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Here's a fantastic swing chart that can feature any soloist. Utilizing the call and response technique, the soloist makes a statement and the ensemble answers. Later they switch roles, making this gre...

As recorded by the Toshiko Akiyoshi/Lew Tabackin Big Band on the album Long Yellow Road. Duration 6:00.

As recorded by the Toshiko Akiyoshi/Lew Tabackin Big Band on the album Long Yellow Road. Duration 6:00.

Recorded in 1971 by the Count Basie Orchestra on their Have A Nice Day album, this classic featuring solo trombone opens and closes with a directed chorale. In between, the pairing of a gospel groove...

Recorded in 1971 by the Count Basie Orchestra on their Have A Nice Day album, this classic featuring solo trombone opens and closes with a directed chorale. In between, the pairing of a gospel groove...

Featuring piano in a familiar gospel-flavored role, this original for developing groups has been skillfully orchestrated so as to support, but never eclipse, the sound of the soloist. The majority of...

Featuring piano in a familiar gospel-flavored role, this original for developing groups has been skillfully orchestrated so as to support, but never eclipse, the sound of the soloist. The majority of...

This tuneful, accessible gospel tune for developing groups is sure to find its way into many big band folders. Opening with a short notated alto solo, it kicks into a strong groove that will energize...

This tuneful, accessible gospel tune for developing groups is sure to find its way into many big band folders. Opening with a short notated alto solo, it kicks into a strong groove that will energize...

This tuneful, accessible gospel tune for developing groups is sure to find its way into many big band folders. Opening with a short notated alto solo, it kicks into a strong groove that will energize...

This collection of 18 audition/performance etudes based on the chord progressions to popular jazz standards, blues, and rhythm changes. The collection was designed for honors jazz band auditions, solo...

This essential book for jazz ensemble auditions, recitals, festivals, and lessons includes 20 etudes based on the changes to popular jazz standards so players learn to improvise over the chord progres...

This collection of 18 audition/performance etudes based on the chord progressions to popular jazz standards, blues, and rhythm changes. The collection was designed for honors jazz band auditions, solo...

This colorful setting of the great Berlin hit features three contrasting moods: a gentle, pyramid-like opening; an energetic, jazz chorus midsection; and a haunting bluesy ending. A swing interpretati...

Considerada como la primera composición de ragtime publicada, este alegre two-step de 1897 exige precisión rítmica por parte de todos y ofrece oportunidades únicas de solos "escritos o improvisados" e...

This Duke Ellington classic from Sophisticated Ladies has been skillfully adapted for flute quartet by composer/arranger James Christensen. Perfect for lighter chamber music programming or as an encor...

This grade 5 percussion trio functions much like a jazz trio. The tune is played with variations, followed by a section for improvisation, and then finishes with the tune again to bring it to a happy...

This grade 5 percussion trio functions much like a jazz trio. The tune is played with variations, followed by a section for improvisation, and then finishes with the tune again to bring it to a happy...

Murray Houllif's swingin' version of this great Roaring Twenties hit features all the razzmatazz of that fabulous era. Accessible to many, equipment requirements are flexible and limited to common ins...

This exceedingly groovy jazz original was written for percussion ensembles who want to swing the roof off! It's a high-energy conversation between five players on bells, xylophone, marimba, chimes and...

This exceedingly groovy jazz original was written for percussion ensembles who want to swing the roof off! It's a high-energy conversation between five players on bells, xylophone, marimba, chimes and...

In our Ensembles Without Instruments, this jazzy quartet featuring vocal sounds, hand clapping, finger snapping and other body percussion sounds pays tribute to the legendary bebop drummers Max Roach,...