Ensemble

This medium tempo swing chart is the lead-off cut from the CD Mingus Big Band 93. Featured is a distinctive melody, a stop-time solo section, and a great swing groove throughout.

Originally written for the 1959 John Cassavetes film Shadows, Nostalgia in Times Square is a medium tempo blues but with a unique harmonic structure. Beautifully scored for younger ensembles by Sy Johnson, this chart includes a flexible solo section for any combination of alto, tenor, trumpet or trombone.

This cookin' original from Mark Taylor opens with the rhythm section setting up the groove before the saxes take the first statement of the head. Packed with energy throughout, this medium tempo blues chart features plenty of solid ensemble writing, solo space for trumpet and tenor, plus a final ensemble shout that includes some solo fills for your drummer. Powerful!

Easy Jazz Ensemble - Grade 2 Charlie Parker helped define the language of modern jazz. This marvelous arrangement of one of his most accessible compositions provides a perfect introduction to this legendary jazz master. Solid and swingin'!

This delightful adaptation of the timeless holiday ballet features eight songs, dances and a script that are created especially for the young performer. This production will provide an opportunity for young people everywhere to experience the magical kingdom of the NUTCRACKER firsthand. The curtain opens on a Christmas Eve party at the home of Fritz and Marie. The gift of a tiny nutcracker from their Godfather causes a bit of a family disturbance but it is that very gift that starts us on our magical journey to the land of sweet dreams. At the stroke of midnight, the Nutcracker is transformed. He leads his army in a victorious encounter with the evil Mouse King after which he escorts Marie on an enchanted journey to Candy Meadow, Cookie County and the Kingdom of Sweets. They meet all sorts of interesting people on their travels: a Sugar Plum Fairy, the Russian Bakers, the Candy Flutes, Chinese Tea Dancers, beautiful Arabian Dancers and wonderful Waltzing Flowers. Let the dialogue and eight delightful songs whisk you away on this marvelous journey with Marie and the Nutcracker. Available: Teacher's Manual, Singer's Edition 5-Pak, Performance/Accompaniment CD, Video. Performance Time: 45 minutes. For Grades 3-8.

Titled in honor of Charles Mingus' good friend and mentor Oscar Pettiford, this swing chart opens with the two tenors, followed by all the saxes, and finally the entire ensemble. Whether you play this at a medium tempo or as a blazing burner, the result is the same - a unique-sounding chart that swings like crazy.

Here is a rare gem of a tune that will be recognized immediately by your audience and players alike. In a great swing chart for young bands by Roger Holmes, this catchy melody just makes you feel good!

In the best Count Basie tradition, here is an exciting burner from this respected writer. This chart features saxes off the top, hot brass punches and a driving ensemble shout to the end. Includes solos for Piano and Tenor.