Michael Sweeney

Capturing the jump swing excitement for beginning bands, Mike's new original is flashy yet very playable. Featuring catchy sax riffs and hot brass punches, this up-tempo swinger is sure to light a fir...

Here's a fun original swing tune with a bit of an edge! Michael Sweeney again shows his understanding of this easy level in this well-written blues that features some minor dissonances for spice and a...

Discovery Jazz - Grade 1.5 Here is a very easy version of Woody Herman's trademark tune. Mike's solid-sounding arrangement features plenty of tutti rhythms along with melody for saxes and answering st...

Discovery Jazz - Grade 1.5 Here is a very easy version of Woody Herman's trademark tune. Mike's solid-sounding arrangement features plenty of tutti rhythms along with melody for saxes and answering st...

One of the all-time classic charts from the Count Basie Band is this gem penned by longstanding guitarist Freddie Green. Available for the first time in an arrangement for beginning bands, Michael Swe...

What better way to introduce the music of Duke Ellington to your young jazzers than with this wonderfully scored arrangement by Michael Sweeney? Even at this easy level, this chart really swings and w...

Utilizing the Dorian mode and a bluesy melody, here is a catchy original perfect for teaching swing. This one also works great for beginning improvisers since the solo section uses only two chords (tw...

Utilizing the Dorian mode and a bluesy melody, here is a catchy original perfect for teaching swing. This one also works great for beginning improvisers since the solo section uses only two chords (tw...

Here is a very playable arrangement of this quintessential cool jazz swing tune that will work great with young players. Carefully scored to sound full with incomplete instrumentation this arrangement...

Featuring a medium swing feel on a familiar standard, this effectively written chart for young players includes nicely paced variety between the brass and saxes. A flexible solo section leaves room fo...

What better way to introduce the music of Duke Ellington to your young jazzers than with this wonderfully scored arrangement by Michael Sweeney? Even at this easy level, this chart really swings and w...

Here's a fun original swing tune with a bit of an edge! Michael Sweeney again shows his understanding of this easy level in this well-written blues that features some minor dissonances for spice and a...

Utilizing the Dorian mode and a bluesy melody, here is a catchy original perfect for teaching swing. This one also works great for beginning improvisers since the solo section uses only two chords (tw...

From the opening finger snaps, bass groove, sultry sax line, and brass punches, your band is in for a treat with this one. A silky smooth middle section provides contrast before returning to the minor...

In this riff-based jazz standard, Michael Sweeney simplifies the figures just a touch to make it more playable by beginning groups, but authentic enough that it still really swings! A great introducti...

El emblemático estándar de jazz de Billy Strayhorn, grabado por Duke Ellington, se adapta hábilmente en esta versión fácil. Desde la introducción característica, los saxos en el tema principal y los b...

Essential Elements Explorer Level (correlates with Book 1, p. 11).

Explorer Level (correlates with Book 1, p. 11)

Another favorite for the holiday season. Performer Level (correlates with Book 1, p. 24).

Una de las grandes melodías navideñas de todos los tiempos. Reconocida por públicos de todas las edades. La innovadora serie Flex-Band de Hal Leonard está diseñada para proporcionar música emocionante...

One of the best-loved Christmas songs of all time. Michael's flowing arrangement with flexible scoring features a distinctive and creative harmonic approach that gives this wonderful tune a contempora...

One of the best-loved Christmas songs of all time. Michael's flowing arrangement with flexible scoring features a distinctive and creative harmonic approach that gives this wonderful tune a contempora...

Here is a unique setting of two holiday favorites set in a smooth Latin style. Bells Over Bethlehem (Andalusian Carol) uses a mixture of unison and harmony sections as the melody is passed around the...