SKU: KN.63320S

UPC: 822795633207.

Based on the chord changes to Flamingo, this medium tempo samba features easy-to-play rhythms, an open solo section, and plenty of unison melodies. Written for beginning groups, the open solo section features any soloist, with solo sheets provided in all keys along with scales to assist students in improvisation. Duration 3:05.

SKU: KN.61157S

UPC: 822795611571.

While this swing original for advancing groups is a great choice for any concert, it's especially good for festival programs. Starting with a strong introduction and a Neal Hefti inspired melody, this power-packed chart grooves from start to finish. Short soli sections are included to showcase all three horn sections and the rhythm section has notated parts that lend solid support. Abundant articulations make for a very crisp, spirited performance that will get the attention of audiences and adjudicators. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 6:10. Available in SmartMusic.

SKU: CL.032-4784-01

Teddy’s Mood is a laid back minor blues that alternates between a two feel and swinging four feel. It features an alto sax solo along with plenty of open space for additional soloists (suggested solos are also provided.) The saxophone section has a one chorus soli followed by the full ensemble swinging hard to take it home. This is an excellent opportunity for young improvisers to get their feet wet while playing over minor blues changes.

SKU: AP.43700S

UPC: 038081501376. English. Words by Alan; Marilyn Bergman.

The beautiful tune, Windmills of Your Mind has been treated as a jazz waltz by Eric Richards at around 155 BPM. The initial melody is stated by tenor and trumpet, then is followed by a hot sax section soli, with written solos for tenor and trumpet. All this and more in this brilliant chart. (5:35).

SKU: AP.38657S

UPC: 038081438153. English.

It's a swing chart for beginning jazzers with an AABA form, a very easy melody, and a simple bridge. This one has basic rhythm swing figures, a nice ensemble shout chorus, and no individual solos. The ranges are very accessible and the rhythm section parts are well-notated.

SKU: KN.02400S

UPC: 822795024005.

Recorded by Count Basie on the album Have A Nice Day (Daybreak Records), this expressive ballad is a study in subtle ensemble textures and colors, with muted brass, delicate piano fills, and a directed ending that closes in a whisper. Rhythm section parts are partially notated with chords cued.

SKU: CL.SCM-1073-00

This never-before-published Thad Jones composition is a interesting medium tempo swing chart with just a touch of a blues march feel. First recorded live by the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Big Band at the Village Vanguard in 1967, this very playable chart features a great double shout chorus separated by a 4 bar drum fill. With 16 bar blues changes to work with, Thad’s simple muted trumpet melody turns into a roaring masterpiece of full ensemble excitement before returning to the simple muted trumpet theme. Written solos are provided and this unique chart features two 1st Trumpet parts (High / Low) and includes an optional flute part.