SKU: CL.032-4842-01
Avalon is a 1920s jazz-era chart by Vincent Rose and Buddy DeSylva, written originally as an advertisement for the California resort town, and has found fame as a virtuosic showcase for big bands and many vocalists ever since. This big-band version by Mike Hammonds is a real powerhouse! Featuring a melody that’s tuneful and playable by all, the arrangement begins in a small group style, building to a kick section featuring the big, brash sound of the large ensemble that gives everybody a chance to blow! With reasonable tempo and ranges in all parts, Avalon is an excellent choice for your next festival or concert performance!
SKU: AP.50080S
ISBN 9781470662936. UPC: 038081580142. English. Words by Lorenz Hart; Music by Richard Rodgers.
This is an extraordinary ballad feature for your lead alto. Beautiful, sensitive, and truly captivating, the chart features a suggested written solo section, lead trumpet range to written A above the staff (opt. 8va), a double-time feel section, and some effective backgrounds behind the soloist. Optional flute and vibes parts included. This is an excellent arrangement! (4:25).
SKU: AP.50080
ISBN 9781470662929. UPC: 038081580135. English. Words by Lorenz Hart; Music by Richard Rodgers.
SKU: KN.SN70065S
UPC: 822795700657.
Pairing altos with trumpets and tenors with trombones makes this easy swinger a really sweet ride for young bands! A written or ad lib solo for tenor sax brings sparkle to the midsection before an easy-goin' ensemble section carries the chart to a quiet conclusion.
SKU: KJ.ZB342
UPC: 8402700026.
Using two grooves to back the melody, this samba is sure to inspire your ensemble.
SKU: KJ.ZB421F
This hot Latin chart will thrill audiences at your next concert or festival performance. Challenging lines for all instruments and plenty of solo space make this one a must have for intermediate bands.
SKU: KN.TDB2201FS
12 x 9 inches.
Here's a great Latin chart in the tradition of Tiger of San Pedro that has something for everyone. Flowing melodic lines contrasting with punchy brass hits and rhythm section figures that really pop add up to a wonderfully creative chart.
SKU: KN.TDB2201
SKU: PE.HX102SC
ISBN 9781530896028.
A collection of six charts for small jazz groups at grade 2 - 2.5. All charts are scored in three-part writing, with flexible instrumentation provided by all three parts in each wind book. Solo sections are provided with changes, and also a mini-clinic for each tune with a break down of the spelled-out chord progression and suggested scales to use throughout each solo. Twelve transcribed solos match the recordings note-for-note, and twelve suggested solos give younger players a starting point with themes taken from the recorded solos. 49 downloadable play-along tracks provide every instrument a chance to sit in with the recorded band. Contents Include: Porto Alegre; Time Will Tell; Leap Day; Bohemian Groove; Avalon; Steam Punk Funk.
SKU: CL.028-4245-00
A budget stretching pack of jazz tunes for first year jazz ensembles. This outstanding set provides two rock tunes, a swing tune and a ballad and provides your group with quality materials to get their jazz band started on a very positive note. [barnhouse_sample type=listen sku=030-0399-00 label=STARTING POINT by Bob Lowden] [barnhouse_sample type=listen sku=030-2203-00 label=BOTTOM LINE by Andy Clark] [barnhouse_sample type=listen sku=031-2474-00 label=I'LL JUST PRETEND by Les Aldrich] [barnhouse_sample type=listen sku=031-2535-00 label=A ROCK by Ken Harris] All the arrangements are real audience pleasers and you get the whole set for less than half of cost of the same tunes if purchased separately. Four great arrangements for only $19.50 each. A great value in every respect!
SKU: CL.028-4245-01
SKU: KN.60580S
UPC: 822795605808.
This lovely ballad for developing groups is a tip-of-the-hat to the tuneful ballads of the 1940's and 1950's. Warm textures are created by the densely voiced chords and winding melody. Written or ad lib solo space is provided for trumpet. While the tempo and note values of a ballad are accessible in terms of technical and range demands, working on proper blend, balance, and nuance will sustain the interest of even the most seasoned groups. Each set includes a guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson. Duration 3:30.
SKU: AP.47023
UPC: 038081539355. English.
A Latin cha-cha groove for your young band! Easy to rehearse and perform successfully, with an auxiliary percussion part, no solos, and very easy brass ranges. Optional parts included for two clarinets, two flutes, plus vibraphone. A great value and a great addition to your library. Tempo is around 132 BPM.
SKU: KN.61165
UPC: 822795611655.
This chart conjures up mental images of driving on a curvy mountain road overlooking a picturesque desert valley. This exciting chart for advancing groups has a driving 12/8 funk feel that is sure to engage your band and audiences with its relentless intensity - but without excessive brass range demands (trumpet: D6 and trombone: G4). The harmonies are sturdy and the melodies are memorable. All instrumental sections have interesting, well-articulated parts and solo space is provide for guitar and piano. A guitar chord chard by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 5:55.
