Here's the early classic by the rock group Chicago. The trademark bass line and driving melody will make this a sure hit with your students.
DetailsPublisher: Hal LeonardPublication Date: 07/1996Credits: (Lamm/arr. Blair)Medium: BOOK W/CDLength:...
Easy Jazz Ensemble – Grade 2Without losing the essence of this Dizzy Gillespie masterpiece, Mike has crafted a marvelous chart for young players using safe ranges and moderate rhythms. You'll still find the trademark alternating from Latin to...
One of the prettiest ballads ever written. Roger's carefully crafted arrangement for younger groups is lushly scored for the full ensemble.
DetailsPublisher: Hal LeonardPublication Date: 02/1995Credits: arr. Roger HolmesMedium: BOOK W/CDLength:...
Easy Jazz Ensemble – Grade 2With an almost hypnotic 3/4 rhythmic pattern, here is an effective yet easy version of this standard made famous by John Coltrane. The saxes are featured on the first chorus then the brass get a chorus of their own....
Classy Latin sounds abound in this moderately paced chart that showcases the melodic and harmonic genius of Antonio Carlos Jobim. Opening with a rhythm section vamp, the trumpets take the first chorus, then provide a creative counterline as the...
Here's the classic Miles Davis tune from the landmark album “Kind Of Blue” carefully arranged for young groups. Written in 3/4 for ease of reading, Mike has kept the feel and sound of the original in this excellent...
This medium swing tune is one of the most recognizable standards ever written. Beautifully adapted for young players, this chart will work great for festivals and concerts alike. After the first 3 notes of the melody, your audience will be snapping...
Definitely one of Jerome Kern's best offerings! This easy arrangement features a moderate Latin groove with alternating swing sections. Nice!
DetailsPublisher: Hal LeonardPublication Date: 09/1991Credits: Jerome Kern/Oscar Hammerstein II/arr....
Made famous by the Count Basie Orchestra, here is a great-sounding, yet playable version of this standard for developing bands. Including feature spots for every section and optional solos for trumpet and trombone, Rick does a nice job of...
Here is an easy version of this Latin favorite arranged in a moderate bolero style. The trombones are featured on the opening theme and there is very skilled ensemble writing for young players throughout.
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Josef Zawinul and the jazz fusion group Weather Report broke new ground with this innovative composition. This easy version maintains the drive and power of the original and will sound great with mature as well as inexperienced...
This great jazz standard by Kenny Dorham is now available in a playable arrangement for young players! There is a touch of the original combo scoring as well as the original background figures scored for the entire band.
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Made famous by the Woody Herman Orchestra, this slow swing chart starts with the saxes on the melody with the brass in plungers (optional). The arrangement gains momentum steadily throughout and includes short solos for trumpet and alto. Bluesy and...
One of the all-time great tunes by jazz legend Thelonious Monk. This arrangement by Michael Sweeney is an authentic adaptation using the original key (Bb) and preserving Monk's unique rhythmic phrases. The chart opens with a trumpet/tenor duet,...
One of Irving Berlin's most performed melodies, Blue Skies is arranged here in a medium swing style to sound great with inexperienced players.
DetailsPublisher: Hal LeonardPublication Date: 01/2003Credits: (Berlin/arr. Stitzel)Medium: BOOK...
Grade 2There is no better style for young players to emulate than that of the Count Basie Orchestra. This famous swing tune is nicely arranged here by Mark Taylor in a very playable version that still sounds authentic. Dur: 2:35
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Here is an easy version of Al Jarreau's funky jazz favorite. The rhythms have been simplified without losing the great feel of the original.
DetailsPublisher: Hal LeonardPublication Date: 08/1993Credits: Al Jarreau/Michael Omartian/arr. Michael...
Easy Jazz Ensemble – Grade 2Mike was able to create an easy version of this classic from the swing era without sacrificing the sound and style of the original. The trumpet section is the primary featured section, however the saxes also get a...
