SKU: CL.032-4864-01
Good King Swings A Lot is a fresh twist on the classic carol Good King Wenceslas for the Jazz Starters series. Not only a great way to start teaching swing style, but the four-bar solo section over easy changes provides a wonderful opportunity for students to start improvising. Playable with limited jazz ensemble instrumentation, and also includes parts for non-traditional jazz instruments to join in the fun. Swing in the holidays!
SKU: CL.SCM-1051-00
This funk chart is based on two chord changes which make soloing a breeze. A short interlude (Bridge) provides a break from the 2 chords.
SKU: CL.SCM-1051-01
SKU: KN.JDB2303
12 x 9 inches.
Denis DiBlasio’s new chart is a great vehicle for introducing odd meters to your band. The driving even eighth note groove with constant quarter notes in the rhythm section will make the 7/4 feel natural in a short amount of time. Open solos over one scale gives your soloists a perfect chance to spread their wings as well. A great change up chart for any program!
SKU: CL.SCM-1116-01
Another winner to follow the success of Mike’s Barbeque Wings and Barbeque Sauce. Based on slightly altered blues changes, a funky intro sets up this great chart but strays occasionally with some creative transitional material. Features solo space with cued backgrounds. Includes an optional flute part. A really hot big band funk chart!
SKU: CL.SCM-1088-00
An exciting new funk chart that will please both students and audiences with it’s funky feel and blues based melodies. Solos are a piece of cake with only 2 chords or one scale to negotiate. Concert F7 and Eb7. If you liked Buffalo Wings you’ll love this one. Solo scale options in parts. Written ranges: Trp. 1 ( G) , Trb. (F) , Alto (D).
SKU: CL.SCM-1116-00
SKU: CL.SCM-1088-01
SKU: AP.47504
UPC: 038081546711. English.
This wonderful jazz standard swings at 160 BPM with the opening melody line played by alto, tenor, trumpet, and trombone. Sample jazz solos are provided for tenor 1, trumpet 2, drums, and the lead trumpet range is up to written B-flat above the staff. Sax solis, a shout chorus, and superb writing throughout create a top-shelf chart.
SKU: AP.47504S
UPC: 038081546728. English.
SKU: AP.46149S
UPC: 038081524177. English. Traditional.
This easy-to-play shuffle swings at around 144 BPM. This is a well-known melody scored for young players that features accessible ranges, brief written-out solos for tenor, alto, trumpet, and trombone, a nice modulation, and plenty of optional parts to include vibes. (2:10).
SKU: CL.032-4817-01
Here’s a cool arrangement for the Jazz Starters! series by Paul Clark featuring one of the most recognized of all holiday tunes! Jingle Bell Swing is clever, fun, easy to prepare – plus, it swings! Straight ahead ensemble playing throughout - no solos - and not only is it playable with a limited instrumentation jazz ensemble, extra parts are included for non-traditional jazz instruments, too. Include your young jazzers in the holiday concert, and add to their experience by playing swing style with this great new arrangement of a holiday standard. Top notch!
SKU: AP.43737S
UPC: 038081502960. English.
Check out this easy-going chart that swings at 132 BPM. This great Cole Porter standard is arranged with written tenor, trumpet, and alto solos with an alto cadenza. The lead trumpet range is to written B-flat. Bill Cunliffe included great development and a sweet shout chorus. Superb chart! (6:23).
SKU: AP.47030S
UPC: 038081540375. English.
This chart swings! A sensational chart that captures the collaboration of Ellington and Strayhorn, played around 130 BPM. Lead trumpet plays to written A with optional high C. Solos written out for trombone, alto, trumpet, and tenor. Great use of plunger mutes for trumpets. Excellent chart in every way!
SKU: AP.41171S
UPC: 038081479460. English.
A fine chart for a concert, a festival, or a dance gig. A medium swing at 114 BPM, written solos are provided for alto, trombone 1, and piano. With great dynamics, sax solis, and a sweet shout chorus, this chart swings all by itself, and you'll love its voicings, too. Optional vibes. (4:04).
SKU: AP.43737
UPC: 038081502953. English.
SKU: KN.00020
UPC: 822795000207.
This updated version of the 1930's standard swings from start to finish! Alternating sax and brass solis provide the vocalist with good support early on, and an all-out shout at the end will bring the house down. Midway through a scat solo section can be omitted entirely or opened up for additional instrumental solos. Rhythm section parts are partially notated with chords cued. Scored in the key of Ab. Duration 2:40.
SKU: CL.032-4481-00
This bouncy and energetic chart swings hard from beginning to end. All the sections of the ensemble are featured to great effect! Well crafted, with modest ranges throughout, the a happy-go-lucky melody, engaging backgrounds, clever chord changes and an open solo section, make this a really fun chart to both play and listen to. Sure to be a requested mainstay in your jazz library. Don't miss this one!
SKU: KN.61510
UPC: 822795615104.
This original for advancing groups definitely lives up to its name as it transitions through a variety of moods, swinging hard every step of the way. Adding to the appeal is an 11-bar chorale that's played slowly and freely, followed by a jazz waltz section. As in many of Lennie's works, this piece contains a great sax soli and a driving shout chorus. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson comes with each set. Duration ca. 6:00.
SKU: KJ.ZB436F
UPC: 084027044780.
This modal chart will engage your rhythm section and is a terrific solo vehicle. Clearly marked rhythm section breaks are a key part of the melody, helping to teach this important skill to the rhythm players. Medium tempo but swings like crazy.
About First Place for Jazz
All First Place for Jazz selections feature moderate ranges, notated rhythm section parts, and open solo sections.
SKU: KJ.ZB436
UPC: 084027044773.
SKU: KN.60310S
UPC: 822795603101.
This solid original for developing groups contains all the great features we've come to expect from this talented writer. A series of musical motives are layered to create an interesting effect. Optional solos (as written or ad lib) are provided for alto sax, tenor sax, bari sax, trumpet and/or trombone. Each set includes a guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson. Duration 5:05. Available in SmartMusic.
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