Series: Vocalist With Big Band
Grade: Medium Style: Moderate Swing Features: Vocal/Opt. Tenor Sax - Key: C Item: 15 Price: $45.00
Series: Flute Quartet
Grade: 4 Features: 4 Flutes Item: 14475 Price: $9.50
Series: Jazz Journey
Grade: Medium Style: Salsa Item: 61060 Price: $48.00
Commissioned by the Missouri Unit of the International Association for Jazz Education for the 2006 Missouri All-State Jazz Ensemble, this authentic Latin original for advancing groups is truly a showstopper in every way! The chart is named after a popular Latin dance club and restaurant in New York City that recently closed. After opening with a dynamic tutti unison statement, this challenging work utilizes two Latin feels, namely songo and samba. The songo rhythm is most commonly heard in salsa music and employs lots of exciting syncopation supported by a repetitious, but always moving rhythm section background. The samba rhythm is used in the interlude section of the piece, which features very lush, modern voicings. Solo space is offered for soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone, trumpet, and trombone. A member of the rhythm section could also solo. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 4:35.
Series: Brass Quintet
Grade: 4 Features: 2 Trumpets, French Horn, Trombone and Tuba Item: 18699 Price: $11.95
Perfect for lighter chamber music programming or as a spirited encore, this setting for standard quintet features solid jazz writing throughout. Best results will be achieved by observing all articulations and dynamic markings so as to support, not compete with the melodic motives. Maintaining a steady pulse between the 3/4 and 4/4 metric transitions is equally crucial.
Series: Jazz Journey
Grade: Medium Style: Cha-Cha Item: 61085 Price: $48.00
Take a musical journey through Miami’s “Little Havana” in this cha-cha for advancing groups. The title refers to 8th Street, South Florida’s salsa capital, where you’ll find an abundance of Cuban cultural attractions. This chart features a strong melody and solid orchestration, supported by authentic Latin harmonies and rhythms. To ensure the proper groove, the piano montunos are fully notated with chord symbols provided. “As is” or ad lib solos are offered for trumpet and trombone, and a guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 3:20.
Series: Jazz Summit
Grade: Advanced Style: 12/8 Afro-Cuban Feel Item: 62089 Price: $56.00
This chart for proficient groups utilizes a driving Afro-Cuban 12/8 feel to characterize the power and tension of a full strength hurricane. When you’re not experiencing mental images of a raging storm making landfall, you may imagine this music as the accompaniment to a motion picture action scene. This is guaranteed to bring your audience to their feet. Duration 5:30.
Series: Jazz Summit
Grade: Advanced Style: Ballad Features: Trumpet Item: 3581 Price: $56.00
Commissioned by the William & Mary College Jazz Ensemble in Williamsburg (VA), Michael Williamson, Director. This tuneful trumpet ballad is lushly supported by colorful woodwind doubles (2 flutes, 2 clarinets, bass clarinet), flugelhorns, and bucket-muted trombones, creating a rich texture beneath the soloist. The alternate SATTB sax parts provide an equally satisfying rendition for bands without doublers.
Series: Piano Methods
Item: 21115 Price: $20.00
Series: Jazz Journey
Grade: Medium Style: Funk Item: 1545 Price: $48.00
Featured on our Volume 20 jazz demo, this tune will energize any big band program. Abundant articulations for horns, striking dynamic contrasts, and an expandable solo section are highlights. A chord chart for guitar is also included, and Jarvis invites the guitarist to play a key role by adding single-note comping patterns so the pianist can concentrate on chords.
Series: Jazz Classics/String Orch
Grade: 3 Style: Bossa Nova Item: 56028 Price: $52.00
This Henry Mancini/Johnny Mercer favorite is arranged in a bossa-nova style for grade 3 players. The beautiful melody lends itself perfectly to the warm, sonorous voicings and flowing rhythms. The high and low strings share melodic roles while the optional rhythm section supports the arrangement. The optional solo section can be improvised using the chord changes provided, or the soloist(s) can play the written solo provided for each instrument. Duration 5:35.
Series: Jazz Improvisation Method
Features: Collection Contains:
Keep Smilin'; Moonmen; Minor Is Finer; Baggage Claim Blues; Dido; Isle Of Melon; It's From Heaven; The Moon Is High; Blue Note Blues; Softly; You're The Last One; I Got Yer Rhythm!; The Sum Of Your Attributes; This Is Love; My Glowing Moment; Sweet Georg Item: 20692 Price: $19.00
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 evaluations, group lessons, teaching the jazz language and improvisation, learning standards, and more. Presented sequentially according to difficulty, the etudes have annotations beneath the staves identifying phrases and patterns common to the jazz language. Chord reference charts show users the notes of all chord symbols in each etude. Each book comes with a compact disc recording of a professional rhythm section and soloist performing all the etudes, plus separate accompaniment tracks without the soloist.
