Jazz Ensemble Jazz Ensemble - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.778999 Composed by Don Hodell Chilcote. Arranged by Don Hodell Chilcote. Christian,Film/TV,Gospel,Jazz,Spiritual. Score and parts. 3 pages. Don Hodell Chilcote #4325991. Published by Don Hodell Chilcote (A0.778999). Oh, My Good Lord, Show Me The Way is for piano solo or ensemble. This is a spiritual tune with a great funky vibe. The piece has a distinct and unique setting and the 2 page arrangement is challenging but not overly so, and well worth the effort to learn. Fun tune to learn and improvise over. I used it in church for a prelude and it was well received with a jamming drummer.

Jazz Ensemble Jazz Ensemble - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1389644 By Grover Washington Jr. By Grover Washington Jr. Arranged by Mike Michalicek and Gerald Ramsey. Jazz,Soul. 60 pages. Gerald Ramsey #973223. Published by Gerald Ramsey (A0.1389644). Grover Washington, Jr., recorded this composition on his Winelight album with a stellar rhythm section of Richard Tee, Rhodes piano; Eric Gale, guitar; Marcus Miller, bass; Steve Gadd, drums; and Ralph MacDonald, percussion. Despite the subtitle, this piece is not a samba, but rather a soulful solo vehicle for Grover and members of the rhythm section.This arrangement is written flexibly so that it could be performed by a full big band, by solo alto sax with rhythm section, or by big band with a featured alto soloist. The arrangement can be opened up for multiple soloists. Young soloists can improvise very effectively using a g minor blues scale, although the piece is not a blues. More advanced players can use the provided sheets with the chord changes transposed for each instrument.The MIDI-rendered recording provides an adequate representation of this arrangement, but check out Groverâ??s recording on the streaming platform of your choice for an outstanding model to emulate.

Jazz Ensemble Jazz Ensemble - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1012193 Composed by Big Band Byrne. Arranged by Colin Byrne. Jazz. Score and parts. 52 pages. Big band byrne #6480663. Published by big band byrne (A0.1012193). Time to Remind Me is a big band, jazz orchestra piece. 150bpm straight quaver feel, a cool sounding modal piece predominantly based on the Phrigian mode.  Challenging to play with sophisticated harmonies that break away from standard harmonic movements yet remain accessible for soloists to explore in a relaxed fashion despite the tempo.  Solos for trumpet , trombone, piano and drums.  An open drum solo section that can be extended or shortened as you please  allowing for more flexibility in performance.  .

Jazz Ensemble Jazz Ensemble - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.774216 Composed by Public Domain. Arranged by ASCAP, Duquesnel Music Publishing, and Peggy Duquesnel. Folk,Holiday,Patriotic,Traditional. Score and parts. 2 pages. Duquesnel Music Publishing #3629347. Published by Duquesnel Music Publishing (A0.774216). This arrangement of this traditional American baseball theme starts in the key of G and modulates to Ab for the 2nd chorus. It is great for baseball games, other sporting events, schools, church services, special music, and concerts. It can be performed solo or with an ensemble. Recording from the album Keys to Glory Piano and Organ Orchestrations featuring Peggy Duquesnel and Andre Mayeux. https://www.pianoorchestrations.com/MusicCDs/KeystoGlory/Peggy Duquesnel served as the stadium keyboardist for the Anaheim Angels Baseball team for seven years, including the World Series Championship in 2001! 

Jazz Ensemble Jazz Ensemble - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.774218 Composed by Public Domain. Arranged by ASCAP, Duquesnel Music Publishing, and Peggy Duquesnel. Folk,Holiday,Patriotic,Traditional. Score and parts. 2 pages. Duquesnel Music Publishing #3629355. Published by Duquesnel Music Publishing (A0.774218). This arrangement of this traditional American baseball theme starts in the key of C and modulates to Db for the 2nd chorus. It is great for baseball games, other sporting events, schools, church services, special music, and concerts. It can be performed solo or with an ensemble. Recording from the album Keys to Glory Piano and Organ Orchestrations featuring Peggy Duquesnel and Andre Mayeux. https://www.pianoorchestrations.com/MusicCDs/KeystoGlory/Peggy Duquesnel served as the stadium keyboardist for the Anaheim Angels Baseball team for seven years, including the World Series Championship in 2001!

