Jazz Ensemble Library – Grade 4Jazz giant Ray Bryant penned this classic mambo and Michael Philip Mossman provides a dynamic setting for jazz ensemble! Fully notated rhythm section parts guarantee an authentic andconvincing groove while the band focuses on the spicy hot ensemble passages. With solos for trumpet and alto and an ensemble chorus that grows with intensity layer by layer this is one of those charts you'll never get tired ofplaying.

With its medium shuffle groove and simple riff-based melodies Steam Shuffle is the perfect blues chart for your beginning jazz ensemble. The solo section can be opened up to provide an opportunity for you to show off your talented soloists. Well notated rhythm section parts and strong unison horn lines will make this chart work with even the most inexperienced jazzers. Very easy.

Featured in the sensational motion picture Ray this hot big band chart is typical of the gospel-flavored swing style made famous by Ray Charles. John's authentic sounding adaptation has all the ensemble excitement of theoriginal plus solo space for tenor and/or piano.