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.

A clever adaptation of the familiar holiday tune, 'God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen.' With an easy swing feel at MM=120, trumpet 1 range to written E top space, no solos, a smooth modulation, and all the usual optional parts plus vibraphone. An accessible and well-written holiday arrangement. / Ensemble De Jazz

Young Jazz Ensemble-Sammy features the saxophones in this medium swing arrangement of the Cole Porter standard. Wonderful ensemble writing. No solos required.

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.

This jazz gem from the pen of Tadd Dameron features an easy flowing swing style and adapts wonderfully for full jazz ensemble. Mark's arrangement includes a small group (alto tenor bari. trumpet trombone guitar and vibes) offthe top that contrasts nicely with the full ensemble figures. Also included is a swingin' sax soli solos for trombone and alto and a tutti full band chorus that starts out soft minus drums then builds to a peak.

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.

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)