Jazz Ensemble standard Jazz ensemble (Kendor Konvertible for 9-17 players) with opt. flute, clarinet, F horn, tuba and vibes - Grade 2

SKU: KN.60823S

Composed by Greg Yasinitsky. Jazz Gateway. Kendor Music Inc #60823S. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.60823S).

UPC: 822795608236.

This beautiful ballad for developing groups features alto saxophone with an emphasis on lyricism and rich harmonies. Solos may be improvised or played as written, and additional highlights include a double time section, a solidly scored ensemble chorus, and lots of confidence-building unison figures. Each set includes a guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson. Duration 4:15. Available in SmartMusic.

Jazz Ensemble trumpets double on flugelhorn - Grade 3

SKU: KN.62310

Composed by Fred Sturm. Jazz Journey. Straight Eighth Ballad. Score and set of parts. Duration 4 minutes, 50 seconds. Kendor Music Inc #62310. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.62310).

UPC: 822795623109.

Kendo r continues its tradition of publishing accessible charts that have integrity and style with this cleverly titled original for advancing groups. Set in a warm, contemporary feel, this straight eighth ballad features the pianist on written figures and a flugelhorn soloist that improvises over lush chord changes. Voicings are clearly notated for the pianist and bass lines are provided to assist student players. This piece should be approached like a wind chorale with bucket-muted brass playing smooth legato articulations. Strategically placed dynamic contrasts add to the appeal of this innovative work. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 4:50.

Jazz Ensemble standard jazz ensemble (playable by 12-17 players) with opt. flute, clarinet, F horn, tuba and vibes (standard jazz ensemble (playable by 12-17 players) with opt. flute, clarinet, F horn, tuba and vibes ) - Grade 2

SKU: KN.42357

Composed by Doug Beach and George Shutack. First Edition Series. Ballad. Kendor Music Inc #42357. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.42357).

UPC: 822795423570.

This beautiful 8/8 ballad is the perfect showcase for your trumpet soloist. The pensive melody and rich harmony combine to create a wonderful change of pace easy level chart. While there is a short section that may be improvised, the solo part is entirely written and no improvisation is required. Duration 4:22.

(Training Kit plus Bass, Drums, Guitar and Piano Books with CDs) Written by Fred Hamilton, Lou Fischer, Shelly Berg, Steven Houghton. Instructional books and accompaniment CDs for bass, drums, guitar and piano. With introductory text, instructional text and standard notation. Published by Alfred Publishing.

Jazz Ensemble - Grade 2

SKU: AP.26868S

Composed by Mike Smukal. Jazz Ensemble; MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Young Jazz Ensemble. Jazz; Rock. Score. 12 pages. Belwin Music #00-26868S. Published by Belwin Music (AP.26868S).

UPC: 038081300108. English.

If I Could Fly Away is a lush ballad for solo tenor saxophone. Composer/arranger Mike Smukal weaves and contrasts minor and major harmonies and has created a superb chart for the younger player with lead trumpet range only to top line written F. The tenor solo is all written out and the rhythm section parts are very clear. An excellent vehicle for a young tenor sax player! This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

Jazz Ensemble - Grade 0.5

SKU: AP.JEM03007C

Composed by Victor Lopez. Jazz Ensemble; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Jazz Beginnings Series. Jazz. Score. 8 pages. Belwin Music #00-JEM03007C. Published by Belwin Music (AP.JEM03007C).

UPC: 654979050827. English.

Here's a great opportunity to discuss and teach balance, expression, phrasing, and dynamics to your very beginning jazz students. You can hear it for yourself in this superb chart by master arranger Victor López. No improvised solos, but a haunting written solo by trumpet or optional flute starts things off and it gets even more lyrical with simple and easy-to-play moving lines. Fast preparation, minimal technical demands, and plenty of optional parts make this the ideal ballad chart for any performance setting. This melody will stick with you for weeks - the title says it all.

Jazz Ensemble - Grade 3.5

SKU: AP.46161S

Composed by Billy Strayhorn. Arranged by Mike Kamuf. Jazz Ensemble; MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Jazz Band Series. Jazz. Score. 12 pages. Alfred Music #00-46161S. Published by Alfred Music (AP.46161S).

UPC: 038081525419. English.

