By James M. Black, Words By Katherine E. Purvis. Arranged by Mike Lewis. Music by James M. Black, words by Katherine E. Purvis / arr. Mike Lewis. For Jazz Ensemble. Jazz Ensemble. Jazz Expressions Series. Conductor Score and Parts. 98 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.
Level: 2 (Medium Easy) (grade 2).

Grade 3

SKU: CL.SCM-1121-01

Composed by Carubia. Jazz Ensemble. Extra full score. C.L. Barnhouse #SCM-1121-01. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.SCM-1121-01).

This chart features the sound of a New Orleans funeral marching band historically known as the Second Line which follows behind the family and casket. It’s a time for celebration coming after the initial mourning period. Lots of fun to play in the style of a funky, marching Dixieland band. The harmonic form is the Blues and there is room made for soloing both inside the ensemble and for featured soloists. Includes an optional flute part.

By Traditional. Arranged by Dick Lieb. For jazz ensemble (featuring: vocalist/optional tenor saxophone). Kendor Jazz Archive Series. Dixie. Medium. Score and Set of Parts. Published by Kendor Music Inc

Band jazz band - Grade 4

SKU: KJ.ZB418F

Composed by Craig Skeffington. Jazz Ensemble Signature Series. Jazz. Score. Neil A. Kjos Music Company #ZB418F. Published by Neil A. Kjos Music Company (KJ.ZB418F).

A breath of fresh air. Extended melodies and contemporary harmonies make this chart stand out from the rest. Extended solo space for trumpet and plenty of solid ensemble writing.

Grade 2

SKU: CL.032-4928-01

Composed by Carl Strommen. Jazz Ensemble. Extra full score. C.L. Barnhouse #032-4928-01. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.032-4928-01).

The title says it all! Introduced by a classic roll-off drum cadence, Blues March is an easy big band chart with a hip melody line. Written solo parts, comfortable ranges and rhythms will make Blues March a sure winner for players and audiences alike.

By Bruce Pearson. For concert band. Standard of Excellence in Concert. Jazz Ensemble. Grade 1.5. Score. Published by Neil A. Kjos Music Company

By Gordon Goodwin. By Gordon Goodwin. For Jazz Ensemble. Jazz Ensemble. Gordon Goodwin Series. Level: Medium Advanced to Difficult (grade V-VI). Conductor Score, Parts & CD. 64 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

Jazz ensemble - Grade 3

SKU: LO.60-1329H

Composed by George M. Cohan. Arranged by Carl Strommen. Jazz. Conductor's score. Heritage Music Press #60/1329H. Published by Heritage Music Press (LO.60-1329H).

ISBN 9780893288020.

The original Yankee Doodle Dandy, George M. Cohan, was a major figure in the development of Broadway, but his classic tune never sounded so good! Master arranger Carl Strommen uses his creative harmonic language and perfect sense of jazz style to turn this Broadway march into a medium slow swing chart that uses the elements of the modern jazz ensemble to the fullest. The arrangement leads off with the band playing the first chorus in the mezzo piano range which is one of the reasons that this is a terrific selection to follow a loud burner. The saxophones get a good workout in their soli, and there is solo space for tenor saxophone and trumpet. (Written solos are included.).

Jazz ensemble - Grade 4

SKU: CL.SCM-1073-01

Composed by Jones. Arranged by Carubia. Jazz Ensemble. Extra full score. Composed 2011. Duration 3 minutes, 19 seconds. C.L. Barnhouse #SCM-1073-01. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.SCM-1073-01).

This never-before-published Thad Jones composition is a interesting medium tempo swing chart with just a touch of a blues march feel. First recorded live by the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Big Band at the Village Vanguard in 1967, this very playable chart features a great double shout chorus separated by a 4 bar drum fill. With 16 bar blues changes to work with, Thad’s simple muted trumpet melody turns into a roaring masterpiece of full ensemble excitement before returning to the simple muted trumpet theme. Written solos are provided and this unique chart features two 1st Trumpet parts (High / Low) and includes an optional flute part.

Jazz Ensemble plus opt. percussion congas, castanetsalto saxes have opt. flute doubles, 2nd Tenor Sax has opt. piccolo double - Grade 5

SKU: KN.52630

Composed by Toshiko Akiyoshi. Kendor Jazz Archive Series. Fast Latin. Score and set of parts. Duration 7 minutes, 30 seconds. Kendor Music Inc #52630. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.52630).

Recorded by the Toshiko Akiyoshi-Lew Tabackin Big Band on the album March Of The Tadpoles, this uptempo solo feature for tenor sax takes no prisoners! Playing with well-articulated, rhythmic precision in the soli and ensemble sections is essential. The dramatic conducted ending will be especially popular with audiences. Duration 7:30.

Jazz Ensemble all saxes have opt. flute or clarinet doubles - Grade 3.5

SKU: KN.52565

Composed by Toshiko Akiyoshi. Kendor Jazz Archive Series. Ballad. Score and set of parts. Duration 5 minutes, 20 seconds. Kendor Music Inc #52565. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.52565).

Recorded by the Toshiko Akiyoshi-Lew Tabackin Big Band on the album March Of The Tadpoles, the score notes for this beautiful work explain two major performance options. First, the introduction may be replaced by a freely-improvised piano solo (as originally recorded on the album); this makes all sax doubles unnecessary. Second, the main solo feature for tenor sax may also be played by alto; extra substitute parts are provided. Duration 5:20.

Grade 3

SKU: CL.032-4963-01

Composed by Stanton. Jazz Ensemble. Extra full score. C.L. Barnhouse #032-4963-01. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.032-4963-01).

Strut your stuff with the excitement of a New Orleans style second line street march. Everybody gets to play the melody! Backgrounds for the solo sections are strong on their own, so the chart can be performed without soloists if needed, or open it up for more fun! There’s space for the drummer and bass player to shine, too. Playable with reduced instrumentation, and includes optional parts for clarinet soloist and tuba bass line. Both the band and audience will love it, and go out whistling the tune!