BASIE, BEBOP, BALLADS & BLUES
RECOMMENDED CLASSIC & NEWER WORKS
FOR THE JAZZ ENSEMBLE, GRADES 2 – 4+
Compiled by
Dr. Michael Parkinson
Director, School of Music
Ohio University, Athens, Ohio © 2008
Educational Specialist – Conn/Selmer Inc.
With the assistance of Robert Waggoner, St. Ann Music Publications, St. Louis, MO
Works selected from the following publishing sources:
Advance, Alfred-Belwin, Barnhouse, Doug Beach (Kendor), DPZ, FJH, Hal Leonard
Heritage, Increase Music, JPM, Jazz at Lincoln Center (Alfred-JLC), Kendor, Kjos, Little Bear, Ludwig
Matrix, Really Good Music, Second Floor (Leonard), Sierra, Smart Chart, Stitzel, Three-Two, UNC & Walrus
Key: CAPITALIZED = 1st choice, Title Case = 2nd choice, * = Playable by a smaller ensemble
BALLADS:
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SOURCE and/or RECORDING:
AFTER YOU’VE GONE
All The Things You Are
ALWAYS & FOREVER
At First Light
All In Good Time
AUTUMN
BEEN ALONE TOO LONG
Black, Brown & Beautiful
BLUE
Blue & Sentimental
BLUE FLAME
THE BLUES
Body & Soul
But Beautiful
CARLA
C. B. Talk
CENTRAL PARK WEST
CHELSEA BRIDGE
COME SUNDAY
DREAMSVILLE
EARLY AUTUMN
EPILOGUE
Layton/M. Taylor
J. Kern/S. Kenton
P. Metheny/B. Curnow
Ellen Rowe
Les Hooper
Bob Florence
Lenny Stack
Oliver Nelson
B. Shew/G. Brisker
C. Basie/R. Phillippe
J. Noble/P. Murtha
Don Ellis
J. Green/D. Wolpe
arr. Lennie Niehaus
Bob Mintzer
Heinz Czadek
J. Coltrane/J. Fedchock
B. Strayhorn/M. Taylor
D.Ellington/M.Tomaro
H. Mancini/F. Mantooth
Ralph Burns
Bill Cunliffe
1920s standard, publisher’s disc
1950s Stan Kenton Orchestra
1990s Pat Metheny Group & Bob Curnow Big Band
Original , publisher’s disc
Original, a la 1960s Basie walking swing
1980s Bob Florence Orchestra (opt. doubles)
Original, publisher’s web site, soprano lead, “bluesy”
1970s Oliver Nelson Orchestra
1970s Louie Bellson Orchestra
1940s Count Basie Orchestra
1940s-80s Woody Herman Orchestra theme song
1970s Don Ellis, ‘Live at the Fillmore”
Standard, rec by Coltrane, Hawkins, Goodman, et al
1950s Stan Kenton Orchestra
2000s Mintzer, “Latin From Manhattan”, Latin ballad
Original, a la Count Basie, swing 8th ballad
1980s Woody Herman Orch, “50th Anniversary" Tour”
1940-1960s Duke Ellington, “Concert in the Virgin Islands”
Duke Ellington, “Black, Brown & Beige”
1950s Mancini, various other bands
1940s-80ss Woody Herman Orchestra
Original, harmonically rich, a la Bill Evans
Swing 8 , ensemble, piano
Trombones, piano, sax soli
Alto sax, flugel horn, or guitar
Alto sax, light rock ballad
Piano, ensemble
Tenor sax feature
Swing 8th, various, ensemble
Alto Sax (Johnny Hodges)
Trumpet (Bobby Shew)
Various, ensemble
Various, ensemble
Trumpet, ensemble
Alto saxophone
Alto saxophone
Piano, ensemble
Piano, sax soli, ensemble
Tenor sax, ensemble
Alto sax, ensemble
Alto sax, piano
Trombone, ensemble
Sax soli and tenor sax
Piano feature
Leonard
Sierra
Sierra
Sierra
Columbia
Walrus
Barnhouse
Sierra
Beach/Kendor
Leonard
Leonard
UNC
Alfred-Belwin
Sierra
Kendor
Barnhouse
Kendor
Leonard
Leonard
Leonard
Leonard
Walrus
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ESPECIALLY FOR YOU
John Oddo
1980s Woody Herman “Concord Jazz Festival
Tenor sax feature
2nd Floor/HL
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FIRST CHILD
FIRST LOVE SONG
Georgia On My Mind
Georgia On My Mind
Girl Talk
GOODBYE MY HEART
GOODBYE PORK PIE HAT
HERE’S THAT RAINY DAY
Here’s That Rainy Day
HOME OF MY HEART
HURRY HOME
I Can’t Get Started
I Loves You, Porgy
I Remember Clifford
IF I COULD (easy version)
If I Could Fly *
IN A SENTIMENTAL MOOD
IN HER FAMILY
I’ve NEVER BEEN IN LOVE B.
