Jazz Ensemble
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Jazz Ensemble
Grade 1 & 1.5
Batman Theme - Neal Hefti / Dave Wolpe. (Warner Bros.) ($40.00) (Grade 1.5) This rock chart is a reissue of the TV theme. It is in the key of C. The meter is common time. The quarter note is equal to 150 beats per minute. There is some unison within the sax, trumpet and trombone sections. An optional flute part is provided. This chart is scored for 5 saxes, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones and rhythm.
Evil Ways - Sonny Henry / John Berry. (Hal Leonard) ($35.00) (Grade 1.5) This chart is in the key of E-flat. The meter is 4/4 with the quarter note equal to 126 beats per minute. The alto sax and the trumpet have written solos as well as chord changes given. There is a D.S. al Coda. A full performance CD is included.
Get Ready - William "Smokey" Robinson / Peter Blair. (Hal Leonard) ($35.00) (Grade 1.5) This rock chart is in the key of A-flat. The meter is 4/4 with the quarter note equal to 124 to 132 beats per minute. The trumpet has a written solo with chord changes given. It is scored for full instrumentation, but it is playable with 3 saxes, 3 trumpets, 1 trombone, piano and drums.
‘S Kinetic - Les Sabina. (Kendor) ($40.00) (Grade 1.5) (Time 3:50) This chart is in the key of B-flat. The meter is 4/4. The trumpet has a solo which may be played as is or with the chord changes provided. It is written for full instrumentation, but is playable with 3 saxes, 3 brass and rhythm.
Grade 2 & 2.5
Easy Money - Benny Carter / Michael Sweeney. (Hal Leonard) ($35.00) (Grade 2) This "laid back swing" chart opens in the key of F in 4/4 meter. The key changes at measure 73 to the key of B-flat. This chart opens with a bass solo, then adding the piano "alla Count Basie". The trumpet and trombone have written solos with chord changes provided.
Horse Feathers - Craig Alberty. (EPP) ($50.00) (Grade 2.5) This swing chart is in the key of F. The meter is 4/4 with the quarter note equal to 108 beats per minute. There is an open section for solos. A separate page is provided with the solos written and with chord changes provided.
Journey to the Past - Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, music by Stephen Flaherty / Ray Phillipe. (Warner Bros.) ($35.00) (Grade 2) This chart is from the 20th Century Fox Animated Motion Picture "Anastasia". It is in the key of B-flat. There are many accidentals throughout. The meter is 4/4 with the quarter note equal to 144 beats per minute. The trombone is featured in a solo. The trumpet section has a section soli. This chart is playable with 3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone and 3 rhythm. The trumpet parts may be performed by clarinet, and the second tenor sax part may be played by the bass clarinet. Optional parts for the flute, tuba, French horn and treble clef baritone are provided.
Sittin’ Pretty - Willie Thomas. (Warner Bros.) ($40.00) (Grade 2) This chart is in the key of B-flat. The meter is 4/4. There is an open section for anyone to solo with chord changes only. A study sheet is provided with scales for each chord.
Sumpin’ Special - John LaBarbera. (Kendor) ($40.00) (Grade 2.5) (Time 4:30) This swing chart is in the key of F. The meter is 4/4 with the quarter note equal to 120 beats per minute. The trombone and alto sax each have written solos with chord changes included.
Tori’s Eyes - Chris Gordon. (Kendor Music) ($32.00) (Grade 2) This alto sax feature is a ballad. It is in the key of G in 3/4 meter with the quarter note equal to 70 beats per minute. A separate page has been provided for suggested solos for an open section for another alto sax and/or trumpet solo. Chord changes are provided. This chart is scored with full instrumentation, but is playable with 3 saxes, 3 brass and rhythm.
20 Nickels - Doug Beach and George Shutack. (Kendor Music) ($40.00) (Grade 2) (Time 3:00) This swing chart is in the key of B -flat. The meter is 4/4 with the quarter notes equal to 116 to 120 beats per minute. There is much unison within sections. An open section for solos is provided. A separate page has been provided with written solos and the chord changes for these solos.
Whoopin’ Blues - Arr. Doug Beach. (Kendor) ($40.00) (Grade 2.5) (Time 4:00) This chart is in the key of E-flat in 4/4 meter. The quarter note is equal to 184 beats per minute. It opens with a drum cadence in a New Orleans street beat. There are open sections for solos with solo sheets provided with written solos and chord changes included for improvisation. There is much unison within sections.