One of the finest ballads ever by a brilliant composer and gifted arranger. Played at around 88 BPM moving into a double-time bossa section leading into the finale, you'll enjoy every measure of this excellent chart. Only written melody solos for alto and trumpet, no improv, and all the usual optional parts plus vibes. You'll love this chart! (3:40) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

Jazz Ensemble - Grade 2.5

SKU: AP.47513

(Remember Me). Composed by Joe Henderson. Arranged by Mike Kamuf. Jazz Ensemble; MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Young Jazz Ensemble. Form: Ballade. Jazz; Latin; Standard. Score and Part(s). 98 pages. Duration 4:48. Alfred Music #00-47513. Published by Alfred Music (AP.47513).

UPC: 038081548609. English.

One of the best jazz standards arranged in a Latin groove played at 156 BPM. The melody is handled by tenor, trumpet, and guitar with written solos provided for tenor and trumpet. Lead trumpet range is to written G on top of the staff. Optional parts provided for vibraphone, flute, and clarinet. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud. (4:48).

Jazz Ensemble - Grade 2.5

SKU: AP.47513S

(Remember Me). Composed by Joe Henderson. Arranged by Mike Kamuf. Jazz Ensemble; MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Young Jazz Ensemble. Form: Ballade. Jazz; Latin; Standard. Score. 16 pages. Alfred Music #00-47513S. Published by Alfred Music (AP.47513S).

UPC: 038081548616. English.

One of the best jazz standards arranged in a Latin groove played at 156 BPM. The melody is handled by tenor, trumpet, and guitar with written solos provided for tenor and trumpet. Lead trumpet range is to written G on top of the staff. Optional parts provided for vibraphone, flute, and clarinet. This title available in MakeMusic Cloud.

Jazz Ensemble plus solo flugelhorn & 2 F hornssaxes play flutes 2, clarinets 2 and bass clarinet 1 - Grade 3.5

SKU: KN.52890

Composed by Thad Jones. Kendor Jazz Archive Series. Ballad. Score and set of parts. Duration 4 minutes, 45 seconds. Kendor Music Inc #52890. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.52890).

ISBN 9786540383964.

As recorded by the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Orchestra on the album Suite For Pops, this second part of the suite spotlights solo flugelhorn in a beautiful ballad setting. Backed by warm woodwinds and expressive brass lines, the solo part consists of both written and improvised passages. A couple of short piano solos before the closing rubato lends dimension and contrast. Duration 4:45.

Jazz ensemble - Grade 3

SKU: CL.SCM-1028-00

Composed by Carubia. Jazz Ensemble. Smart Chart Music - Jazz Arrangements Series. Score and set of parts. Composed 2005. Duration 3 minutes, 15 seconds. C.L. Barnhouse #SCM-1028-00. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.SCM-1028-00).

Has the feel of L'il Darlin' but quite different melodically and harmonically. Easy to play and very smooth. Ensemble Balld.

Jazz Ensemble - Grade 3

SKU: AP.47517

Composed by Bob Thiele and George David Weiss. Arranged by Alan Baylock. Jazz Ensemble; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Jazz Band Series. Form: Ballade. Jazz. Score and Part(s). 98 pages. Duration 3:22. Alfred Music #00-47517. Published by Alfred Music (AP.47517).

UPC: 038081549019. English.

Everyone knows this song! A 12/8 groove played at 72 BPM makes this chart feel lazy and relaxed. Lead trumpet range is to A above the staff. No solos, just sweet ensemble all the way. (3:22).

Jazz Ensemble - Grade 3

SKU: AP.47517S

Composed by Bob Thiele and George David Weiss. Arranged by Alan Baylock. Jazz Ensemble; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Jazz Band Series. Form: Ballade. Jazz. Score. 12 pages. Duration 3:22. Alfred Music #00-47517S. Published by Alfred Music (AP.47517S).

ISBN 9781470665340. UPC: 038081549026. English.

Everyone knows this song! A 12/8 groove played at 72 BPM makes this chart feel lazy and relaxed. Lead trumpet range is to A above the staff. No solos, just sweet ensemble all the way. (3:22).

Jazz Ensemble standard jazz ensemble - Grade 3

SKU: KN.52735

Composed by Sammy Nestico. Kendor Archive Editions. Ballad. Score and set of parts. Duration 4 minutes, 45 seconds. Kendor Music Inc #52735. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.52735).

