Monat: Januar 1970

Spinning Wheel Discovery Jazz – Grade 1.5 Anyone who remembers Blood, Sweat & Tears will instantly recognize this jazz-rock classic from the ’60s. Perfect for teaching rock to beginning bands, this easy chart gives every section a chance to shine, particularly the trombones! Noten für: Big Band Notenverlag: Hal Leonard 07474140 Noten Informationen und Preis: […]

Stompin' At The Savoy Discovery Jazz – Grade 1.5 Here’s a classic from Benny Goodman and the swing era that belongs in every beginning band’s library. Great for teaching style, this very easy arrangement features the brass on the melody and the saxes playing the trademark counterline. Also included are written or ad lib. solos […]

Another Day Another Blues Discovery Jazz – Grade 1.5 This is really not just another blues, but rather an excellent medium swing chart perfect for inexperienced bands. The blues format makes it comfortable for beginning soloists and sample solos are provided for alto or tenor sax. Noten für: Big Band Notenverlag: Hal Leonard 07470669 Noten […]

Route 66 This traditional swing tune from the ’40s works great in this easy setting for beginning bands. The moderate swing tempo and easy rhythms provide a perfect model for teaching this style to inexperienced players. There are plenty of tutti patterns and the rhythm section parts are well notated. Noten für: Big Band Notenverlag: […]

A Night In Tunisia The great jazz classic from Dizzy Gillespie. Mike Sweeney has captured the flavor of the original in this arrangement specially designed for young bands. Solos for trumpet and/or alto sax. Noten für: Big Band Notenverlag: Hal Leonard 00805500 Noten Informationen und Preis: A Night In Tunisia

Jingle Bells Young Jazz Ensemble – Grade 3 Although everyone plays it, Jingle Bells was never as hip as in this jumpin‘ and jivin‘ swing version from Rick Stitzel. Not just your run-of-the-mill token holiday offering, you won’t find anyone in the audience sleeping through this one! Noten für: Big Band Notenverlag: Hal Leonard 07011029 […]

Here, There And Everywhere Young Jazz Ensemble – Grade 3 Beatles songs often work well in surprising settings. Mark Taylor takes this Lennon and McCartney favorite and transforms it into a swingin‘ jazz waltz! After a short unison riff sets up the style, the tenor soloist takes over. The brass handle the bridge followed by […]

The Swingin' Shepherd Blues Jazz Classics for the Young Ensemble – Grade 3 This standard blues tune really swings in the expert hands of Mark Taylor. The trumpets are featured off the top, followed by the saxes and a solo section for any player. A solid ensemble shout rounds out this effectively written chart. Noten […]

In A Sentimental Mood Jazz Classics for the Young Ensemble – Grade 3 No one handles Ellington for younger ensembles better than Mark Taylor, and this well-crafted arrangement shows why. Although Mark uses a written trumpet solo on the bridge, the main theme is handled by the full ensemble playing primarily tutti rhythms. Included are […]

An Ellington Tribute Jazz Classics for the Young Ensemble – Grade 3 This production number for young players offers a perfect way to honor the music of the legendary Duke Ellington Orchestra. This swingin‘ medley takes you through the well-known standards C-Jam Blues, Sophisticated Lady and of course, Take the A Train. Noten für: Big […]

Bags' Groove Jazz Classics for the Young Ensemble – Grade 3 One of the classic blues tunes of all time, here is vibes giant Milt Jackson’s familiar riff tune in a playable swing arrangement from Mark Taylor. Trumpet and tenor (along with vibes and guitar) take the melody first time around with ensemble counterlines helping […]