Correlated to Unit 5 of Jazz Expressions?, Sweet Georgia Brown is a great jazz classic arranged by Mike Lewis at the easy level. The focus in this chart is on syncopation using easy rhythms, modest ranges, and clear articulation to provide an effective and consistent foundation for learning jazz. No improvised solos, only ensemble and section work in a traditional swing setting. Optional parts for flute, clarinet, horn, baritone horn, tuba, AND STRINGS - violin (2), viola, and cello. Wow!

This is probably George Harrisons most famous contribution to the illustrious catalog of recordings by The Beatles! Mike Tomaro maintains the general flavor of the distinctive original and takes the opportunity to dress it up abit for jazz ensemble.A classy new shine on a familiar gem!

The jazz world mourns the loss of British pianist and composer George Shearing who passed away in 2011. Here is his most famous composition in a carefully crafted arrangement for young bands. Every section gets to play the melodyat some point and there are solo options for any trumpet and sax.

In a throwback to the jazz-influenced R&B style of the late 1970s here is a driving samba/funk version of this hit by George Duke. Featuring a pair of trombones and tenor saxes at the top this chart builds energy throughout with carefully craftedinterplay between all sections of the band. Solos are included for alto trombone bass and piano.

Wonderful tunes from Count Basie, Erroll Garner, George Gershwin, Neal Hefti, Cole Porter, Hoagy Carmichael, Kurt Weill and others. Can be played as solos, duets or trios. Includes: As Time Goes By * Jumpin' at the Woodside * Li'l Darlin' * Mack the Knife * Misty * 'Round Midnight * 'S Wonderful * Skylark * Sweet Georgia Brown.

Wonderful tunes from Count Basie, Erroll Garner, George Gershwin, Neal Hefti, Cole Porter, Hoagy Carmichael, Kurt Weill and others. Can be played as solos, duets or trios. Includes: As Time Goes By * Jumpin' at the Woodside * Li'l Darlin' * Mack the Knife * Misty * 'Round Midnight * 'S Wonderful * Skylark * Sweet Georgia Brown.

Here is a fabulous new collection of 15 arrangements by Michael Sweeney Peter Blair Jerry Nowak and John Berry. These are all proven winners from the acclaimed ?Discovery Jazz Series? and provide an economical source for quality and varied programming! As you can see from the list of titles there is no dead wood here! Includes: April in Paris Blues Machine Georgia on My Mind Harlem Nocturne I Heard It through the Grapevine It Don't Mean a Thing Mission: Impossible Theme Mood Indigo Moten Swing On Broadway Rock Around the Clock A String of Pearls T.W.A. (Trumpets with Attitude) Tangerine and Tequila.

Includes: Sweet Georgia Brown Never My Love The Swingin' Shepherd Blues Embraceable You The Loco-Motion It Had to Be You.

Brass quintet instrumentation is two B-flat trumpets, French horn, trombone, and tuba. Featuring three Gershwin compositions, 'Love Is Here to Stay,? 'Embraceable You,? and 'I Got Rhythm.? (6:26) / Ensemble De Jazz

Many jazz artists (recently includiing Diana Krall) have recorded this bluesy gem. George's skillfully paced version opens with a hard-hitting intro followed by the saxes on the slow and evocativee melody. Also featured is an altosax solo with screaming brass punches. This one is powerful and effective.