Grade 1

SKU: CL.032-4974-01

Composed by López. Jazz Ensemble. Extra full score. C.L. Barnhouse #032-4974-01. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.032-4974-01).

Introduce your jazz ensemble to unique Latin/Rock rhythms and sounds with Movin’ N' Groovin’! Easy to learn and easy to teach, this chart has no solos, but a smooth rhymical groove, which is right in the pocket for young ensembles -certainly, a style that is influencing modern music styles. If you are looking for a pace changer and crowd pleaser that’s easy to learn and teach, look no further. This chart provides a different groove that combines the basic Latin and Rock styles. Add the claves and cowbell and you’re good to go!

By Dizzy Gillespie (1917-1993). Arranged by Rick Stitzel. Score and Parts. Young Jazz Classics. Grade 3. Softcover

By Dizzy Gillespie. Arranged by Mark Taylor. (Score and Parts). Professional Editions. Published by Hal Leonard.

Composed by Fred Lipsius. Arranged by Mike Titlebaum. Jazz Ensemble; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Advance Music: The Groovin' Easy Series. Jazz; Latin. CD with Score and Parts. Advance Music #01-ADV32002. Published by Advance Music

Jazz Ensemble - Grade 3

SKU: KN.61585S

Composed by Tom Kubis. Jazz Journey. Kendor Music Inc #61585S. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.61585S).

UPC: 822795615852.

Shifting between shuffle and hip-hop feels and groovin' hard from start to finish, this exciting closer for advancing groups is recorded on the Tom Kubis album Live And Unleashed. Dense ensemble passages, well articulated swing figures, sax and brass solis, an open ad lib solo section for alto saxophone, trumpet and/or trombone, and a really big finish are highlights. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 4:35.

Grade 3

SKU: CL.032-0169-01

Composed by P. Clark. Jazz Ensemble. Extra full score. Composed 1980. C.L. Barnhouse #032-0169-01. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.032-0169-01).

Straight ahead Jazz in the groovin’ Basie tradition.

Grade 3

SKU: CL.034-0278-00

Composed by Hooper. Jazz Ensemble. Score and set of parts. Composed 1984. C.L. Barnhouse #034-0278-00. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.034-0278-00).

Easy groovin’, slow swinger. A great tool to keep the rhythm section tight. Proof that music at this level does NOT have to be boring.

Grade 3

SKU: CL.034-0278-01

Composed by Hooper. Jazz Ensemble. Extra full score. Composed 1984. C.L. Barnhouse #034-0278-01. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.034-0278-01).

Easy groovin’, slow swinger. A great tool to keep the rhythm section tight. Proof that music at this level does NOT have to be boring.

By Don Menza; Peter Blair. For jazz band. Level: Grade 2. Jazz. Published by Heritage Music Press. (60/1224H)

Band jazz ensemble - Grade 2

SKU: KJ.ZB414

Composed by Mike Kamuf. Standard of Excellence Jazz Ensemble Method. Jazz. Score and parts. Neil A. Kjos Music Company #ZB414. Published by Neil A. Kjos Music Company (KJ.ZB414).

UPC: 8402702699.

Everyone can join the party! This funky second line shuffle will have the band and the audience grooving all the way down in New Orleans.

About Standard of Excellence Jazz Ensemble Method

The Standard of Excellence Jazz Ensemble Method is designed to help both you and your jazz ensemble students explore the world of jazz through easy-to-use Rhythm Studies, Improvisation Studies, Instrument Specific Exercises, and full ensemble jazz charts. The approach is non-theoretical and aurally based. Each part book comes with an accompaniment CD, so like every great jazz player throughout history, students learn to play jazz by listening!

(Alto Sax Feature). Composed by Duke Ellington (1899-1974). Jazz Ensemble. Jazz Ensemble; Score. Essentially Ellington: Jazz at Lincoln Center Library. Jazz. Grade 3.5. 12 pages. Published by Alfred Music

Jazz Ensemble - Grade 3

SKU: KN.42833S

Composed by Bret Zvacek. Threshold Series. Kendor Music Inc #42833S. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.42833S).

UPC: 822795428339.

Looking for a great opener or closer for your next gig? This medium level chart is a spirited shuffle that is guaranteed to get the band and the audience grooving. Lots of catchy figures, powerful ensemble sections, and an engaging groove give this chart a lot of energy without extreme demands on the players. And with a solo section over standard F blues, you can open it up to feature anyone (written or ad lib). Duration 3:10.

Jazz Ensemble - Medium

SKU: KN.TDB2203FS

Composed by Bret Zvacek. Threshold Series (M). Score Only. Kendor Music Inc #TDB2203FS. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.TDB2203FS).

12 x 9 inches.

This grooving shuffle starts with a bang and keeps on building! Tenor Saxes and Trombone 1 and 2 present the catchy melody with the rest of the band joining in. The half time feel of the bridge is a great contrast to the main shuffle groove. You'll love the ensemble writing and the clever counterlines that weave together.

Grade 3

SKU: CL.037-0205-01

Composed by Ferguson & Lane. Arranged by Lane. Jazz Ensemble. Extra full score. Composed 1981. C.L. Barnhouse #037-0205-01. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.037-0205-01).

Here is a light and easy grooving chart from the book of Maynard Ferguson. A change-of-pace your audience will appreciate.