SKU: KN.41829S
UPC: 822795418293.
The minor blues is an essential song form in the jazz language. This swing chart written at the very easy level provides the perfect vehicle to introduce this important form to developing players. Featuring a strong melody, solid ensemble work and an open solo section for players to gain improvisation experience over a minor blues. Scored for 4 horns with rhythm section and expandable to full big band, written or ad lib solos for all are included, along with optional parts for flute, clarinet and horn in F. Duration 3:36.
SKU: KN.60751S
UPC: 822795607512.
Given the widespread popularity and accessibility of his funk charts, you'll love this Jeff Jarvis original for developing groups. A solid introduction sets up the tuneful melody, and the funk groove is coupled with a rich chord progression that provides plenty of audience appeal. Solo sheets for Eb, Bb, C and Bass Clef instruments are offered for the open solo section, and each set also includes a guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson. Rhythm section parts are notated with chords cued. Duration 4:20. Available in SmartMusic.
SKU: KN.SN70162
UPC: 822795701623.
Originally recorded as a soprano sax solo feature on the Sammy Sammy Nestico CD A Portrait Of Sammy, this arrangement allows two soloing options: playing it as a (1) soprano feature played by the 2nd Alto player, or as a (2) tenor feature played by the 1st Tenor player. Either way, the haunting solo leaves plenty of room for individual interpretation.
SKU: AP.43660S
UPC: 038081506432. English. Traditional.
Check out this very easy bossa played at around 138 BPM with a brief 3/4 interlude and plenty of optional parts. The meter change is no problem---it's easy to interpret. Christmas Tree Ride arranged by Victor López features a written-out alto sax solo and trumpet 1 range to written E top space. (2:52).
SKU: KN.42175S
UPC: 822795421750.
Here's an easy, straight-ahead swing chart that has it all -- an abundance of basic figures, a clever melody, written or ad lib open solo section and plenty of full ensemble work. Duration 3:33. Available in SmartMusic.
SKU: AP.47511
UPC: 038081547916. English. Jamaican Folk Song.
The familiar Jamaican folk song in a Calypso groove is very accessible for young bands. No individual solos and easy trumpet 1 range to written D fourth line. Reduced instrumentation and flexible options include two flutes, two clarinets, auxiliary percussion and vibes. (2:40).