JADA
LAMENT
Laura
LETTER FROM HOME
Bob Curnow
Original, tone poem a la Stan Kenton
Bob Brookmeyer
1980s Mel Lewis, “Bob Brookmeyer, Arranger-Composer”
H. Carmichael/M. Taylor 1960s Ray Charles
H. Carmichael/S. Nestico 1960s Ray Charles
N. Hefti/J. Berry
1960s standard
Mike Smukal
Original, latin ballad, 2006 publisher’s disc
C. Mingus/A. Homzy
1950s Charles Mingus, “Mingus Ah Um”
B & VH/Bob Curnow
1970s Stan Kenton Orchestra (not recorded)
arr. Dee Barton
1970s Stan Kenton Orchestra, “Redlands University”
Chris Walden
Original, walking swing ballad
Dirk Fischer
Original, lush harmony, sop, flugels, bass bone required
V. Duke/G. Stone
1930s standard, Adderley, Herman, Ferguson
G. Gershwin/DeSpain
1930s standard from “Porgy & Bess” (Davis/Evans, 1958)
B. Golson/S. Nestico
1950s jazz classic in memory of Clifford Brown
P. Metheny/B. Curnow
1990s Pat Metheny Group & Curnow Big Band
Mike Smukul
2007-2008 Alfred demo disc
D. Ellington/M. Tomaro 1940s Ellington standard, many recordings
P. Metheny/B. Curnow
1980s Pat Metheny, “Still Life Talking”
arr. Lennie Niehaus
1950s Stan Kenton Orchestra
arr. Oliver Nelson
1960s Oliver Nelson, “Live From Los Angeles”
J. J. Johnson/M. Tomaro 1950s J. J. Johnson (various recordings)
Mercer & Raskin/Niehaus 1950s Stan Kenton Orchestra, publisher’s disc
P. Metheny/B. Curnow
1990s Pat Metheny Group & Bob Curnow Big Band
Trumpet, ensemble
Piano, ensemble, opt. doubles
Swing 8ths, ensemble
Swing 8th, alto sax
Swing 8th, ensemble
Alto sax & trumpet
Alto, tenor, trombone
Trombones, trumpet
Trombones, piano, trumpet
Flugel feature
Piano, ensemble
Trumpet feature
Trumpet feature
Trumpet feature
Alto sax, trumpet or guitar
Tenor sax, latin ballad
Trumpet, ensemble
Piano, ensemble
Trombones & sax soli, trumpet
Various, ensemble
Trombone section, piano
Trombone & saxophone solis
Piano & guitar
Sierra
Kendor
Leonard
Leonard
Leonard
Alfred-Bel
Leonard
Sierra
Sierra
Walrus
Walrus
Leonard
Alfred-Belwin
Leonard
Sierra
Alfred-Bel
Leonard
Sierra
Sierra
Sierra
Leonard
Sierra
Sierra
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BALLADS, continued:
TITLE:
LIL’ DARLIN’
Lisette
Little Ole Softy
LUSH LIFE
MAIDS OF CADIZ
My Foolish Heart
My Funny Valentine
Natalie’s Song
NO HEAT
Never No Lament
NIGHTHAWKS
Night Sky
OBLIVION
Of Courage and Spirit
PASSION FLOWER
A PENTHOUSE DAWN
QUINTESSENCE
Prayer Meeting *
RANDI
Round Midnight
Round Midnight
Samantha *
SARA’S SONG
The Shadow of Your Smile *
A Single Flower
Skylark
SKYLARK
Smooth As Silk
Sometimes Dreams Come True
SOPHISTICATED LADY
Spring Can Really Hang You Up
ST. LOUIS BLUES
STAPES
SWEE’ PEA
SWEETIE PIE (easy version)
That Warm Feeling
There’s a Letter from Home
A Time for Love
A TIME FOR LOVE
TO YOU
Tonka Bean
TURN OUT THE STARS
Twice Is Nice
TWINKLE TWINKLE
TWO HEARTED RIVER
COMP/ARRANGER:
SOURCE and/or RECORDING:
Neil Hefti
1950s Count Basie Orchestra
Sammy Nestico
Original, publisher’s disc
Rich Matteson
Original, 1960s Count Basie style
B. Strayhorn/M. Tomaro 1940s Duke Ellington, rec by Duke, Kenton, S. Vaughan
L. Delibes/G. Evans
