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A-That's Freedom Jazz Ensemble sheet music cover A-That's Freedom Jazz Ensemble sheet music cover
A-That's Freedom A-That's Freedom
Thad Jones
Thad Jones - Jazz Lines Publications

Although it was originally intended to be a vehicle for trombonist Al Grey with the Count Basie Orchestra, the Hank Jones composition/Thad Jones arrangement of 'A-That's Freedom' (the "A" is pronounced

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Alone Together Jazz Ensemble sheet music cover Alone Together Jazz Ensemble sheet music cover
Alone Together Alone Together
Howard Dietz & Arthur Schwartz/arr. Mike Kamuf - Alfred Publishing Belwin Division
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A standard that really hits the mark! It begins with a bass solo and a trio of winds takes the head. The lead trumpet range to written B above the staff, and there is solo space for tenor with a sample solo

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American Patrol Jazz Ensemble sheet music cover American Patrol Jazz Ensemble sheet music cover
American Patrol American Patrol
arr. Mike Lewis - Alfred Publishing Belwin Division
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Glenn Miller's band made this a huge World War II hit song and here it is scored for young players. This chart has no individual solos, very modest brass ranges and plenty of ensemble sound.  Easy to rehearse... view details
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American Patrol American Patrol
Glenn Miller Orchestra
arr. Jerry Gray/trans. Myles Collins - Lush Life Music

American Patrol...but everybody's got that in their library. Well, yes and no. There are many bands using the stock dance band arrangement originally written for five saxes and five brass, and

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April in Paris April in Paris
Vernon Duke/trans. Jeff Hest - Alfred Music Publishing
Editors Choice Selection Basic Library Item
This chart is simply about style! And with style is exactly how Count Basie and his orchestra played it! From the silky smooth sax soli on the head to the Pop Goes The Weasel trumpet solo to the "...one... view details
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Artistry in Rhythm Jazz Ensemble sheet music cover Artistry in Rhythm Jazz Ensemble sheet music cover
Artistry in Rhythm Artistry in Rhythm
Stan Kenton/arr. Paul Murtha - Hal Leonard Corporation
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Composed and recorded by Stan Kenton in the 1940s, Artistry in Rhythm became his signature and a true classic from the big-band era. Paul Murtha has skillfully adapted and truncated this for younger... view details
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At Long Last Love Jazz Ensemble sheet music cover At Long Last Love Jazz Ensemble sheet music cover
At Long Last Love At Long Last Love
Count Basie Orchestra
Cole Porter/arr. Billy Byers - Sierra Music Publications
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As recorded on This Time by Basie!, this arrangement is pure Basie. Opening with a short figure reminiscent of the Count, the band then swings at a bright tempo into a terrific version of this great melody.

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Basie-Straight Ahead Jazz Ensemble sheet music cover Basie-Straight Ahead Jazz Ensemble sheet music cover
Basie-Straight Ahead Basie-Straight Ahead (Professional Version as Recorded)
Sammy Nestico - Kendor Music Publishing
Editors Choice Selection Basic Library Item
Don't miss your chance to play this great chart exactly as the Basie band recorded it, unsimplified!  Your band will meet the challenge with enthusiasm and be proud of the results.  Not for wimps! ... view details
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MAMedium-Advanced
$60.00
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Bernie's Tune Jazz Ensemble sheet music cover Bernie's Tune Jazz Ensemble sheet music cover
Bernie's Tune Bernie's Tune
Bernie Miller/arr. Dave Wolpe - Alfred Publishing Belwin Division
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This swinger features tenor sax 1 and muted trumpet 2 and is arranged by one of the best, Dave Wolpe. Featured are excellent written-out solos for both horns, a superb shout chorus, and a lead trumpet range... view details
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Big Noise from Winnetka Jazz Ensemble sheet music cover Big Noise from Winnetka Jazz Ensemble sheet music cover
Big Noise from Winnetka Big Noise from Winnetka
Haggart & Bauduc/arr. Paul Lavender - Hal Leonard Corporation
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Bring the sounds of Bob Crosby and the big band era to life again with this fun chart for younger players! It features an authentic sound, a flexible solo section and the saxes get to whistle the melody for... view details
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Blues in Hoss' Flat Jazz Ensemble sheet music cover Blues in Hoss' Flat Jazz Ensemble sheet music cover
Blues in Hoss' Flat Blues in Hoss' Flat (Blues in Frankie's Flat)
Foster & Basie/arr. Rick Stitzel - Hal Leonard Corporation
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Here's a great way to introduce the music of Count Basie to your young players. Carefully scored for young groups, this medium swing chart composed by Frank Foster and Count Basie trades the melody between