Series: Jazz Improvisation Method
Features: Collection Contains:
Keep Smilin'; Moonmen; Minor Is Finer; Baggage Claim Blues; Dido; Isle Of Melon; It's From Heaven; The Moon Is High; Blue Note Blues; Softly; You're The Last One; I Got Yer Rhythm!; The Sum Of Your Attributes; This Is Love; My Glowing Moment; Sweet Georg Item: 20694 Price: $19.00
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 evaluations, group lessons, teaching the jazz language and improvisation, learning standards, and more. Presented sequentially according to difficulty, the etudes have annotations beneath the staves identifying phrases and patterns common to the jazz language. Chord reference charts show users the notes of all chord symbols in each etude. Each book comes with a compact disc recording of a professional rhythm section and soloist performing all the etudes, plus separate accompaniment tracks without the soloist.
Series: Jazz Improvisation Method
Features: Collection Contains:
Keep Smilin'; Moonmen; Minor Is Finer; Baggage Claim Blues; Dido; Isle Of Melon; It's From Heaven; The Moon Is High; Blue Note Blues; Softly; You're The Last One; I Got Yer Rhythm!; The Sum Of Your Attributes; This Is Love; My Glowing Moment; Sweet Georg Item: 20699 Price: $19.00
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 evaluations, group lessons, teaching the jazz language and improvisation, learning standards, and more. Presented sequentially according to difficulty, the etudes have annotations beneath the staves identifying phrases and patterns common to the jazz language. Chord reference charts show users the notes of all chord symbols in each etude. Each book comes with a compact disc recording of a professional rhythm section and soloist performing all the etudes, plus separate accompaniment tracks without the soloist.
Series: Jazz Improvisation Method
Features: Collection Contains:
Keep Smilin'; Moonmen; Minor Is Finer; Baggage Claim Blues; Dido; Isle Of Melon; It's From Heaven; The Moon Is High; Blue Note Blues; Softly; You're The Last One; I Got Yer Rhythm!; The Sum Of Your Attributes; This Is Love; My Glowing Moment; Sweet Georg Item: 20691 Price: $19.00
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 evaluations, group lessons, teaching the jazz language and improvisation, learning standards, and more. Presented sequentially according to difficulty, the etudes have annotations beneath the staves identifying phrases and patterns common to the jazz language. Chord reference charts show users the notes of all chord symbols in each etude. Each book comes with a compact disc recording of a professional rhythm section and soloist performing all the etudes, plus separate accompaniment tracks without the soloist.
Series: Jazz Improvisation Method
Features: Collection Contains:
Keep Smilin'; Moonmen; Minor Is Finer; Baggage Claim Blues; Dido; Isle Of Melon; It's From Heaven; The Moon Is High; Blue Note Blues; Softly; You're The Last One; I Got Yer Rhythm!; The Sum Of Your Attributes; This Is Love; My Glowing Moment; Sweet Georg Item: 20698 Price: $19.00
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 evaluations, group lessons, teaching the jazz language and improvisation, learning standards, and more. Presented sequentially according to difficulty, the etudes have annotations beneath the staves identifying phrases and patterns common to the jazz language. Chord reference charts show users the notes of all chord symbols in each etude. Each book comes with a compact disc recording of a professional rhythm section and soloist performing all the etudes, plus separate accompaniment tracks without the soloist.
Series: Jazz Improvisation Method
Features: Collection Contains:
Keep Smilin'; Moonmen; Minor Is Finer; Baggage Claim Blues; Dido; Isle Of Melon; It's From Heaven; The Moon Is High; Blue Note Blues; Softly; You're The Last One; I Got Yer Rhythm!; The Sum Of Your Attributes; This Is Love; My Glowing Moment; Sweet Georg Item: 20697 Price: $21.00
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 evaluations, group lessons, teaching the jazz language and improvisation, learning standards, and more. Presented sequentially according to difficulty, the etudes have annotations beneath the staves identifying phrases and patterns common to the jazz language. Chord reference charts show users the notes of all chord symbols in each etude. Each book comes with a compact disc recording of a professional rhythm section and soloist performing all the etudes, plus separate accompaniment tracks without the soloist.
