Originally recorded by Charles Mingus on his Mingus Ah Um album in 1959 Sy Johnson has transformed this through-composed ballad into a stunningly beautiful setting for full jazz ensemble. Featuring effective dynamiccontours a nice variety of textures and solos for trumpet and tenor this will become a focal point for concerts or festivals.

You probably think you know this song...that is until you hear John Clayton's arrangement! He includes the rarely played verse along with a slow ballad tempo and gorgeous woodwind colors to create a masterpiece for the jazzensemble. This chart goes to show that good jazz isn't always loud and fast! In addition Mr. Clayton's harmonic palette is nothing short of stunning. (no solos required) Recorded by the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra on'Heart And Soul.'

3rd Trombone parts for this collection of jazz charts arranged for mixed ensemble. 12 outstanding arrangements for the beginning jazz ensemble written by experienced educational arrangers and composers. A variety of styles and tempos are included: swing ballads rock pop holiday Latin and a great warm-up chart titled 'Loosen Up.' This collection of charts is written for full instrumentation of 5 saxophones 3 trumpets 3 trombones and 4 rhythm but designed to sound full and complete with reduced instrumentation of just nine players - 2 Alto Saxes Tenor Sax 2 Trumpets Trombone Piano Bass and Drums. Optional parts are available for C Flute Tuba (doubles Bass part) Horn in F (doubles 1st Trombone) and Baritone Horn T.C. (doubles 1st Trombone). Rhythm section parts offer suggestions for voicings and rhythms and guitar chord frames are included to assist young guitarists. Solos are written out for improvised sections and there is plenty of full sounding ensemble. Conductor's book includes a full length CD recording. Titles are: Chattanooga Choo Choo * El Gato Gordo * James Bond Theme * A Jazzy Merry Christmas * The Judge * Li'l Darlin' * Loosen Up * One O'Clock Jump * Over the Rainbow * Peter Gunn Theme * The Pink Panther * Rock This Town.

12 outstanding arrangements for the beginning jazz ensemble written by experienced educational arrangers and composers. A variety of styles and tempos are included: swing ballads rock pop holiday Latin and a great warm-up chart titled 'Loosen Up.' This collection of charts is written for full instrumentation of 5 saxophones 3 trumpets 3 trombones and 4 rhythm but designed to sound full and complete with reduced instrumentation of just nine players - 2 Alto Saxes Tenor Sax 2 Trumpets Trombone Piano Bass and Drums. Optional parts are available for C Flute Tuba (doubles Bass part) Horn in F (doubles 1st Trombone) and Baritone Horn T.C. (doubles 1st Trombone).Rhythm section parts offer suggestions for voicings and rhythms and guitar chord frames are included to assist young guitarists. Solos are written out for improvised sections and there is plenty of full sounding ensemble. Conductor's book includes a full length CD recording. Titles are: Chattanooga Choo Choo * El Gato Gordo * James Bond Theme * A Jazzy Merry Christmas * The Judge * Li'l Darlin' * Loosen Up * One O'Clock Jump * Over the Rainbow * Peter Gunn Theme * The Pink Panther * Rock This Town.

Sammy's interpretation of this great old tune is right on target for today's jazz ensembles with all the class we have come to expect from this master arranger! Written in a relaxed swing style this chart features lots of tuttiensemble writing very melodic counter melodies and also a wonderful sax soli. No solos required.

Made famous by the Count Basie band as well as countless other jazz artists bring a bit of history to your young players with this familiar standard. This easy arrangement includes a nice mix of unison passages with full-soundingensemble scoring. Medium swing at its best!

With its medium shuffle groove and simple riff-based melodies Steam Shuffle is the perfect blues chart for your beginning jazz ensemble. The solo section can be opened up to provide an opportunity for you to show off your talented soloists. Well notated rhythm section parts and strong unison horn lines will make this chart work with even the most inexperienced jazzers. Very easy.

Grade 1.5What better way to introduce the music of Duke Ellington to your young jazzers than with this wonderfully scored arrangement by Michael Sweeney? Even at this easy level this chart really swings and will soundgreat with limited rehearsal time. Your pianist gets a rare chance to shine as he or she is featured on the melody while the ensemble answers. Later every section gets to play the melody and there is a solo section for any sax.The final section starts softly with saxes alone then builds as various layers are added. A great-sounding chart for beginning bands.

Drawing inspiration from the hot version recorded by Aretha Franklin Roger Holmes takes this Motown favorite (originally recorded by Sam & Dave) and creates a sizzling chart for big band. A driving rock groove and powerfulensemble lines help to make this one a winner.

Haunting yet beautiful describes Michaels unique setting of this marvelous standard. Written in a moderately slow ?bolero? style this outstanding change of pace number features an alto sax soloist and a few ensemblesurprises along theway.

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

This swingin' arrangement for beginning jazzers is based on the version by ???Wheezy??? featured in Toy Story 2. The saxes enjoy most of the melody but the brass get their chance too along with a solo or soli for the trumpets. This memorable song is sure to be enjoyed by audiences of all ages!

Can't decide which tunes you want on your winter concert? Solve the problem instantly with this collection of holiday favorites all in one chart! Extremely easy with several interesting twists to make this more appealing for your group and the audience as well. Perfect for your first year jazz ensemble.