The perfect chart for first year jazz ensembles who want to learn to "swing". This tasty swing tune includes an optional section of basic "blues changes" where any or all members of the group try their hand at an improvised solo. Every section gets to shine but technical and range demands are kept to a minimum. It's playable with reduced instrumentation and chock full of audience appeal. A superior choice for all young bands! A winner!
By Hank Levy. Arranged by Hank Levy. Jazz Ensemble / Jazz Band. The Stan Kenton Orchestra Library Series. 5/4 Swing. Level: Grade 5. Score and set of parts.
Add some fun to your Christmas concerts with this great “funk-rock" arrangement of Jolly Old St. Nicholas. Includes an open solo section for any instrument, to safely improvise over a basic 2-chord vamp, making this a great confidence builder for your young improv soloists. The very effective guitar part is written so that it can be played by either guitar or a synthesizer. It's fun, easy to prepare, and sure to be a real "showstopper" at any holiday season performance! Unique!
Your holiday concert will be even merrier with Ed Huckeby's salute to Santa's annual journey. Light, fun and very festive, Santa's Sleigh Ride is written using only six notes providing an excellent vehicle to feature your beginners at their first holiday performance.
A big time industrial strength jazz-rock tune for mid-level concert bands that is sure to be a hit with your students and audiences alike. Full of short solo spots to showcase your drum set player and includes an improvised solo section for the soloists of your choosing based on easy Bb blues changes. Exceptional!