Street Funk is an easy funk chart for young bands. The rhythms look a little difficult on paper, but are easy to feel and to learn. The infectious hip-hop funk groove is sure to make this your students’ favorite jazz piece!
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2018…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Ed Kiefer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Strollin' is a medium blues in a Basie style swing. Opening with a featured bass line strolling over a twelve bar blues, Strollin' refers to the colloquial name jazz musicians use when playing in a rhythm section without a chordal instrument.
Grade Level: 3…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Nick Mulder
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Students will enjoy playing this up-tempo swing chart stylistically reminiscent of the Count Basie/Sammy Nestico style. While the sax section lays down the main melody, the brass section drives the B section in a shout-chorus style. Three solo sections…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Stempien & Turner
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Kris Berg uses his unique harmonic appraoch to the fullest in this new Bossa Nova. Each new phrase has some twists and turns that help make this a very interesting chart. Nothing “outside” but fresh and modern sounding.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2023…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
A winning combination: swing, a bit of gospel, a dash of pop and a catchy hook…this chart brings it all together with a contemporary flair. Originally written for Steve Zegree and Gold Company, this is a really fun swinger for the contemporary jazz ensemble.…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Inspired by the crossover titles from the classic Blue Note era of the 1960s, composer and educator Peter Sciaino has come up with a unique latin-rock chart that has a great Bass groove and an infectious rhythmic drive. There is a lot of interplay between the…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
The NOLA Roller is a rollicking, fun chart with a New Orleans style groove that your band will love. The catchy tune shared by most of the band is easy to grasp but has enough challenge to keep the chart interesting while maintaining a boisterous style. There…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Roger Schmidli
Publisher:
Brolga Music
A beautiful and lush ballad that features the ensemble is a rare gem at this level and David Samuel has crafted an elegant example with The Path Left Behind. Smooth, flowing lines that seamlessly melt together create a wonderful sonic landscape. There is a…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Commissioned by Bloomington High School North, in Bloomington, Indiana, this swinging chart is a true shuffle in the tradition of Jerome Richardson's "The Groove Merchant" as performed by the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Big Band. With a 130bpm tempo, this chart is…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Matt Morey
Publisher:
Baker's Jazz And More
Originally written for the 2004 Region 18-5A All-Region Jazz Band II, this is about as straight ahead as it gets - 12 bar blues, medium Basie-style swing, key of Eb. Originally written to provide solo opportunities for all who wanted to play; we ended up with…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Paul Baker
Publisher:
Baker's Jazz And More