Ensemble

Written in a very slow swing style, this is a marvelous study in ensemble playing with balance and blend. With plenty of tutti rhythms and very effective use of dynamics this beautifully scored arrangement is an absolute must for beginning groups.

Nothing says good ol' rock and roll quite like Elvis Presley's version of this great tune. This chart is written with a strong shuffle groove and features the familiar stop-time opening followed by a swinging chorus. A solo section featuring Tenor and Trumpet and a shout chorus round it all out. Hot!

Capturing the jump swing excitement for beginning bands, Mike's new original is flashy yet very playable. Featuring catchy sax riffs and hot brass punches, this up-tempo swinger is sure to light a fire at your next concert. Includes a flexible solo section with easy chords for soloing as well as short solo breaks for drums.

Easy Jazz Ensemble - Grade 2 Creatively scored in a medium swing Basie style, here is a smooth sounding chart that will be easy to learn. With plenty of full ensemble scoring, this chart guarantees a full sound even with young players.

This monster chart from John Clayton was written specifically for his clinic presentation at the IAJE convention where it was rehearsed and premiered in January 2005. After the rhythm section sets the tone, the trumpets state the first calling then pass it along to the rest of the ensemble. This amazing composition grows organically throughout as tension and release points are explored and the final climax is realized through a layering effect from section to section.

Grade 3. (Pemberton)

Includes: Groovin' High; Bluesette; Meditation and Woodchopper's Ball.

Includes: All the Things You Are The Girl from Ipanema (Garota De Ipanema) Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown) Smoke Gets in Your Eyes. Please note that the CD includes tracks from Pack #12 as well.

Includes: Come in from the Rain Nutville Our Day Will Come So Nice (Summer Samba). Please note the CD also includes tracks from Pak #12.