Jazz Ensemble Jazz Ensemble - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.564336 Composed by Duke Ellington and Lee Gaines. Arranged by Ryan Gabbart. Jazz,Standards. Score and parts. 77 pages. Ryan Gabbart #173192. Published by Ryan Gabbart (A0.564336). Grade 3. 4:30 duration. F major with a modulation to A-flat major. Scored for 5-4-4 with soli parts for 1st alto, tenor, trumpet and trombone. Rhythm section is guitar, piano, bass, drum set. This arrangement of a Duke’s “Just Squeeze Me� is written for an emerging beginner-to-intermediate jazz ensemble. Featuring solo piano with everything written out for the learning young player: including suggested comping and an optional written solo. In addition to this, a soli quartet consisting of all lead horn players will allow these voices to shine as they tackle more complicated rhythms and style. The soloist ensemble writing plus the key change near the end will provide ample challenges for your high school or younger college ensemble to work on as they develop their sense of swing. This one is a definite crowd pleaser!

Jazz Ensemble Jazz Ensemble - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1495235 By Tony Bennett. By Bart Howard. Arranged by Ben Pritchard. Film/TV,Jazz,Reggae,Singer/Songwriter,Standards. 38 pages. Benjamin Pritchard #1071779. Published by Benjamin Pritchard (A0.1495235). Custom arrangements and engraving are available.bpritch77@gmail.comEmail if additional parts are needed (ex. TC Baritone, vibes, etc).This is a fun, laid back Reggae arrangement of the classic jazz standard. The arrangement is based on Shaggy’s version from his Grammy-nominated album “Com Fly Wit’ Mi.” (produced by Sting). It’s a great change of pace from the usual jazz ensemble styles and arrangements. The melody is traded between various trombone and saxophone parts. The solo section can be performed with the written section solis or as a traditional improvised solo. Or the section could be repeated and you could do both! Both piano and electric keyboard parts are included to add to the authenticity. Lead trumpet goes to high C and lead trombone to high F.5 saxes4 trumpets4 trombonesGuitarPianoElectric KeyboardElectric BassDrum Set.

Jazz Ensemble Jazz Ensemble - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1273503 Composed by Tchaikovsky, Peter. Arranged by Thingvall, Jon. Film/TV,Jazz. Score and Parts. 88 pages. Jon Thingvall #865640. Published by Jon Thingvall (A0.1273503). Briar Rose was the name of an early version of Sleeping Beauty.  Here, Tchaikovsky’s famous Sleeping Beauty Waltz is perked up a little, and re-imagined for a standard junior high/early high school, jazz big band (5,4,4), and played in 4/4 time.Difficulty:  junior high to early high school band.Designed to help students learn jazz.Key:  F (original ballet key is B-flat)Highest lead trumpet note: concert E (last note), in the treble clef.There are no solos.  Exposed parts have at least two players.The rhythms swing, but are kept predictable, without too much variety.Rhythm section play-along here:  https://youtu.be/rhlifLTzHC8Additional Parts Included:                Score, transposed                Score, concert pitch                Piano/Guitar showing Bass in L.H.                Piano/Guitar only, no Bass                Piano with jazz ideas/options written out                Drum set notation                Drum set kicksheetMeasure 71 (at approx. 1:51) could serve as an Optional Ending, and the director will be able to edit the measure as desired—beef up the “& of two� if desired, and/or add horns on beat 4, etc.  If done in class, as my teachers occasionally did, it can show the students the process of arranging, and might encourage some in that direction.As a classical-turned-jazz pianist, my best memories are of those who helped me bridge the gap from verbatim part-playing to the concepts of learning jazz harmonies and its own unique form of counterpoint.  Writers' suggestions--like Sammy Nestico's, who occasionally specified voicings--were invaluable.  So, for classically-trained pianists who are interested in jazz, I’ve included a couple versions of the piano part—a fairly standard “lead sheet�, but also one with ideas for voicings, especially quartal, which the classical artist might not have considered.  Further study on YouTube and other Internet sites will help them hear and visualize the difference between jazz and classical.The Bass part gives the student the option of playing the changes, or the written notes.I’ve also included two kinds of drum parts—one with notation for those just starting out, and another “kick sheet� for those with more experience.Manuscript made with Finale v26Sounds from Finale and Garritan “JABB3� (Jazz And Big Band)MP3 courtesy of OnlineAudioConverter.com.

