So What: Jazz Ensemble: Score & Parts

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.

Jazz giant Miles Davis is probably best-known for this tune. Alternating between a small combo (alto tenor bari. trumpet trombone and guitar) and full ensemble Mark has created a masterful chart for young players. Improvisingis all done on 2 dorian scales. Sample written solos and scales are included. This one should be in every young band's library!

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.

Easy Jazz Ensemble Pak 10. Includes: Flashdance...What A Feeling; Come In From The Rain; Stompin' At The Savoy; Five Foot Two, Eyes Of Blue; Sunrise, Sunset; Day By Day.

Maybe not as well-known as some other famous Ellington standards yet What Am I Here For? is an engaging and tuneful composition that certainly deserves more notice. Arranged in a medium swing style this smooth chartrelies on a rich full ensemble texture and a relaxed feel. The saxes get a chance to shine and there are also solos for trombone and piano.

Who would have thought to transform this Stevie Wonder hit into a swinging jazz waltz? That's exactly what master arranger Mark Taylor has come up with as he uses this creative setting to feature an alto sax soloist and inventive ensemble lines.