UPC: 822795022667.

This beautiful, torchy jazz ballad in two tempos features solo trumpet throughout. Written lines with chord changes are provided for the soloist, and even though the solo lines are pretty, they should be played with a strong, full sound. Duration 4:45.

Jazz Ensemble standard jazz ensemble with opt. flute, clarinet, horn in f, tuba and vibes - Grade 2

SKU: KN.60350

Composed by Jeff Jarvis. Jazz Gateway. Rock Ballad. Score and set of parts. Duration 5 minutes. Kendor Music Inc #60350. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.60350).

UPC: 822795603507.

This engaging rock ballad featuring a trumpet soloist (scored for 5 trumpets) boasts a beautiful melody backed by lush ensemble writing. It includes a written or ad lib section for the soloist, a guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson, and is playable by 11-17 players. Duration 5:00. Available in SmartMusic.

Jazz Ensemble standard jazz ensemble with opt. flute - Grade 3

SKU: KN.61695S

Composed by Carl Strommen. Jazz Journey. Kendor Music Inc #61695S. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.61695S).

UPC: 822795616958.

Follo wing up on the popularity of the composer's baseball-inspired big band chart, Double Play, this shuffle opens with an ad lib solo for piano and grooves from start to finish. A stop-time section gives the brass ample opportunity to shine. This piece for advancing groups has notated rhythm parts, a memorable melody, and lots of dynamic contrast. Written or ad lib solos are assigned to trumpet and tenor sax, but the solo section may be opened up for more soloists. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included. Duration 3:55. Available in SmartMusic.

Band Jazz Band - Grade 1

SKU: KJ.ZB456

Composed by Dean Sorenson. Ballad. Flex Jazz. Jazz. Score and parts. Neil A. Kjos Music Company #ZB456. Published by Neil A. Kjos Music Company (KJ.ZB456).

UPC: 8402704878.

An ensemble ballad in the style of the great collaborations between Count Basie and Neal Hefti. This one is sure to get people on the dance floor! A terrific showcase for your young jazz ensemble. The FlexJazz series features very easy arrangements with completely flexible instrumentation. Written solos are included for all instruments, and only four players are needed in addition to the rhythm section.

Band Jazz Band - Grade 1

SKU: KJ.ZB456F

Composed by Dean Sorenson. Ballad. Flex Jazz. Jazz. Score. Neil A. Kjos Music Company #ZB456F. Published by Neil A. Kjos Music Company (KJ.ZB456F).

UPC: 8402704878.

An ensemble ballad in the style of the great collaborations between Count Basie and Neal Hefti. This one is sure to get people on the dance floor! A terrific showcase for your young jazz ensemble. The FlexJazz series features very easy arrangements with completely flexible instrumentation. Written solos are included for all instruments, and only four players are needed in addition to the rhythm section.

Jazz Ensemble standard jazz ensemble; solo alto sax + AATTB section parts - Grade 2

SKU: KN.52018

Composed by Doug Beach. Kendor Jazz Archive Series. Ballad. Score and set of parts. Kendor Music Inc #52018. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.52018).

Penned especially for young jazz bands, this beautiful rock ballad features trumpet or alto sax playing 'as written' solo lines. According to the score, directors have the option of adding auxiliary percussion instruments if they wish. Rhythm section parts are notated with chords cued.

Jazz ensemble - Grade 3

SKU: CL.SCM-1028-01

Composed by Carubia. Jazz Ensemble. Extra full score. Composed 2005. Duration 3 minutes, 15 seconds. C.L. Barnhouse #SCM-1028-01. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.SCM-1028-01).

Has the feel of L'il Darlin' but quite different melodically and harmonically. Easy to play and very smooth. Ensemble Balld.

Jazz Ensemble standard jazz ensemble (Kendor Konvertible for 9-17 players) - Grade 2

SKU: KN.00223

Composed by Greg Yasinitsky. Jazz Gateway. Ballad. Kendor Music Inc #00223. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.00223).

A beautiful, lush ballad from Greg Yasintsky.

