SKU: CL.032-4174-01

An impressive medium tempo blues shuffle chart that will make your mid-level jazz ensemble sound like the big boys! Includes an open solo section where you can feature the soloists of your choosing over easy Bb blues changes. Lots of solid ensemble writing gives all of your students a chance to improve their jazz phrasing chops, while providing you with an audience-friendly tune that will impress at your concert or festival performances.

SKU: CL.SCM-1068-00

A delightfully happy shuffle tune that is a perfect opener for your concert or contest performance! Features call-and-answer responses between the brass and saxes, and some great ensemble writing. The brass ranges are kept in check and the solo changes are very student-friendly. Written solos are provided on the parts.

SKU: CL.032-4562-00

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.60715S

UPC: 822795607154.

You'll definitely want to add this terrific Latin chart to your library for developing groups. The hard-driving groove will energize your band as it navigates through smooth melodies and a catchy ostinato pattern played by the rhythm section. Trumpet and alto saxophone are the designated soloists before the chart yields to an exciting shout section featuring both block voicings and contrapuntal answering effects. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included. Duration 3:00.

SKU: KN.41846S

UPC: 822795418460.

In this swinging celebration of the great call-and-response tradition, the featured soloist (any instrument) makes a statement and the ensemble answers. Later they switch roles, making this very easy chart fun for everyone. Written or ad lib solos are included for all. Duration 4:24. Available in SmartMusic.

SKU: CL.030-2279-01

This one really rocks! Very rhythmic in concept and playable with reduced instrumentation, Walkin’ & Talkin’’ features the drummer in an exciting ``question & answer’’ duel with the horns. No solos except for the drums. Your students will love it and it’s excellent ensemble training material for young groups. Guaranteed to please...

SKU: AP.1-ADV32007

UPC: 805095320077. English.

This bossa-like Latin chart, Fred Lipsius's Sunny Summer Daze, features an alto saxophone solo and a middle contrapuntal section that answers back and forth between the trumpet and the saxes. Arranged for big band by Dave Rivello.