Originally recorded by Mariah Carey in 1994 this upbeat tune has become a holiday favorite year after year. John Berry brings us a great-sounding version in a straight-ahead medium swing style with the melody traded around from section to section. No solos are required.

Arranged in an easy flowing bossa style here is an effective version of this jazz standard from jazz master Benny Carter and Sammy Cahn. Featuring solid and creative scoring for the entire ensemble there are also solo opportunities for alto sax and trumpet.

Recorded by singer/songwriter/pianist Norah Jones this haunting tune took top honors as ???song of the year??? in 2003. With a beautiful melody and smooth harmonies this is a wonderful contemporary feature for vocalist.This arrangement may also be used as a feature for flugelhorn or tenor sax in place of the vocal part.

Like other sets in Jim Mahaffey's “Ten-Minute” series for jazz ensemble these three unison warmups can be performed by your group in a 10-minute warmup at the beginning of your rehearsal. Each section is in a familiarkey (Concert Bb Eb or F) and inludes scales in each of the seven modes plus the blues pentatonic and whole tone scales. A must-have for every jazz lab.

Arr. John Clayton. Par STORDAHL AXEL. / Niveau : 5 / Jazz / Répertoire / Jazz Ensemble

Vocal Feature-A jazz masterpiece arranged for vocal solo and jazz ensemble. This chart is written in two keys to provide maximum flexibility for the vocalist and the band. This straight-ahead swinger also has brief solos for 1st trombone and 2nd trumpet. The low key (female) is C with a range from F below middle C to third line B. The high key (male) is pitched in F with a range from B-flat below middle C to fourth space E. The low-key version also has an optional shout chorus with the ensemble. Dave Wolpe arranged this one and that is your guarantee of an excellent chart.

One of the hottest Beatles' tunes of all time for beginning jazz ensemble? You bet! Chris Sharp has done an excellent job of retaining the flare that made this one of the world's most beloved songs. No solos - just straight ahead ensemble writing with an easy shout chorus.

Frank Mantooth is one of today's most creative arrangers for jazz ensemble and he treats us here to a marvelously unique take on this well-known standard. The style is straight-ahead swing but the harmonic structure is fresh andthe ensemble writing is super. It starts with alto and trumpet on the melody and includes solo space for any combination of alto trumpet or trombone.

From Disney's animated hit movie Frozen and sung by Olaf the snowman, this entertaining song features a light ?soft shoe? style that adapts quite naturally for jazz ensemble. With skillful trading of the melody and slipping into a straight ahead swing style, this is sure to be hit at your next concert.

Par BRUBECK DAVE. This jazz standard composed by Dave Brubeck came to notoriety on the landmark 1957 Miles Davis/Gil Evans collaboration Miles Ahead. This arrangement takes the composition in a somewhat different direction with a fully-notated Afro-Cuban groove. Solos are included for alto sax and trumpet. / Date parution : 2022-09-07/ Répertoire / Jazz Ensemble

Dizzy Gillespie was a pivotal figure in the connection between Jazz and Afro-Cuban music. This exciting chart explores this relationship combining authentic Cha Cha and Bembe with straight ahead swinging jazz. A tenor sax solo isfeatured and look for some quotes from Dizzy's original recordings.

Reminiscent of the sassy and funky version recorded by Chaka Kahn here is a hot re-working of the classic Beatles hit. Featuring creative harmonies and sizzling horn riffs this is sure to add a spark of energy to any program.

Not to be confused with the same titled piece from the Nutcracker Suite, this tenor sax feature from Duke's later years has an open almost 'world music' groove that transitions to straight ahead swing. Contrasting traditional harmonic sections with vamp like textures, odd phrase lengths and his usual colorful orchestration, makes this one of Duke's great compositions. / Ensemble De Jazz