Ensemble

Professional Editions - Grade 5 Benny Goodman's band helped define an era. This authentic edition of his famous theme song has been carefully researched from archive copies as well as original recordings. In addition, Benny's clarinet solo is fully transcribed. A great-sounding and historically important title.

In a fast samba style reminiscent of Horace Silver's Nutville, this energetic chart features trumpet, tenor and trombone backed by a marvelous display of ensemble sounds weaving in and around the melody.

Roger has taken this rock classic by The Doors and created a very playable and solid sounding arrangement for young players. Included is a solo for alto, tenor or trumpet and the modal harmonies make this a great tool for improvising.

This catchy calypso-rock tune from the 60's is riff based, easy to learn, and fun to perform. This solid chart includes plenty of ensemble unisons and a stop-time section with drum fills. Perfect for beginning jazz groups with limited rehearsal time.

The music of Vince Guaraldi became almost as much a part of the Peanuts television specials as the characters themselves. In this very playable version Roger features alto and trumpet on the familiar melody and uses a swing feel for the solo section. Fun for all!

The rock music of the 60's continues to be a valuable source of fun tunes for today's bands. This up-tempo chart features a strong bass riff and an instantly recognizable melody. Full length recording included.

It's not very often that you see the name Mozart appears on a jazz chart! Mark Taylor cranks up the creative juices as he features a light samba groove on a familiar classical theme. Slipping into a swing style on occasion, this attractive setting features nicely scored ensemble passages, solos for tenor and drums, and a unison chorus for the full ensemble.

Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra - Grade 5 Opening with a crash from the band and an extended drum solo, the melody creeps in quasi-Art Blakey style. Small group statements are offset with full ensemble shouts, and half-time sections are contrasted with an uptempo groove. This is from the recording Heart and Soul by the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra. Must have been some little old lady!