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 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1501175 By Diana King. By Burt Bacharach and Hal David. Arranged by Daryl McKenzie. Disco,Film/TV,Pop,Soul. 58 pages. Daryl McKenzie #1077128. Published by Daryl McKenzie (A0.1501175). I Say a Little Prayer - Vocal with Big Band ArrangementChannel the soulful energy of Diana King with this vibrant Big Band arrangement of I Say a Little Prayer, designed for Vocal with full Big Band. Set in the key of Em, this arrangement captures the upbeat, dance-infused style that made King's version a hit, while offering the rich, full sound of a Big Band.In 1997, Jamaican singer Diana King released a cover of I Say a Little Prayer as the first single from her second album, Think Like a Girl. The song gained widespread popularity after being featured prominently in the hit comedy My Best Friend's Wedding. The Love to Infinity dance remix of King's cover further popularized the song on radio, and it is this infectious, high-energy version that serves as the basis for this arrangement.Instrumentation includes 5 Saxes, 4 Trumpets, 4 Trombones, Piano, Keyboards (Strings), Guitar, Bass, Drums, and Percussion, providing a dynamic and versatile accompaniment for the vocalist. The arrangement is also playable with reduced instrumentation, making it adaptable to different band sizes without sacrificing its lively feel.Full audio demo (Sibelius sounds): Click HereAretha Franklin version also available: Search HereMore arrangements by Daryl McKenzie: https://bit.ly/2VKpOXFContact the Arranger: https://mckenziemusicproductions.com/contactYoutube Playlist: https://bit.ly/3m0oUkHPlease share any audio or video performances of this work.Instagram tag: @darylmckenziejazzorchestraFacebook tag: @McKenzieMusicProductionsYoutube tag: @mckenziemusicproductions144.

Jazz Ensemble Jazz Ensemble - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1227019 Composed by John Klenner and Sam M. Lewis. Arranged by @Jhavilah. Blues,Contemporary,Film/TV,Jazz,Multicultural,World. 1 pages. Jhavilah #815171. Published by Jhavilah (A0.1227019). Just Friends is a jazz standard composed by John Klenner with lyrics by Sam M. Lewis. It was first recorded in 1931 by Red McKenzie and his Orchestra, and has since become a beloved classic in the jazz world. The song's catchy melody and playful lyrics have made it a popular choice for jazz musicians and singers over the years.The song is often played at a moderate tempo, and features a swinging, upbeat rhythm that is typical of the jazz music of the time. The melody is catchy and memorable, with its playful, syncopated phrasing and use of chromaticism. The lyrics tell the story of a couple who have decided to end their romantic relationship but remain friends, with lines like Just friends, lovers no more, just friends, but not like before.Over the years, Just Friends has been covered by many jazz greats, including Chet Baker, Charlie Parker, and Billie Holiday. Each artist brings their own unique interpretation to the song, showcasing their individual improvisational skills and musicality. The song has also been used in several films and television shows, cementing its place in popular culture.Despite its popularity, Just Friends remains a challenging piece to play, requiring both technical proficiency and a deep understanding of the nuances of jazz music. Its enduring appeal is a testament to the power of great songwriting, and to the lasting impact of jazz music on popular culture.

Jazz Ensemble Jazz Ensemble - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.905653 Composed by Luis Demetrio, Pablo Beltran Ruiz. Arranged by Bruno Santos. Jazz,Pop. Score and parts. 68 pages. Bruno Santos #4996063. Published by Bruno Santos (A0.905653). Arrangement for singer and big band.