Jazz Ensemble standard jazz ensemble (Kendor Konvertible for 9-17 players) - Grade 2

SKU: KN.00298

Composed by Greg Yasinitsky. Jazz Gateway. Ballad. Kendor Music Inc #00298. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.00298).

UPC: 822795002980.

This innovative Yasinitsky original showcases trombone soloist throughout. The prevailing ballad style switches to double time swing during the main solo chorus for a refreshing change of pace, and harmonies feature the chord extensions normally found in more advanced charts. Though he provides written solo lines to conform with the requirements of our Konvertibles series, in his score notes Greg urges directors to encourage young soloists to try improvisation. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is also included with every set.

Jazz Ensemble standard jazz ensemble plus tuba & 2 F horns - Grade 3

SKU: KN.52030

Composed by Sammy Nestico. Kendor Jazz Archive Series. Ballad. Score and set of parts. Kendor Music Inc #52030. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.52030).

Written for the great Count Basie band in 1971, this alto sax feature in a warm, downtempo ballad setting provides written lines for the soloist so players with limited improvisation experience can still carry the day. An 8-bar ad lib solo for piano is also included, and rhythm section parts are notated.

Jazz Ensemble - Grade 3

SKU: AP.JE9703

Composed by Buddy Johnson. Arranged by Dave Wolpe. Jazz Ensemble; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Jazz Band Series. Jazz; Pop. Score and Part(s). 92 pages. Duration 4:22. Belwin Music #00-JE9703. Published by Belwin Music (AP.JE9703).

UPC: 029156273748. English.

This sultry, bluesy ballad gets the Dave Wolpe treatment. Dave has written a chart that features your best alto sax player. This version of an ever-popular tune is smooth from start to finish. Great chord changes! (duration 4:22).

Jazz Ensemble - Grade 2

SKU: AP.46155S

Composed by Duke Ellington. Arranged by Rick Hirsch. Jazz Ensemble; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Young Jazz Ensemble. Jazz. Score. 12 pages. Duration 3:30. Alfred Music #00-46155S. Published by Alfred Music (AP.46155S).

ISBN 9781470665401. UPC: 038081524238. English.

Oh yeah, a beautiful straight-eighth Ellington ballad. Played around 84 BPM with gorgeous voicings throughout, written-out solos for tenor and trombone, very easy brass ranges, all the usual optional parts to include vibes. Very playable, very satisfying! (3:30).

Composed by Earl Brent and Matt Dennis. Arranged by Carl Strommen. Jazz Ensemble. Jazz Ensemble; Score. Young Jazz Ensemble. Jazz. Grade 2. 12 pages. Published by Alfred Music

Jazz ensemble - Grade 2

SKU: CL.SCM-1075-01

Composed by Jones. Arranged by Carubia. Jazz Ensemble. Extra full score. Composed 2011. Duration 2 minutes, 39 seconds. C.L. Barnhouse #SCM-1075-01. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.SCM-1075-01).

Thad Jones’ most popular and unforgettable composition will provide your students with a great ballad performance experience. Mike Carubia’s tasteful arrangement captures all of the charm of the original without the difficulty, and features a written piano/ opt. flute melody to start the second chorus. A Child Is Born will capture the hearts of your audience and the young musicians who play this soulful tune. Includes an optional flute part. Very highly recommended!

Jazz Ensemble - Grade 5

SKU: KN.SN70235S

Composed by Sammy Nestico. Sammy Nestico Premium Jazz Series. Kendor Music Inc #SN70235S. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.SN70235S).

UPC: 822795702354.

Adapt ed for from the version with strings recorded by Pete Christlieb on the CD A Portrait Of Sammy, this beautiful ballad featuring tenor saxophone is an inspires everyone to play with great warmth and expression. Bucket-muted trumpets, soft solo backgrounds, and a dramatic ensemble build before the closing bars make it a winner in anyone's book.

Jazz Ensemble - Grade 5

SKU: KN.SN70230S

(Professional Edition). Composed by Sammy Nestico. Sammy Nestico Premium Jazz Series. Kendor Music Inc #SN70230S. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.SN70230S).

UPC: 822795702309.

Altho ugh this arrangement resembles a ballad, a steady groove must be maintained throughout. At measure 101 the drummer should play tasteful fills between ensemble phrases. The final chorus features a wide range of dynamics that must be carefully observed in order to create the intended dramatic close.