Who’s Gotcha Now? - Victor Lopez. (EPP) ($50.00) (Grade 2.5) This rock chart is in the key of F. The meter is 4/4 with the quarter note equal to 140 beats per minute. An open section for solos is provided with the solos written and chord changes provided. An open section is provided for a drum solo. Optional parts included with this chart are: flute, 1st and 2nd horns, T.C. baritone and tuba.
All By Myself - Sergei Rachmaninoff, words and additional music by Eric Carmen / Roger Holmes. (Hal Leonard) ($35.00) (Grade 3) This ballad is recorded by Celine Dion. The opening key is B-flat. The key changes to F minor at measure 23 but returns to B-flat at measure 33. It is in 4/4 meter. The quarter note is equal to 76 beats per minute. The trombone has a short written solo.
Another Star - Stevie Wonder / David Pugh. (Warner Bros.) ($45.00) (Grade 3) This rock chart opens in the key of A-flat. The key changes to B-flat at measure 72. The meter is 4/4 with the quarter note equal to 116 beats per minute. There are repeated sections as well as a D.S. al Coda. The tenor sax and the trumpet are featured in solos with chord changes only. Optional parts for flute, tuba, horn and treble clef baritone are provided.
The Bari Things You Do - Geoff Keezer. (Sierra) ($45.00) (Grade 3.5) This medium swing chart is a bari sax feature. The key is D-flat. The meter is 4/4 with the quarter note equal to 108 beats per minute. The alto sax must double on flute. Most of the bari sax solo has only chord changes given.
Beyond the Sea - English lyrics by Jack Lawrence, music and French lyrics by Charles Trenet / Jerry Nowak. (Hal Leonard) ($40.00) (Grade 3) This chart is a vocal solo with instrumental accompaniment. The key is E-flat. The meter is 4/4 with the quarter note equal to 108 to 116 beats per minute. A section for any or all saxes to solo is provided with either a suggested solo or chord changes given. The vocal range is from B-flat below the staff to 3rd space C.
Bossa for Bobby - John Dilkey. (EPP) ($50.00) (Grade 3) This light Bossa is in the key of C. The meter is common time. It opens with rhythms only. The trumpet (flugelhorn) has a written solo as well as an extended solo with only chord changes provided.
Devil With the Blue Dress - William Stevenson and Frederick Long / John Berry. (Hal Leonard) ($35.00) (Grade 3) This rock chart is in the key of F in 4/4 meter. The 2nd trumpet and 1st alto sax have written solos with chord changes given.
Kenne Sa -Wing - John LaBarbera. (EPP) ($60.00) (Grade 3) This swing chart was written for the Harrison High School Jazz Ensemble, Kennesaw, GA., John Abert, Director. It is in the key of F in 4/4 meter with the quarter note equal to 110 beats per minute. A piano solo opens this chart. The alto sax and the trumpet also are featured soloists with written solos and with chord changes provided.
Mucho Loco - Victor Lopez. (EPP) ($50.0) (Grade 3) This chart is a Latin funk. It is in the key of F in 4/4 meter with the quarter note equal to 132 beats per minute. There is an open section for solos. The tenor sax and the trumpet have written solos with chord changes provided.
Narnian Dance - Kris Berg. (Warner Bros.) ($45.00) (Grade 3) This Latin rock chart is in the key of E-flat. The meter is 4/4 with the quarter note equal to 160 beats per minute. The trumpet is featured with a written solo with the chord changes also given. Optional parts for flute, horn, and treble clef baritone are provided.
A Nightingale Sang In Berkley Square - Lyrics by Eric Maschwitz, music by Manning Sherwin / Mike Tomaro. (Hal Leonard) ($40.00) (Grade 3) This ballad is a vocal solo with instrumental accompaniment. It is in the key of E-flat in 4/4 meter. The quarter note is equal to 63 beats per minute. The vocal range is a B-flat below the staff to fourth space E-flat.
No More Mr. Nice Guy - David Springfield. (Kendor Music) ($40.00) (Grade 3.5) (Time 6:00) This shuffle is in the key of F. The meter is 4/4 with the quarter note equal to 126 to 132 beats per minute. There is much unison within sections. An open section for solos with only chord changes is provided.
