Repertoire for Jazz Band

Beginning Jazz Ensemble

Title	Composer/Arranger Comp/Arr	Grade	Genre	SKU	Listen	Buy
All in for the BluesThis easy level blues swinger has a strong melody, solid ensemble writing and an open solo section .	Doug Beach	E	Swing	433153
Angel	John L. (Wes) Montgomery, arr. Les Sabina	E	Bossa	439115
Avenue SwingA swing chart at 144 BPM, "Avenue Swing" features a written-out tenor sax solo, trumpet 1 range to written E top space, and a few section solis.	Mike Collins-Dowden	E	Swing	444108
Black Cat, The	Beach / Shutack	VE	Med. Swing	444146
Blue QThe combination of a medium groove, essential swing figures, and blues-based harmonies make this an ideal chart for young musicians learning the basics of big band playing.	Beach / Shutack	E		441580
Blues By FiveRecorded on the 1956 album Cookin' with the Miles Davis Quintet, this jazz standard composed by pianist Red Garland adapts beautifully for beginning jazzers.	Red Garland, arr. John Berry	E	Med. Swing	438309
Cavanaugh BayA swinging jazz waltz for developing big bands this chart features compelling melody, solos for tenor and trumpet, and an engaging shout chorus.	Greg Yasnitsky	E	Jazz Waltz	433157
My Little Suede Shoes	Parker Parker, arr. Paul Murtha	E	Latin/Swing	444187
Night Cruiser"Night Cruiser" is an original swing chart with a tempo around 148 BPM featuring a written trombone 1 solo. The trumpet 1 range is up to written E top space and optional parts are included.	Mike Story	E	Swing	442940
Serenade to a CuckooThis swing chart with a has a little humour and a catchy hook. It includes written solos for tenor 1 and trumpet 2, nice section solis, easy brass ranges, and all the usual optional parts.	Rahsaan Kirk, arr. Zachary Smith	E	Swing	441287
Struttin' with some BarbequeHere is a fresh take on one of the all-time standards of early jazz made famous by Louis Armstrong. There is a hint of old time jazz style mixed in with a more traditional straight ahead swing feel.	Armstrong / Raye, arr. Rick Sitzel	E		436146

Developing Jazz Ensemble

Title	Composer/Arranger Comp/Arr	Grade	Genre	SKU	Listen	Buy
Angel EyesThis ballad is played at 76 BPM and will allow your alto soloist to shine. Trumpet 1 range is to written E top space with some optional 8va sections if desired.	Brent / Dennis, arr. Carl Strommen	ME		444265
Blue Note BluesIn this winning and well-articulated swing outing for developing groups, highlights include a tuneful melody supported by accessible secondary lines, some nice stop-time figures, and a couple of 2/4 measures.	Jeff Jarvis	E	Swing	441583
Bossa NuevaThis winding, Brazilian-style chord progression will be very popular with listeners, and the open solo section provides written lines with chord changes for lead alto and/or tenor sax.	Jeff Jarvis	E	Bossa	441584
Just CuzJust 'Cuz" is a catchy rock chart played around 132 BPM with the trumpet 1 range to written G on top of the staff. Solos are written out for any sax and any brass instrument.	Rick Hirsch	ME	Rock Shuffle	437634
La Almeja PequenaOriginally done by the Big Phat Band, this samba is played around 90 BPM in cut time. It features solos for alto 1 and trumpet 2, and the trumpet 1 range is to written G on top of the staff. There are two auxiliary percussion parts, plus the usual optional parts to include flute, clarinet, and vibes.	Gordon Goodwin, arr. Paul Baker	ME	Samba	441285
Love is Here to StayUsing an ensemble-based scoring style, modest ranges, and rich harmonies, Rick Stitzel brings us a great-sounding arrangement of this Gershwin favorite for young bands.	George & Ira Gershwin, arr. Rick Sitzel	ME		438635
Minor ChantThis medium swing chart is played at 140 BPM with the melody handled by tenor 1 and trombone 1. There are written solos for alto, tenor, trumpet, and trombone.	Stanley Turrentine, arr. Terry White	ME	Swing	439111
Quality TimeThis accessible ballad in the style of Count Basie emphasizes lyricism, lush harmonies, unified phrasing and a wide range of dynamics. While written solos for trumpet and trombone are included, improvising over easy chord progressions is encouraged.	Greg Yasinitsky	E	Ballad	433158
Red ClayA gem of a chart by Freddie Hubbard. This is a straight-eighths groove at 132 BPM with written solos for tenor and trumpet 2. The trumpet 1 range is to written G on top of the staff and it has a clever interlude and a nice shout chorus too.	Freddie Hubbard, arr. Mike Kamuf	ME	Str. 8Ths	439106
Samba NorteOpen intervals and thick textures give way to a strong melody that is passed through the ensemble. The exciting shout chorus kicks all the way to the end.	Dean Sorenson	ME	Samba	444156
Second to NoneFeaturing the drummer, a funky groove starts right away and never lets up. Punchy lines coupled with colorful harmonies set this piece apart. Drums are a featured soloist trading with the band.	Ethan Freier	ME		444260
Shake a LadyNew York-style Latin is the foundation for this infectious groove and catchy melody. Originally recorded by Cannonball Adderley on his album Domination, there is short solo space for trumpet and alto saxophone. The ranges are quite moderate.	Ray Bryan, arr. Oliver Nelson	ME	Latin	444159