1950s Miles Davis-Gil Evans, “Miles Ahead”
Y-W/D. Rivello
1950s standard, Sarah Vaughan, Art Pepper
R-H/Nestico
1950s-60s standard, Miles Davis, Sarah Vaughan
Mike Tomaro
Original, publisher’s disc
Bill Holman
1950s Terry Gibbs Big Band, bebop & swing 8th feel
D. Ellington/D. Berger
1940s Duke Ellington Orchestra
Paul Ferguson
Original, publisher’s disc, infl. of Gil Evans
Jeff Jarvis
Original, walking swing ballad, pub. disc
A. Piazzolla/B. Curnow 2000s, publisher’s disc
Bob Washut
Original, gospel tinged, UNI Jazz Band
B. Strayhorn/M. Tomaro 1940-60s Duke Ellington featuring Johnny Hodges
Oliver Nelson
1960s Oliver Nelson, “Verve Jazz Masters”
Quincy Jones
1960s Quincy Jones Orch, 2000 Jones-Nestico Orch
Matt Harris
Original, a la Bob Mintzer, 4/4 ballad gospel feel
Phil Woods
1970s Clark Terry Big Band, “Wichita Jazz Festival”
T. Monk/M. Tomaro
1940s-1960s Thelonious Monk, Miles Davis, Art Pepper
T. Monk/D. Wolpe
1940s-1960s Thelonious Monk, Miles Davis, Art Pepper
Sammy Nestico
1970s Count Basie Orchestra
Bob Curnow
Original, publisher’s disc (ballad & double X section)
J. Mandel/R. Phillippe
1960s movie theme, multiple recordings
Howie Smith
Original, recording from the composer (Cleveland State U)
Carmichael/I. McDougall 1940s standard, multiple recordings
Carmichael/Brookmeyer 1980s Mel Lewis, “Bob Brookmeyer, Arranger/Composer”
Jon Phelps
Original, st. 8th light rock ballad
George Shutack
Original, publisher’s disc
Duke Ellington/D. Berger 1940s Duke Ellington Orchestra, Sarah Vaughan
Landsman/Wolf/D. Wolpe 1960s standard, Stan Getz early 1960s on Verve
W.C. Handy/O. Nelson
1960s Oliver Nelson “Verve Jazz Masters”, easy doubles
Frank Mantooth
Original, ballad in memory of Bill Stapleton
Bill Holman
1970s Count Basie Orchestra, “I Told You So”
Don Sebesky
1950s Maynard Ferguson, recorded as “Easy Chair”
Sammy Nestico
1970s Count Basie Orchestra, “Basie Straight Ahead
Ryan Haines
Original, a cappella ensemble piece, a la Kenton
Mandel/Nestico
1970s standard, Sammy Nestico Orchestra
J. Mandel/H. Levy
1970s standard, Stan Kenton Orchestra
Thad Jones
1960s Basie/Ellington, “First Time,” or 1990s Mel Lewis
Les Hooper
1980s original, walking swing ensemble a la Basie
B.Evans/S.Berg
1960s Bill Evans Trio, “Bill Evans at Town Hall”
Rick Stitzel
Original, influenced by Count Basie swing 8th ballads
arr. Rich DeRosa
Children’s song, arranged in “Lil’ Darlin” style
John LaBarbera
Original, tone poem, conductor required
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Swing 8 , trumpet
Soprano sax, ensemble
Swing 8th, trumpet, ensemble
Piano, trombone, saxes/bones
Trumpet, ensemble (simplified)
Alto, ensemble
Trumpet feature
Trumpet, rock ballad
Blues, various, ensemble
Swing 8th
Swing 8ith, alto sax, ensemble
Ensemble, trumpet
Trumpet feature
Piano, alto
Alto sax feature
Alto sax feature
Alto sax feature
Piano feature
Alto sax feature, sax soli
Alto sax, ensemble
Trumpet feature
Tenor sax feature
Trumpet, sax soli, ensemble
Alto sax, piano, ensemble
Flugel horn feature
Trumpet feature
Alto sax feature, piano, ens.