Jazz Ensemble Jazz Ensemble - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.970736 Composed by Mike Strand. Graduation,Jazz,Wedding. Score and parts. 22 pages. Michael M. Strand #4890111. Published by Michael M. Strand (A0.970736). By Mike Strand, ASCAPThis is the full score, plus scores for three groups of parts, for a full arrangement of a swing tune for piano, bass, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, and two singers. After the cover, there are 21 pages of music: Ten pages for the full score; four pages for the group of blowing instruments (alto saxophone, B flat trumpet, and trombone); four pages for the piano and bass; and three pages for the two singers.   Grouping the parts in this manner is natural and advantageous for this particular swing composition. These part groupings will help players in a group coordinate with each other from their group score. This is an excellent compromise between everyone working from the full score, and each player having a score with just the player’s individual part. The audio sample plays the full score.This product solves a problem that any composer of new jazz music faces: Unlike the popular standards, there aren’t any well-known and often-heard arrangements for a band to emulate. As the composer with only a lead sheet, I would have to convince your band to develop an arrangement from scratch, starting from nothing but the lead sheet!  With so many attractive standard swing tunes to perform, a busy band may hesitate to put extra effort into an unknown tune. Problem solved! With this full arrangement of They Came Here to Dance, a band can better see and hear the tune’s full potential. It will be easier for a band to make any modifications to suit its particular mix of musicians and to better fit its style. With this arrangement, with written score, part group scores and audio sample, it will be as easy as working from the recording and score of a popular standard. All that’s missing from this arrangement is the percussion, because of the individuality of drummers. The band only needs a skilled jazz drummer to join in easily with this arrangement.  Here are the lyrics to They Came Here to Dance: 1.You may come here to eat and to drink.Lots of chins wag, and wine glasses clink. Well, that’s all good, but here’s what I think: They came here to dance! 2. We cats up front have to check our sound mix. Then they walk in, togged to the bricks. They have the moves to show off our licks. They came here to dance! Bridge – Instrumental section, followed by: Our band’s in the groove – here’s one reason why: The doghouse amps are turned up high. They get in there, and tear up the floor! And they don’t care if their feet get sore. 3. Bustin’ our conks, we cats are hot, She is a wren who rocks him a lot! And they don’t care if we light up or not. They came here to dance!4. Bridge again, then:Bustin’ our conks, we cats are hot, She is a wren who rocks him a lot! And they don’t care if we light up or not.They have the learning to, they have a yearning to,They came here to dance! Note Some words in these lyrics are taken from Cab Calloway Slang: Light up – smoke a stick (marijuana cigarette) Doghouse - bass Get in there - go to work, get busy, make it hot, give it all you got Bustin’ our conks – breaking our necks (applying ourselves diligently) Wren – a chick, a queen (beautiful girl) Cat – musician in swing band Togged to the bricks – dressed to kill, from head to toe Licks – hot musical phrases In the groove – perfect, down the alley  .

Jazz Ensemble Jazz Ensemble - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.612656 By Wilson Pickett. By Christopher Kenner. Arranged by Eric Burger. Hip-Hop,Pop,R & B,Rock. Score and parts. 45 pages. Eric Burger Music #221846. Published by Eric Burger Music (A0.612656). This fantastic Wilson Picket hit & party tune also gives 1st Tenor and 1st Trombone space to improvise. Your singer and band will enjoy it! Please click the link to check out the YouTube playback of the score. Eric Burger is a long time commercial and military arranger who has written many charts that are performed by bands around the world. Each part is beautifully typeset for ease of reading, and every chart is proven on the “band-stand� by working bands and is sure to be a hit with your audiences. For more information, to request custom work, or for other fine charts please visit https://www.EricBurgerMusic.com Custom work is available, including adapting any work to your ensemble's instrumentation!

