Take the lead is an integrated series for alto saxophone, clarinet, flute, piano, tenor saxophone, trumpet and violin. In each edition all of the songs are in the same key at concert pitch, allowing the different instruments to play together. Chord symbols are included at concert pitch for use by piano or guitar.

Par CHURCHILL FRANK. Best known for his work with the Bill Evans Trio - as well as luminaries such as Billie Holiday, Benny Goodman, and Stan Getz - Chuck Israels is also a masterful composer and arranger. Here is his vocal solo arrangement of this timeless standard, beautifully scored as a jazz waltz with tasteful background figures. Also included are short solos for trumpet and piano. / Date parution : 2023-10-31/ Répertoire / Ensemble Jazz et Chant Solo

Gordon Goodwin's medium-slow treatment of this familiar standard swings hard right from the start! This expertly crafted chart features plenty of tutti ensemble writing solo space for trumpet and piano and a short but potent sax soli. Silky smooth!

Originally arranged for Ernie Andrews this hard-swinging chart provides a real workout for band and vocalist alike. The blues-infused style features interplay between the singer and the band as well as short solos for piano andtrumpet. Let it roar!Recorded on ?Smack Dab in the Middle? ? The Hal Leonard Jazz Orchestra conducted by John Clayton (07011581)

(Corner Pocket)-One of the classic arrangements from the Count Basie Orchestra is adapted for younger bands in this authentic-sounding version by Mark Taylor. The signature piano intro is scored for trumpets in mutes and all the familiar ensemblepassages are included. There are brief solos for trumpet and tenor before the well-known shout chorus closes it out. A must for all bands.

Gordon Goodwin's 'Absoludicrous' is a totally hip and fun chart played at 120 BPM. The electric piano will sound great on the funky piano introduction. Written solos are provided for alto / bari, tenor, trumpet, and trombone. The lead trumpet range is up to written high C. Auxiliary percussion, flute, and vibes part provided. A hit for any show! (6:04) / Ensemble De Jazz

An exciting samba at 200 BPM. Little band instrumentation is tenor, trumpet, trombone, piano, bass, guitar, and drums, and the chart includes solo space for all. (1:35) / Ensemble De Jazz

Revenge is very sweet! Gordon Goodwin is the hot writer of today's big band charts and this arrangement proves it. A shuffle swing that builds and builds. On top of that it showcases all the sections by trading back and forth playing a-capella and so on. Solo space is provided for tenor bari trumpet trombone and piano or guitar. (6:24)

Another outstanding, swingin' chart from the expert Dave Wolpe. A great tune at 152 BPM, fat ensemble voicings, nice solis, written-out solos for trumpet 2 and piano, and optional parts to include vibes. What's not to like? (2:40) / Ensemble De Jazz

3rd Trombone parts for this collection of jazz charts arranged for mixed ensemble. 12 outstanding arrangements for the beginning jazz ensemble written by experienced educational arrangers and composers. A variety of styles and tempos are included: swing ballads rock pop holiday Latin and a great warm-up chart titled 'Loosen Up.' This collection of charts is written for full instrumentation of 5 saxophones 3 trumpets 3 trombones and 4 rhythm but designed to sound full and complete with reduced instrumentation of just nine players - 2 Alto Saxes Tenor Sax 2 Trumpets Trombone Piano Bass and Drums. Optional parts are available for C Flute Tuba (doubles Bass part) Horn in F (doubles 1st Trombone) and Baritone Horn T.C. (doubles 1st Trombone). Rhythm section parts offer suggestions for voicings and rhythms and guitar chord frames are included to assist young guitarists. Solos are written out for improvised sections and there is plenty of full sounding ensemble. Conductor's book includes a full length CD recording. Titles are: Chattanooga Choo Choo * El Gato Gordo * James Bond Theme * A Jazzy Merry Christmas * The Judge * Li'l Darlin' * Loosen Up * One O'Clock Jump * Over the Rainbow * Peter Gunn Theme * The Pink Panther * Rock This Town.

12 outstanding arrangements for the beginning jazz ensemble written by experienced educational arrangers and composers. A variety of styles and tempos are included: swing ballads rock pop holiday Latin and a great warm-up chart titled 'Loosen Up.' This collection of charts is written for full instrumentation of 5 saxophones 3 trumpets 3 trombones and 4 rhythm but designed to sound full and complete with reduced instrumentation of just nine players - 2 Alto Saxes Tenor Sax 2 Trumpets Trombone Piano Bass and Drums. Optional parts are available for C Flute Tuba (doubles Bass part) Horn in F (doubles 1st Trombone) and Baritone Horn T.C. (doubles 1st Trombone).Rhythm section parts offer suggestions for voicings and rhythms and guitar chord frames are included to assist young guitarists. Solos are written out for improvised sections and there is plenty of full sounding ensemble. Conductor's book includes a full length CD recording. Titles are: Chattanooga Choo Choo * El Gato Gordo * James Bond Theme * A Jazzy Merry Christmas * The Judge * Li'l Darlin' * Loosen Up * One O'Clock Jump * Over the Rainbow * Peter Gunn Theme * The Pink Panther * Rock This Town.

12 outstanding arrangements for the beginning jazz ensemble written by experienced educational arrangers and composers. A variety of styles and tempos are included: swing ballads rock pop holiday Latin and a great warm-up chart titled 'Loosen Up.' This collection of charts is written for full instrumentation of 5 saxophones 3 trumpets 3 trombones and 4 rhythm but designed to sound full and complete with reduced instrumentation of just nine players - 2 Alto Saxes Tenor Sax 2 Trumpets Trombone Piano Bass and Drums. Optional parts are available for C Flute Tuba (doubles Bass part) Horn in F (doubles 1st Trombone) and Baritone Horn T.C. (doubles 1st Trombone).Rhythm section parts offer suggestions for voicings and rhythms and guitar chord frames are included to assist young guitarists. Solos are written out for improvised sections and there is plenty of full sounding ensemble. Conductor's book includes a full length CD recording. Titles are: Chattanooga Choo Choo * El Gato Gordo * James Bond Theme * A Jazzy Merry Christmas * The Judge * Li'l Darlin' * Loosen Up * One O'Clock Jump * Over the Rainbow * Peter Gunn Theme * The Pink Panther * Rock This Town.

You don't normally think of this great tune as an up-tempo burner but Mark Taylor's creative chart is a real eye opener! Features solos for Trumpet Tenor and Piano.

Mark Taylor takes this familiar standard and creates a powerful uptempo flag-waver for mature ensembles. The style slips seamlessly between swing and samba and provides some shining moments for lead trumpet along with the rest of the ensemble. Also featured are solos for tenor sax trumpet piano and drums a sax soli and a screaming ensemble shout chorus. (Recorded by the Mark Taylor Big Band)