Discovery Jazz - Grade 1.5 Bill Haley & The Comets made the top of the charts with this hit back in 1955. And it's as fun now as it was back then! This easy chart will sound great with any band.

Originally recorded in the '70s Bill Withers' distinctive slow rocker has become a classic. The minor mode adds to the flavor and Rick's version for young players skillfully passes the melody from section to section. Also included is a solo for tenor sax.

Originally recorded in the '70s Bill Withers' distinctive slow rocker has become a classic. The minor mode adds to the flavor and Rick's version for young players skillfully passes the melody from section to section. Also included is a solo for tenor sax.

with Alto Sax Feature. Par STRAYHORN BILLY / TAYLOR MARK. Composed by the legendary Billy Strayhorn, this is truly one of the masterpieces of jazz. Mark Taylor has beautifully crafted a feature for alto sax using a variety of styles and settings. Basically scored as a ballad, there is a jazz waltz section in the middle. This is followed by a powerful slow swing ensemble shout before returning to the soloist to finish out the chart in the original ballad style. Recorded by The Taylor/Fidyk Big Band on A Perfect Match. / Date parution : 2022-11-29/ Répertoire / Jazz Ensemble

Par EILISH BILLIE / O'CONNELL. Add this Billie Eilish hit to the growing list of iconic themes from the James Bond saga. Paul's great-sounding chart features a rock ballad style with an alto sax soloist in the beginning and again at the end. Classy and mysterious!/ Répertoire / Jazz Ensemble

Par STRAYHORN BILLY. Here is Billy Strayhorn's beloved ballad, skillfully arranged with subtle reharmonizations and reworkings of the melody, all the while remaining faithful to the original intent. Featured are solos for piano and trombone. A gorgeous setting for the entire ensemble. / Date parution : 2022-10-12/ Répertoire / Jazz Ensemble

One of the most soulful ballads ever written this standard has been recorded by artists ranging from Billie Holiday to Blood Sweat & Tears. Rick's easy arrangement features rich harmonies with full ensemble writing. A shortwritten solo is included for any sax but no improvised solos are required.

Composed and arranged by Billy Strayhorn! A medium-up swing at 164 BPM, this chart was originally recorded by Duke Ellington. It's been edited and transcribed by Jeff Lindberg to exacting specifications to include all solos by the Ellington band members. / Ensemble De Jazz

This bluesy treatment of Billy Joel's classic hit from the 70's features a small group on the verse and later a swingin' full ensemble chorus. Solo for Guitar or Tenor.

Recorded by Billy Preston in 1974 this became a #1 hit on the charts and in 1975 became the first musical number ever performed on the TV show Saturday Night Live! Here is a funky version for young players that carefullymaintains the feeland style of the original.

Par ZINDARS EARL. This sophisticated and enduring jazz standard was composed by Earl Zindars, and most notably recorded by pianist Bill Evans. Mike Tomaro's well-crafted chart for big band retains the medium swing style of the original, including the meter alternating from 4/4 to 3/4. A true classic! / Date parution : 2023-01-24/ Répertoire / Jazz Ensemble

Check out this easy-going chart that swings at 132 BPM. This great Cole Porter standard is arranged with written tenor, trumpet, and alto solos with an alto cadenza. The lead trumpet range is to written B-flat. Bill Cunliffe included great development and a sweet shout chorus. Superb chart! (6:23) / Ensemble De Jazz

The definitive recording of this jazz classic is by Bill Evans with other notable recordings by Cannonball Adderley and Joe Henderson. Paul Murtha's arrangement for young groups features a Latin style on the head then switches toswing on the bridge. Includes very effective writing for all sections of the band as well as solo space for alto sax.