Jazz Ensemble Jazz Ensemble - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.748117 By John Pizzarelli. By Walter Donaldson. Arranged by Patrick Sheehan. Contemporary. Score and parts. 50 pages. Patrick Sheehan #5828927. Published by Patrick Sheehan (A0.748117). This is a bass trombone feature was recorded by George Roberts. INSTRUMENTATION: Alto Saxophone I (Eb), Alto Saxophone II (Eb), Tenor Saxophone I (Bb), Tenor Saxophone II (Bb), Baritone Saxophone (Eb), Trumpet I (Bb), Trumpet II (Bb), Trumpet III (Bb), Trumpet IV (Bb), Trombone I, Trombone II, Trombone III, Solo Bass Trombone, Piano, Bass, Drumset. ABOUT THE ARRANGER:  Patrick Sheehan has served as a professional music arranger, transcriptionist and copyist since 1999, and has over 1,000 works in his catalog spanning various genres: wind band, orchestra, chamber music, along with pop & rock selections.  His modus operandi centers around creating arrangements and transcriptions that are true to the original definitive versions and strives to produce clean and easy-to-read music.  For questions or more information, please contact the arranger at PatrickSheehanMusic@GMail.com.

Jazz Ensemble Jazz Ensemble - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1371340 By Buddy Morrlow. By Jimmy Forrest, Lewis C. Simpkins, and Oscar Washington. Arranged by Paul Lichty. Blues,Jazz. 52 pages. Paul Lichty Music #955551. Published by Paul Lichty Music (A0.1371340). Thank you for considering this arrangement! The catchy melody and triplet feel will provide many opportunities for growth in your developing jazz ensemble.Listening to recordings of the tune is a must for emulating the style of the piece. Two good reference recordings are found on the following albums:Night Train - Jimmy ForrestGrey's Mood Al Grey (w/ Jimmy Forrest)There's also a terrific Youtube video of Jimmy Forrest performing it with the Count Basie Orchestra.This chart can be done with the following instrumentation: Altos 1 + 2, Tenor 1, Bari, Trumpets 1-2, Trombones 1-2, Piano, Bass, and Drums. If you'd like me to make parts for other instruments (flute, horn, etc.), please reach out to me.I couldn't think of too many blues heads that'd be able to teach two essential jazz concepts (the blues and slow swing feel) that would be as catchy and as fun as Night Train. Your kids will be playing this tune a lot in the band room!Whenever chord symbols are present, bass players can make up their own bass lines and guitarists/pianists their own voicings. This chart's slow tempo and familiar harmonic structure can provide young players with a bridge to developing their own improvised bass lines and comping skills.The plunger work in the beginning is fun, but not required (in case you don't trust middle school students with plungers :))If your rhythm section players need easier or harder parts, let me know and I'm happy to provide.Feel free to add additional soloists if desired. The trombone solo can be repeated for additional soloists.Enjoy Night Train!

Jazz Ensemble Jazz Ensemble - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1421315 By David Sanchez Scott Colley Chris Potter Antonio Sanchez. By Antonio Sanchez. Arranged by John Yao. Instructional,Jazz,Latin. 101 pages. Yaotones Music #917909. Published by Yaotones Music (A0.1421315). “Challenge within� is composed by 4-time Grammy winning drummer, composer, producer Antonio Sanchez who scored and performed the soundtrack for the 2014 Academy-Award winning film, Birdman.  Arranged by composer, arranger, trombonist John Yao and commissioned by Arturo O’Farrill and the Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra, this big band chart is an altered blues form in 5/4 time with a driving groove and a hard-hitting style.  Following the solos, the spotlight shifts to the drums supported by ensemble hits building up to a solo bass break, which sets up a rousing mambo section to close out the chart.  Using intricate section writing and difficult lines, “Challenge Within� is a high energy chart that will push the limits of even the most advanced ensembles.   Ranges (written)Trumpet Range – D6Trombone Range – C5 The YT Link track is performed by NYC based big band Arturo O’Farrill and the Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra with solos by Ivan Renta (Tenor Sax), Jonathon Powell (Trumpet), Arturo O’Farrill (Piano) and Antonio Sanchez (Drums). To view other arrangements by John Yao, please visit Sheet Music Plus, Sheet Music Direct, or Ejazzlines.For more info or questions, please visit www.johnyao.com or email me at john@johnyao.com.  Follow me on Instagram, Facebook and subscribe to my You Tube Channel.

