Band

As heard on the popular GAP commercial and also on Brian Setzer's newest CD, jazzer Louis Prima's tune pushes all the right buttons. The floor torn-style drums, walking bass, and great ensemble riffs have made this the signature tune at the center of the jump/swing phenomena.

Originally recorded by Louis Prima, but also a bit hit for the Brian Setzer Orchestra, this hoppin' tune epitomizes the energetic jump swing style.

Hal Leonard

Here's the tune that started it all for the jump swing phenomenon. This version is designed for less experienced bands, but it still swings like crazy!

Only cave dwellers have missed the dance frenzy that has taken over the entertainment scene, bringing the classic swing dancing of the '40's right back into American school dances. Groups like Cherry Poppin' Daddies, Brian Setzer, and Big Bad Voodoo Daddy are just a few of the bands that are pumpin' while the room is jumpin'. John Wasson has combined three of our favorite tunes into a rug cutting medley, including Jump, Jive An' Wail, Zoot Suit Riot, and It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing).

From Holst's monumental work, 'The Planets' comes this arrangement of one of the most popular movements. James Curnow has preserved the form and integrity of the original, yet made it accessible to most mature high school groups.

Discovery Series - Grade 1.5 Here's the movie theme that your students will love to rehearse and perform. John William's film score is one of his best and will inspire young players.

The main theme from this smash hit movie is a wonderful musical treat from the master composer John Williams. A simple melody, spun through a myriad of harmonic and texture changes works exetremely well with this Johnnie Vinson arrangement.

Using only quarter notes in the melody, Michael has created a bluesy sounding original that will be a fun change of pace with your beginning groups.