Jazz Ensemble standard jazz ensemble - Grade 5

SKU: KN.64044

Composed by Thad Jones. Vanguard Jazz Orchestra Signature Edition. Up Tempo Swing. Score and parts. Kendor Music Inc #64044. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.64044).

UPC: 822795640441.

This classic chart is taken directly from the original ink parts that were on the stands at the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Jazz Orchestra (now the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra) debut performance in February 1966 and continue to be played by the group Monday nights at the Village Vanguard in New York City. Originally commissioned by Count Basie for an entire album of Thad Jones' music, but Basie never made the record, and suggested that Thad start his own band instead. From that advice, Thad formed the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Orchestra. Based on the chord changes to I Got Rhythm, this uptempo advanced level chart maintains the swinging Basie mindset and is in a 32-measure AABA form. Duration 8:50.

Composed by Maynard Ferguson and Alan Downey. Arranged by Alan Baylock. Jazz Ensemble. Jazz Ensemble; Part(s); Score; SmartMusic. Premier Jazz Series. Jazz. Grade 4.5. 76 pages. Published by Alfred Music

Grade 2

SKU: CL.032-4960-01

Composed by Berg. Jazz Ensemble. Extra full score. C.L. Barnhouse #032-4960-01. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.032-4960-01).

If I Gave My Heart is a gorgeous swing ballad for younger bands. Lots of ensemble writing will help the band learn to play together, but there is also space for a short sax soli and a short brass soli. No improv is required, but your piano player gets to shine with lots of written fills between melody phrases. While written at an easy level, If I Gave My Heart is perfect for any ensemble that wants a ballad and a chance to take a little pressure off those chops!! Keep swingin’!

Jazz Ensemble jazz ensemble - Grade 5

SKU: KN.3264

Composed by Fred Sturm. Jazz Summit Series. Hip-Hop Shuffle. Score and Set of Parts. Kendor Music Inc #3264. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.3264).

UPC: 822795627510.

Written for the 1999 Wisconsin Honors Jazz Ensemble, this tune combines a powerful hip-hop groove, hard-hitting ensemble figures, unique harmonies, compelling minimalist features, and a touch of humor in a musical salute to Green Bay Packers legend Ray Nitschke. Brass ranges are reasonable, and highly accessible improvisation showcases for tenor sax and trumpet are included. The alternating 4/4 and 2/4 bars throughout may seem a little intimidating at first, but will fall into place quickly.

By The Duke Pearson Big Band. Arranged by Duke Pearson. For Big Band. Swing. Difficult. Full score and set of parts. Published by Jazz Lines Publications

Jazz Ensemble plus opt. 5th Trumpet1st Soprano Sax has flute or alto sax doubles2nd Alto Sax has opt. flute double, tenor saxes have opt. clarinet doubles, & Bari Sax has opt. bass clarinet double - Grade 3.5

SKU: KN.52470

Composed by Thad Jones. Kendor Jazz Archive Series. Bossa Nova. Score and set of parts. Duration 4 minutes, 15 seconds. Kendor Music Inc #52470. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.52470).

Recorded in 1997 on The Danish Radio Big Band Plays Thad Jones album in tribute to the years he worked with that group, this breezy bossa nova with colorful woodwinds isn't as difficult to perform as many of Thad's other charts. Solos for piano and/or guitar precede the full-ensemble climax followed by a quiet finish. Duration 4:15.

Jazz Ensemble - Grade 6

SKU: AP.46172S

Composed by Gordon Goodwin. Jazz Ensemble; MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Gordon Goodwin Little Phat Band Series. Jazz. Score. 20 pages. Duration 6:18. Alfred Music #00-46172S. Published by Alfred Music (AP.46172S).

UPC: 038081525792. English.

What you have here is your basic flag-waving, barn-burning, straight-ahead swing chart for an eight-piece band: tenor, trumpet, trombone, piano, guitar, bass, drums, and auxiliary percussion. Sure it's a challenge, but it's very doable with experienced players. Solo space for sax, trumpet, and trombone as recorded by the Little Big Phat Band on the CD An Elusive Man. Can you handle it . . .? (6:18) This title available in MakeMusic Cloud.

Composed by Victor Lopez. Jazz Ensemble. Jazz Ensemble; Score; SmartMusic. Jazz Beginnings Series. Jazz; Rock. Grade 1. Published by Belwin Music

Score and Parts Jazz Ensemble (Score and Parts) - Grade 4

SKU: HL.7014177

By Horace Silver. Arranged by Mark Taylor. Little Big Band Series. Jazz, Latin, Standard. Softcover. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.7014177).

UPC: 196288175780.

This jazz standard by Horace Silver from 1956 features an exotic and captivating Latin jazz groove along with a distinctive melodic line and chord progression. Mark Taylor uses elements from Horace's original quintet recording, but then takes full advantage of the 6-horn format. A classic!

Grade 2.5

SKU: CL.032-2235-01

Composed by Hellmer. Jazz Ensemble. Extra full score. Composed 1990. C.L. Barnhouse #032-2235-01. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.032-2235-01).

Feature your pianist with this very hip rock ballad. Contemporary in style, ala Bob James, it will sound great when performed on a Rhodes’’ or Synthesizer. Most of the piano solo is written, but does have a nice little ad lib’’ section over simple chord changes near the middle. The band parts really compliment the soloist and make this a very worthwhile selection.

For String Bass. Jazz Ensemble Collection. Jazz. Book. 28 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

For Trumpet. Jazz Ensemble Collection. Jazz. Book. 32 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.