Paris Holds the Key (To Your Heart) - Words and music by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty / Dave Wolpe. (Warner Bros.) ($45.00) (Grade 3) This chart is from the 20th Century Animated Motion Picture "Anastasia". The opening key is B-flat in cut time. The quarter note is equal to 152 beats per minute. There is some unison within the sax section. Optional parts for the flute, tuba, French horn and treble clef baritone are provided.
Wannabe - Words and music by Matt Rowe, Richard Stannard and Spice Girls / Roger Holmes. (Hal Leonard) ($35.00) (Grade 3) This rock chart recorded by the Spice Girls is in the key of F. The meter is 4/4 with the quarter note equal to 120 beats per minute.
Would I Lie To You? - David Allan Stewart and Annie Lennox / Roger Holmes. (Hal Leonard) ($35.00) (Grade 3) This rock chart is in the key of F. The meter is 4/4 with the quarter note equal to 128 beats per minute. It opens with guitar, piano, bass and drums. The guitar has another solo, as written, or with the chord changes provided. The sax section has a section soli. The bari sax is featured with a written solo with chord changes also provided.
Beauty School Dropout - Music and lyrics by Warren Casey and Jim Jacobs / John Wasson. (Hal Leonard) ($40.00) (Grade 4) This ballad style chart from the Broadway play "Grease" is in the key of B-flat. The meter is 4/4. It opens with a written tenor sax solo with chord changes also provided. The trombone also is featured in a solo with a written solo and chord changes provided.
Black and Tan Fantasy - Duke Ellington and Bubber Miley / Arr. Duke Ellington / transcribed by David Berger and Mark Lopeman. (Warner Bros.) ($50.00) (Grade 4) This slow swing chart is in the Jazz at Lincoln Center Library -- Essentially Ellington series from Warner. It opens in the key of D-flat in common time. The key changes to B-flat, but returns to D-flat. The quarter note is equal to 77 beats per minute. The alto sax and the trombone each have written solos which may be improvised with the included chord changes. This chart is written for 5 saxes, 4 trumpets, 3 trombones, and rhythm.
Boppin’ At Brookdale - Paul Nagle. (EPP) ($60.00) (Grade 4.5) This swing chart opens in the key of F. The meter is 4/4. The key changes to the key of B-flat near the end. The sax section is featured in an extended section soli. The alto sax and the trumpet also are featured in solos with only chord changes provided.
Day by Day - Sammy Cahn, Axel Stordahl and Paul Weston / Mark Taylor. (Hal Leonard) ($40.00) (Grade 4) This swing chart is in the key of B-flat in 4/4 meter. The quarter note is equal to 180 beats per minute. This chart opens with a drum solo. The alto sax, tenor sax, trumpet and trombone are featured in solos with the solos written and with chord changes given. There is much unison within sections.
Exit 135 North - Dominic Spera. (Barnhouse) ($40.00) (Grade 4.5) This swing chart is in the key of B-flat. The meter is 4/4 with the quarter note equal to 152 to 186 beats per minute. The alto sax is featured in a solo. There is an open section for any of the saxes, piano and/or guitar to be featured in solos. The bass and/or piano also have another section for solos. Suggested solos are written on a separate page.
Fast ‘Trane - Jeff Jarvis. (Kendor Music) ($45.00) (Grade 4.5) (Time 4:40) This chart has no key signature, and accidentals are written in as needed. The meter is cut time with the half note equal to 132 beats per minute. There is a short (6 measure) 3/4 meter break. There is much doubling within sections. The drum has an open solo section.
Get Out of Town - Cole Porter / Johnny Richards. (Sierra) ($45.00) (Grade 4.5) This bass trombone feature opens in a Latin style in the key of B-flat. The meter is 4/4 with the quarter note equal to 160 beats per minute. The style changes to swing, but returns to Latin. This chart is as recorded by the Stan Kenton Orchestra on "Back to Balboa".
Hip Hoppin’ - Lenny Stack. (Barnhouse) ($36.00) (Grade 4) This "Hip Hop feel" chart is in the key of B-flat. The quarter note is equal to 106 beats per minute using swing sixteenth notes. There are open sections for solos with only chord changes given.
I Love Paris - Cole Porter / Lennie Niehaus. (Sierra) ($45.00) (Grade 4.5) This swing chart opens in the key of B-flat. The key changes several times going to G and returning to B-flat. The meter is 4/4 with the quarter note equal to 200 beats per minute. The piano, bass and trombone each have solos with only chord changes given. This chart is recorded by the Stan Kenton Orchestra on the LP "Stage Door Swings".
