Jazz Ensemble Jazz Ensemble - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.987447 Composed by Ryan Rey. Jazz. Score and parts. 52 pages. Ryan Rey #2034593. Published by Ryan Rey (A0.987447). The initial idea for Somewhere (originally just a lead sheet) was inspired by the study of modal jazz harmony in a course taught by Dr. Johannes Wallmann, director of jazz studies at California State University, East Bay (currently Director of Jazz Studies at University of Wisconsin, Madison School of Music). In the case of Somewhere, it’s very subtle. The slow harmonic motion allows for different textures and sonorities to shift in and out of focus throughout the piece. Jazz Orchestra. Jazz Band. Guitar and Tenor solo sections. Electronic effects encouraged for soloists.

Jazz Ensemble Jazz Ensemble - Digital Download SKU: A0.947270 Composed by John Philips. Jazz,Latin. Score and parts. 25 pages. John Philips Music Service #3867639. Published by John Philips Music Service (A0.947270). First adjust the tempo. This is Latin Big Band. Montunos are played at 175 or more, like sambas and merenges. The idea is a simple structure of 2,4,8 or 16 bars for solos, the harmonic content is limited so the soloist must be very clever. The piano is Cuban Style and written out. Will open for solos. Drums, bass & piano must be played as is to get the effect. . Good for programs or dances. . The rhythm section must play as written for the best effect. You must have a full time claves player---without claves you are not playing LATIN MUSIC.If you want a Maynard or Buddy chart, look elsewhere. This series of charts uses nothing more complicated than eighth notes, are not frantic or screamers, extreme ranges and are hemi-demi-semi-quaver free. They depend on intonation and the players being not intimidated by what he is asked to play. There is no contest to see how high you can go before you need oxygen , how many notes you can play in 9 seconds or before your bell overheats , or how long it takes the audience to cover their earsRelaxed and confident players always play more in tune. Good harmonies, lines and realistic rhythm patterns will produce a good result that will swing and be enjoyed by player and listener alike.

Jazz Ensemble Jazz Ensemble - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1225926 By Herbie Hancock. By Herbie Hancock, Jeffrey Cohen, and Melvin Ragin. Arranged by Johan Verhey. Disco,Funk,Jazz,Rock. 83 pages. DaimlerMusic #821963. Published by DaimlerMusic (A0.1225926). Step into a world of musical enchantment as the talented Johan Verhey invites you to experience a mesmerizing big band reimagining of Herbie Hancock's 'I Thought It Was You.' Prepare to be swept away by the magic of Johan's artistry, where classic jazz meets contemporary brilliance.Johan Verhey's arrangement takes this jazz-funk gem to new heights, infusing it with a dynamic energy that's impossible to resist. Every note, every instrument, and every moment in this rendition is a testament to the passion and expertise of a true musical visionary.As you listen, you'll find yourself transported to a realm where the boundaries between the past and the present blur, all thanks to Johan's extraordinary craftsmanship. With a fusion of groovy rhythms, scintillating brass, and the sheer power of a big band, 'I Thought It Was You' comes to life in ways you've never imagined.This is more than music; it's an experience that transcends time and genre, a journey into the heart of jazz's future. Johan Verhey's arrangement encapsulates the essence of innovation and artistry, a testament to the enduring power of Herbie Hancock's timeless composition.Prepare to groove, be amazed, and let your soul dance to the rhythm of 'I Thought It Was You.' Johan Verhey's arrangement promises to leave you spellbound and craving for more. It's a musical transformation that you won't want to miss.Join Johan Verhey on this sonic adventure, where the past and the present converge, and the future of jazz shines brightly. Don't just listen; immerse yourself in the brilliance of 'I Thought It Was You.More music from Johan Verhey, see: www.bestarrangementsforbands.com.

