SKU: M7.SMP-1151
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This is a beautiful, lush, straight-eighth ballad on the popular Cole Porter tune Easy To Love. Arranged by Lennie Niehaus, this short (and quite dancable) chart exemplifies the Kenton-esque warm and rich ensemble sound we all love. There is solo space for piano (written out) and for alto saxophone. Originally recorded by the Stan Kenton Orchestra on their album Sophisticated Approach, this popular tune out of the Great American Songbook will put a smile on any audience's face. 5-5-5-3.
SKU: M7.BARN-32376400
Here's an appealing swing chart for younger jazz ensembles that will pay big dividends to your program. You can give any or all of your young players a chance to experience improvising a solo with the optional solo section on very easy Bb Blues changes that is included. Easy enough for the students to really get in the groove yet full of vitality that ensures that it will be a favorite of your band and audiences. An outstanding choice for this grade level!
SKU: M7.BARN-31290600
You certainly will be ready to rock when your band performs this easy but very effective Larry Neeck rock chart. This one will have them sounding like the big boys in no time. Very cool!
SKU: M7.BARN-32380300
Powerhouse rock and a huge sound make this a real winner at the medium-easy level! Trombones and tenors get the melody first, with the altos and trumpets taking over at the bridge. The open solo section for any instrument is over a 2-chord vamp, but one simple scale is all the soloist(s) need to sound impressive. The shout chorus drives it home to a powerful ending. This one rocks hard, but plays easy!
SKU: M7.BARN-32353100
An incredible swing blues chart this is perfect for young jazz ensembles. Ranges are modest and every section has interesting parts. Includes an open solo section so you can give anyone you wish a chance to improvise over easy Bb blues changes. Even sounds big and solid with limited instrumentations and will provide a great way for your group to build confidence. Don't miss this one!
SKU: M7.SMP-1133
This is an easy, medium-rock chart, accessible by any middle school band. Patty Darling has written a very cute and playable piece. The improvised section has the blues scale included for solo reference. Soloists can be chosen by the director. 5-4-4-5.
SKU: M7.BARN-32368700
Maximum Impact is a hard-hitting rock chart that will get your audience's attention. Powerful unison melodic lines and a rock-solid groove propel this chart. Simple but effective solo section changes will make it easy encourage your budding rockers (written suggested solos are included). For your next concert, get Maximum Impact from your band!
SKU: M7.BARN-32375500
A high energy shuffle tune whose relentless groove is loaded with appeal. Easy changes and written-out solos will encourage developing soloists, yet will also make your more mature players sound great. Rhythms and ranges have been carefully edited to insure no matter what level your band is, they will be successful with this chart.
SKU: M7.SMP-207
The chart everyone has been waiting for!! Eight minutes of amazing, dynamic, exciting sounds! This arrangement was commissioned and recorded by the SWR Big Band of Stuttgart, Germany. It is, of course, based on the centerpiece of the wildly popular show. Everytime this chart was performed in live concerts in Germany (and elsewhere), the audience just erupted with applause and standing ovations. This isn't an easy chart to play, but it is well worth the effort (similar to The First Circle in that respect). All ranges are fairly reasonable, with the 1st Tpt. part topping out at a written high E. This is recorded on the highly acclaimed CD Towednack, Bob Curnow and the SWR Big Band (available from Sierra Music). 5-4-4-4.
SKU: M7.SMP-653
This is one of those superb Holman charts written for Stan Kenton in the early '50's that just swings like crazy. It starts off very soft and easy, with clever linear writing. It then roars into an alto sax solo, to be followed by a trumpet solo. A key change brings the chart to a great shout section before returning to the soft opening for a moment. Finishes easy and nice. A great chart! 5-5-5-4.
SKU: M7.SMP-1009
This is a wonderful, easy-swing chart on a great standard, set at a moderate tempo. Bill wrote this for and recorded this on his album Bill Holman's Great Big Band (Capitol and Mosaic). It features a tenor and trumpet solo, and terrific ensemble sections for which Bill Holman is very well known. This chart should be very accessible for most bands. 5-4-4-3 (with 2 optional french horn parts).