Manhattan - Richard Rogers and Lorenz Hart / Frank Mantooth. (Hal Leonard) ($40.00) (Grade 4) This swing chart is in the key of E-flat with many accidentals. The meter is 4/4 with the quarter note marked at 126 beats per minute. The trumpet has several solos, both written out - the second solo having chord changes provided for improvisation.
Nighthawks - Paul Ferguson. (Sierra) ($45.00) (Grade 4.5) This slow swing chart is an alto sax feature. It is the second movement of Paul Ferguson’s suite which was a "winner of Gil Evans Fellowship sponsored by the IAJE". The key is F in common time. The quarter note is equal to 66 beats per minute.
No Heat - Bill Holman. (Sierra) ($50.00) (Grade 4) This swing chart opens in the key of E-flat. The key changes to the key of C, but returns to E-flat. The meter is 4/4 with opening tempo marked at 66 - 69 beats per minute. The meter changes at measure 61 to cut time and returns to 4/4 at measure 81. A trumpet solo with chord changes only, opens this chart. The tenor sax and trombone also are featured in solos. This title is recorded by the Bill Holman Band on "In a Jazz Orbit".
Oolitic Stomp - David Jones. (Sierra) ($45.00) (Grade 4) This chart has a funky hard bop feel. It is in the key of B-flat in 4/4 meter. There are many accidentals throughout. This chart opens with a 15 measure written piano solo. The trombone, trumpet and piano are featured with solos with chord changes only.
The Party’s Over - Styne, Comden, and Green / Lennie Niehaus. (Sierra) ($45.00) (Grade 4.5) This swing chart is in the key of E-flat. The meter is 4/4 with the quarter note equal to 130 beats per minute. The tenor sax and trumpet each have solos with only chord changes given. The piano has a written solo. This title is as recorded by Stan Kenton’s Orchestra on "The Stage Door Swings".
Plain Brown Wrapper - Bill Holman. (Sierra) ($50.00) (Grade 4.5) This swing chart opens in the key of B-flat. The key changes at measure 205 to A-flat. The meter is 4/4 with the quarter note marked at 224 beats per minute. The piano, tenor sax and trombone are featured in solos. This title is recorded by the Count Basie Orchestra on "I Told You So".
Satin Doll - Duke Ellington / Sammy Nestico. (Hal Leonard) ($50.00) (Grade 4.5) This modern swing chart is in the key of B-flat. The meter is 4/4 with the quarter note equal to 126 beats per minute. A written piano solo opens this chart. The trumpet also has a solo, but with chord changes only. The tenor sax has a written solo with chord changes given.
Skeleton Crew - John Dilkey. (EPP) ($50.00) (Grade 4.5) This swing chart is a trombone feature. It is in the key of F, with many accidentals throughout. The meter is 4/4. There is an open section for any of the trombones to solo using chord changes only.
Sophisticated Lady - Duke Ellington, Irving Mills and Mitchell Parish / George Stone. (Hal Leonard) ($40.00) (Grade 4) This chart is arranged in a contemporary rock style. The key is A-flat with a meter signature of 4/4. The quarter note is equal to 74 beats per minute. A written piano solo opens this chart. The trombone has a short written solo and another solo which is written with chord changes given. The guitar and 2nd trumpet also have written solos with chord changes given. The key briefly changes at measure 26 to the key of G, but returns to A-flat at measure 35. The key changes again at measure 81 to the key of C.
Stan’s the Man! - Dominic Spera. (Barnhouse) ($38.00) (Grade 4) This title is in the key of B-flat. The meter is 4/4. It opens with an eighteen measure written piano solo. There is an open section for solos with suggested solos written on a separate page. The trumpets and trombones have much unison within their sections.
Swee’ Pea - Bill Holman. (Sierra) ($40.00) (Grade 4) This slow swing chart opens in the key of F. The key changes to E-flat, but returns to F. The meter is common time with the quarter note equal to 66 beats per minute. The trombone and the piano are featured in solos with chord changes only. This chart was recorded by Count Basie on "I Told You So".
Take Me With You - Russ Freeeman / John Wasson. (Hal Leonard) ($40.00) (Grade 4) This ballad is in the key of B-flat. The meter is 4/4 with the quarter note equal to 108 beats per minute. There is much unison within the sax and trumpet (flugelhorn) sections. The trumpet is featured in a solo with chord changes provided.