Jazz Ensemble Jazz Ensemble - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.948697 Composed by Mark S. Massey. Blues,Jazz. Score and parts. 3 pages. Geofonica Artistworks #6038029. Published by Geofonica Artistworks (A0.948697). Professor M & M's Jive Detector is a super cool, very bluesy instrumental jazz hit (in lead sheet format here) from pianist Mark Massey's breakthrough jazz LP: API: Acoustic Piano International. (NOTE: A Bb leadsheet is also available.) The piano and tenor sax interact, with sax and piano doubling the main melody (performed by guest saxophonist Plas Johnson--famed Wrecking Crew sax/woodwind player who was featured on The Pink Panther Theme), plus sax and piano in blues interplay and counterpoint. It's a great vehicle for musical interplay, blues/jazz improvisation, and laid-back bluesy rhythm section grooves. The API track features Plas Johnson on sax backed by the Mark Massey trio, with Eric Stiller on acoustic bass and Aldo Bentivegna on drums.ABOUT MARK:In 2018, the California State Assembly and the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors issued proclamations recognizing Mark Massey as a Jazz Living Legend. Jazz pianist-composer Mark Massey was born and raised in Lynwood, California, where he showed early talent on piano, trombone, and drums. During high school, he studied classical piano and played in the bands Synopsis (with future trumpet giant Wayne Bergeron), and Sabor (with Poncho Sanchez and the Banda Brothers). Mark played in the Pico Rivera Stage Band, which won First Place at the Hollywood Bowl Battle of the Bands. Mark graduated from California State University, Long Beach (with Bachelors and Masters degrees in Music), where he was recipient of the Carmen Dragon Fellowship for composition and he was dubbed A Young Giant by the National Association Of Jazz Educators. Mark has performed throughout the U.S., Europe, the former Soviet Union (in the 1980s), Russia (2001), the Far East and India. He has worked with Larry Carlton, David Benoit, Paul Horn, Hubert Laws, Louie Bellson, the Side Street Strutters, Phil Upchurch, L. Subramaniam, Freddie Hubbard, Maynard Ferguson, Yehudi Menuhin, Stéphane Grappelli, and Tony Williams. Mark was featured in The Four Pianos In Concert series along with pianists Paul Smith, Pete Jolly and Steve Allen. Mark Massey's debut CD, Acoustic Piano International, has received wide airplay on jazz radio. API featured nine of Mark's original jazz compositions--including Professor M&M's Jive Detector, offered here--inspired by his musical excursions around the globe, along with Eric Stiller (bass) and Aldo Bentivegna (drums), and guest artists Alex Acuña, percussion (Weather Report), Justo Almario, flute (Mongo Santamaria), Plas Johnson, tenor sax (The Pink Panther Theme), Bob Mintzer, soprano sax (The Yellow Jackets), and Ron Stout, flugelhorn, More recently, Mark has been recording his iconic Jazz Thoughts for the Day albums of original jazz improvisional compositions for each day of the year. Jazz Thoughts for the months of January through July have thus far been released. COMMENTS FROM MAJOR CRITIC REVIEWS OF MARK MASSEY: Mark Massey is awfully good. His friendly, lyrical, melodic piano has a sound unto itself, bop and post-bop influenced, contemporarily informed, and languishing solidly in the modern mainstream. ...This is a very good trio that is together in many aspects of jazz expressionism. In larger, more interactive settings, Massey proves he has ideas that work well. ...Massey's talent being exposed is a breakthrough. A majority of jazz listeners should find this a worthwhile purchase, and a keeper.  Recommended.----MICHAEL G. NASTOS, ALL MUSIC GUIDE (CD review of Acoustic Piano International) Mark Massey is an excellent straight-ahead pianist who often appears in the L.A. area. ...his playing is consistently appealing. Of the trio numbers, the often-introspective Flowers For Dorothy, the heated Limejuicer Blues, and .

