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: FJ.JE4155S
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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.
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.JE4049
UPC: 674398208654. English.
Check out this tasty setting of an old standard. It features an alto solo on the intro, then settles into a nice bossa groove. The solo section is double time for an added kick, with the bones playing the familiar melody in the background. Great writing!
SKU: FJ.JE4152S
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.JE4157S
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.JE4049S
SKU: FJ.JE4015
UPC: 674398205868. English.
Straight ahead, Bb blues scored for big band, with the brass section playing the head against a sax tutti. Solo changes are written in the tenor, trumpet, and trombone parts, with room for additional solos.
SKU: FJ.JE4056S
Start with some lush ninth chords, add a smooth Latin beat with a bone solo, some optional Latin percussion, and a beautiful lyrical melody. These are all strong characteristics of this very playable chart from the composer of Fat City Swing.
SKU: KN.61040S
UPC: 822795610406.
Alternating between 3/4 and 4/4 feels, this catchy funk tune for advancing groups features clever piano comping, punchy bass lines, and fun single-note guitar comping. Solos with accessible chord changes are provided for alto, tenor, bari, trumpet and trombone. Guitar or piano can also take solos if desired. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 4:50. Available in SmartMusic.
SKU: PE.HX9004
With a bit of progressive rock and a lot of half-time funk, this great chart can be rounded out with optional synthesizer and electric guitar. The sticky grooves and melodies drive the point home. Two carefully transcribed solos are provided for trumpet and guitar that match the superb recorded solos, or they can be improvised as desired. Optional parts are included for flute/violin, clarinet and F horn, and the lead trumpet range is to G top of staff. You can have fun and experiment with different effects in the optional synthesizer part that's well worth the effort. Serious fun and great change-of-pace programming!
SKU: KN.43483
UPC: 822795434835.
Commissioned by the Jazz Division of the Illinois Music Educators Association for the 2012 Illinois All State Jazz Ensemble, this is Chris Madsen's first chart for Doug Doug Beach Music. A great change of pace for medium advanced groups, it features a wonderful jazz waltz feel and solo opportunities for alto, tenor, trumpet, guitar, and/or vibes. Rhythm section parts are partially notated with chords cued. Duration 7:39. Available in SmartMusic.
SKU: FJ.JE4057S
Strut your stuff with this New Orleans flavored swinger. This tune is great to show off your drummer, lead tenor, and piano player. However, the solo section can be opened up to showcase more of your talented performers. Includes a great sax soli as well as a very exciting shout chorus.
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.JE4156S
Capture the infectious energy of Bill Chase with this aggressive holiday arrangement of Angels We Have Heard on High. Based on the same driving rock beat and cascading trumpet figures that won Chase a legion of fans, this fantastic arrangement will bring down the house!
SKU: FJ.JE4057
UPC: 674398209811. English.
SKU: FJ.JE4073S
Here's an eight-bar blues that features piano, tenor, and/or trumpet. The lead sax line can be covered by soprano or an optional flute part. The ending is written to feature your drummer in a wild solo fill.
SKU: FJ.JE4156
UPC: 674398233427. English.
SKU: KN.SN70109S
UPC: 822795701098.
From the CD A Portrait Of Sammy, this refreshing jazz/rock chart with strong melodic elements features piano, tenor sax and guitar solos. Several unison trumpet/flugelhorn passages are an added bonus, and using electric piano, guitar and bass will help ensembles achieve the best overall sound.
SKU: CL.032-4476-01
Yes! Feature your guitar or vibes player on this cookin' F blues shuffle with a nod to the late great B.B. King. The bari sax part takes a prominent blues band role within the rhythm section. Open up the improv solo section to feature any instrument. Tablature and fingerings for appropriate slides, bends, hammer-ons, pull-offs, and chord shape/performance suggestions are included in the solo guitar part. Playable with limited instrumentation. A real band and crowd pleaser!
SKU: CL.032-4476-00
SKU: KN.00296
UPC: 822795002966.
Written in the calypso style, this Latin original features a tuneful melody supported by an interesting chord progression with solid orchestration. Though this chart contains great learning material, it's simply fun to play and will leave the band and the audience whistling the melody. The piano part is fully notated with chord symbols provided. The guitar part consists primarily of changes and slashes, with a couple brief notated sections where the guitarist shares some melodic material with the ensemble. The solo section has changes cued for all instruments and can be negotiated with the notes from only one scale. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 2:45.
SKU: KN.02070S
UPC: 822795020700.
As recorded by Buddy Rich on the album of the same name, this 'fat-back' rock classic begins with a repeated vamp featuring solo guitar and/or piano before a horn trio -- alto, tenor, trumpet -- paves the way for the full ensemble entrance. This is high-intensity writing for all, and solo space is reserved for tenor and guitar. A sudden switch to swing in the final bars provides a perfect ending. Rhythm section parts are partially notated with chords cued. Duration 5:15.
SKU: AP.47513
UPC: 038081548609. English.
One of the best jazz standards arranged in a Latin groove played at 156 BPM. The melody is handled by tenor, trumpet, and guitar with written solos provided for tenor and trumpet. Lead trumpet range is to written G on top of the staff. Optional parts provided for vibraphone, flute, and clarinet. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud. (4:48).
SKU: KN.43255
UPC: 822795432558.
Commissioned by the Jazz Division of the Illinois Music Educator's Association, this Basie-style swing chart is based on the chord changes to the jazz standard Sunday. Rich voicings and solid swing figures combine to create outstanding ensemble work for the entire band. Though chord changes for the solo section are provided for alto, tenor, trumpet and trombone, guitar or piano may also substitute for any of the horn solos. Rhythm section parts are notated with chords cued. Duration 4:50. Available in SmartMusic.
SKU: AP.47513S
UPC: 038081548616. English.
One of the best jazz standards arranged in a Latin groove played at 156 BPM. The melody is handled by tenor, trumpet, and guitar with written solos provided for tenor and trumpet. Lead trumpet range is to written G on top of the staff. Optional parts provided for vibraphone, flute, and clarinet. This title available in MakeMusic Cloud.