Jazz ensemble - Grade 2

SKU: CL.032-4209-01

Composed by P. Clark. Jazz Ensemble. Audio recording available separately (item CL.991-2013-01). Extra full score. Composed 2013. Duration 3 minutes, 24 seconds. C.L. Barnhouse #032-4209-01. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.032-4209-01).

A swinging, happy toe-tapper in the Basie tradition that just won't quit; this is a great concert or contest selection for mid-level bands. The (written) piano solo starts things out, followed by one (or all) of the saxes introducing the melody. Then the brass join in and the full ensemble plays up to a basic 12 bar blues solo section for any instrument. The ensemble sections, solis and dynamics that follow provide lots of contrast and excitement. There's even more than one shout chorus. Just when you think it's over, it keeps on goin'. A guaranteed winner!

By Charles Strouse. Arranged by Bill Holman. Jazz Ensemble / Jazz Band. The Stan Kenton Orchestra Library Series. Grade 4-5. Score and set of parts

Jazz ensemble - Grade 3

SKU: CL.032-4464-00

Composed by P. Clark. Jazz Ensemble. Audio recording available separately (item CL.991-2016-01). Score and set of parts. Composed 2016. Duration 3 minutes, 32 seconds. C.L. Barnhouse #032-4464-00. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.032-4464-00).

There are lots of swing charts based on blues changes. This one is in a class of its own. An attention-grabbing intro leads to the unison ensemble melody, followed by a few choruses where all sections trade off with the lead line. The open solo section can feature any instrument with suggested solos included. After a solo spot for drums things get even more interesting and fun! The dynamic level comes way down and your bass player gets to shine with some tasty written solo licks. The final ensemble chorus builds to a shout section that really - SHOUTS! A very impressive, effective and playable chart!