SKU: CL.032-4562-01
The creative use of the call-and-answer technique in this chart provides a great way to teach swing style and introduce improvisation which can be intimidating for young players. The basic chords used in this chart allow soloists to experience success by using any notes from the blues scale. Carefully written rhythm section parts are made as clear and easy as possible. Playable with both limited and expanded instrumentation, your rookie jazzers will enjoy musically texting each other when they play this fun tune! Two thumbs up for this outstanding beginning jazz chart!
SKU: CL.032-4562-00
SKU: CL.032-4173-00
Introduce your young musicians to big band swing with this clever new original by Howard Rowe. Solid orchestration ensures that it comes together quickly and sounds big and bold. Written solo or soli sections are comfortably within the range and abilities of young players and will get them swingin' like pros. If rehearsal time is tight, this is an excellent choice by a writer-teacher who has been there! Everyone will agree; your band is a winner!
SKU: CL.032-4784-01
Teddy’s Mood is a laid back minor blues that alternates between a two feel and swinging four feel. It features an alto sax solo along with plenty of open space for additional soloists (suggested solos are also provided.) The saxophone section has a one chorus soli followed by the full ensemble swinging hard to take it home. This is an excellent opportunity for young improvisers to get their feet wet while playing over minor blues changes.
SKU: CL.032-4784-00
SKU: CL.SCM-1131-01
This sensitive ensemble ballad is one of Thad’s most beautiful compsitions. Skillfully re-score in a lower key while keeping the original lines allowing students to experience this masterpiece. A great teaching piece for control, intonation, and balancing full ensemble chords. All of these items are fully notated and will expose your young musicians to the sensitive side of Thad's writing. Classic! Optional SATB vocal part included.
SKU: CL.SCM-1131-00
SKU: KJ.ZB456
UPC: 8402704878.
An ensemble ballad in the style of the great collaborations between Count Basie and Neal Hefti. This one is sure to get people on the dance floor! A terrific showcase for your young jazz ensemble. The FlexJazz series features very easy arrangements with completely flexible instrumentation. Written solos are included for all instruments, and only four players are needed in addition to the rhythm section.
SKU: KJ.ZB456F
SKU: KN.41933
UPC: 822795419337.
Many of the famous Count Basie charts were built on riffs, or short melodic ideas that were repeated several times over the blues progression. This swing original at the very easy level is the perfect vehicle to introduce young players to this concept. Scored for 4 horns with rhythm section and expandable to full big band, written or ad lib solos for all are included, along with optional parts for flute, clarinet and horn in F. A written or ad lib open solo section is included, with solo sheets provided for all. Duration 5:03.
SKU: KN.41933S
SKU: CL.030-0346-01
An excellent way to introduce the blues to a young band. Chord changes on every part, and suggested solos are included.
SKU: CL.030-0346-00
SKU: AP.47507
UPC: 038081546773. English. Andy Razaf.
A swingin' jazz classic played around 156 BPM. Written-out suggested solos are provided for alto 1 and trumpet 2 with cues for piano and trumpet 1. The sax section soli, drum fills, a few familiar quotes along with well-notated rhythm parts all come together creating a fine chart that will make your band shine.
SKU: AP.47507S
UPC: 038081546780. English. Andy Razaf.
SKU: CL.031-2613-00
A medium tempo swing blues for young bands that really cooks. Includes an open section with backgrounds for solos by any instrument on Bb blues changes. Range requirements are very modest and the chart works well even with incomplete instrumentation. A very tasty arrangement that sounds much more advanced than it is. Excellent chart for concert or contest use by a very popular writer for young bands. Very Nice!
SKU: CL.031-2613-01
SKU: CL.032-4632-01
This up-tempo rock tune is guaranteed to rock the first time and every time you play it! Black Ops successfully captures the feel of a covert mission, and when combined with the composer’s signature driving rock feel, makes for a winning combination. Written solidly at the medium easy level, this tune features repetitive rhythms and patterns that guarantee you will be performance ready with a minimum of rehearsal time. Scored for limited instrumentation, with careful attention to instrument ranges, and written out solos over easy changes, Black Ops is accessible to younger ensembles, as well as great fun for more experienced groups. Loaded with student and audience appeal, this tune is an ideal contest/concert selection. Can’t miss with this one!
SKU: CL.032-4632-00
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