2011 Jazz Ensemble Charts From Jalen
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Birdhouse Blues Arranged by Terry White Featuring limited brass ranges, this original swing tune remains playable while swinging hard from the opening note. The solo section features written or improvised solos for Trumpet and Trombone over blues changes in Bb. A really nice edition for younger groups to get their swing on. Blues & Swing Charts Grade 2 $50.00
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Cantaloupe
Island Arranged by Dave Mills Another jam session standard from Herbie Hancock, this laid back funk classic makes a great jazz ensemble chart for younger to intermediate groups. Jazz-Rock Charts Grade 2 $65.00
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Just A Closer Walk With Thee Arranged by Mike Collins-Dowden Every jazz band should get a historical taste of the earliest standards that are still played today. This extremely playable version of the Dixieland classic features limited ranges and easy rhythms to ensure young band success. Opening in a slow New Orleans funeral style tempo, the chart moves into a medium tempo swing featuring written or improvised solos from Sax, Trumpet or Trombone. A great chart for younger ensembles. Grade 2 Blues & Swing Charts $50.00
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Bill Is Back In Town
Arranged by Rich Woolworth This relaxed swing chart features the brass section along with a written or improvised solo for tenor sax. There are plenty of solo fills for the pianist since the “Bill” in the title pays tribute to the great Count Basie. Grade 2.5 Blues & Swing Charts $50.00
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| 125th Street Blues
Arranged by Dave Mills Grade 3 You’ll love this up-tempo original swing chart from Dave Mills. With a chance to feature your favorite soloists over F blues changes and some great ensemble shout choruses, this tune swings hard from start to finish! Blues & Swing Charts $50.00
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Chameleon Arranged by Chris Sharp Grade 3 Herbie Hancock wrote this funky jazz standard many years ago but it still remains a student favorite with it’s hip bass line and groovy melody. This modern look at the funk classic has plenty of room to get your groove on with the famous melody, soloing over the friendly chord progression or breaking it down with some hip ensemble shout sections. Jazz-Rock Charts $65.00
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Driftin' Arranged by Allen Gray Grade 3 This sultry jazz classic from Joe Zawinul has been covered by so many artists thru the years, it’s hard to keep count. This dynamic jazz ensemble arrangement begins with the feel of the original combo version as Tenor Sax plays a written or ad lib solo before the band enters to crank up the energy. Next, Trumpet 2 gets a chance to solo (improv. or written) before the entire ensemble eloquently re-introduces the theme. Things heat up quickly as this tune becomes a funky blow for everyone before the end. Blues & Swing Charts $65.00
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Mercy, Mercy, Mercy Arranged by Dallas Burke Grade 3 This sultry jazz classic from Joe Zawinul has been covered by so many artists thru the years, it’s hard to keep count. This dynamic jazz ensemble arrangement begins with the feel of the original combo version as Tenor Sax plays a written or ad lib solo before the band enters to crank up the energy. Next, Trumpet 2 gets a chance to solo (improv. or written) before the entire ensemble eloquently re-introduces the theme. Things heat up quickly as this tune becomes a funky blow for everyone before the end. Jazz-Rock Charts $65.00
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| Indigo Hippo
Arranged by Mike Collins-Dowden Grade 3.5 Call the CDC cause this tune has a groove that is infectious! This original funk rock title features some hip writing in the key of Bb minor. With brass hits galore, a funky melody and bass line and an open solo section, this tune is a lot of fun! Jazz-Rock Charts $50.00
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Phat and Sassy Arranged by Paul Lohorn Grade 3 This classy medium tempo swing chart features a chance for your Piano, Tenor Sax and Trumpet soloists to shine as they each get a crack at their own solo chorus over some blues in F. Nice background figures and a catchy melody make everything a little sweeter in the front half before every section get’s featured on their own soli section. A nice blow section swings the tune to an exciting close. Blues & Swing Charts $50.00
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| Officer's
Mess Arranged by Rich Woolworth Grade 3 The Trumpet section is featured on this funky, half-time rock excursion. Built around a 24 bar blues progression, the style shifts into a swing feel and the 2nd Trumpet has an extended written (or improvised) solo, although there’s ample solo space for Alto, Tenor or Trombone as well. Then, it’s back to the funky half time rock feel, a key change your audience won’t see coming and a huge ensemble finish. Jazz-Rock Charts $50.00
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Frequent Flyer
Arranged by Rich Woolworth Grade 3 This up-tempo swing chart would be ideal as a concert or contest set opener. The Trombones get the opening melody on this one and there’s solo space for Trombone and Tenor Sax. After a “stop-time” ensemble section, the drummer leads the band back in for a big ensemble finish. Blues & Swing Charts $50.00
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March of the Zombies Arranged by Rich Woolworth Grade 3 This chart is an exercise in diminished chord harmonies for groups that want to branch out from the normal swing formulas. The melody is presented by a trio of Tenor, Trumpet and Trombone with solo opportunities for all three. The excitement builds throughout a hip ensemble passage making way for the full band to “shout” through a swingin’ chorus of the melody. The trio returns to close out the tune with the brass adding color with various mutes. Blues & Swing Charts $50.00
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The First Noel
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We Three Kings Arranged by Rich Woolworth Grade 3 This jazz waltz/swing treatment of the Holiday favorite features the band’s three kings (Alto Sax, Trumpet and Trombone) with plenty of unison lines and solo space for each. After a drum solo punctuated by several ensemble hits, the full band roars through the shout chorus before handing off to the trio again for the finish. Christmas & Holiday Charts $50.00
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| Don't Go Raining On My Parade
Arranged by David Samuel Grade 4 This original swing chart lays right in the pocket. It starts with a subtle laid back swing groove and quickly builds into a dynamic powerhouse of a chart. Full of surprises, this chart features a swingin’ good time throughout. Blues & Swing Charts $65.00
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Come Out Swingin' Arranged by Paul Lohorn Grade 4 This original swing title features some fresh contemporary grinding chords that create the perfect amount of tension and release to make the blues fun again. The solo section features an improv. solo for Tenor Sax before the brass, then the Sax sections get their own soli chorus. This chart is sure to be a new favorite for more experienced bands everywhere. Blues & Swing Charts $65.00
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