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Blues in Hoss' Flat Jazz Ensemble sheet music cover Blues in Hoss' Flat Jazz Ensemble sheet music cover
Blues in Hoss' Flat Blues in Hoss' Flat (Blues in Frankie's Flat)
Foster & Basie/arr. Mark Taylor - Hal Leonard Corporation
Editors Choice Selection Basic Library Item

There is no better style for young players to emulate than that of the Count Basie Orchestra. This famous swing tune is nicely arranged here by Mark Taylor in a very playable version that still sounds

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Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy Jazz Ensemble sheet music cover Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy Jazz Ensemble sheet music cover
Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy
arr. Michael Sweeney - Hal Leonard Corporation
Editors Choice Selection Basic Library Item

This chart is way up on the "fun meter"! Mike's playable arrangement doesn't sacrifice any of that classic swing era sound and style. The trumpet section is the primary featured section; however, the saxes

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Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy Jazz Ensemble sheet music cover Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy Jazz Ensemble sheet music cover
Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy
Raye & Prince/arr. Stephen Bulla - Hal Leonard Corporation
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Originally a hit back in 1941 for the Andrews Sisters, this classic has stood the test of time and is hard to beat for its entertainment value. This updated version has all the excitement of the original

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Bye Bye Blackbird Jazz Ensemble sheet music cover Bye Bye Blackbird Jazz Ensemble sheet music cover
Bye Bye Blackbird Bye Bye Blackbird
Ray Henderson - Bakers Jazz and More

A hard-swinging arrangement of the classic standard recorded by so many famous jazz musicians through the ages. Easy tempo of 138bpm, key of Bb. Written solos (and chord changes) provided for trumpet and... view details
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Bye, Bye Blues Jazz Ensemble sheet music cover Bye, Bye Blues Jazz Ensemble sheet music cover
Bye, Bye Blues Bye, Bye Blues (As Recorded by Helen O'Connell)
Marion Evans - Jazz Lines Publications

Recorded in 1957/58 and released on her Here's Helen album, this Marion Evans chart is a great example of big band writing that allows the ensemble to shine but not step on the toes of the vocalist. The... view details
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C-Jam Blues Jazz Ensemble sheet music cover C-Jam Blues Jazz Ensemble sheet music cover
C-Jam Blues C-Jam Blues
Duke Ellington/arr. Bill Holman - Sierra Music Publications

Bill Holman grabs this iconic Ellington tune and runs with it. The arrangement, with its straight-ahead, driving swing, and tons of great background figures is yet another amazing example of Holman's... view details
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C-Jam Blues Jazz Ensemble sheet music cover C-Jam Blues Jazz Ensemble sheet music cover
C-Jam Blues C-Jam Blues
Duke Ellington/arr. Rick Stitzel - Hal Leonard Corporation
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Whether you know this one as C-Jam Blues or Duke's Place, you sure will recognize all the great Ellington writing! Even the most inexperienced bands can do a fine performance on this jazz... view details
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$40.00
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Caravan Jazz Ensemble sheet music cover Caravan Jazz Ensemble sheet music cover
Caravan Caravan
Duke Ellington/arr. Michael Mossman - Hal Leonard Corporation
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This Ellington favorite adapts beautifully to the little big band format in the skilled hands of Michael Mossman. The classic tune is still there, but with a contemporary twist. Instrumentation:

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Caravan Caravan
Ellington & Tizol/arr. Baylock - Alfred Publishing Belwin Division
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Wow! This is a show-stopping contemporary chart arranged by Alan Baylock on this classic. The groove moves logically between an up-tempo swing, a Maiden Voyage feel, a double-time swing and a 12/8... view details
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