Jazz Ensemble - Grade 2

SKU: AP.47514S

Composed by Ray Henderson. Arranged by Rich Sigler. Jazz Ensemble; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Young Jazz Ensemble. Jazz; Swing. Score. 20 pages. Alfred Music #00-47514S. Published by Alfred Music (AP.47514S).

UPC: 038081548876. English. Words by Mort Dixon.

This swing chart is a great vehicle for your tenor sax soloist. The solo part ranges from written melody to a written-out suggested solo, all very doable, especially when the tenor sax trades fours with the ensemble. Lead trumpet range is to written G on top of the staff. Includes optional clarinet and vibes parts too!

Jazz Ensemble - Grade 3.5

SKU: AP.50951

Composed by Gordon Goodwin. Jazz Ensemble; MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Jazz Band Series. Jazz. Score and Part(s). Duration 5:20. Alfred Music #00-50951. Published by Alfred Music (AP.50951).

ISBN 9781470669898. UPC: 038081591780. English.

Yes, it's hip! A clever swinging treatment of a catchy tune played around 150 BPM. Lead trumpet range is to written B above the staff, the solo section includes suggested solos written for C, B-flat, E-flat and trombone players, your choice. The shout chorus features drums trading with the ensemble and the optional parts include flute and vibes. (5:20).

Jazz Ensemble - Grade 2

SKU: AP.38678S

Composed by Charles Lloyd. Arranged by Mike Kamuf. Jazz Ensemble; MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Young Jazz Ensemble. Jazz. Score. 8 pages. Belwin Music #00-38678S. Published by Belwin Music (AP.38678S).

UPC: 038081436982. English.

This swing chart has it all! Features include a clever melody line, excellent development, a stop-time section trading saxes and brass, a big shout chorus, solos for alto 1 and trumpet 2. Lead trumpet range to written G on top of the staff. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

Jazz Ensemble - Grade 3

SKU: AP.36052S

Flugelhorn Solo. Composed by Jose Feliciano. Arranged by Victor Lopez. Jazz Ensemble; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Jazz Band Series. Jazz. Score. 28 pages. Belwin Music #00-36052S. Published by Belwin Music (AP.36052S).

UPC: 038081419626. English.

This is a wonderful flugelhorn feature in a samba feel with a relaxed groove. Everything is written-out for the soloist and chord changes are included as needed. This very catchy tune is ideal for your flugelhorn soloist with many facets for the soloist: basic melody, soli with the saxes, a written-out solo, a trading section with the band, and a nice big ensemble shout chorus.

Jazz Ensemble - Grade 4

SKU: AP.41169S

Composed by Dave Rivello. Jazz Ensemble; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Premier Jazz Series. Jazz. Score. 32 pages. Duration 5:42. Alfred Music #00-41169S. Published by Alfred Music (AP.41169S).

UPC: 038081475226. English.

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).

Jazz Ensemble - Grade 3

SKU: AP.41133S

Composed by Gordon Goodwin. Jazz Ensemble; MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Jazz Band Series. Jazz. Score. 20 pages. Duration 5:08. Alfred Music #00-41133S. Published by Alfred Music (AP.41133S).

UPC: 038081479750. English.

Gordon Goodwin wrote this funky chart for Grade 3 to showcase trumpet 1 and trombone 1. Everything is written out to include the melody duet, the solos, and the trades. The tempo is very accessible at 160 BPM. Don't Steal My Stuff by Gordon Goodwin is fun and easy to assemble. (5:08) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

Jazz Ensemble - Grade 3.5

SKU: PE.HX9022

Composed by Monika Herzig. Jazz Ensemble; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. HXmusic. Jazz; Swing. Score and Part(s). Duration 4:00. HXmusic #98-HX9022. Published by HXmusic (PE.HX9022).

Not just any box, but the venerable Chatterbox jazz club! Monika originally recorded this hard-driving shuffle with her Acoustic Project. Now, the angular bebop lines are traded between trumpets and saxes. Solos for trombone, tenor sax, and guitar are provided in note-for-note transcriptions. However, there is room for any soloist before a sax soli further develops the melodic theme. Punchy and confident, this chart does not let up! Top trumpet note: G5 (4:00).

Jazz Ensemble - Grade 3.5

SKU: KN.43374S

Composed by Mike Tomaro. Jazz Ensemble Series. Kendor Music Inc #43374S. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.43374S).

UPC: 822795433746.

Commissioned by the Pennsylvania Unit of IAJE for the 2000 All-State Jazz Ensemble, this ambitious chart features two open solo sections (one for brass, one for saxes), several dramatic modulations, and some solo trades between the drummer and band that'll bring the house down. Rhythm section parts are partially notated with chords cued, and supplements with chord changes for both open solos sections are included. Duration 6:30.

