Jazz Ensemble Library – Grade 4Arranged here in a Basie-style slow swing setting this well-crafted chart starts out as a study in ensemble writing with the brass in buckets and the drums on brushes. Later there is asolo for trumpet followed by a shout chorus where the full band really lets loose. Quality writing for contests and festivals!

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.

Arranged in an easy flowing bossa style here is an effective version of this jazz standard from jazz master Benny Carter and Sammy Cahn. Featuring solid and creative scoring for the entire ensemble there are also solo opportunities for alto sax and trumpet.

Arranged in a medium swing/shuffle style here is a very easy version of this jazz standard by Sonny Rollins that maintains the style and feel of the original. Featuring a mix of tutti playing and call-and-response scoring thisis a great way tointroduce a jazz legend to your young players. There is a written or ad lib solo for any trumpet or alto sax and the shout chorus features a dialogue between the ensemble and drums.

George Shearing's classic from the 50's is arranged here in a moderate Latin style which is actually closer to the original version. Mainly scored for the full ensemble Mark includes a few meter changes to spice things up andthere are solos for alto trumpet and drums. (Flute is optional)

Here's a fresh new take on a traditional jazz standard. The style is still uptempo swing and the saxes maintain a fair share of the spotlight along with ensemble hits and solo spots for drums. However there is a brief excursioninto 5/4 and a few other meter surprises that help give this outstanding chart a contemporary edge.

Beautifully scored with plenty of tutti rhythms and a comfortable moderate tempo here is a perfect chart for getting your ensemble to swing! The melody is passed from section to section and there is also a short sax soli andfull ensemble shout included. Concise and appealing this familiar standard will sound great with inexperienced bands and requires no solos.

Wes Montgomery's jazz standard is arranged here featuring both the straight-ahead swing style of the original as well as an updated samba version inspired by a recording by John Scofield and John Abercrombie. Solos are indicated for tenor and guitar (or piano) but there's flexibility for anyone to solo.

Often recorded and performed by jazz artists this tuneful standard by Duke Pearson is skillfully arranged here in an uptempo swing style. Solo duties are shared between trumpet and tenor sax and there is terrific ensemblewriting throughoutincluding backgrounds for the soloists.

Big Band-This swingin' chart features very effective ensemble writing and catchy melodic lines. There are challenges here for all sections but the end result is impressive. Includes solos for Trumpet or Trombone and Tenor or Piano.

Here is an easy version of this Latin favorite arranged in a moderate bolero style. The trombones are featured on the opening theme and there is very skilled ensemble writing for young players throughout.

Most notably recorded by Eartha Kitt but also featured in the movie Elf (recorded by Madonna) here is a terrific medium swing chart guaranteed to spice up your holiday concert. Tenor sax is featured on the melody and there areshort solo spots for trumpet and trombone as well. Plenty of great ensemble writing!

Using only a limited number of different rhythmic patterns along with modest brass ranges here is a clever original in a “tango” style playable by young groups. There is plenty of tutti ensemble scoring and no solosare required.

Includes: Birdland; Born to Be Wild; Eli's Comin'; Here There and Everywhere; How High The Moon; Malaguena; A Night in Tunisia; Peanut Vendor; Shake Rattle and Roll; Stompin' at the Savoy; A String of Pearls; Summertime; TakeThe A Train; Watch What Happens; Yardbird Suite.

Includes: Birdland; Born to Be Wild; Eli's Comin'; Here There and Everywhere; How High The Moon; Malaguena; A Night in Tunisia; Peanut Vendor; Shake Rattle and Roll; Stompin' at the Savoy; A String of Pearls; Summertime; TakeThe A Train; Watch What Happens; Yardbird Suite.