Discovery Jazz - Grade 1.5 Here is a very easy version of Woody Herman's trademark tune. Mike's solid-sounding arrangement features plenty of tutti rhythms along with melody for saxes and answering statements in the brass. Theclassic shout chorus starts soft but then brings the chart to a rousing finish.

Jazz Ensemble Library - Grade 4 The Woody Herman Thundering Herd helped set a standard for exciting big band performances and well-crafted charts. This burner is one of Woody's trademark tunes and is arranged here in a powerful setting by Rick Stitzel.

The Hal Leonard Jazz Combo Paks are a versatile and inexpensive way to put four fantastic charts in front of your high school or college combo. The flexible instrumentation provides many options for covering theparts; the arrangements are absolutely top notch; and at $45.00 for four standards you will never find a better value.Instrumentation:- Line 1 (lead or harmony): Alto Sax Trumpet Soprano Sax Clarinet Flute Vibes- Line 2 (lead or harmony): Alto Sax Bari Sax Trumpet Soprano Sax Clarinet Trombone- Line 3: Bari Sax Tenor Sax Trumpet TrombonePak #12 includes: All the Things You Are • TheGirl from Ipanema (Garota De Ipanema) • Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown) • Smoke Gets in Your Eyes.

Here is a fabulous new collection of 15 arrangements by Michael Sweeney Peter Blair Jerry Nowak and John Berry. These are all proven winners from the acclaimed ?Discovery Jazz Series? and provide an economical source for quality and varied programming! As you can see from the list of titles there is no dead wood here! Includes: April in Paris Blues Machine Georgia on My Mind Harlem Nocturne I Heard It through the Grapevine It Don't Mean a Thing Mission: Impossible Theme Mood Indigo Moten Swing On Broadway Rock Around the Clock A String of Pearls T.W.A. (Trumpets with Attitude) Tangerine and Tequila.

Made famous by the Woody Herman Thundering Herd here is a marvelous adaptation for younger players by Paul Murtha. Following the opening chorus for piano the trumpets state the main theme with answers from the trombones and a counterline in the saxes. The solo section is flexible for any player but sample solos are provided for trumpet and alto sax. The final ensemble chorus starts softly and builds to a climactic ending - with plenty of attitude!

The Hal Leonard Jazz Combo Paks are a versatile and inexpensive way to put four fantastic charts in front of your high school or college combo. The flexible instrumentation provides many options for covering theparts; the arrangements are absolutely top notch; and at $45.00 for four standards you will never find a better value.Instrumentation:- Line 1 (lead or harmony): Alto Sax Trumpet Soprano Sax Clarinet Flute Vibes- Line 2 (lead or harmony): Alto Sax Bari Sax Trumpet Soprano Sax Clarinet Trombone- Line 3: Bari Sax Tenor Sax Trumpet TrombonePak #10 includes: Groovin' High; Bluesette;Meditation; Woodchopper's Ball.

Made famous by Woody Hermans Thundering Herd here is a fun chart from the early swing era. Saxes do most of the heavy lifting supported by punches and backgrounds in the brass. Also featured is a short solo for any tenor orbaritone sax.

Includes: American Patrol April in Paris Blue Skies Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy I Ain't Got Nobody I'm Beginning to See the Light In the Mood It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing) Ja-Da Just a Gigolo Leap Frog Little Brown Jug Night Train Satin Doll Stompin' at the Savoy Woodchopper's Ball.

Includes: American Patrol April in Paris Blue Skies Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy I Ain't Got Nobody I'm Beginning to See the Light In the Mood It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing) Ja-Da Just a Gigolo Leap Frog Little Brown Jug Night Train Satin Doll Stompin' at the Savoy Woodchopper's Ball.

This classic Marvin Gaye hit has always been a favourite with jazzers and has great crossover appeal. From the CD 'Out of the Woods' by the Les Hooper Band this funky version is infused with a West Coast attitude and is packed with energy and drive. A solo for alto sax is featured.Instrumentation:BASSTROMBONE 1TROMBONE 2TROMBONE 3TROMBONE 4DRUMSPIANOGUITARFULL SCOREALTO SAX 1ALTO SAX 2TENOR SAX 1TENOR SAX 2BARITONE SAXTRUMPET 1TRUMPET 2TRUMPET 3TRUMPET 4

As performed by Carmen McRae (including the spoken intro) here is John Clayton's sensitive and gorgeous version of For All We Know. The rich ensemble accompaniment is as much a part of the arrangement as the vocal solo. (Requireswoodwind doubles on flute clarinets and bass clarinet)