Jazz Ensemble Jazz Ensemble - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1308790 Composed by Charles Tenet. Arranged by Tobi Crawford. Jazz. Set of parts. 10 pages. Tobi Crawford #898036. Published by Tobi Crawford (A0.1308790). *THIS ACCOMPANIES THE VOCAL ARRANGEMENT* This arrangement came to me over a number of weeks in a very organic way that began with the ostinato piano figure that prevails throughout the piece. I began playing it unattached to any tune and I just liked the way the line descended in the left hand and how I had to find voicings in the right hand that made harmonic sense – like a puzzle. As I was playing around with this puzzle, thoughts of my father were swirling around in my head – I was at the end of a 4 year period of separation from my parents owing to the fact that I’m a Canadian expat living in the US and the borders were closed for a long time because of Covid, and then I had work visa issues and my parents were getting older before my eyes. They were also losing friends to cancer and other ailments and my dad, in particular, had experienced the loss of many close family members and friends during our separation and it was taking a toll. One day I sat down and played the now familiar-to-me ostinato but randomly I started to sing “Beyond the Sea� over it and it fit perfectly. I thought it a happy coincidence. As the days went on I committed to putting my ostinato with Beyond the Sea and the lyrics started to seep into my brain. I have, of course, heard these lyrics many times before, (who hasn’t seen Finding Nemo?) but the lyrics didn’t mean what I thought they meant… They’re NOT about the ocean, they are about my dad!!! Well, kind of… I realized, through careful reflection and by slowing the words down, that the lyrics are talking about a person in heaven who is patiently waiting for their partner to join them. Somewhere beyond the seaShe’s there watching for me…It’s far beyond the starsIt’s near beyond the moon And the lyrics end with them meeting, “We’ll meet beyond the shore, we’ll kiss just like before,� and the song ends with: “and never again I’ll go sailing.� It’s like the big bang went off in my head about why all these thoughts of my dad, and his friends, and this arrangement, and what it all meant suddenly just MADE SENSE and I was able to start formulating a plan. Performance Suggestions: The improvisation solo in the middle should be free of any traditional “scat syllables� and should be more of a lament. Listen to singers like Aubrey Johnson improvise on ballads for inspiration. An idea for that improv section might be to have a male singer start the improv, then a female singer joins (as if together in heaven) then they sing letter F together (warning: will cause tears…). All solo sections do not have to be sung as written – soloists can take liberties with the melody as the spirit moves.

Jazz Ensemble Jazz Ensemble - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.995936 Composed by David Flippo. Jazz. Score and Parts. 7 pages. David William Flippo #4755095. Published by David William Flippo (A0.995936). A bouncy contemporary jazz swing tune with sentimental lyrics about going to the farm with my dad (and family) in the Rambler.  .

Jazz Ensemble Jazz Ensemble - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.555276 Composed by David Jackson-Rich, Elmar Krohn, Hans Kampschroer, Michael Jackson-Clark, and Thomas Meyer. Arranged by Nathaniel Frisque. Jazz,Pop. Score and parts. 42 pages. Nathaniel Frisque #164885. Published by Nathaniel Frisque (A0.555276). I arranged this piece at the request of my friends in the 2020-2021 Viking Jazz Ensemble at Wisconsin Lutheran High School. We hoped to do Blame it on the Boogie for that year's Prism concert, and they had asked my director to find an arrangement. He found one, but it was out of print. We were already playing an arrangement I did of Don't Start Now by Dua Lipa, so my friends turned to me and said, You can do one more, right? A year later, the 2021-2022 Jazz Ensemble performed this in front of 4 sold-out Prism concerts. This arrangement won first place in the WSMA 2022 Student Composition Project Arrangement Category- High School Division. This arrangement starts with the original melody and harmonies as presented on the original recording. The intro features bass and bari sax, the verse melody is passed to the saxophones, and the chorus is in the hands of the trumpets. I know. Scary. The second verse takes a turn, changing keys to the relative minor and changing feels into a jazz-latin groove. The melody starts in the trumpets and moves to the saxophones, while everyone else is comping on a montuno-based rhythm. The second chorus serves as a Breakdown section and transitions the piece into the solo section. The solo section is heavily inspired by the steel pan music of Trinidad and Tobago. The transition from the chorus into the solo section is stolen from Summersong, a piece of steel pan literature. The chord progression is ripped from the soca tune Pan in A Minor by Lord Kitchener. The backgrounds are traditional strum rhythms from the genre. The transition out of the solo section is a chromatic line also commonly used in steel pan music, especially pieces performed for the annual steel pan competition Panorama. The final chorus is presented in the same style and key as the original recording. Some slight changes are made in the backgrounds, and the entire band brings back the idea from the introduction to bring the piece to an end. This piece exists for one reason only: for you and the audience to have fun.

