinatra pour son album de 1960 cet air est devenu un standard enregistré par de nombreux artistes de jazz. Plutôt que d?utiliser le style de swing de l?original Mark Taylor a façonné cette version magnifique au tempo modéré de bossa nova. Bien que le duo de trompette et de saxophone alto occupe le rôle principal la composition pour le reste de l?ensemble est excellente.

John Berry's medium swing arrangement of this standard from the '40s flows nice and will make your young group sound great. In the beginning it's mostly tutti ensemble then the saxes are featured on the bridge and the 2nd verse.There is a solo for Trumpet and a full ensemble out chorus to finish it off.

15 Jazzy and swinging selections for Young Jazz Ensembles. This is the Trombone edition and is compatible with the other editions to form a full Jazz ensemble! These easy Jazz favourites are a fantastic way to enjoy playing and performing Jazz together for the first time.

15 Jazzy and swinging selections for Young Jazz Ensembles. This is the Bass edition and is compatible with the other editions to form a full Jazz ensemble! These easy Jazz favourites are a fantastic way to enjoy playing and performing Jazz together for the first time.

Includes: Sweet Georgia Brown Never My Love The Swingin' Shepherd Blues Embraceable You The Loco-Motion It Had to Be You.

Here's a fun original swing tune with a bit of an edge! Michael Sweeney again shows his understanding of this easy level in this well-written blues that features some minor dissonances for spice and a melody that really swings.Includes sample solos for alto and trumpet but you can have anyone solo. Your band will sound great playing this one!

Here is wonderful holiday favorite arranged for your young band. Arranger Paul Cook has the ability to score for this level and keep the integrity of the composition. This chart offers your sax section plenty of melody and a fun solo section with the altos and tenors trading fours. You can focus on the swing concept since this one is chock full of ensemble swing sections. But don't worry easy swing rhythms make it easy to learn and the band will sound terrific. Flexible instrumentation and optional parts give you all the options you'll need for a successful holiday performance.

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.

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 · 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 · 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