Band jazz ensemble - Grade 2

SKU: KJ.ZB378

Composed by Dean Sorenson. Standard of Excellence Jazz Ensemble Method. Jazz. Score and set of parts. Neil A. Kjos Music Company #ZB378. Published by Neil A. Kjos Music Company (KJ.ZB378).

UPC: 8402701951.

A sweet, melodic, light bossa nova - with a bite! Melbourne Walk-Up was inspired by the composer's visit to Melbourne, Australia, where, in the absence of an elevator in his hotel, he had to trek up the stairs with all of his luggage. Sorenson says: I composed this melody the following day, as I rested my sore back. Flexible orchestration allows it to be played by as few as 9 players. Additionally, everyone in the ensemble has an opportunity to improvise in the open solo section, and the set includes two suggested solos and a CD with a solo practice track, to facilitate successful improvisation.

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!

Composed by Duke Ellington (1899-1974). Jazz Ensemble; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Essentially Ellington: Jazz at Lincoln Center Library. Jazz. Part(s); Score. 80 pages. Alfred Music #00-JLC9802. Published by Alfred Music

By Duke Ellington. For Jazz Ensemble. Jazz Ensemble. Essentially Ellington. Conductor Score. 24 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.
Level: 5 (Advanced / Difficult) (grade 5).

By Duke Ellington. By Duke Ellington (1899-1974). Arranged by John Berry. For Jazz Ensemble (Score and Parts). Easy Jazz Combo. Grade 2. Published by Hal Leonard

By Duke Ellington. By Duke Ellington (1899-1974). Arranged by Rick Stitzel. For Jazz Ensemble (Score and Parts). Little Big Band Series. Grade 4. Published by Hal Leonard

Composed by Donovan Leitch. Arranged by Paul Murtha. Easy Jazz Ensemble Series. Big Band, Swing. Score and parts (with online audio). Published by Hal Leonard

Composed by Duke Ellington (1899-1974). Arranged by Mark Taylor. Jazz Combo Library. Jazz. Softcover. Published by Hal Leonard

By Duke Ellington. Composed by Duke Ellington. Arranged by Mark Taylor. Young Jazz Classics. Published by Hal Leonard.

Arranged by Mike Sweeney. Discovery Jazz. Softcover Audio Online. Published by Hal Leonard

By Herbie Hancock. Arranged by Mike Kamuf. Jazz Ensemble. For Jazz Ensemble. Jazz Ensemble. Young Jazz Ensemble. Jazz; Rock. 2 (Medium Easy) (grade 2). Score. 16 pages

By Herbie Hancock, Paul Jackson, Harvey Mason, Jr., and Bennie Maupin. Arranged by Victor Lopez. Jazz Ensemble. For Jazz Ensemble. Jazz Ensemble. Young Jazz Ensemble. Funk; Rock. 2 (Medium Easy) (grade 2). Score. 16 pages

By Herbie Hancock. Arranged by Mike Kamuf. Jazz Ensemble. Jazz Ensemble. Young Jazz Ensemble. Jazz; Rock. Grade 2. Conductor Score and Parts. 100 pages

Composed by Doug Beach. For jazz ensemble. Doug Beach Threshold Series. Medium Swing. Medium. Score and set of parts. Published by Kendor Music Inc

By Herbie Hancock, Paul Jackson, Harvey Mason, Jr., and Bennie Maupin. Arranged by Victor López. Jazz Ensemble. Jazz Ensemble. Young Jazz Ensemble. Funk; Rock. Grade 2. Conductor Score and Parts. 110 pages

By Herbie Hancock. Arranged by Alan Baylock. For Jazz Ensemble. Jazz Ensemble. Premier Jazz Series. Funk; Rock. Level: 4 (Medium Advanced / Difficult) (grade 4). Conductor Score and Parts. 74 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

By Herbie Hancock. Arranged by Alan Baylock. For Jazz Ensemble. Jazz Ensemble. Premier Jazz Series. Funk; Rock. Level: 4 (Medium Advanced / Difficult) (grade 4). Score. 16 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

By Herbie Hancock. Arranged by Gordon Goodwin. Jazz Ensemble. Jazz Ensemble. Gordon Goodwin Series. Swing. 6+. Conductor Score. 24 pages

By Herbie Hancock. Arranged by Gordon Goodwin. Jazz Ensemble. Jazz Ensemble. Gordon Goodwin Series. Swing. 6 . Conductor Score and Parts. 94 pages

Composed by Tadd Dameron and Carl Sigman. Arranged by Melba Liston. Jazz Ensemble; Score. Essentially Ellington: Jazz at Lincoln Center Library. Jazz. 12 pages. Published by Alfred Music (AP.46062S).

