SKU: FJ.JE4077
UPC: 674398211425. English.
This laid-back arrangement of Jerome Kern's Katy-Did is great for establishing an easy groove. Some optional plunger work for the trumpets can really add to the style. Ideal for introducing the band to some more complex harmonies while staying well within the abilities of your beginning jazz ensemble. A great arrangement!
About FJH Beginning Jazz Ensemble
Appropriate for first-year jazz ensembles. Playable with as few as 3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone, and rhythm section. Pieces consist mostly of ensemble writing. Written solos are provided along with suggested parts for rhythm section and drum set. Guitar chord guide included. Grades 1 - 1.5
SKU: FJ.JE4077S
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SKU: FJ.JE4116S
This easy swing ballad pays homage to the great Neal Hefti and his classic Li'l Darlin', which was written for the Count Basie Orchestra and is now standard repertoire in the big band genre. There is plenty of ensemble work, along with a great written tenor sax solo (also with chord symbols). For greater performance flexibility, an optional solo sheet is included for other instruments as well. A great vehicle for teaching the most basic elements of jazz in a musical setting!
SKU: KN.61466
UPC: 822795614664.
Built on an extended 16-bar minor blues, this relaxed original shifts between two and four feels to create subtle contrasts within the swing style. Ideal for advancing groups and dedicated to the Compass Jazz Quartet, it features an open solo section for guitar, trumpet or trombone. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 4:10.
SKU: FJ.JE4058S
This classic swinger will send you and your jazz ensemble back to the big band era. By borrowing rhythmic and melodic ideas from two familiar big band standards, Vuono has created his own big band classic. Alto and trumpet are both featured for solos, and their parts contain both chord changes and written solos. To accommodate smaller ensembles, this chart is playable with only five brass.
About FJH Intermediate Jazz Ensemble
Appropriate for high school jazz ensembles. Lead trumpet ranges are modest and occasionally include optional notes for more accomplished players. Written solos are provided along with suggested parts for rhythm section and drum set. Guitar chord guide included. Grades 3 - 3.5
SKU: FJ.JE4154
UPC: 674398233496. English.
This medium swinger from LA-based composer Jeremy Levy is similar to classic Sammy Nestico arrangements, but with a more modern harmonic touch. Featuring a great sax soli and a solo in tenor 1, this chart includes amazing ensemble writing as well!
SKU: FJ.JE4153
UPC: 674398233489. English.
This energetic Latin Jazz take on the classic Watermelon Man will be a welcome addition to any band's library. Based on a 16-bar blues form with a bridge, the arrangement features a Salsa interlude showing off the ensemble. Solo in tenor 1 and drums.
About FJH Advanced Jazz Ensemble
Ranges and rhythms are expanded to work with accomplished high school, college, and professional ensembles. Written solos are usually provided along with suggested parts for rhythm section and drum set. Guitar chord guide included. Grades 4 - 5
SKU: FJ.JE4080
UPC: 674398212330. English.
Rob Vuono continues to show why his beginning jazz arrangements are so popular. This clever arrangement with a bossa flavor is ideal for teaching basic concepts of this unique style. Very easy to play, and a good change of pace from the swing and rock charts programmed on your concert.
SKU: FJ.JE4028S
Frank T. Williams has had a great jazz program in Florida for years, and FJH is proud to put one of his hot, up-tempo originals in print for every band to enjoy. This cooking samba chart features lots of solid ensemble writing from the first downbeat. The one tenor solo is written out if you need it. This one smokes all the way!
SKU: FJ.JE4103S
No solos to worry about in this easy going swing chart with great appeal. Based on rhythm changes around a moderate swing 2 and 4, this chart includes some great plunger work (optional) for the brass. Swing Spoken Here hooks you right away and doesn't let go - excellent writing that is sure to become a favorite with young jazz ensembles!
About FJH Developing Jazz Ensemble
Ideal for middle school jazz ensembles and smaller high school programs. Playable with as few as 4 saxes, 3 trumpets, 2 trombones, and rhythm section. Written solos are provided along with suggested parts for rhythm section and drum set. Guitar chord guide included. Grades 2 - 2.5
SKU: FJ.JE4103
UPC: 674398215225. English.
SKU: FJ.JE4152
UPC: 674398233472. English.
Sporting a diverse set of styles, this incredibly unique chart features a flugelhorn solo and the trumpet section with angular themes that invoke images of light, color and symmetry. The swing section features your best alto sax player with simple chord changes and an optional written-out solo.
SKU: FJ.JE4157
UPC: 674398233434. English.
