Take Up Jazz

Includes: Dance to the Music I Want to Take You Higher Sing a Simple Song and Thank You (Falletinme Be Mice Elf Again).

Jazz Classics for the Young Ensemble - Grade 3 This production number for young players offers a perfect way to honor the music of the legendary Duke Ellington Orchestra. This swingin' medley takes you through the well-knownstandards C-Jam Blues Sophisticated Lady and of course Take the A Train.

Here is a creative new take on the Duke Ellington favorite set in a New Orleans ?street beat? style. A piano introduction sets up the groove then a small group takes the initial statement of the theme. The rest ofthe ensemble enterswith a counter line before the full ensemble launches the solo section which is designed to feature any number of soloists. Unique and effective!

Take the lead is an integrated series for alto saxophone, clarinet, flute, piano, tenor saxophone, trumpet and violin. In each edition all of the songs are in the same key at concert pitch, allowing the different instruments to play together. Chord symbols are included at concert pitch for use by piano or guitar.

Here is a fresh take on one of the all-time standards of early jazz made famous by Louis Armstrong. There is a hint of old time jazz style mixed in with a more traditional straight ahead swing feel. A great way to introduce a bit of history with achart thats also fun to play.

The Hal Leonard Jazz Combo Paks are a versatile and inexpensive way to put four fantastic charts in front of your high school or college combo. The flexible instrumentation provides many options for covering theparts; the arrangements are absolutely top notch; and at $45.00 for four standards you will never find a better value.Instrumentation:- Line 1 (lead or harmony): Alto Sax Trumpet Soprano Sax Clarinet Flute Vibes- Line 2 (lead or harmony): Alto Sax Bari Sax Trumpet Soprano Sax Clarinet Trombone- Line 3: Bari Sax Tenor Sax Trumpet TrombonePak #14 includes: I'll Take Romance • Just theWay You Are • One Note Samba (Samba De Uma Nota So) • Stompin' at the Savoy.

Creatively set in the style of New Orleans street beat here is a new take on an old favorite. A perfect example of an early jazz tune that stands the test of time this one is sure to add an element of fun to any concert.

Mark has arranged this well-known jazz tune by Bobby Timmons as a piano feature at the beginning. The saxes take it after the piano and there is a solo section with sample written solos for piano tenor sax and/or trumpet. This medium tempo swing chart also features a nice ensemble chorus before returning to the head.

Here is the Mile Davis jazz standard skillfully and uniquely arranged for 6 horns plus rhythm. On the head the saxes take the signature melody line answered by the brass. The open solo section features tasty background figures followed by a tuttiensemble section before returning to the head.

From the movie that has captured everyone's imagination here is the hit song Let It Go skillfully arranged for young jazz groups. Trumpets take the melody first following by the trombones accompanied by the saxes. Sure to sound great with limited rehearsal time this arrangement also requires no soloists.