Jazz Ensemble Jazz Ensemble - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.774336 Composed by Brad Esbensen. Arranged by Brad Esbensen. Blues,Jazz. Score and Parts. 82 pages. Brad Esbensen Music Services #3537969. Published by Brad Esbensen Music Services (A0.774336). FIRST IMPRESSIONS is an original composition for big band and featured as a set piece for the 2005 Australian Academy Festival of Music C Grade Jazz Ensemble division. Written in a laid-back swing style, it is a minor blues scored for full big band but will work equally well with a smaller combination of instruments as indicated on the front page of the score. The arrangement features plenty of unison writing to help younger players establish confidence within their sections as well as more independence between sections.  An open section provides a chance for everyone in the band to have a go at taking a solo.  Backing figures are provided on parts and can be played at the director's discretion. Solo sheets are also included for Bb, Eb and Treble and Bass clef instruments with two fully notated choruses. These solos are suggestions only and students should be encouraged to improvise their own solos. A Guitar Chord Shapes guide is also provided.   www.bemus.com