Series: Jazz Improvisation Method
Features: Collection Contains:
Keep Smilin'; Moonmen; Minor Is Finer; Baggage Claim Blues; Dido; Isle Of Melon; It's From Heaven; The Moon Is High; Blue Note Blues; Softly; You're The Last One; I Got Yer Rhythm!; The Sum Of Your Attributes; This Is Love; My Glowing Moment; Sweet Georg Item: 20693 Price: $19.00
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 evaluations, group lessons, teaching the jazz language and improvisation, learning standards, and more. Presented sequentially according to difficulty, the etudes have annotations beneath the staves identifying phrases and patterns common to the jazz language. Chord reference charts show users the notes of all chord symbols in each etude. Each book comes with a compact disc recording of a professional rhythm section and soloist performing all the etudes, plus separate accompaniment tracks without the soloist.
Series: Jazz Improvisation Method
Features: Collection Contains:
Keep Smilin'; Moonmen; Minor Is Finer; Baggage Claim Blues; Dido; Isle Of Melon; It's From Heaven; The Moon Is High; Blue Note Blues; Softly; You're The Last One; I Got Yer Rhythm!; The Sum Of Your Attributes; This Is Love; My Glowing Moment; Sweet Georg Item: 20696 Price: $19.00
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 evaluations, group lessons, teaching the jazz language and improvisation, learning standards, and more. Presented sequentially according to difficulty, the etudes have annotations beneath the staves identifying phrases and patterns common to the jazz language. Chord reference charts show users the notes of all chord symbols in each etude. Each book comes with a compact disc recording of a professional rhythm section and soloist performing all the etudes, plus separate accompaniment tracks without the soloist.
Series: Jazz Improvisation Method
Features: Collection Contains:
Keep Smilin'; Moonmen; Minor Is Finer; Baggage Claim Blues; Dido; Isle Of Melon; It's From Heaven; The Moon Is High; Blue Note Blues; Softly; You're The Last One; I Got Yer Rhythm!; The Sum Of Your Attributes; This Is Love; My Glowing Moment; Sweet Georg Item: 20695 Price: $19.00
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 evaluations, group lessons, teaching the jazz language and improvisation, learning standards, and more. Presented sequentially according to difficulty, the etudes have annotations beneath the staves identifying phrases and patterns common to the jazz language. Chord reference charts show users the notes of all chord symbols in each etude. Each book comes with a compact disc recording of a professional rhythm section and soloist performing all the etudes, plus separate accompaniment tracks without the soloist.
Series: Jazz Journey
Grade: Medium Style: Funk Item: 61185 Price: $48.00
Given the widespread popularity of Jeff Jarvis’ funk charts for big band, you’re going to love this original for advancing groups. Solos are offered for alto sax, tenor sax, trumpet, and trombone, but can also be played by guitar and piano if desired. After the solo section, the drums and horns have a staccato section a la “Tower of Power.” Everyone has interesting and challenging parts to play throughout, and each set includes a guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson. Optional parts are also included for 1st and 2nd Flute, and vibes. Duration 4:50.
Series: Jazz Journey
Grade: Medium Style: Funk Item: 61203 Price: $48.00
Los Angeles-based jazz composer Jeff Jarvis has composed yet another tuneful funk chart for advancing groups that grooves from start to finish. This chart has all the characteristics that make Jarvis’ best selling funk charts so popular with jazz bands everywhere. If you like Critical Mass, Honk, Old School, and Mohave Breakdown - then you’ve got to check this one out! It begins with a contemporary piano introduction, moving into a catchy melody presented initially in a two-part writing technique. Heavily syncopated piano comping, supported by staccato bass lines, will remind you of Tower of Power’s bassist, Francis Rocco Prestia. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 5:10.
Series: Jazz Summit
Grade: Advanced Style: Shuffle Item: 3261 Price: $56.00
Commissioned by the New Tier High School Jazz Department in Winnetka, Illinois, this energetic chart shifts between shuffle and afro-Cuban feels. The solo section features very accessible changes and aggressive background figures. A perfect choice for a concert opener or closer! Duration 6:20
Series: Jazz Journey
Grade: Medium Style: Funk Item: 61213 Price: $48.00
Los Angeles-based jazz composer Jeff Jarvis has composed yet another tuneful funk chart that grooves from start to finish. Written for advancing groups, it has all the characteristics that make Jarvis’ best selling funk charts so popular with jazz bands everywhere. If you liked Critical Mass, Honk, Old School, and Fatback And Greens - then you’ve got to check this one out! A catchy melody is supported by solid secondary lines and background figures, along with a few easy meter changes to add interest. The solo section contains very accessible chord changes, and everyone has interesting and challenging parts to play throughout. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 5:25.
