SKU: CL.032-4843-00

A Few Miles More is an original composition by Mike Hammonds that puts everyone deep in that swinging groove from the start! Based on a twelve-bar blues in E-flat, it features exciting throwback styles including stop-time and call and response used in those famous jam sessions of yesteryear. The shout chorus drives the tune home and keeps the whole ensemble fully engaged to the end. Your band will sound like they are jamming with the greats on A Few Miles More!.

SKU: KN.60135

12 x 9 inches.

This minor blues in the hard bop tradition of Art Blakey and Cannonball Adderley was written for the 2020 District 8 Georgia Honor Jazz Band and is perfect for developing groups. The solo section is written out with solo sheets provided in all keys along with scales to assist students in improvisation.

SKU: KJ.ZB365F

UPC: 8402701653.

Back Bay is an inlet of Casco Bay, on the scenic coast of Maine. This blues-infused swing chart was written to help students with the II-V-I progression, and the improv section is based entirely on that progression. The easy scoring and trumpet range make this chart perfect for beginning bands looking to take the next step. Swing easy with Cruisin' the Back Bay! Highest trumpet note: E.

SKU: KN.42302FS

12 x 9 inches.

All young jazz musicians need to develop a sense for the blues and this chart gets them started on this essential song form. The infectious melody sets up the journey that includes solid scoring and effective use of basic swing rhythms. An open solo section (written solos provided) rounds out the teaching opportunities.