SKU: AP.49610

ISBN 9781470651503. UPC: 038081572413. English.

Classic Cole Porter at a very accessible level. Night and Day arranged by Victor López doesn't include any individual solos, but features easy ranges and a bossa-nova groove played around 120 BPM. Optional flutes, clarinets, vibes, and more. A great choice for your young musicians. (2:33) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

SKU: AP.49610S

ISBN 9781470651510. UPC: 038081572420. English.

Classic Cole Porter at a very accessible level. Night and Day arranged by Victor López doesn't include any individual solos, but features easy ranges and a bossa-nova groove played around 120 BPM. Optional flutes, clarinets, vibes, and more. A great choice for your young musicians. (2:33).

SKU: AP.49200

ISBN 9781470647056. UPC: 038081566283. English.

A modern treatment of the well-known folk song with some modern harmony and easy syncopation. Billy Boy arranged by Victor López features a rock groove played at 126 BPM, trumpet 1 range is to written E top space, no solos, optional parts for two flutes, two clarinets, vibes, and more. A win-win! (2:15).

SKU: KN.63750

UPC: 822795637502.

Based on the chord changes to Satin Doll by Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn, this swing chart is perfect for beginning groups. The solo section is playable by any instrument and solo sheets are provided in all keys. This is a great chart to introduce the ii-V-I progression. Featuring Kendor Konvertible scoring for 9-17 players, each set includes a guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson and optional flute, clarinet, horn in f, tuba and vibes parts. Duration 3:25.

SKU: KN.52024

As recorded by the Toshiko Akiyoshi/Lew Tabackin Big Band on the album Kogun, it features trombone or flugelhorn. Duration ca. 5:40.

SKU: KN.42267

UPC: 822795422672.

This tribute to jazz legend Oscar Peterson is a wonderful way to expose young players to one of the icons of jazz history. Blues based changes help to make this swing chart accessible for groups at the easy level while the melody and the voicings capture the feel of Peterson's music. The written or ad lib open solo section features any soloist. Scored for 12-17 players, optional parts are included for flute, clarinet, horn in F, tuba and vibes. Duration 4:21.

SKU: KN.41928S

UPC: 822795419288.

Take a strong R&B groove, add a fun-to-play melody with a catchy hook, stir in some solid ensemble writing, and you have the recipe for a rock chart that will be a hit with students and audiences alike. The solo section features a 16-bar blues that will be a great vehicle for young soloists to develop their jazz chops. Scored at the very easy level for 5 horns with rhythm section and expandable to full big band, written or ad lib solos for all and optional parts for flute, clarinet and horn in F are included. Duration 4:52.

SKU: KN.41847S

UPC: 822795418477.

This driving funk chart exposes young musicians to the harmonies of the jazz classic Killer Joe combined with the groove of the Herbie Hancock classic Chameleon. Plenty of full ensemble work guarantees that everyone gets in on the action. This very easy level chart contains an open solo section that can be played as written or ad lib. Scored for 4 horns with rhythm section and expandable to full big band, written or ad lib solos for all are included, along with optional parts for flute, clarinet and horn in F. Duration 3:08.

SKU: KN.63365

UPC: 822795633658.

This medium-fast bossa for beginning groups is based on the chord changes to Blue Bossa by Kenny Dorham. The solo section is written out with solo sheets provided in all keys along with scales to assist students in improvisation. Duration 3:40.

SKU: KN.61185S

UPC: 822795611854.

Given the widespread popularity of Jeff Jarvis' funk charts for big band, you're going to love this original for advancing groups. Solos are offered for alto sax, tenor sax, trumpet, and trombone, but can also be played by guitar and piano if desired. After the solo section, the drums and horns have a staccato section a la Tower of Power. Everyone has interesting and challenging parts to play throughout, and each set includes a guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson. Duration 4:50. Available in SmartMusic.

SKU: KN.42032

UPC: 822795420326.

Here is the perfect vehicle for students to learn the essentials of swing rhythms and phrasing. The blues harmonies create a foundation that players will feel comfortable with in both ensemble sections and solo spots (written or ad lib). This medium easy chart will make a great opener or closer on your next program. Duration 3:45.