Series: Jazz Journey
Grade: Medium Style: Funk Item: 61215 Price: $48.00
This funk original for advancing groups was commissioned by Dr. John Bradley, director of the Augusta (GA) State University Conservatory Jazz Band, and the Georgia Afro-American Jazz Band. The chart employs a tuneful melody supported by an interesting chord progression, and rock solid orchestration. It’s fun to play and will leave both the band and the audience whistling the melody. The piano part is predominately notated with chord symbols provided. The guitar part has notated parts and sections with changes and slashes. Some of the key melodic material is shared by the guitar and optional vibraphone, but is cross-cued into other horn parts during those sections. Solo changes are cued for all instruments. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 4:15.
Series: Flute Solo
Grade: 2+ Features: Flute Solo Item: 10531 Price: $7.95
This holiday favorite is cleverly set in a swing style by jazz writer Jeff Jarvis. Scored at an accessible grade 2+ level, this arrangement features a well constructed piano accompaniment that provides brief rests for the soloist at strategic intervals. Dense, satisfying jazz voicings give this selection a light-hearted, yet authentic jazz flavor. These solo arrangements are guaranteed to liven up your next holiday program, but you’d better hurry and buy them before Frosty melts! Duration 2:25.
Series: Clarinet Solo
Grade: 2+ Features: Clarinet Solo Item: 11001 Price: $6.95
This holiday favorite is cleverly set in a swing style by jazz writer Jeff Jarvis. Scored at an accessible grade 2+ level, this arrangement features a well constructed piano accompaniment that provides brief rests for the soloist at strategic intervals. Dense, satisfying jazz voicings give this selection a light-hearted, yet authentic jazz flavor. These instrumental solo arrangements are guaranteed to liven up your next holiday program, but you’d better hurry and buy them before Frosty melts! Duration 2:25.
Series: Alto Saxophone Solo
Grade: 2+ Features: Alto Saxophone Solo Item: 11353 Price: $6.95
This holiday favorite is cleverly set in a swing style by jazz writer Jeff Jarvis. Scored at an accessible grade 2+ level, this arrangement features a well constructed piano accompaniment that provides brief rests for the soloist at strategic intervals. Dense, satisfying jazz voicings give this selection a light-hearted, yet authentic jazz flavor. These instrumental solo arrangements are guaranteed to liven up your next holiday program, but you’d better hurry and buy them before Frosty melts! Duration 2:25.
Series: Tenor Saxophone Solo
Grade: 2+ Features: Tenor Saxophone Solo Item: 11573 Price: $7.95
This holiday favorite is cleverly set in a swing style by jazz writer Jeff Jarvis. Scored at an accessible grade 2+ level, this arrangement features a well constructed piano accompaniment that provides brief rests for the soloist at strategic intervals. Dense, satisfying jazz voicings give this selection a light-hearted, yet authentic jazz flavor. These solo arrangements are guaranteed to liven up your next holiday program, but you’d better hurry and buy them before Frosty melts! Duration 2:25.
Series: Trumpet Solo
Grade: 2+ Features: Trumpet Solo Item: 11788 Price: $6.95
This holiday favorite is cleverly set in a swing style by jazz writer Jeff Jarvis. Scored at an accessible grade 2+ level, this arrangement features a well constructed piano accompaniment that provides brief rests for the soloist at strategic intervals. Dense, satisfying jazz voicings give this selection a light-hearted, yet authentic jazz flavor. These instrumental solo arrangements are guaranteed to liven up your next holiday program, but you’d better hurry and buy them before Frosty melts! Duration 2:25.
Series: Horn In F Solo
Grade: 2+ Features: Horn in F Solo Item: 12103 Price: $7.95
This holiday favorite is cleverly set in a swing style by jazz writer Jeff Jarvis. Scored at an accessible grade 2+ level, this arrangement features a well constructed piano accompaniment that provides brief rests for the soloist at strategic intervals. Dense, satisfying jazz voicings give this selection a light-hearted, yet authentic jazz flavor. These solo arrangements are guaranteed to liven up your next holiday program, but you’d better hurry and buy them before Frosty melts! Duration 2:25.