Advancing Jazz Ensemble

Title	Composer/Arranger Comp/Arr	Grade	Genre	SKU	Listen	Buy
A Waste of RationsA Waste of Rations is a unique jazz experience, portraying the misadventures of a bumbling soldier through what is fundamentally a 12-bar blues chart. The march-like introduction sets the perfect mood for the chart.	Neil Yorke Slader	M		444124
AbsoludicrousGordon Goodwin's "Absoludicrous" is a fun chart played at 120 BPM. 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.	Gordon Goodwin	M	Funk	441311
My Little Suede ShoesThis Charlie Parker tune is treated in a medium-tempo samba style. A small group comprised of alto, tenor, trumpet, trombone and guitar takes the lead for the first chorus. After a solo section for alto sax and trumpet, the entire ensemble jumps in for a chorus while trading phrases with the drums.	Charlie Parker, arr. Mark Taylor	M		429178
One More for JohnnyA classic uptempo swinger in the Basie tradition. Composed in memory of beloved band director Johnny Williams, this chart has it all, right down to the classic piano ending.	Dean Sorenson	M	Up Swing	444155
One Morning in MayThe arrangement is recorded on the CD June Time (Vocalion). Starting with a soft, swinging ensemble, the chart moves into space for blowing for tenor saxophone and trumpet, returning to the initial feel in the end. All brass ranges are very moderate.	Allan Ganley	M	Swing	444160
The Nearness of YouThe Nearness of You has remained popular through the ages with recordings by countless artists. Arranged here as a solo feature for flugelhorn, the soft Latin stylings and lush accompaniment parts.	Hoagy Carmichael, arr. Mark Taylor	M		443556
This Here (Dis Here)This exciting jazz waltz is played at 174 BPM. The melody is handled by alto, trumpet 2, and guitar with a written alto solo provided. The lead trumpet range is to written G on top of the staff.	Bobby Timmons, arr. Erik Morales	M	Jazz Waltz	444109
Well, You Needn'tA shuffle at 166 BPM, this is a feature for two tenor saxes and will showcase both your tenor players. Sample solos are provided, and the lead trumpet range is to written high C-sharp. Features a great sax soli and shout chorus	Thelonius Monk, arr. Mike Kamuf	M	Hip Hop Swing	444110

Advanced Jazz Ensemble

Title	Composer/Arranger Comp/Arr	Grade	Genre	SKU	Listen	Buy
Barbeque RibsBased 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.	Mike Carubia	MA	Funk	444119
Black Friday	Donald Fagen, arr. Fred Sturm	MA	Rock Shuffle	444162
Floreando	Paul Lopez	A		444267
Foo Birds of a Feather	Reggie Thomas	MA		441582
I Mean You	Hawkins/ Monk	MA		270936
In A Brazilian Bone Tone	Tom Kubis	MA	Tbn. Samba	430156
Juggernaut	Andrew Neu	A	Shuffle Swing	444148
Love is Here to Stay	George Gershwin, arr. Craig Skeffington	MA	M Slow Swing	441309
Mood Indigo (LBB)The lush harmonies and flowing melody of this Ellington favorite are set in a medium samba style in this creative arrangement that takes full advantage of the six-horn format. In addition to full ensemble choruses and trade-offs, there is solo space for alto sax as well as guitar and/or piano.	Duke Ellington, arr. Mark Taylor	MA	Med. Samba	441178
Move	Denzil Best, arr. Mike Tomaro	MA	Up Swing	444188
One More Dream	Patrick Williams	A		439108
Optimistic	Radiohead	MA		444263
Pretty Little Neida	Rolf Ericson	MA		444264
Upper Manhattan Medical Group	Billy Strayhorn	MA		444266

Spring Concert Ideas

Title	Composer/Arranger Comp/Arr	Grade	Genre	SKU	Listen	Buy
Hooked on a Feeling	Mark James, arr. Paul Murtha	ME		433025
Imagine	John Lennon, arr. John Berry	ME		438286
Uptown Funk	Ronson/ Mars/ Gallspy/ Lawrence/ Bhasker/ WIlliams, arr. Michael Sweeney	ME		440761
You are the Sunshine	Stevie Wonder, arr. Paul Murtha	ME		443553

Christmas and Holiday

Title	Composer/Arranger Comp/Arr	Grade	Genre	SKU	Listen	Buy
Adeste Fidelis	Traditional, arr. Rich de Rosa	M	Christmas	444210
Angels we have Heard on High	Traditional, arr. Rich de Rosa	MA	Up Swing Xmas	444161
Caribbean Christmas	Beach / Shutack	E	Latin Christmas	444147
The Little Drummer Boy	Davis/ Onorati/ Simeone, arr. Rob Holmes	M	Christmas	439109