SKU: AP.49204S

ISBN 9781470647148. UPC: 038081566375. English.

Stompin' at the Savoy arranged by Mike Kamuf is a great jazz standard played around 156 BPM. This swinger is superbly arranged to feature five soloists; trombone 1, trumpet 2, tenor 1, alto 1, and drumset. Lead trumpet range is to written G on top of the staff. Features include section solis, interludes, a kickin' shout chorus, it's all here, enjoy! (4:20) This title available in MakeMusic Cloud.

SKU: AP.49203

ISBN 9781470647117. UPC: 038081566344. English.

This is a very cool shuffle-swing groove by Zachary Smith is played around 140 BPM. Written solos are provided for trombone 1 and alto 1, a stop-time interlude, a big shout chorus, and an optional vocal shout-out too! Optional parts for flute, clarinet, and vibes and more. Uptown Throwdown is a powerful chart that everyone will enjoy! (4:05).

SKU: AP.43673S

UPC: 038081494623. English.

Minor Chant, arranged by Terry White, is a medium swing chart that is played at 140 BPM with the melody handled by tenor 1 and trombone 1. There are written solos for alto, tenor, trumpet, and trombone. Featuring great dynamic contrasts and a nice shout chorus, your band will enjoy this fine arrangement. (4:18).

SKU: AP.47022S

UPC: 038081539348. English.

A very hip, funky groove chart played around 168 BPM and loaded with the classic Goodwin flair. Plus, sample solos are provided for C instruments, E-flat alto/bari, B-flat tenor, B-flat trumpet, and trombone. Lead trumpet range is to written high C with optional D. The instrumentation incorporates an auxiliary percussion part and optional instruments including flute and vibes. The band and the audience will totally enjoy this great chart!

SKU: HL.7011882

UPC: 884088590185. 9.0x12.0x0.026 inches.

One of the most well-known tangos throughout the world, Libertango (as arranged here by Paul Murtha) will give your young players a chance to learn this important and engaging musical style. Solidly scored for the entire ensemble. Enjoy great flexibility with the Easy Jazz Ensemble series! Playable with 4 saxes, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones and rhythm; includes optional parts for flute, clarinet, F horn and tuba.

SKU: KN.41804S

UPC: 822795418040.

Teaching opportunities abound in this straight-ahead swing chart at the very easy level. Solid swing figures, blues based changes and plenty of full ensemble work all combine to create a piece that everyone can enjoy and learn from. Scored for 4 horns with rhythm section and expandable to full big band, written or ad lib solos for all are included, along with optional parts for flute, clarinet and horn in F. A written or ad lib open solo section for blowing is included, with solo sheets provided for all. Duration 4:00.

SKU: CL.032-4562-01

The creative use of the call-and-answer technique in this chart provides a great way to teach swing style and introduce improvisation which can be intimidating for young players. The basic chords used in this chart allow soloists to experience success by using any notes from the blues scale. Carefully written rhythm section parts are made as clear and easy as possible. Playable with both limited and expanded instrumentation, your rookie jazzers will enjoy musically texting each other when they play this fun tune! Two thumbs up for this outstanding beginning jazz chart!

SKU: KN.61696

UPC: 822795616965.

This clever original combines solid swing figures with a few unexpected twists -- just when it sounds like it's going to be in a minor key it suddenly switches to major. Advancing groups will really enjoy the chord changes and variety of material, along with the fact that all sections of the band are featured. Rhythm section parts are partially notated with chords cued, and a guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included. Duration 4:15. Available in SmartMusic. .

SKU: KN.61483S

UPC: 822795614831.

This bright samba is the perfect high-energy choice for advancing groups! It takes its name from a popular destination on the west coast of Mexico, where visitors and inhabitants of that city enjoy a lively, multi-cultural atmosphere. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson and an optional flute part are included. Duration 4:10.

SKU: CL.032-4961-00

This fresh and contemporary-sounding straight-eighth chart will provide the perfect contrast for your next jazz band concert! Rhythm section parts are notated with great detail, and there are plenty of suggestions for improvising over the very accessible solo section. Your young jazz band will enjoy performing music with harmonic sophistication usually found only in more difficult literature. An excellent addition to the popular Barnhouse Jazz Starters series!