Jazz Ensemble Jazz Ensemble - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1453561 By Hank Williams. By Clarence Williams. Arranged by John Hoesly. Blues,Jazz,Pop. 62 pages. PRS&B #1032785. Published by PRS&B (A0.1453561). MY BUCKET’S GOT A HOLE IN IT- Great old blues tune presented in the style of Count Basie. Rich, thick harmonies. Arrangement for Little Big Band/ Jazz Ensemble. My Bucket's Got a Hole in It has been recorded by various artists, but it's perhaps most famously associated with Country & Western legend, Hank Williams. The song was written by Clarence Williams, and it was recorded by Williams in 1949. Difficulty: Intermediate. Little Big Band- The arrangement is playable with rhythm section (piano/guitar, bass, drums)and 3 to 6 horns. Horns in order of importance: 1st Trumpet (1st Part), Alto Saxophone (2nd Part), Trombone (3rd Part), Tenor Saxophone (4th Part), Baritone Saxophone (5th Part), 2nd Trumpet (6th Part). Includes an optional Vibraphone/Guitar part and alternate parts for the Baritone Saxophone (Trombone), the 2nd Trumpet (Alto Saxophone), and the Trombone (Tenor Saxophone).Also see: You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’, Stand By Me, Yesterday, All I Have To Do Is Dream, Killing Me Softly With His Song, Ease On Down The Road, Embraceable You, I’m Gonna Sit Right Down…, In The Mood, Jersey Bounce, Oh, Lady Be Good, Memories Of You, My Buckets Got A Hole In It, Ode To Billy Joe, Stride (based on a theme from Rhapsody In Blue), The Summer Knows, They Can’t Take That Away From Me, Where Or When. Arranged by John Hoesly.

Jazz Ensemble Jazz Ensemble - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.512883 By Duke Ellington. By Duke Ellington and Irving Mills. Arranged by Roger Wallace. Jazz. Score and parts. 51 pages. Roger Wallace #4888349. Published by Roger Wallace (A0.512883). Jazz Ensemble. A short and sweet version of Duke Ellington’s classic flag waiver. With a performance time of about 2:30, it makes a handy opener. The trombone and sax sections are featured. The drummer is also showcased with brief solo breaks.   NOTE: The audio sample was produced with Finale. Some techniques like falls are omitted when results are unsatisfactory. NOTE: Audio sample clip begins at Measure 75, where the sax section performs a brief variation in ¾ time. A full length audio version can be heard in the YouTube video. Also available for Trombone Quartet and Trombone Quintet.Look for more arrangements by Roger Wallace.

Jazz Ensemble Jazz Ensemble - Digital Download SKU: A0.947280 Composed by John Philips. Jazz. Score and parts. 36 pages. John Philips Music Service #3867733. Published by John Philips Music Service (A0.947280). This is a funky 2 beat built on double (24 bar) blues. It has an optional vocal,( cued in for alto sax) that should be sung thru a megaphone like the old Winchester Cathedral. The title comes from a pattern of speech found only in Chicago where people still say over by here and over by there. It swings well and invites a couple tambourines playing on 2 and 4. This is a fun chart but is very correct musically even if you expect the Blues Brothers to show up when it’s played. It can be opened for solos if needed. Don’t get too serious about the vocal, it’s best with your worst singer, maybe with a clothes-pin on his nose.   Enjoy it with your audience.If you want a Maynard or Buddy chart, look elsewhere. This series of charts uses nothing more complicated than eighth notes, are not frantic or screamers, extreme ranges and are hemi-demi-semi-quaver free. They depend on intonation and the players being not intimidated by what he is asked to play. There is no contest to see how high you can go before you need oxygen , how many notes you can play in 9 seconds or before your bell overheats , or how long it takes the audience to cover their earsRelaxed and confident players always play more in tune. Good harmonies, lines and realistic rhythm patterns will produce a good result that will swing and be enjoyed by player and listener alike.

Jazz Ensemble Jazz Ensemble - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1004951 Composed by Rob Birdwell. Contemporary. Score and parts. 16 pages. Birdwell Music LLC #4798473. Published by Birdwell Music LLC (A0.1004951). This tune is an original of mine from the 5th and B catalog, a group with Dave Storrs and more.  I wrote this shortly after a gig at a local place called Squirrel's where a young woman through a pickle from upstairs.  She was aiming for her boyfriend but the rascal managed to avoid her attack, whereby the pickle continued its angry trajectory and hit me rather harmlessly in the shoulder. We were on a band break at the time.  The pickle was a mystery.  Who had thrown it?  Or was it some sort of magical pickle?  The mystery was resolved when the young lady heard the band was talking about the amazing pickle and tracked me down to apologize. No harm!  And I was inspired to write this little ditty! .