There Will Never Be Another You - Lyrics by Mack Gordon, music by Harry Warren / Mike Tomaro. (Hal Leonard) ($40.00) (Grade 4) This title is from the motion picture "Iceland". It is in the key of E-flat in common time. The quarter note is equal to 200 beats per minute. The alto sax has a written solo with chord changes included.
Told You So - Bill Holman. (Sierra) ($45.00) (Grade 4.5) This chant is in the key of F in 4/4 meter. The quarter note is equal to 116 beats per minute. The sax section has a soli. The score is a one line condensed score.
When You Go - Ray Brown / Geoff Keezer. (Sierra) ($50.00) (Grade 4) This bossa style chart is a flugelhorn and piano feature. The key is C in 4/4 meter.
You and I - Meredith Willson / Bill Holman. (Sierra) ($55.00) (Grade 4.5) This bright swing chart opens in the key of E-flat. The key changes to the key of C at measure 258. The meter is 4/4 with the quarter note equal to 232 beats per minute. The alto sax, tenor sax, baritone sax, and trumpet each are featured in solos with chord changes only. This title is recorded by Bill Holman on "The Fabulous Bill Holman".
Cottontail - Duke Ellington, transcribed by David Berger and Brent Wallarab. (Warner Bros.) ($50.00) (Grade 5) This fast swing chart is in the Jazz at Lincoln Center Library -- Essentially Ellington series from Warner. It is in the key of B-flat in common time. There are many accidentals throughout. The quarter note is equal to 234 beats per minute. The trumpet and bari sax have written solos which may be improvised with the included chord changes. The tenor sax has an extended solo which also is written or may be improvised. This chart is arranged for 5 saxes, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones and rhythm.
88 Basie Street - Sammy Nestico. (Hal Leonard) ($50.00) (Grade 5) This Basie style swing chart is in the key of C in 4/4 meter. The quarter note is equal to 116 beats per minute. This chart opens with a 32 measure written piano solo with rhythm section accompaniment. The alto and tenor saxes have optional flute parts to double. This title is a reissue of the 1981 version.
Famous Don’t Pay the Rent - John LaBarbera. (Kendor Music) ($40.000 (Grade 5) (Time 7:00) This blues shuffle opens in the key of C. The key changes to D-flat near the end. The meter is 4/4 with the quarter note equal to 100 beats per minute. The bass opens this chart with a short solo. The trumpet is featured with a solo with chord changes only. This chart has been recorded by Diva: No Man’s Band.
Half the Fun - Billy Strayhorn and Duke Ellington / Transcribed by David Berger and Mark Lopeman. (Warner Bros.) ($50.00) (Grade 5) This quasi Beguine is in the Jazz at Lincoln Center Library -- Essentially Ellington series from Warner. It opens in the key of D-flat. The key changes several times going to G-flat and returning to D-flat. The meter is common time with the quarter note equal to 92 beats per minute. This chart is arranged for 5 saxes, 4 trumpets, 3 trombones and rhythm.
Hit and Run - Denis Di Blasio / Edited by Robert Curnow. (Sierra) ($50.00) (Grade 5.5) This swing chart is in the key of G in 4/4 meter. The quarter note is equal to 120 beats per minute. There are open sections for solos with only chord changes given. The drum also has an open solo. Extra parts for full instrumentation are included. This title is recorded by Maynard Ferguson and his Big Bop "Nouveau Band" on the CD "Footpath Cafe" (Avion).
I Didn’t Ask - Bill Holman. (Sierra) ($50.00) (Grade 5) This slow blues swing chart opens in the key of F. It opens with a bass solo accompanied by the piano, guitar and drum. There is an open section of solos with only chord changes given. The trumpet and tenor sax are featured in solos. The alto saxes must double on flute, the tenor sax on the clarinet, while the baritone sax must double on the bass clarinet. The key changes to D-flat and returns to F. This title is recorded by Bill Holman on "A View From This Side".
Love Walked In - George and Ira Gershwin / Kim Richmond. (Sierra) ($55.00) (Grade 5) This swing chart opens in the key of F. The key changes several times going through B-flat, C and ending in F. The opening meter is 4/4 with several meter changes back and forth to 3/4. The trumpet and tenor sax are featured in solos with chord changes only. Optional parts for horn, tuba and auxiliary percussion parts are provided. This chart is record by Kim Richmond Orchestra on the Seabreeze CD "Passages".