Jazz Ensemble Jazz Ensemble - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1182550 By Kai (Kevin) Gilbert. By Kai (Kevin) Gilbert. Arranged by Jay Jordan. Jazz,Pop,Rock,Singer/Songwriter. Score and Parts. 67 pages. Pro Creations Music #782250. Published by Pro Creations Music (A0.1182550). Originally written by Grammy award winner Kevin Gilbert (Toy Matinee, Tuesday Night Music Club, and the solo records Thud, and Shaming of the True), Simpler Times was part of an unreleased collection of 1985 recordings by Kevin under the title Decent Exposure. During a period when Kevin was going by the name of Kai Gilbert he wrote, produced, and played all the instruments on three separate albums that have recently been formally released as part of the boxed set Call Me Kai.  Kevin was a music student of mine at Serra high School in San Mateo, CA (yes, the same high school attended by Tom Brady) and remained a dear friend until his untimely passing in 1996 at the young age of 29. The Kevin Gilbert Estate, under the name GPP, serves as manager for all of Kevin's intellectual property and they have granted me permission to create this arrangement for jazz band and pursue its publication. Unlike the original dance-oriented track, I've reimagined Simpler Times as a medium tempo, straight 8th rock ballad featuring alto sax.

Jazz Ensemble Jazz Ensemble - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1491270 By Avicii. By by Tim Bergling, Aloe Blacc, Michael Einziger. Arranged by Arranged by José Maria Silva. Country,Folk,Pop. 11 pages. José Silva #1067961. Published by José Silva (A0.1491270). Vocal Jazz Ensemble - Arranged by José Maria SilvaWake Me Up is a song by Swedish DJ and record producer Avicii, released as the lead single from his debut studio album True, released on CD by PRMD Music and Island Records on 17 June 2013. It was written by Avicii, Mike Einziger, and American soul singer Aloe Blacc, who provides vocals for the track. Mike Einziger of Incubus provides acoustic guitar, while Peter Dyer provides keyboard on the song.

Jazz Ensemble Jazz Ensemble - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1492379 By Avicii. By by Tim Bergling, Aloe Blacc, Michael Einziger. Arranged by Arranged by José Maria Silva. Country,Folk,Pop. 51 pages. José Silva #1069049. Published by José Silva (A0.1492379). Vocal Solo Jazz Ensemble - Arranged by José Maria SilvaScore & Parts.Wake Me Up is a song by Swedish DJ and record producer Avicii, released as the lead single from his debut studio album True, released on CD by PRMD Music and Island Records on 17 June 2013. It was written by Avicii, Mike Einziger, and American soul singer Aloe Blacc, who provides vocals for the track. Mike Einziger of Incubus provides acoustic guitar, while Peter Dyer provides keyboard on the song.

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 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.955738 By Sarah Vaughan. By Clyde Otis and Murray Stein. Arranged by Phil Thrift. Jazz. Score and Parts. 48 pages. Phil Thrift #6062351. Published by Phil Thrift (A0.955738). When my friend Werner told me to listen to Smooth Operator, I thought he meant the well-known mid-80s smooth jazz number by the British band Sade. Instead, I got a surprise. This Smooth Operator was totally different, totally unknown to me, and provoked me to find out about Dorothy Dandridge and her life. I encourage you to do so too.The album Smooth Operator was released in 1999. However, Dorothy Dandridge had recorded this song nearly 40 years earlier, in February 1961, with – according to the sleeve notes from Verve Records – an unknown orchestra and unknown producer. The arranger of the band charts is also not credited. It seems there was just one take, because when Ms. Dandridge enters at the pickup to measure 5, it takes the rhythm section a few beats to fall into line with her; one trumpet also enters too early in measure 74! Notwithstanding, this is an amazing, very cool number, and if your female vocalist feels up to the challenge of these cheeky, risqué lyrics, then these easy charts will enable your big band to recreate the piece.Although the style is dated and recalls a bygone era, I feel this song is a good way to remember this brilliant actress, singer, and dancer who died so young, and draw attention to the injustices she suffered and which are still with us today. The tagline to the film of her life starring Halle Berry sums up her life: Right woman. Right place. Wrong time.