Jazz Ensemble Jazz Ensemble - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1353143 Composed by Alvin Greiner, George Scheck, and Rod Gordon Parker. Arranged by John Hoesly. Christmas,Holiday,Jazz,Latin,Pop. 68 pages. PRS&B #937942. Published by PRS&B (A0.1353143). Dónde Está Santa Claus- for big band/ jazz ensemble is a playful and festive Christmas song that has delighted audiences for decades. Translating to Where is Santa Claus in English, this cheerful tune captures the excitement and curiosity surrounding Santa's whereabouts on Christmas Eve. The catchy melody and upbeat tempo of Donde está Santa Claus make it a fun and memorable for your audiences. Optional extended Latin percussion.  Lead trumpet to C6 (opt D6).  Intermediate level.

Jazz Ensemble Jazz Ensemble - Digital Download SKU: A0.947276 Composed by John Philips. Jazz,Latin. Score and parts. 32 pages. John Philips Music Service #3867665. Published by John Philips Music Service (A0.947276). Based on the 12 bars blues format, this charts just rolls along with some solos available. The title is derived fromthe initials for Western Illinois University------WIU------If you pronounce the initials it come out as WHY YOU-----that's what it's called by many----add Blues to this and you have WHY YOU BLUES-for no reasonIf you want a Maynard or Buddy chart, look elsewhere. This series of charts uses nothing more complicated than eighth notes, are not frantic or screamers, extreme ranges and are hemi-demi-semi-quaver free. They depend on intonation and the players being not intimidated by what he is asked to play. There is no contest to see how high you can go before you need oxygen , how many notes you can play in 9 seconds or before your bell overheats , or how long it takes the audience to cover their earsRelaxed and confident players always play more in tune. Good harmonies, lines and realistic rhythm patterns will produce a good result that will swing and be enjoyed by player and listener alike.

Jazz Ensemble Jazz Ensemble - Digital Download SKU: A0.947277 Composed by John Philips. Jazz. Score and parts. 16 pages. John Philips Music Service #3867667. Published by John Philips Music Service (A0.947277). Based on the 12 bars blues format, this charts just rolls along with some solos available. The title is derived fromthe initials for Western Illinois University------WIU------If you pronounce the initials it come out as WHY YOU-----that's what it's called by many----add Blues to this and you have WHY YOU BLUES-for no reasonIf you want a Maynard or Buddy chart, look elsewhere. This series of charts uses nothing more complicated than eighth notes, are not frantic or screamers, extreme ranges and are hemi-demi-semi-quaver free. They depend on intonation and the players being not intimidated by what he is asked to play. There is no contest to see how high you can go before you need oxygen , how many notes you can play in 9 seconds or before your bell overheats , or how long it takes the audience to cover their earsRelaxed and confident players always play more in tune. Good harmonies, lines and realistic rhythm patterns will produce a good result that will swing and be enjoyed by player and listener alike.

Jazz Ensemble Jazz Ensemble - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1350509 By Michael Drake. By Michael Drake. Arranged by Kevin Carberry. Broadway,Contemporary,Film/TV,Jazz,Musical/Show,Singer/Songwriter. 89 pages. Michael Gene Drake #935321. Published by Michael Gene Drake (A0.1350509). Jamaica - from the CD SAZZUNK, is a Tropical composition featuring a vocalist but this arrangement has the melody written for Trumpet solo. Simple Tropical Rhythm accents for the horns in the background augment and compliment the flavor for the melody. The soring solos are transcribed so hang on to your hat as it ends with a wild and crazy line for everyone to play! Modulations of the melody push it into new levels of heat followed by a more blazing hot solo at the end!LYRICSI’ve gone away, far away, to find my love in Jamaica,The sky was red, like my love, She’s gone away to the island,I’ll look for her, in the wind,That’s where she left her love for me,And though it might take for ever,My love for her flows endlessly,Chasin’ all my dreams, as far as they may go,You’re the one I love and you’re the one I need.I’ve gone away far away, to find my love in Jamaica,She was to me loves breath of live,Without her I’m not whole,I was to her, I thought the same,She left me amidst the game,Is there no hope for a man, Who’s lost his love to the wind