Jazz Ensemble Jazz Ensemble - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.492025 By Baby Jane & The Rockabyes. By Bob Merrill. Arranged by Phil Kan. Jazz,Standards,Traditional. Score and parts. 21 pages. Phil Kan #107430. Published by Phil Kan (A0.492025). A short, fun arrangement of a classic tune evoking the feel and sound of 1950s, sometimes music isn't to be taken too seriously! A trombone slide and soli brings the tune in, followed by a chorus for the saxophones, and a final chorus with the full band in a new key. Fun stuff for short concerts, or as fillers between other pieces. 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: A0.1283152 By Sesame Street. By Walt Kraemer. Arranged by Phil Kan. Film/TV,Funk,Jazz. Score and Parts. 45 pages. Phil Kan #874442. Published by Phil Kan (A0.1283152). The Pinball Number Count song (1-2-3-4-5, 6-7-8-9-10, 11-12!) from Sesame Street, arranged for 5-4-4-4 Big Band. It's a fun and challenging tune, with changing time signatures. The open soloing section has backings for saxes & trombones, to be played as directed. This  arrangement is suitable for an intermediate to advanced ensemble.Check out my other arrangements for Big Band, and feel free to contact me at pitdadphil@gmail.com for any questions, corrections, or alternatives. I hope you enjoy playing this as much as I did arranging it!

Jazz Ensemble Jazz Ensemble - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.555394 By Johnny Mathis. By Erroll Garner and Johnny Burke. Arranged by Phil Kan. Jazz,Standards. Score and parts. 27 pages. Phil Kan #165007. Published by Phil Kan (A0.555394). Errol Garner's classic jazz standard Misty, arranged by Phil Kan for 5-4-4-4 jazz big band. This arrangement starts with a solo Tenor sax and bass, and relies on band dynamics to provide build and excitement. Trumpet 1 solos over trombone and saxes sections. Its a fun arrangement that allows talented solists to shine. 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 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.499154 By Sarah McLachlan. By Hugh Martin and Ralph Blane. Arranged by Phil Kan. Christmas,Holiday,Jazz,Standards,Traditional. Score and parts. 37 pages. Phil Kan #112626. Published by Phil Kan (A0.499154). A light and bouncy arrangement of the classic Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas, for vocals with a big band jazz ensemble, also containing trombone (or trumpet) solo. The arrangement is good for an intermediate level, where the band is learning to balance vocals against the band's parts. Its a fun number, under 3 minutes, with a solid swing guaranteed to put a smile on your face. 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: A0.1506124 Composed by Johann Pachabel. Arranged by Phil Kan. Classical,Jazz,Wedding. 44 pages. Phil Kan #1081496. Published by Phil Kan (A0.1506124). A fun arrangement of Pachabel's Canon in D, arranged for a 5-4-4-4 Big Band. Various well known themes have been arranged around the band, giving opportunities for everyone.  It's light hearted take on the classic wedding tune, under 3 minutes, guaranteed to put a smile on your face. 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 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.491788 Composed by Mercer Ellington. Arranged by Phil Kan. Blues,Jazz,Standards,Traditional. Score and parts. 51 pages. Phil Kan #107334. Published by Phil Kan (A0.491788). Big Band arrangement of a classic Ellington tune. Sample Baritone sax & Trumpet solos are written, although not required, and the section is left open for any player to solo. Trombone / Trumpet soli section. Fully written bass & piano parts are also provided to guide less experienced players. 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: A0.496791 By Aa. By Alwin L. Jarreau, Jay Graydon, and Thomas M. Canning. Arranged by Phil Kan. Contemporary,Jazz,Pop. Score and parts. 70 pages. Phil Kan #110958. Published by Phil Kan (A0.496791). Al Jarreau's 1981 hit, Roof Garden arranged for an advanced to high intermediate big band, with lots of room to feature Tenor 1 (and/or others) in solos. Tension is built through hand claps and rhythm section, before explosive full band shouts launch the full groove. Space is left for individuals to provide fills, using written parts or improvised as ability allows. A great piece that grabs attention to start or end concerts. 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 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1135979 Composed by Bob Russell and Duke Ellington. Arranged by Phil Kan. 20th Century,Blues,Jazz,Standards. Score and parts. 36 pages. Phil Kan #736003. Published by Phil Kan (A0.1135979). A fun, easy big band arrangement featuring Bari Sax. An open solo section allows for multiple takes around the band. 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 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1452388 Composed by Phil Kan. Arranged by Phil Kan. Blues,Jazz. 51 pages. Phil Kan #1031718. Published by Phil Kan (A0.1452388). An original blues, orchestrated for big band (5-4-4-4).  (Originally devised as practice piece for bass guitar, on which 4ths can be awkward to be play :)After a couple of statements of the head, an open soloing section follows. The backing parts introduce a new counter theme. This is followed by a bit of a slow Gil Evans type moment, with a final full on, no holds barred restatement. Hope you find it fun!Check out my other arrangements for Big Band, and feel free to contact me at pitdadphil@gmail.com for any questions, corrections, or alternatives. I hope you enjoy playing this as much as I did arranging it!

Jazz Ensemble Jazz Ensemble - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.491443 Composed by Phil Kan. Arranged by Phil Kan. Hip-Hop,Jazz,New Age,Pop,R & B. Score and parts. 45 pages. Phil Kan #106985. Published by Phil Kan (A0.491443). An original composition for Jazz Band / Big Band. A cruisey, laid back groove based tune, reminiscient of acid jazz in the 1990s. The bass ostinato grounds the tune, with a lead trumpet line floating over the top. A short B section catches the ear with unexpected harmonies, allowing room for drum fills and improvisation. Space is left for solo imporovs. Suitable for higher level high school or community bands, or more. 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 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.