The Yellowjackets Songbook contains 20 great tunes from across their entire career. All charts have been approved by the Yellowjackets and are exactly as recorded. The complete package contains six separate spiral-bound books, one each for: piano/partial score, C melody lead sheet, synthesizer/miscellaneous parts, Bb & Eb horn melody part, bass, drums. Over 400 pages! / Ensemble Music / Recueil / Jazz Ensemble

Grade 2 The Mission Impossible saga continues with another blockbuster movie. This signature theme is certainly one of the most identifiable themes in the history of music for TV and film. Here is a very playable setting of theoriginal theme sure to be a hit with audiences and students alike. Dur: 2:30

The tempo of this recognizable rock tune by The Doors is 110 BPM with a written-out piano solo, accessible brass, and easy rhythms. You'll have a hit for any concert setting! (2:49) / Ensemble De Jazz

This chart is a creative musical voyage! With a Metheny-flavor, the work begins with bari sax and band vocals trading back and forth. Then the swing groove begins at 184 BPM with a soaring ensemble featuring a trombone solo and plenty of energy. An upbeat and exciting chart. (5:42) / Ensemble De Jazz

Definitely one of the most recognized TV themes ever written the Tonight Show theme was played nightly to countless households across the country for many years. This solid swingin' arrangement by John Higgins captures theauthentic sound of the original and is a blast to perform. Here's Johnny!

Here is a fabulous new collection of 15 arrangements by Michael Sweeney Peter Blair Jerry Nowak and John Barry. 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.

Set in a medium swing style this arrangement for small group opens with a duet of trumpet and baritone sax. The rest of the ensemble provides the accompaniment then a tutti shout chorus follows the solo section. A marvelous setting of a familiarstandard!

If you're looking for a flagwaver that'll set the audience on the edge of their seats look no further! Mark Taylor pulls out all the stops with a chart that's full of great counterpoint powerful ensemble work and independentcombo settings within the full ensemble context. Includes solos for alto sax and trumpet.

No one brought musical energy and excitement to the stage like the Blues brothers! Here is a concise and easy medley of their biggest hits including I can't Turn you Loose Soul Man and Gimme Some Lovin.

This monster chart from John Clayton was written specifically for his clinic presentation at the IAJE convention where it was rehearsed and premiered in January 2005. After the rhythm section sets the tone the trumpets state thefirst “calling” then pass it along to the rest of the ensemble. This amazing composition grows organically throughout as tension and release points are explored and the final climax is realized through a layeringeffect from section to section.

Rhythm Section-(Sample solos by Mike Steinel)Welcome to the exciting world of jazz improvisation! Whether you are using this book as a supplement to the Essential Elements for Jazz Ensemble method book or just by itself this play-along book will help you get started creating your own improvised solos. The recordings feature professional jazz players performing well-known jazz classics and provide an excellent model for playing in a jazz style. Inaddition sample solos are provided as a guide for creating effective melodies. An added feature on the CD-ROM is the Amazing Slow Downer software program for changing the tempo of any of the recorded tracks - when used in yourcomputer ASD allows you to adjust the tempo to suit your needs as you progress through the book.Includes 10 blues classics: All Blues ? Bags' Groove ? Blue 'N Boogie ? Blue Monk ? Blues in Frankie'sFlat ? Blues in the Closet ? Cold Duck Time ? St. Louis Blues ? Straight No Chaser ? Tenor Madness.

Young Jazz Ensemble – Grade 3Beatles songs often work well in surprising settings. Mark Taylor takes this Lennon and McCartney favorite and transforms it into a swingin' jazz waltz! After a short unison riff sets upthe style the tenor soloist takes over. The brass handle the bridge followed by a written or ad lib. solo for tenor and a marvelous chorus for the full ensemble. Unique and effective!

Originally recorded in the '70s Bill Withers' distinctive slow rocker has become a classic. The minor mode adds to the flavor and Rick's version for young players skillfully passes the melody from section to section. Also included is a solo for tenor sax.

Originally a hit for Bill Withers in the '70s this catchy tune is a hit again thanks to the TV show Glee. This updated version features a contemporary medium funk groove and the melody passed around to all sections. Also includes a brief solo for tenor sax.

Vocal Feature-Another outstanding jazz vocal with jazz ensemble! This chart is totally flexible--it's written in two keys! The higher key usually works for your male vocalist and the lower key for your female vocalist; if not just switch. It's that easy! In addition to the vocal solo this swinging Rogers and Hart song has a trombone jazz solo (or optional scat vocal solo) and written written ensemble horn lines for the vocalist both great opportunities to integrate your vocalist with the ensemble. Dave Wolpe thinks of everything and he writes some of the best charts in the music business. Very effective! (Female key (low): G below middle C to third line B treble clef -- Male key(high): B-flat below middle C to fourth line D treble clef)