Jazz Ensemble Jazz Ensemble - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1118481 By Amy Winehouse. By Amy Winehouse. Arranged by Johan Verhey. Jazz,Pop,Singer/Songwriter. 70 pages. DaimlerMusic #720003. Published by DaimlerMusic (A0.1118481). Love Is A Losing Game is the story of a woman who is disillusioned with love. She has fallen head over heels for the man of her dreams. But what seemed like a beautiful promise turned out to be just an illusion. Outwardly self-confident and convinced of himself, but inwardly not up to the challenges of a relationship, he cowardly flees out of fear. Leaving her in loneliness and pain. This arrangement is for music fans and inspired Big Bands interested in telling an incredible story with authentic instrumentation. Johan Verhey is a professional musician and composer, as well as arranger. He knows how it feels to play a piece “in the pocket� with the intention of the original composer always in mind. His arrangements honour the Artist who wrote the original piece to express their soul. Each measure is created with precise attention to the intention of the lyrics. The instrumentation carries forward the story with dynamic harmonies. Johan Verhey understands the nuances of this piece and creates a dynamic and engaging arrangement. He also understands the power of the moment when the musician feels equally inspired and free to soar within the structure. The ability to play this arrangement does not require a specific skill level; only the heart , soul and intention is mandatory.More music from Johan Verhey, see: www.bestarrangementsforbands.com.

Jazz Ensemble Jazz Ensemble - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1278363 By Pedro Dias. By Pedro Dias. Arranged by Pedro Dias. 21st Century,Jazz,Latin,Pop,Singer/Songwriter. Score and Parts. 99 pages. Pedro Dias #870080. Published by Pedro Dias (A0.1278363). Instrumentação: Big Band completa mais flauta e percussão.Nível: Intermediário. Tonalidade: Bb. Número de Páginas: 99.Duração Aproximada: 4:20 min. Conteúdo: grade e parts individuais para cada instrumento. Composição de Pedro Henrique Rodrigues Dias.Instruments: Full Big Band plus flute and percussion.Level: Intermediate.Key: Bb (B-flat major).Number of Pages: 99.Approximate duration: 4:20 min.Includes: grid and individual parts for each instrument.Written by Pedro Henrique Rodrigues Dias.

Jazz Ensemble Jazz Ensemble - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1260953 By Tata Vega. By Lionel Richie, Quincy Jones, and Rodney Temperton. Arranged by Eric O'Reilly. Blues,Contest,Festival,Film/TV,Jazz,Soul. Score and Parts. 31 pages. Eric O'Reilly #854060. Published by Eric O'Reilly (A0.1260953). Miss Celie's Blues (Sister) composed by Lionel Richie, Quincy Jones, and Rodney Temperton for The Color Purple, performed by Tata Vega, arranged by Eric O'Reilly in a heavy swing blues big band style. Written for a large jazz ensemble plus singer. Best for full highschool jazz bands. This arrangement contains the following instruments.Full ScoreVocals (Alto)Alto Saxophone 1Alto Saxophone 2Tenor Saxophone 1Tenor Saxophone 2Baritone SaxophoneTrumpet 1Trumpet 2Trumpet 3Trumpet 4Trombone 1Trombone 2Trombone 3Trombone 4PianoGuitarAcoustic BassDrumsCan work with all te instruments listed or many different variations. However, there must be at least Vocals, Piano, Alto 1, and Tenor 1 for this arrangement to work properly.

Jazz Ensemble Jazz Ensemble - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1024914 Composed by Manny Cepeda. Contemporary,Jazz,Latin,World. Score and parts. 35 pages. Manny Cepeda #3628527. Published by Manny Cepeda (A0.1024914). There is a saying in Southern California El Mero Mero also know in the United States saying as The Real McCoy. That is the idea expressed on this arrangement. A percussionist (Timbale Player), who is so good, no one is equal to him/her. At the end of the chart, there's a reference to a traditional song of the Mexican Mariachi band, giving more validity to the arrangement. This chart is best suited for advance Junio College bands and College Afro-Cuban/Caribbean Ensembles. It's rich with rhythm from Cuba and Puerto Rico and it requires a complete Afro-Cuban/Caribbean percussion section; Bongos, Timbales, Congas, and CowBell plus a well season singer fluent in Spanish to perform the chart properly. The chart would be a heck of an opener tune for a concert or performance.