By Robert Woods. For jazz band. Jazz Basics. Jazz. Grade 1. Score and set of parts

Jazz Ensemble standard jazz ensemble - Grade 3

SKU: KN.61860

Composed by Lennie Niehaus. Jazz Journey. Moderately Fast Swing. Score and set of parts. Duration 5 minutes, 5 seconds. Kendor Music Inc #61860. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.61860).

UPC: 822795618600.

Here's a great, moderately-fast-swing chart for advancing groups featuring the II-V progression that's common in many popular standards. The angular melody featuring wide skips and scale-like intervals is first played by unison saxophones. Also included is a sax soli, lots of captivating ensemble passages, and a solo chorus that can be expanded at the director's discretion. As with all of Lennie's big band charts, the melodies are memorable and the orchestration is rock solid. Solo sheets for all winds and a guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson are included. Duration 5:05.

Jazz Ensemble standard jazz ensemble - Grade 5

SKU: KN.64065

Composed by Thad Jones. Vanguard Jazz Orchestra Signature Edition. Fast Swing. Score and Parts. Kendor Music Inc #64065. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.64065).

UPC: 822795640656. 9 x 12 inches.

Our 4th offering in the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra Signature Editions, is Once Around. This fast swing advanced level chart was among the first charts Thad Jones wrote for the new band in 1966, as a more modern contrast to the Basie-oriented arrangements that were in the band's early repertoire. Early 1960's forays into more open, modal jazz forms by Miles Davis and John Coltrane had turned the jazz world upside down in just a few years, prompting many artists to expand from bebop-oriented ii-V-I chord structures. This arrangement was one of Thad Jones' responses to that trend. This piece is a wide-open vehicle for improvisation. There are multiple open solo sections, each with extended improvisation opportunities. Duration 3:00.

Jazz ensemble - Grade 3

SKU: CL.SCM-1063-00

Composed by Carubia. Jazz Ensemble. Smart Chart Music - Jazz Arrangements Series. Score and set of parts. Composed 2010. Duration 3 minutes, 31 seconds. C.L. Barnhouse #SCM-1063-00. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.SCM-1063-00).

This light, happy Latin groove composition has plenty of unison, ensemble and a bit of counterpoint to make it interesting. Solo sections are based on slow moving ii7/V7 chords in only two keys. A nice change of pace for your concert program. Solo sheets provided.