Composed by Tadd Dameron and Carl Sigman. Arranged by Melba Liston. Jazz Ensemble; Part(s); Score. Essentially Ellington: Jazz at Lincoln Center Library. Jazz. 32 pages. Published by Alfred Music

Performed by Herbie Hancock. By Herbie Hancock. Arranged by Michael Sweeney. Easy Jazz Ensemble Series. Size 9x12 inches. Published by Hal Leonard.

Jazz Ensemble standard jazz ensemble plus flugelhorn & F horn; all saxes double on flute and/or clarinet - Grade 3.5

SKU: KN.52655

Composed by Thad Jones. Kendor Jazz Archive Series. Contemporary Ballad. Score and set of parts. Duration 6 minutes, 22 seconds. Kendor Music Inc #52655. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.52655).

As recorded by the great Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Orchestra on the album Suite For Pops, this ballad showcases the breathy sound of flutes, the mellow sound of short flugelhorn solos (written lines provided), and the warmth of an improvised solo chorus for trombone. The chart calls for an expressive approach from everyone, and ends with a flugel fill over a sustained ensemble chord. Duration 6:22.

Grade 3

SKU: CL.SCM-1093-00

Composed by Jones. Arranged by Carubia. Jazz Ensemble. Score and set of parts. C.L. Barnhouse #SCM-1093-00. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.SCM-1093-00).

This chart was written when Thad lived in Denmark and was named after jazz organist Rhoda Scott. This writing is typical Thad that was a favorite of the Mel Lewis Orchestra and it is still played by the Village Vanguard Orchestra. This medium tempo AABA composition displays the classic Thad Jones harmonic and melodic approach to writing for a big band. Not as well known as Don’t Get Sassy or Tip Toe as it was first recorded in Denmark and then again with the Mel Lewis Orch on the The Definitive Thad Jones CD’s recorded in the US in 1988, but it is a great one. Written solos. Written ranges: Trp. 1 (A), Trb. (G) , Alto (D).

Grade 3

SKU: CL.SCM-1093-01

Composed by Jones. Arranged by Carubia. Jazz Ensemble. Extra full score. C.L. Barnhouse #SCM-1093-01. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.SCM-1093-01).

This chart was written when Thad lived in Denmark and was named after jazz organist Rhoda Scott. This writing is typical Thad that was a favorite of the Mel Lewis Orchestra and it is still played by the Village Vanguard Orchestra. This medium tempo AABA composition displays the classic Thad Jones harmonic and melodic approach to writing for a big band. Not as well known as Don’t Get Sassy or Tip Toe as it was first recorded in Denmark and then again with the Mel Lewis Orch on the The Definitive Thad Jones CD’s recorded in the US in 1988, but it is a great one. Written solos. Written ranges: Trp. 1 (A), Trb. (G) , Alto (D).

Jazz Ensemble standard jazz ensemble - Grade 5

SKU: KN.64044

Composed by Thad Jones. Vanguard Jazz Orchestra Signature Edition. Up Tempo Swing. Score and parts. Kendor Music Inc #64044. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.64044).

UPC: 822795640441.

This classic chart is taken directly from the original ink parts that were on the stands at the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Jazz Orchestra (now the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra) debut performance in February 1966 and continue to be played by the group Monday nights at the Village Vanguard in New York City. Originally commissioned by Count Basie for an entire album of Thad Jones' music, but Basie never made the record, and suggested that Thad start his own band instead. From that advice, Thad formed the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Orchestra. Based on the chord changes to I Got Rhythm, this uptempo advanced level chart maintains the swinging Basie mindset and is in a 32-measure AABA form. Duration 8:50.

Tiptoe by Thad Jones. For jazz ensemble; S(A)ATTB saxes. Standard jazz ensemble; S(A)ATTB saxes. Jazz Summit Series. Crisp Swing. Advanced. Score and Set of Parts. Published by Kendor Music Inc (

Jazz ensemble - Grade 4

SKU: CL.SCM-1073-00

Composed by Jones. Arranged by Carubia. Jazz Ensemble. Smart Chart Music - Thad Jones Series. Score and set of parts. Composed 2011. Duration 3 minutes, 19 seconds. C.L. Barnhouse #SCM-1073-00. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.SCM-1073-00).

This never-before-published Thad Jones composition is a interesting medium tempo swing chart with just a touch of a blues march feel. First recorded live by the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Big Band at the Village Vanguard in 1967, this very playable chart features a great double shout chorus separated by a 4 bar drum fill. With 16 bar blues changes to work with, Thad’s simple muted trumpet melody turns into a roaring masterpiece of full ensemble excitement before returning to the simple muted trumpet theme. Written solos are provided and this unique chart features two 1st Trumpet parts (High / Low) and includes an optional flute part.