Series: Trombone Solo
Grade: 2+ Features: Trombone Solo Item: 12401 Price: $7.95
This holiday favorite is cleverly set in a swing style by jazz writer Jeff Jarvis. Scored at an accessible grade 2+ level, this arrangement features a well constructed piano accompaniment that provides brief rests for the soloist at strategic intervals. Dense, satisfying jazz voicings give this selection a light-hearted, yet authentic jazz flavor. These solo arrangements are guaranteed to liven up your next holiday program, but you’d better hurry and buy them before Frosty melts! Duration 2:25.
Series: Flute Quartet
Grade: 3+ Features: 4 Flutes Item: 14541 Price: $9.50
This Christmas favorite has been cleverly arranged for flute and clarinet quartet in a swing style by jazz writer Jeff Jarvis. The popular song by Jack Rollins and Steve Nelson about the happy-go-lucky snow man with the corncob pipe, a button nose and two eyes made out of coal, is arranged at the grade 3+ level. Jarvis’ setting utilizes catchy, yet accessible swing rhythms, and provides brief rests for each player at strategic intervals. Dense, satisfying jazz voicings give this selection a light-hearted, authentic jazz flavor that is well-suited for the inherent timbre and agility of flutes and clarinets. Duration 2:30.
Series: Clarinet Quartet
Grade: 3+ Features: 4 Bb Clarinets Item: 15112 Price: $9.50
This Christmas favorite has been cleverly arranged for flute and clarinet quartet in a swing style by jazz writer Jeff Jarvis. The popular song by Jack Rollins and Steve Nelson about the happy-go-lucky snow man with the corncob pipe, a button nose and two eyes made out of coal, is arranged at the grade 3+ level. Jarvis’ setting utilizes catchy, yet accessible swing rhythms, and provides brief rests for each player at strategic intervals. Dense, satisfying jazz voicings give this selection a light-hearted, authentic jazz flavor that is well-suited for the inherent timbre and agility of flutes and clarinets. Duration 2:30.
Series: Woodwind Quintet
Grade: 3+ Features: Flute, Oboe, Bb Clarinet, French Horn and Bassoon Item: 16872 Price: $12.95
This Christmas favorite has been cleverly arranged in a swing style by jazz writer Jeff Jarvis. The popular song by Jack Rollins and Steve Nelson about the happy-go-lucky snow man with the corncob pipe, a button nose and two eyes made out of coal, is arranged here at the grade 3+ level for woodwind quintets, and grade 4 level for trombone quartets. Jarvis’ setting utilizes catchy, yet accessible swing rhythms, and provides brief rests for each player at strategic intervals. Dense, satisfying jazz voicings give this selection a light-hearted, authentic jazz flavor. Duration 2:30.
Series: Trombone Quartet
Grade: 4 Features: 4 Tenor Trombones Item: 17722 Price: $10.95
This Christmas favorite has been cleverly arranged in a swing style by jazz writer Jeff Jarvis. The popular song by Jack Rollins and Steve Nelson about the happy-go-lucky snow man with the corncob pipe, a button nose and two eyes made out of coal, is arranged here at the grade 3+ level for woodwind quintets, and grade 4 level for trombone quartets. Jarvis’ setting utilizes catchy, yet accessible swing rhythms, and provides brief rests for each player at strategic intervals. Dense, satisfying jazz voicings give this selection a light-hearted, authentic jazz flavor. Duration 2:30.
Series: Jazz Journey
Grade: Medium Style: Shuffle Item: 1588 Price: $48.00
Whether your ensemble is experienced or in the development stages, this chart written in a crowd -pleasing shuffle style is suitable for all performance situations, particularly festivals. The latest in a series of annual commissions for Dr. John Bradley of Augusta (GA) State University, the chart starts with solos for 1st tenor sax and 2nd trumpet, followed by solo space for trumpet. The chart is accessible, with brass ranges moderate and all parts well articulated. As with most Jarvis originals, rhythm parts are fully noted.
Series: Kendor Archive Editions
Grade: Medium Advanced Style: Medium Swing Features: Flugelhorn Item: 52375 Price: $75.00
Series: Kendor Archive Editions
Grade: Medium Advanced Style: Funk Item: 52390 Price: $75.00
Series: Jazz Journey
Grade: Medium Style: Funk Item: 1586 Price: $48.00
Ever since the widespread popularity of the Jeff Jarvis’ funk original, Critical Mass, requests for a sequel have been pouring in. At last, Jeff has composed and arranged “Honk”, with all the characteristics that made its predecessor such a hit with jazz ensembles, only at a slightly more accessible level. Like Critical Mass, “Honk” begins with a contemporary sax section introduction, clearly placing your baritone saxophonist in the limelight, but without excessive technical demands. Everyone has interesting and challenging parts to play throughout. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 4:55.