Jazz Ensemble standard jazz ensemble; plus 5th Trumpet - Grade 5

SKU: KN.62990

Composed by Dave Hanson. Jazz Summit. Medium Swing. Score and set of parts. Duration 6 minutes, 15 seconds. Kendor Music Inc #62990. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.62990).

UPC: 822795629903.

This original for proficient groups is the title track from a recent recording by the H2 Big Band (Jazzed Media 1053). Based on the chord changes in the jazz standard You're My Everything, it features two trumpet soloists on the melody and in solo sections and solo trades. Duration 6:15.

Jazz ensemble - Grade 3

SKU: CL.032-4464-00

Composed by P. Clark. Jazz Ensemble. Audio recording available separately (item CL.991-2016-01). Score and set of parts. Composed 2016. Duration 3 minutes, 32 seconds. C.L. Barnhouse #032-4464-00. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.032-4464-00).

There are lots of swing charts based on blues changes. This one is in a class of its own. An attention-grabbing intro leads to the unison ensemble melody, followed by a few choruses where all sections trade off with the lead line. The open solo section can feature any instrument with suggested solos included. After a solo spot for drums things get even more interesting and fun! The dynamic level comes way down and your bass player gets to shine with some tasty written solo licks. The final ensemble chorus builds to a shout section that really - SHOUTS! A very impressive, effective and playable chart!

Band jazz ensemble - Grade 2

SKU: KJ.ZB437

Composed by Brad Ciechomski. First Place for Jazz. Jazz. Score and parts. Neil A. Kjos Music Company #ZB437. Published by Neil A. Kjos Music Company (KJ.ZB437).

UPC: 084027044797.

Give the drummer some! The funky groove starts right away and never lets up. Punchy lines coupled with colorful harmonies set this piece apart. Drums are a featured soloist trading with the band. Sure to be a crowd pleaser.

About First Place for Jazz

All First Place for Jazz selections feature moderate ranges, notated rhythm section parts, and open solo sections.

Jazz Ensemble standard jazz ensemble - Grade 2

SKU: KN.60410

Composed by Kris Berg. Jazz Gateway. New Orleans 2nd Line Beat. Kendor Music Inc #60410. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.60410).

UPC: 822795604108.

We welcome Kris Berg to the Kendor family of writers with this fun and energetic chart written in a New Orleans 2nd line groove over a C7 blues. After the band trades licks with the drummer, the chart roars to a big ending, thunderous applause, and your audience marchin' down the aisles! The written or ad lib solo section can be played by anyone. Featuring Kendor Konvertible scoring for 9-17 players, each set includes a guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson and optional flute, clarinet, horn in f, tuba and vibes parts. Duration 4:00.

Jazz ensemble - Grade 3

SKU: CL.032-4127-01

Composed by P. Clark. Jazz Ensemble. Audio recording available separately (item CL.991-2012-00). Extra full score. Composed 2012. Duration 3 minutes, 13 seconds. C.L. Barnhouse #032-4127-01. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.032-4127-01).

This is a great contest/concert selection for band's at this grade level. Once the notes get under the fingers it swings hard and shows off the whole band. The ranges and rhythms are very reasonable, but the excitement generated is off the charts! The intro is a piano vamp, followed by the saxes playing the melody in unison. The trumpets then join the altos, while the bones and tenors play some background punches. The bones and saxes trade off playing the bridge, and then full ensemble plays up to the open solo section. Following the solos, everything quiets way down and the gradual buildup to a real flag-waver of an ending begins.

Jazz Ensemble - Grade 1

SKU: KN.FDB2301

Composed by Doug Beach. Jazz Foundations Series Grade 1. Swing. Score and Parts. Kendor Music Inc #FDB2301. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.FDB2301).

12 x 9 inches.

This tribute to jazz legend Buddy Rich is a wonderful way to expose young players to one of the icons of jazz history. Blues based changes help to make this chart accessible to young players while the melody trading phrases with the drums captures the feel of Buddy’s music.

Jazz ensemble - Grade 2

SKU: CL.032-4580-00

Composed by P. Clark. Jazz Ensemble. Score and set of parts. Composed 2017. Duration 3 minutes, 10 seconds. C.L. Barnhouse #032-4580-00. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.032-4580-00).

An exceptionally beautiful ballad feature for solo trombone or tenor sax. Rhythmic and technical demands are minimal, allowing rehearsal time to focus on musicality and interpretation. Frequent trading off between the soloist and band help limit fatigue. Solo and rhythm section parts are written out. You'll get big returns on a very little investment of time with this outstanding ballad.