SKU: AP.47514

UPC: 038081548869. English. Words by Mort Dixon.

This swing chart is a great vehicle for your tenor sax soloist. The solo part ranges from written melody to a written-out suggested solo, all very doable, especially when the tenor sax trades fours with the ensemble. Lead trumpet range is to written G on top of the staff. Includes optional clarinet and vibes parts too!

SKU: AP.41169

UPC: 038081475219. English.

This chart is a creative musical voyage! With a Metheny-flavor, the work begins with bari sax and band vocals trading back and forth. Then the swing groove begins at 184 BPM with a soaring ensemble featuring a trombone solo and plenty of energy. An upbeat and exciting chart. (5:42).

SKU: AP.41133S

UPC: 038081479750. English.

Gordon Goodwin wrote this funky chart for Grade 3 to showcase trumpet 1 and trombone 1. Everything is written out to include the melody duet, the solos, and the trades. The tempo is very accessible at 160 BPM. Don't Steal My Stuff by Gordon Goodwin is fun and easy to assemble. (5:08) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

SKU: KN.61027

UPC: 822795610277.

This jazz waltz version of the popular 1895 song is a great feature for solo flugelhorn (4th Trumpet). The wide dynamic contrasts are real attention-getters, and the trademark Kubis sound permeates this warm orchestration. An open solo section is included in this chart for advancing groups, and a guitar chord chart by James Greeson comes with each set. Duration 4:35.

SKU: KN.62990

UPC: 822795629903.

This original for proficient groups is the title track from a recent recording by the H2 Big Band (Jazzed Media 1053). Based on the chord changes in the jazz standard You're My Everything, it features two trumpet soloists on the melody and in solo sections and solo trades. Duration 6:15.

SKU: KJ.ZB437F

UPC: 084027044803.

Give the drummer some! The funky groove starts right away and never lets up. Punchy lines coupled with colorful harmonies set this piece apart. Drums are a featured soloist trading with the band. Sure to be a crowd pleaser.

About First Place for Jazz

All First Place for Jazz selections feature moderate ranges, notated rhythm section parts, and open solo sections.

SKU: CL.SCM-1061-00

Carl Strommen, one of the most prolific educational writers, has penned the funk chart that students will love. The chord structure is blues in F which can feature any of your soloists. This composition features Carl's trademark rhythmless soli sections. There is a pretty fat chance that this will be a big seller for Carl. Solos are not written out for these F blues changes.

SKU: CL.032-4127-00

This is a great contest/concert selection for band's at this grade level. Once the notes get under the fingers it swings hard and shows off the whole band. The ranges and rhythms are very reasonable, but the excitement generated is off the charts! The intro is a piano vamp, followed by the saxes playing the melody in unison. The trumpets then join the altos, while the bones and tenors play some background punches. The bones and saxes trade off playing the bridge, and then full ensemble plays up to the open solo section. Following the solos, everything quiets way down and the gradual buildup to a real flag-waver of an ending begins.

SKU: CL.032-4580-01

An exceptionally beautiful ballad feature for solo trombone or tenor sax. Rhythmic and technical demands are minimal, allowing rehearsal time to focus on musicality and interpretation. Frequent trading off between the soloist and band help limit fatigue. Solo and rhythm section parts are written out. You'll get big returns on a very little investment of time with this outstanding ballad.

SKU: CL.032-4124-00

Bring your trumpets out front and let them herald in the holiday season, starting with a fanfare that leads into a fun, swinging version of this well known carol. It's easy to work up, and it's playable with limited instrumentation so it will sound fine with as few as 2 trumpets. After playing through the tune, the bones, bass & bari get a fun riff going. Then the saxes and trumpets trade twos over it. This leads up to a key change and the trumpets lead the way to the end. No solos.

SKU: CL.032-4710-01

Tailor-Made, sounding minor in nature, is based on the Dorian mode of the major scale. Its solo section provides opportunity for more advanced soloists to progress through the changes or equally effective, can be navigated more easily with exclusive use of the C Dorian scale. The shout chorus features juxtaposed measures without the rhythm section against measures with the full ensemble. Following the shout, your drummer is given a chance to shine as the drums trade solo measures with the full ensemble. Scored for full big band, it may also be played with limited instrumentation. No matter the size of the ensemble, this chart will be a perfect fit for your concerts, and you will find it Tailor-Made for your band!

SKU: CL.032-4607-01

Young jazz bands will have lots of fun developing their swing chops with this creative and very easy chart! Trumpets get a chance to use the wa-wa effect, piano gets to show off with short written fills, and the drummer has a short (or extended) solo spot. The open solo section (written solos included) allows the soloist(s) to trade-off with the band background parts, so they don't have to solo for the full 12 bars. Paper Jam is effective, easy, fun - and highly recommended!

SKU: CL.032-5002-00

Agent Undercover is a fun rock chart that will be the one your students ask to play again each and every year! Based around accessible blues licks, this is a great way to get your group playing quickly and with confidence. Bryce Newton’s experience with young jazz ensembles is evident in the scoring of this piece, and the solo section is written with young improvisers in mind, so that students can trade and begin improvising in small segments. Educational, and very fun!

SKU: CL.032-0342-00

This ``go ahead’’ jazz samba is mildly challenging for good high school groups, and could be the festival winner you are looking for. Features unison trom bones, tenor solo, and ``trading fours’’ between the brass section and sax section. You will love it!