This accessible Latin chart features an authentic salsa groove. Montuno figures in the piano and carefully notated percussion parts help your group achieve this popular rhythm section style that provides an energetic backdrop for punching brass figures. This will certainly light things up at your performance!
SKU: FJ.JE4155
UPC: 674398233502. English.
This hard swingin' chart pays a sparkling homage to the great Henry Mancini. A wonderful way to feature your tenor sax and trumpet soloists, as well as your entire sax section in a hip feature.
SKU: FJ.JE4158
UPC: 674398233458. English.
This swinging extended blues has an infectious gospel feel with a surprise bridge that changes things up with a slick bebop melody. Trumpet and tenor have written changes, but you can open it up for others. A lively call and response soli leads to a rousing finish - by the end, your audience will know that blues is for everyone!
SKU: FJ.JE4153S
SKU: FJ.JE4118S
Get your hip-hop on with this new chart featuring an optional rap section (for soloist or group). Limited technical demands make this a very accessible piece for younger bands. The hip-hop groove alternates with swing passages, and there are many articulations provided to help achieve the correct style. A great piece for a refreshing change of pace, and sure to get your groove on!
SKU: FJ.JE4159
UPC: 674398233465. English.
This funky swing chart uses modest ranges, a catchy melody, and features ensemble playing all the way. Students will enjoy grooving with the hip bass line and well-conceived rhythm section parts. Includes optional parts so you can involve members of your concert band!
SKU: FJ.JE4033S
Your students can sound like the great Count Basie Band in a short amount of rehearsal time with this very easy swinger. Range demands are low with the lead trumpet going only to a 3rd space C and lead bone to a Db. The chart is scored to work for three saxes and four brass. Check out the performance notes for exact instrumentation.
SKU: FJ.JE4159S
SKU: FJ.JE4051
UPC: 674398208708. English.
This original shuffle is solidly scored with a Benny Golson/Quincy Jones flavor. The saxes are featured on the head with the solo in the first tenor part. The bridge features a two sax/two trumpet ensemble with a tasty pyramid background that is fun to play. Ken has gone to great lengths to write extensive rhythm section parts, assuring that even the most inexperienced players can make this one sound smooth.
SKU: FJ.JE4055S
For your developing group, here's a very easy bossa nova chart to fit any group's playing level. No solos are needed to play this one, and rhythmic reading consists of mostly whole notes and half notes. Harry Miedema's great changes flow over the Brazilian bossa beat in the rhythm section. An excellent change-of-pace tune for your beginning jazzers.
SKU: FJ.JE4117S
This outstanding original is guaranteed to be the hit of your next concert! A full ensemble opening leads into a catchy melody before solo opportunities begin for alto sax and trombone (written solos are provided along with chord changes). Saxes then become the rhythm section in a fun a cappella winds feature followed by a shout chorus that really lives up to the name! This is one chart you will not want to overlook!
SKU: FJ.JE4051S
SKU: KN.61165
UPC: 822795611655.
This chart conjures up mental images of driving on a curvy mountain road overlooking a picturesque desert valley. This exciting chart for advancing groups has a driving 12/8 funk feel that is sure to engage your band and audiences with its relentless intensity - but without excessive brass range demands (trumpet: D6 and trombone: G4). The harmonies are sturdy and the melodies are memorable. All instrumental sections have interesting, well-articulated parts and solo space is provide for guitar and piano. A guitar chord chard by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 5:55.
SKU: KN.61093
UPC: 822795610932.
If you're in the market for an uptempo modal blues chart that is sure to light up your audience, this one is definitely up to the task. Written for advancing groups, it has great chord changes and an engaging saxophone soli. Combine that with interesting rhythm section figures, solos for tenor saxophone and drums, and a roaring shout chorus, and you've got a winning recipe for a standing ovation! A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 4:40.
SKU: KN.61067S
UPC: 822795610673.
Featuring the saxophone section in an exciting swing groove, this unique 24-bar blues opener grabs the attention of audiences right from the start. The composer offers the option of tailoring the length to fit any performance situation with regard to the distribution of solos, which are provided for alto, tenor, guitar or piano. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 3:30. Available in SmartMusic.
SKU: KN.61089
UPC: 822795610895.
This chart for advancing groups is inspired by the music of Henry Mancini and the spy movies of the 1960's. This cool minor swing tune features alto saxophone, trumpet and guitar on the melody, and written or ad lib solos for alto and trumpet. It is also the title track for the most recent Andrew Neu Big Band CD Catwalk (CGN Records). A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 7:30.
SKU: KN.61185
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.61093S