Old King Dooji - Duke Ellington / transcribed by David Berger and Brent Wallarab. (Warner Bros.) ($50.00) (Grade 5) This fast swing chart is in the Jazz at Lincoln Center Library -- Essentially Ellington series from Warner. It is in the key of C minor in common time. The quarter note is equal to 203 beats per minute. The alto sax and trumpet trade two measure solos. These solos are written or they may be improvised with the included chord changes. The tenor sax also has a written solo which may be improvised. This chart is arranged for 5 saxes, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones and rhythm.
The Peanut Vendor - Moises Simons / Stan Kenton and Pete Rugolo. (Sierra) ($45.00) (Grade 5) This Latin chart is in the key of D. The meter is cut time with the half note equal to 120 beats per minute. The trombone has a written solo at the beginning. There is an open section for solos. This chart is recorded by Stan Kenton.
Power in the Blood - Lewis E. Jones / Paul Edwards. (River Song) ($29.00) (Grade 5) This swing chart opens in the key of B-flat. The meter is 4/4 with the quarter note equal to 140 beats per minute. The key changes to C. The tenor sax has a 16 measure improvised solo with only chord changes given.
Prelude to a Kiss - Duke Ellington, Irving Mills, Irving Gordon / Billy Strayhorn / transcribed by David Berger and Mark Lopeman. (Warner Bros.) ($50.00) (Grade 5) This slow bluesy chart is in the Jazz at Lincoln Center Library -- Essentially Ellington series from Warner. It is in the key of D-flat in common time with the quarter note equal to 48 beats per minute. This chart opens with a piano solo. It is an alto sax feature with the solo written or it may be improvised with the included chord changes. An alto sax and a tenor sax must double on clarinet, the bari sax must double on bass clarinet. This chart is written for 5 saxes, 4 trumpets, 3 trombones and rhythm.
Rooms for Tourists - Paul Ferguson. (Sierra) ($55.00) (Grade 5) This Latin flavor chart opens in the key of F. It is in cut time with the half note equal to 120 beats per minute. The key changes to D-flat at measure 16. The tenor sax, flugelhorn and trombone are featured in solos. This chart is the third movement of a suite by Ferguson which was the "winner of the Gil Evans Fellowship sponsored by the IAJE".
Royal Blue - Bill Holman. (Sierra) ($65.00) (Grade 5.5) This swing / blues chart opens in the key of B-flat. The key changes several times going through both the major and minor keys of E-flat, F and returning to B-flat. The alto sax, tenor sax, trumpet and trombone are featured in solos with chord changes only. Optional horn parts are included. This chart is recorded by Stan Kenton on "Back to Balboa".
Ruby, My Dear - Thelonious Monk / Bill Holman. (Sierra) ($50.00) (Grade 5) This swing chart is in the key of E-flat. There are many accidentals throughout. The meter is 4/4 with the quarter note equal to 76 beats per minute. The trumpet has a solo with chord changes only, while the tenor sax has a written solo with chord changes also provided.
Speak Low - Kurt Weill and Ogden Nash / Johnny Richards. (Sierra) ($50.00) (Grade 5) This "Latin" and "swing" chart opens in the key of C in 4/4 meter. The key changes to the key of B-flat at measure 69. The quarter note is equal to 184 beats per minute. The trombone has a written solo. The tenor sax has a written solo with chord changes given. The alto sax and trumpet each have solos with only chord changes given.
Spring Wind - Geoff Keezer. (Sierra) ($55.00) (Grade 5) This swing chart is a drum feature. It is in the key of C in 4/4 meter. The quarter note is equal to 220 to 240 beats per minute. The trombone has a solo with chord changes only. The string bass and alto sax also have solos. The alto saxes must double on flute. A section has been left open for solos for anyone. A separate sheet for everyone has been provided with the chord changes.
Tree Frog - Bill Holman. (Sierra) ($50.00) (Grade 5) This shuffle opens in the key of D-flat. The key changes four times going to C, and back and forth to D-flat. The style changes to a swing at measure 65. The piano, trumpet and the trombone are featured in solos with only chord changes given. This chart is recorded by Count Basie on "I Told You So".
You Got It - Tom Garling. (Warner Bros.) ($55.00) (Grade 5) This fast swing chart is in the key of B-flat. The meter is common time with the quarter note equal to 240 beats per minute. There are many accidentals. The trumpet has a written solo as well as a solo with chord changes only. The trombone also has a solo with chord changes only.
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