SKU: AP.50086
ISBN 9781470662943. UPC: 038081580159. English.
A classic jazz standard composed by the great Cole Porter, this chart bounces between samba and swing grooves. A well-crafted chart with lead trumpet range to written B-flat above the staff and suggested solos for alto1, tenor1, trumpet 2, trombone 1, and drums. The soli sections and a hot shout chorus make this a fine choice for any concert or festival. (5:10).
SKU: AP.50086S
ISBN 9781470662950. UPC: 038081580166. English.
SKU: AP.50940
ISBN 9781470669676. UPC: 038081589213. English.
A classic jazz standard arranged for the young jazz group as a medium-tempo cha-cha. The instrumentation is 4/2/2/3, but playable with reduced instrumentation of three saxes, one trumpet, one trombone, piano, bass, and drumset. Optional parts are included for two flutes, two clarinets, bari sax, F horn, baritone horn, tuba, and vibes! (2:30).
SKU: AP.50940S
ISBN 9781470669683. UPC: 038081589220. English.
SKU: AP.46160S
UPC: 038081528977. English.
Swinging at around 144 BPM, this jazz standard has superb suggested (written) solos for tenor and trumpet, accessible brass ranges, nice solis, and interludes. Just what you need for your concert! (4:05).
SKU: AP.50085
ISBN 9781470663001. UPC: 038081580210. English.
This superb chart covers all the bases! Played around 148 BPM with a suggested written tenor solo, and lead trumpet range to written G on top of the staff. A swinging intro gives way to a circus-like oom-pah feel, then back into a slow-building swing with a big shout section. A captivating chart you and the band will relish! (5:25).
SKU: AP.50080S
ISBN 9781470662936. UPC: 038081580142. English. Words by Lorenz Hart; Music by Richard Rodgers.
This is an extraordinary ballad feature for your lead alto. Beautiful, sensitive, and truly captivating, the chart features a suggested written solo section, lead trumpet range to written A above the staff (opt. 8va), a double-time feel section, and some effective backgrounds behind the soloist. Optional flute and vibes parts included. This is an excellent arrangement! (4:25).
SKU: AP.50080
ISBN 9781470662929. UPC: 038081580135. English. Words by Lorenz Hart; Music by Richard Rodgers.
SKU: AP.50085S
ISBN 9781470663018. UPC: 038081580227. English.
SKU: AP.50948
ISBN 9781470669836. UPC: 038081591728. English.
A medium-up swing played around 140 BPM, the melody is initially stated by saxes with a stop-time feel, building into optional suggested solos for trumpet 2, alto 1, tenor 1, and trombone 1 followed by a great shout chorus. Lead trumpet range to written G on top of the staff and the usual optional parts are included plus vibes. Superb chart! (3:55).
SKU: AP.50948S
ISBN 9781470669843. UPC: 038081591735. English.
SKU: AP.49865
ISBN 9781470651565. UPC: 038081572437. English.
Alfred's top vocal jazz arrangers were called upon to contribute Great American Songbook arrangements designed to introduce beginners to the genre. And oh, how they delivered! This is an indispensable collection for young soloists or unison singers including reproducible student pages and a fabulous foreword (with developmental exercises) by Dr. Michele Weir. Enhance the jazzy vibe with full rhythm section accompaniments on the available audio. Teach swing, scat, jazz articulations, stylizations, and more! Recommended for grades four and up.
SKU: AP.49866
ISBN 9781470651572. UPC: 038081572444. English.
SKU: AP.49868
ISBN 9781470651992. UPC: 038081572468. English.