Series: Jazz Combo Series
Grade: Medium Style: Relaxed Bossa Nova Item: 5203 Price: $20.00
This popular standard by Leo Robin and Ralph Rainger has been arranged for medium level jazz combos in a relaxed bossa nova style. As with all charts in this series, the music is scored for three horns and rhythm section. Horn 1 can be played by trumpet or alto saxophone. Horn 2 is playable by alto or tenor saxophone, and Horn 3 parts are provided for trombone or tenor saxophone. Great care has gone into providing meaningful and concisely notated rhythm parts that support the arrangement. Duration 5:00
Series: Brass Quintet
Grade: 3 Features: 2 Trumpets, French Horn, Trombone and Tuba Item: 18853 Price: $11.95
Series: Jazz Improvisation Method
Item: 20825 Price: $48.00
This book is the most comprehensive, how-to handbook for jazz educators ever published. Featuring easy-to-understand text, loads of notated examples, photos, and unique illustrations by Steve Wiest, this 271-page compendium with two CD recordings provides inexperienced and seasoned teachers alike with tons of practical information. The Japanese translation of this book is available at www.atn-inc.jp
Series: Compact Disc
Item: 20827 Price: $12.00
Series: Compact Disc
Item: 20828 Price: $12.00
Series: Trumpet Solo
Grade: 3-6 Features: Trumpet Solo
Unacompanied
Collection Contains:
10 Originals In A Variety Of Jazz Styles
Item: 11792 Price: $8.95
Series: Jazz Journey
Grade: Medium Style: Funk Item: 61360 Price: $48.00
Shortly after the passing of R&B pioneer James Brown, this infectious funk original was written for Dr. John Bradley, who incidentally shares the same initials as the “Godfather of Soul.” This chart for advancing groups utilizes classic horn lines and rhythmic devices that are heard in James Brown’s music, and is destined to be an audience favorite! A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 3:10.
Series: Jazz Journey
Grade: Medium Style: Shuffle Item: 61460 Price: $48.00
Premiered at the 2007 Monterey Next Generation Jazz Festival, this chart for advancing groups is a winner for concert or festival programming. Equally appropriate as an opener, closer, or anything in between, the solid shuffle groove will energize your band and audience. The effective melody alternates between the keys of concert F and Ab, offering a dense harmonic structure and interesting lines for all players. A stop-time sax soli followed by a short trombone soli has been included, as is solo space for any instrument. C, Bb, and Eb solo sheets are included. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 4:55.
Series: Jazz Summit
Grade: Advanced Style: Salsa Item: 62465 Price: $56.00
Here’s a great salsa original for proficient groups that employs a strong melody supported by authentic Latin harmonies and solid orchestration. To ensure the proper groove, the piano montunos are fully notated with chord symbols provided most of the time (pianists are encouraged to comp if familiar with the salsa style). The guitar part consists primarily of chords and slashes, with melodic material notated in some sections. The three solo sections have chord changes cued for guitar, trombone and baritone saxophone. Duration 4:35.
Series: Kendor Archive Editions
Grade: Medium Advanced Style: Samba Item: 52523 Price: $75.00
Series: Jazz Gateway
Grade: Easy Style: Swing Item: 32190 Price: $45.00
Written to coincide with Shelly Berg's successful Chop-Monster jazz language tutor, the sax duet writing in this blues original pays tribute to legendary big band writer Billy May. Saxes should strive to play scooped notes uniformly; lead alto may exaggerate the scoops a bit more than the other section members. As with the other charts in this series, solo space is allowed for all instruments, and optional parts for flute, horn, tuba and vibes supplement the standard big band set.
Series: Jazz Summit
Grade: Advanced Style: Funk Item: 3287 Price: $56.00
Commissioned by the Arizona Association for Jazz Education for the 2003 Arizona All-State Jazz Ensemble, this exciting chart will energize just about any program, especially festival performances. If you liked Jeff Jarvis' best sellers, High Octane, White Heat, Powder Keg, and Critical Mass, then you won't want to miss this funk original. Frequent articulations are provided for the horns, and the rhythm parts are an integral part of the arrangement. Solos include tenor saxophone and guitar, however all players have interesting and challenging parts.
