John Lewis (composer pianist and founder of the acclaimed Modern Jazz Quartet) penned Afternoon in Paris in the '50s and it has remained a jazz standard ever since. This nicely crafted version for younger bands opens witha small group on the head and drums on brushes. Solos for trumpet and tenor follow along with full ensemble statements.

From Brian Setzer's CD ?The Dirty Boogie ? John Berry's arrangement of this slow yet powerful swing chart really screams with the full ensemble right from bar 1. Each section gets a chance at the lead before theentire band hits you again with a magnificent tutti shout. The short solo can be played by trumpet or guitar.

A practical and helpful how-to book designed to answer thousands of questions that face jazz ensemble directors every day. Author John Berry draws on over thirty years of experience as a director and writer to pass on tips andtricks mostly learned the hard way. The book is written with a concise easy-to-read style and answers basic questions about real-life situations such as: teaching jazz styles improvisation leading and conducting and usingtechnology. The twenty-three chapters cover information about the saxes trumpets trombones and a comprehensive treatment of the rhythm section. Among the other topics are sound engineers clinicians live performances and '12Ways To Have A Better Band...Almost Instantly!'

(Key Bb)-Recently recorded by The Brian Setzer Orchestra this medium up-tempo chart has great lyrics for vocal soloist and a wonderful swingin' feel.

Notably recorded by Clifford Brown and composed by legendary jazz pianist Duke Jordan Mark Taylor's arrangement features a medium swing style and a brief duet for tenor and trumpet at the top. Then the saxes take over and do mostof the heavy lifting. Solo space is provided for tenor and trumpet with ample solid hits for the full ensemble.

Par ZINDARS EARL. This sophisticated and enduring jazz standard was composed by Earl Zindars, and most notably recorded by pianist Bill Evans. Mike Tomaro's well-crafted chart for big band retains the medium swing style of the original, including the meter alternating from 4/4 to 3/4. A true classic! / Date parution : 2023-01-24/ Répertoire / Jazz Ensemble

Composed by pianist Victor Feldman this jazz standard has been popular with recording artists ever since Miles Davis famously introduced it back in 1963. Written in an uptempo swing style and featuring the riff-like melody surrounded by fullensemble statements this well-crafted chart is certain to become a staple in the repertoire for jazz groups.

Here's a great-sounding slow blues from master jazz pianist and composer Red Garland. Terry White's version for young players features tenor sax and trumpet on the head followed by the full sax section with answers in the brass. A terrific piece for young soloists as well as a good style study for the entire band.

Recorded on the 1956 album Cookin with the Miles Davis Quintet this jazz standard composed by pianist Red Garland adapts beautifully for beginning jazzers. With a moderate tempo riff-based melody and non-threatening soloing on the bluesprogression this is the perfect introduction to the music of Miles Davis for your students.

Using an Afro-Cuban style alternating with an authentically notated cha-cha groove composer Michael Philip Mossman adds a hint of Egyptian mystery (Dance of da Nile?) in creating this marvelous production number for today'sadventurous jazz ensemble. Includes solos for alto and trumpet as well as space to feature Latin percussion and/or the drummer.

Grade 1.5What better way to introduce the music of Duke Ellington to your young jazzers than with this wonderfully scored arrangement by Michael Sweeney? Even at this easy level this chart really swings and will soundgreat with limited rehearsal time. Your pianist gets a rare chance to shine as he or she is featured on the melody while the ensemble answers. Later every section gets to play the melody and there is a solo section for any sax.The final section starts softly with saxes alone then builds as various layers are added. A great-sounding chart for beginning bands.

Composed in the '50s this entertaining holiday tune has been recorded notably by Kay Star and more recently the Brian Setzer Orchestra. A dynamic and swingin' addition to any holiday concert!

Recorded by singer/songwriter/pianist Norah Jones, this haunting tune took top honors as ?song of the year? in 2003. With a beautiful melody and smooth harmonies, this is a wonderful contemporary feature for vocalist.This arrangement may also be used as a feature for flugelhorn or tenor sax, in place of the vocal part. / Partitions variété - pop - rock / Musique films - comédies musicales / / HAL LEONARD

Here is a sizzling Afro-Cuban version of this Chick Corea classic that is sure to be an impressive addition to any program for mature bands. Perfect as a feature for your pianist but the flexible solo section allows other players to be featured as well.

A collection of studies composed for musicians who wish to extend themselves in improvisation, composition, sight reading and general musicianship skills. Each etude has a theoretical explanation, suggestions for performance and tips for practice routines. Two CDs of combo accompaniments performed by members of the Yellowjackets are included. All books are compatible and written so that they can be performed together.