Vocal Solo with Jazz Ensemble - Grade 3-4 This beautiful ballad has been recorded by countless jazz artists over the years in addition to being featured in several recent movies. The marvelous melody and distinctive harmony aretreated masterfully in this setting for vocal soloist and jazz ensemble.

Henry Mayer's classic Summer Wind has been wonderfully arranged here for voice and jazz ensemble by Dave Wolpe. This chart is an easy tempo swing arranged in two keys to feature vocal soloist with jazz ensemble with a brief tenor sax solo.

The ever-popular Henry Mancini theme has never sounded more 'hip' or been easier to play than this Mike Lewis arrangement for beginning jazz ensembles. All the ranges and rhythms have been carefully considered to make this chart playable by any level ensemble. You will be amazed at just how good this song sounds with reduced technical demands. More advanced groups may want to consider this chart for its quick preparation time. (2:07)

Complete – Full Score-Epitaph written for a 31-piece ensemble was the masterwork of composer/bassist Charles Mingus. The extended suite is comprised of multiple movements reflecting a wealth of compositional styles (not just jazz) thatdemonstrate Mingus' invaluable contribution to 20th-century American music. Since its last performance 15 years ago additional movements have been discovered that were originally intended to be a part of the work. This unique500-page score includes these “missing movements” along with historical and program notes. Prepared and edited under the guidance of Gunther Schuller and Sue Mingus it provides a monumental resource for study andanalysis. The first jazz composition of such magnitude ever to be published it is presented in this edition as he left it: a summary work a portrait for all time of his life in music. “I wrote it for my tombstone.”- Charles Mingus

(Key: Eb). Par . Although this tuneful standard has been recorded by a number of jazz artists through the years, Beverly Kenney's version from 1957 caught everyone's attention recently thanks to the television commercial for Lincoln. This chart is perfectly paced with a feature spot for the full ensemble as well as a short solo for tenor sax. / Date parution : 2022-10-25/ Répertoire / Jazz Ensemble et Vocal

(Key: Eb). Par TAYLOR MARK (Arr.). Although this tuneful standard has been recorded by a number of jazz artists through the years, Beverly Kenney's version from 1957 caught everyone's attention recently thanks to the television commercial for Lincoln. This chart is perfectly paced with a feature spot for the full ensemble as well as a short solo for tenor sax. / Date parution : 2022-10-12/ Répertoire / Jazz Ensemble et Vocal

Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra ? Grade 5Opening with a crash from the band and an extended drum solo the melody creeps in quasi-Art Blakey style. Small group statements are offset with full ensemble shouts andhalf-time sections are contrasted with an uptempo groove. This is from the recording ?Heart and Soul? by the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra. Must have been some ?little old lady?!

Epitaph written for a 31-piece ensemble was the masterwork of composer/bassist Charles Mingus. The extended suite is comprised of multiple movements reflecting a wealth of compositional styles (not just jazz) thatdemonstrate Mingus' invaluable contribution to 20th-century American music. Since its last performance 15 years ago additional movements have been discovered that were originally intended to be a part of the work. This unique500-page score includes these “missing movements” along with historical and program notes. Prepared and edited under the guidance of Gunther Schuller and Sue Mingus it provides a monumental resource for study andanalysis. The first jazz composition of such magnitude ever to be published it is presented in this edition as he left it: a summary work a portrait for all time of his life in music. “I wrote it for my tombstone.”- Charles Mingus

This timeless standard has been recorded by many jazz artists in a wide variety of styles. Paul Murtha's version is largely tutti ensemble based at a medium slow tempo and is a nice way to teach your ensemble to swing in the CountBasie style. Full length recording included.

Par DIXON MORT. This popular song from the 1920s has been recorded by pop and jazz artists alike. Here's an imaginative swing version scored with easy rhythms and modest ranges. With a familiar melody and great feel, this is sure to be a favorite. Discovery Jazz series titles are written for full band, playable with 3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone, and rhythm section. Each arrangement includes optional parts for flute, clarinet, F horn, and tuba. Full-length recordings are available for each arrangement online. / Date parution : 2022-05-03/ Répertoire / Jazz Ensemble

Discovery Jazz-Practically a trademark Count Basie tune this medium swing classic has been carefully modified to fit the needs of beginning bands. Features authentic style lots of tutti ensemble playing and easy written solos.

From Stevie Wonder's acclaimed Innervisions album from 1973 this infectious funk tune has been covered by a variety of artists over the years and found its way into several movies. With a distinctive rock shuffle groove and memorable riffs Mike Tomaro has transformed this into a sizzling version for jazz ensemble.

From Stevie Wonder's acclaimed Innervisions album from 1973 this infectious funk tune has been covered by a variety of artists over the years and found its way into several movies. With a distinctive rock shuffle grooveand memorable riffs Mike Tomaro has transformed this into a sizzling version for jazz ensemble.

The beautiful tune, 'Windmills of Your Mind' has been treated as a jazz waltz by Eric Richards at around 155 BPM. The initial melody is stated by tenor and trumpet, then is followed by a hot sax section soli, with written solos for tenor and trumpet. All this and more in this brilliant chart. (5:35) / Ensemble De Jazz

This timeless classic has long been a favorite with jazz singers. Mark's version is in a medium swing style and provides a terrific background for your featured vocalist. / Partitions classique / Ensemble et orchestre / Ensemble vents / HAL LEONARD