Series: Jazz Journey
Grade: Medium Style: Ballad Item: 61530 Price: $48.00
Commissioned by Rick McClure and the St. Mark’s Upper School Jazz Ensemble in Salt Lake City, Utah, “Night Sky” is a lushly voiced ballad for advancing groups in the Neal Hefti, “L’il Darlin’ ” tradition. All instruments share the tuneful melody during this sophisticated yet accessible original. As in most of Jarvis’ charts, frequent articulations and dynamics are provided for all horns and rhythm, and are an integral part of the arrangement. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each chart. Duration 3:45.
Series: Jazz Journey
Grade: Medium Style: Funk Item: 61568 Price: $48.00
Here’s a great funk original that utilizes clearly articulated rhythmic figures supported by a driving groove and full harmonies. A powerful solo section over a simple repeated progression invites numerous soloists to join in the fun. This will be a festival favorite for sure! A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 4:45.
Series: Jazz Summit
Grade: Advanced Style: Funk Item: 1718 Price: $56.00
If you like Jeff Jarvis' bestsellers, High Octane, White Heat, Powder Keg, and Critical Mass, then you won't want to miss out on this medium advanced funk chart. Written in the Funkadelic and Rick James old school style of the 1980's, this chart will light up any concert. Interesting and challenging parts are included for all as this tune grooves hard throughout. Duration 5:15
Series: Jazz Gateway
Grade: Easy Style: Ballad Item: 60580 Price: $45.00
This lovely ballad for developing groups is a tip-of-the-hat to the tuneful ballads of the 1940’s and 1950’s. Warm textures are created by the densely voiced chords and winding melody. Written or ad lib solo space is provided for trumpet. While the tempo and note values of a ballad are accessible in terms of technical and range demands, working on proper blend, balance, and nuance will sustain the interest of even the most seasoned groups. Each set includes a guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson and optional parts for flute, clarinet, horn in F, tuba, and vibes. Duration 3:30.
Series: Jazz Combo Series
Grade: Medium Advanced Style: Latin (Songo) Item: 5278 Price: $20.00
This popular Edward Heyman and Johnny Green standard is arranged here in a Latin songo style, alternating with swing. Contemporary Latin rhythms coupled with Art Blakey-style horn writing make for a spirited rendition of this classic piece. As in all charts from this series, Horn 1 can be played by trumpet or alto sax, Horn 2 by alto sax or tenor sax, and Horn 3 by tenor sax or trombone. Optional solo space is provided in all the horn parts, but can be delegated to rhythm section players as well.
Series: Jazz Summit
Grade: Advanced Style: Swing Item: 62590 Price: $56.00
Commissioned by the Centennial High School Jazz Ensemble under the direction of David Pietsch, this cleverly conceived chart is dedicated to Frank Vargas to commemorate this “arts-friendly” administrator’s retirement from the Phoenix (AZ) area school district. Based on the chord progression to “On The Street Where You Live”, this swing original for proficient groups offers interesting playing for every member of the big band. In addition to brief quotes from other songs containing the word “street” (“Green Dolphin Street”, “On The Sunny Side Of The Street”), you’ll hear a couple measures of “On The Street…”, plus short quotes from “Second Time Around” and “Nica’s Dream”. Exciting ensemble writing, solos for trumpet and piano, and a humorous “ricky-tick” section make this energetic swing chart great fun to play. Duration 4:55.
Series: Kendor Archive Editions
Grade: Medium Style: Funk Item: 52715 Price: $75.00
Series: Jazz Summit
Grade: Advanced Style: Bright Swing Item: 3309 Price: $56.00
Here's a fun and challenging chart that's guaranteed to keep your audience on the edge of their seats. Scored at the medium advanced level, this bright swing original alternates with a samba groove. Rhythmically interesting and very densely scored for maximum impact, solos are offered for alto sax, tenor sax, trumpet, or trombone and can be opened up at the director's discretion. Duration 5:50.
Series: Brass Quintet
Grade: 4 Features: 2 Trumpets, French Horn, Trombone and Tuba Item: 19013 Price: $11.95
This time tested favorite by Duke Ellington from Sophisticated Ladies has been skillfully adapted for brass quintet by critically acclaimed writer Jeff Jarvis. Featuring many of the pleasing voicings and rhythmic twists of Jeff's jazz ensemble charts, this exciting arrangement of Satin Doll begins in a light samba style before evolving into a hard-swinging feel midway through the piece. Ranges and rhythms are accessible to grade 4 players, and adequate rests for each player are offered throughout. The light nature of the piece, plus its duration of 2:30 make it ideal for an encore selection.
