Finally a great set of warm-ups for your beginning jazz ensemble. Chris Sharp draws from his experience as a public school jazz director and professional arranger to offer this useful set of warm-ups. The six exercises are designed to teach the different harmonies styles and rhythms of popular and traditional jazz. Included are chorales with extended harmonies rock swing and bossa styles. Perfect to ?wake up? your ensemble before a rehearsal or performance!

Par DRAKE ERVIN. This upbeat swing standard remains one of the most popular tunes recorded by the Duke Ellington Orchestra. Here is a carefully arranged chart that sounds sophisticated, yet is easily attainable by young ensembles. Our Easy Jazz Ensemble series is written for full band, playable with four saxes, three trumpets, three trombones, and rhythm section. Each arrangement also includes optional parts for flute, clarinet, F horn, and tuba. Full-length recordings are also available online for each arrangement. / Date parution : 2022-04-26/ Répertoire / Jazz Ensemble

Par YOUMANS VINCENT. Although composed in the 1920's, this popular melody has been a favorite with jazz artists ranging from Art Tatum to Ella Fitzgerald. Arranged here in a slow Basie swing style, Mark's version is a great study for full ensemble playing and mastering this important style. / Date parution : 2022-10-12/ Répertoire / Jazz Ensemble

Par YOUMANS VINCENT. Although composed in the 1920's, this popular melody has been a favorite with jazz artists ranging from Art Tatum to Ella Fitzgerald. Arranged here in a slow Basie swing style, Mark's version is a great study for full ensemble playing and mastering this important style. / Date parution : 2022-10-25/ Répertoire / Jazz Ensemble

Jazz Classics for the Young Ensemble ? Grade 3Vince Guaraldis music provided a level of jazz sophistication for the popular Charlie Brown television specials and his holiday offerings were some of the best! Thisappealing medleyincludes Linus and Lucy Skating O Tannenbaum and Christmas Time Is Here.

Composed by Latin master Tito Puente and made famous by Santana this is one of the most popular Latin tunes ever written. Here's an oustanding arrangement for jazz ensemble featuring sizzling ensemble writing and solo space fortrombone tenor and trumpet. All Latin percussion parts are carefully notated for an authentic sound.

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

This jazz/rock classic by Josef Zawinul also crossed over to become a popular hit as well. John Edmondson's solid arrangement for beginning jazz ensembles features a slow funk groove with the melody traded among all sections of the band.

Easy Jazz Ensemble-This infectious and immediately recognizable Quincy Jones standard was popular long before Austin Powers introduced it to a brand new generation of fans. Easy to learn and fun to play this will quickly become a favorite with your band and audience alike. (Includes full performance CD) (Cherry Lane)

Originally recorded by Sam and Dave and made popular by The Blues Brothers this well-known rhythm and blues workhorse is a natural for jazz ensemble. In the skilled hands of Roger Holmes this one flows nicely but rocks hard!

This Motown classic was a hit for Marvin Gaye in the 60's and later made popular by the California Raisins. John Berry gives it a new spin in this powerful version for jazz ensemble. The melody is traded between the saxes andtrumpets and solos are included for alto sax and trumpet.

Tenor Sax Feature-Composed in 1970 A Song For You has over the years become one of Leon Russell's most popular songs: recorded by countless artists including Peggy Lee Michael Bublé Ray Charles Whitney Houston Aretha Franklin and many others. Here is a standout version for jazz ensemble arranged as a solo feature for tenor sax.

Par JOHN ELTON. Elton John's classic hit from 1983, with its upbeat feel and message of perseverance, is as popular today as ever. This swinging version starts with trombones on the lead, followed by a turn for the saxes, and finally the full ensemble. Also included is a solo for alto sax. A well-scored arrangement that will sound great. / Date parution : 2022-05-03/ Répertoire / Jazz Ensemble

Recorded in 1984 by the German rock group Scorpions, this classic hard rock hit remains popular in todays culture thanks to sporting events, video games, TV and film. This version for jazz ensemble is easy to learn, yet remains true to the original and will sound great with young players.