Similar to the trademark version by Ike & Tina Turner this easy arrangement starts out slow in the beginning then kicks into high gear to finish out. Saxes take the lead at first but there is plenty of full ensemble playing as well. No solos are required.

What a great title---'Along for the Ride'---clearly a great rock arrangement for a young jazz ensemble. Specific articulation notation, easy brass ranges, a written tenor sax solo (the ride), optional parts, and a fun chart to play---it's all you need! Composed by Mike Story. (2:13) / Ensemble De Jazz

From the Count Basie library this classic flag-waver from the pen of Sammy Nestico is available again! A true tour de force for every section of the band this monster chart features blistering brass wailing saxes a tenor solo and a great full ensemble shout. Strike it up!

Le Modern Jazz Quartet a influencé le paysage du jazz contemporain pendant 40 ans. En fusionnant des éléments de la musique classique avec le cool jazz et le blues The Golden Striker personnifie leur style élégant de jazz. Ce tube swinguant présente le contrepoint unique de l?original avec des mises en scène de la basse des saxophones et une section de solo optionnelle et ouverte.

One of the signature television themes of our time this instantly recognizable Mike Post composition adapts perfectly for jazz ensemble in this authentic sounding arrangement from John Berry. Includes brief solos for trumpet and alto sax.

From the Count Basie library this classic flag-waver from the pen of Sammy Nestico is available again! A true tour de force for every section of the band this monster chart features blistering brass wailing saxes a tenor solo and a great fullensemble shout. Strike it up!

Majestic, audacieux et passionnant! Découvrez excellent latin de Mike Story avec une rainure bossa facile. Les caractéristiques comprennent un solo écrit-out trompette, les chaînes de laiton faciles, et les pièces en option pour inclure flûte, clarinette, cor, baryton, tuba, du vibraphone. Le tempo est suggéré à MM = 140. Facile, bien écrit et efficace pour n'importe quel concert. / Ensemble De Jazz

Bubbert must have been a cool cat! This original by Mike Steinel is written in a medium shuffle style and uses the blues scale for the easy improvisation section.

Here is a striking and well-scored arrangement of Jobim's well-known standard. Presented here as part of Hal Leonard's Little Big Band series Mike's smooth Latin arrangement provides plenty of variety and a great sounding groove. (Grade 5)

Here is a strikingly different composition for jazz ensemble from the pen of acclaimed jazz pianist and writer Steve Allee. Featuring a floating texture of parallel harmonics and melodic lines Pure Spirit is a fresh-sounding and rewarding piece for the entire ensemble.

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.

Score and Parts-Jazz Ensemble Library - Grade 4 From America's jazz master Duke Ellington comes this hauntingly beautiful ballad. Mike Tomaro's outstanding setting features a lush ensemble sound plus solos for Alto Saxophoneand Piano.

Recorded in 1972 Chick Corea's Return to Forever album is recognized as one of the landmark albums of jazz fusion. Along with the jazz standard ?La Fiesta ? the mesmerizing ballad introduced on this album was?Crystal Silence.? Mike Tomaro does a marvelous job of maintaining the ethereal and lush qualities of the original in this outstanding setting for jazz ensemble. A stunning choice for contest or festivals.