Series: Jazz Journey
Grade: Medium Style: Funk Item: 61798 Price: $48.00
Given the widespread popularity of Jeff Jarvis’ Critical Mass and Honk, you’re going to love his latest funk original for advancing groups. A solid funk groove coupled with a rich chord progression gives this driving chart plenty of audience appeal. Solos are offered to alto and tenor saxophone. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 4:55.
Series: Flute Quartet
Grade: 4 Features: 4 Flutes Item: 14627 Price: $10.95
Johnny Mercer and Harold Arlen's classic from the Paramount Picture Star Spangled Rhythm has been skillfully adapted for flute quartet by composer/arranger Jeff Jarvis. Perfect for lighter chamber music programming or as an encore, this arrangement includes solid jazz voicing, fun rhythms, and a few metric shifts for added appeal. Duration 2:30.
Series: Saxophone Quartet
Grade: 4 Features: Soprano (opt. Alto), Alto, Tenor and Baritone Saxes Item: 16336 Price: $10.95
This classic Harold Arlen and Johnny Mercer standard from the Paramount Picture Star Spangled Rhythm has been skillfully adapted for SATB or AATB saxophone quartet. Perfect for lighter chamber music programming or an encore, this arrangement features jazz writing in an accessible, yet interesting setting that includes solid jazz voicings, fun rhythms, and a few metric shifts for added appeal.
Series: Baritone-Tuba Quartet
Grade: 4 Features: 2 Baritones and 2 Tubas Item: 18154 Price: $10.95
This classic Harold Arlen and Johnny Mercer standard from the Paramount Picture Star Spangled Rhythm has been skillfully adapted for baritone-tuba quartet by Jeff Jarvis. Perfect for lighter chamber music programming or an encore, this arrangement features jazz writing in an accessible, yet interesting setting that includes solid jazz voicings, fun rhythms, and a few metric shifts for added appeal.
Series: Brass Quintet
Grade: 4 Features: 2 Trumpets, French Horn, Trombone and Tuba Item: 19048 Price: $11.95
This version of the classic Harold Arlen tune works beautifully for today's brass quintets. Perfect as an encore, it features solid jazz voicings, spirited rhythms, and a few metric shifts to make things interesting. Keeping a steady pulse in the transitions between 3/4 and 4/ time is vital, as is careful observance of articulations and dynamics so melodic motives are clearly heard.
Series: Trumpet Duet
Grade: 4 Features: 2 Trumpets w/Piano
Collection Contains:
Trumpet Voluntary; Trumpet Tune
Item: 17145 Price: $8.50
Series: Jazz Journey
Grade: Medium Style: Swing Item: 1828 Price: $48.00
Make your jazz ensemble sound more advanced while performing this medium level swing chart that juxtaposes dense voicing with accessible swing features. This festival-worthy chart has a terrific sax soli plus interesting parts for all. An optional vibes part is included along with solo sheets and a guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson. Commissioned by the University of Portland Jazz Festival, David Parker director. Duration 4:10.
Series: Jazz Summit
Grade: Advanced Style: Jazz Waltz Item: 62900 Price: $56.00
A densely voiced brass chorale introduces this driving jazz waltz for proficient jazz bands. Based on the chord changes to the popular jazz standard, “I Remember You”, this original is full of densely voiced altered dominant and suspended harmonies, coupled with interesting rhythms. Solo space is offered for piano, followed by a section where the drummer trades 4’s with the various wind sections. Before the rousing finish the chart modulates briefly, then returns to the home key. At the end the piece, the intro. chorale is reprised in tempo before an exciting series of solo breaks for the drummer. Duration 5:00.
Series: Jazz Journey
Grade: Medium Style: Funk Item: 61965 Price: $48.00
This tuneful funk chart grooves from start to finish, and has all the characteristics that makes Jarvis’ best selling funk charts so popular with advancing jazz groups. If you liked Critical Mass, Honk, Old School, and Fatback N’ Greens, then you’ve got to check this one out! Although it was commissioned by Chuck Wackerman for the McAuliffe Middle School program, this chart is just as appropriate for high school groups and beyond. It has a catchy melody supported by solid secondary lines and background figures, plus some other fun twists. The solo section has very accessible chord changes. Everyone has interesting and challenging parts to play throughout. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 4:25