Jazz Ensemble Jazz Ensemble - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1060185 By The Commodores. By Lionel Richie. Arranged by Phil Kan. Jazz,Pop,Rock. Score and parts. 45 pages. Phil Kan #664504. Published by Phil Kan (A0.1060185). The Commodores classic hit, Easy (Like Sunday Morning), arranged by Phil Kan (also covered by Faith No More). This arrangement is for 5-2-4-3 Big Band (2 Alto saxes, 2 Tenor saxes, Bari Sax, 2 Trumpets, 4 Trombones, Piano, Bass, Drums). It starts with a Brass soli, before settling into a laid back groove. The traditional solo is notated for Trumpet 1. Rhythm parts are included for Piano and Bass, and notated parts are also included for those players. It's a fun take on a well known tune that has you feeling relaxed, comfortable, and happy. Check out my other arrangements for Big Band, and feel free to contact me at pitdadphil@gmail.com for any questions, corrections, or alterations or comissions.

Jazz Ensemble Jazz Ensemble - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1234212 By Andy Williams. By Harry Warren and Mack Gordon. Arranged by John Yao. Instructional,Jazz,Standards. 89 pages. Yaotones Music #829743. Published by Yaotones Music (A0.1234212). This hard swinging, up tempo arrangement is written in the style of the Count Basie Orchestra.  It starts out small with a Piano solo and builds throughout with additional solos in the Trumpet, Tenor Sax, and Trombone. The chart features simple unisons and 4-way closed textures and reads straight down easily with plenty of challenging ensemble passages throughout.  There's a lot of sectional writing and moments when the brass and woodwinds oppose one another.  After a temporary modulation to a new key for the Trombone solo, the piece returns to the original, customary key of Eb Major.  Following the solos, the chart climaxes on a big, tutti shout chorus exchange with the drums and a final big chord.  This arrangement works great at the end a set or concert program or even as an opener.Trumpet Range - Db6Trombone Range - A4The YT Link track is performed by NYC based big band John Yao and His 17-piece Instrument.To view other arrangements by John Yao, please visit Sheet Music Plus, Sheet Music Direct, or Ejazzlines.For more info or questions, please visit www.johnyao.com or email me at john@johnyao.com.  Follow me on Instagram, Facebook or subscribe to my You Tube Channel.

Jazz Ensemble Jazz Ensemble - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1472109 By The Beatles. By John Lennon and Paul McCartney. Arranged by Mike Dana. Jazz,Latin,Pop. 66 pages. Mike Dana Music #1049808. Published by Mike Dana Music (A0.1472109). About the piece: Welcome to the second chart I’ve done on a Beatles tune! I guess, because the first one (Can’t Buy Me Love) went so well, I had to keep it going ? (shameless plug alert: CBML is available from both sheetmusicdirect.com and sheetmusicplus.com.) And I Love Her is a great tune, and I tried to find some creative ways to expand on that. It features your most lyrical flugel player, and you’ll need woodwind doubles: 2 flutes, 2 clarinets, and bass clarinet.  Ensemble: This is pretty straightforward: even 8th, bossa-ish vibe. Trumpets 1, 3, and 4 are on flugels full-time, except for the harmon trumpet bit in mm. 70-75. I feel the 5/4 bars as 2+3, and would conduct accordingly. Overall, think mellow, understated, warm/fuzzy on this.  Rhythm Section: I really hear nylon string guitar on this, so please ask your guitarist to bring the extra axe. ?  Piano, guitar, and bass: If there’s a notated paty without chord symbols, please play as written. If it’s chord symbols only, play/comp tastefully, as always. If there are both, you can do either. If the written part supports the ensemble, I’d suggest going that route. I LOVE having guitar and vibes in the rhythm section, but in general I’m not a big fan of having them play off of the same part. So, please observe the “play only if no guitar (or vibes etc.) indications. Drums, I’ve indicated some basic grooves (note the feel change in the bridge) but I trust you. Just keep things tasty and understated. Solo Section: Flugel solo…after the first read-through, you’ll know when it’s just you on the melody, and when your part is doubled. Feel free to play more expressively on the former. There are some short snippets of changes mixed in with the melodic statements; think of these more like fills than the official “solo section” which is mm. 50-80, the AAB of the form. Don’t swing for the fences in spots like mm. 44-48; instead, float on top of the ensemble sound. And, keep things simple from n. 91 out. ? As of this writing, I don’t have a recording of this, other than the MIDI demo. If you end up with a nice recording and would be OK sharing that with me, please reach out!