Trumpet or alto feature
Piano, ensemble
Baritone sax (Carney)
Alto saxophone, ballad & swing
Trumpet feature, swing 8ths
Trumpet feature
Trombone, piano, ensemble
Swing 8th, trumpet, ensemble
Swing 8th ballad
Ensemble piece, no solos
Trombone, ensemble
Trombones, trumpet, piano
Trombone, ensemble
Tenor sax, ensemble
Ensemble piece, no solos
Sax soli, various, ensemble
Piano, ensemble
Piano (notated), ensemble
PUB:
Leonard
Alfred-Belwin
UNC
Leonard
Kendor
Alfred-Bel
Leonard
Beach/Kendor
Sierra
Alfred/JLC
Sierra
Kendor
Sierra
Walrus
Leonard
Sierra
Alfred-Belwin
Kendor
Walrus
Leonard
Alfred-Bel
Kendor
Sierra
Alfred-Belwin
Walrus
Leonard
Advance
Kendor
Beach/Kendor
Alfred-JLC
Alfred-Bel
Sierra
Barnhouse
Sierra
Sierra
Kendor
Walrus
Alfred-Bel
Sierra
Kendor
Barnhouse
Walrus
Stitzel Music
Alfred-Bel
JMP
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WE’LL BE TOGETHER AGAIN
What’s New
WHEN I FALL IN LOVE
When I Fall In Love
YOU LEFT THIS
You Love But Once
F. Laine/F. Mantooth
B & H/J. Cooper
arr. Alan Baylock
arr. Len Orcino
Bob Washut
Oliver Nelson
1950 standard, Frank Mantooth Jazz Orchestra
1960s standard, Art Farmer & others, publisher’s disc
1950s stan, M.Davis; Baylock: “Two Seconds Till Midnight”
1950s stan, as above
Original, publisher’s disc
1960s Oliver Nelson, “Verve Jazz Masters Series”
Tenor saxophone, ensemble
Alto sax, ensemble
Ensemble show piece, no solos
Alto saxophone feature
Piano, ensemble
Alto sax, optional ww doubles
Beach/Kendor
Alfred-Bel
Alfred-Bel
Little Bear
Heritage
Sierra
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Combo, ensemble
Bass, piano, tenor, sax soli
Piano, ensemble
Trumpet feature
Tenor, drums, ensemble
Combo, sax soli, various
Blues, alto, baritone, drums, ens.
Trumpet, ensemble
Blues, various
Shuffle blues
Clarinet, ensemble
Blues, ensemble, various
Swing 8th, trumpet, ensemble
Blues
Blues, IAJE award winner
Various, ensemble
Various, blues
Combo/big band, various
Tenor, trombone, ensemble
Blues, combo/big band
Blues
Blues
Blues
Alto sax, trombone, ensemble
Trpt, bari sax, piano, ensemble
Various, sax soli, ensemble
Drums, ensemble
various solos
various solos
Trumpet, ensemble
Blues, various
Trumpet (Cootie Williams)
Trumpet, ensemble
Ensemble, solos opt.
Blues shuffle, various, ens.
Blues Shuffle, various, ens.
Little Bear
Walrus
Leonard
Sierra
Walrus
Kendor
Sierra
Warner
Leonard
Kendor
Warner
Alfred-Bel
Alfred-JLC
Kjos
Sierra
Sierra
Leonard
Kendor
Beach/Kendor
Leonard
FJH Pub.
Barnhouse
Barnhouse
Walrus
Leonard
Kendor
Barnhouse
Walrus
Walrus
Alfred-Bel
Alfred-JLC
Alfred-JLC
Sierra
Alfred-Bel
Sierra
Barnhouse
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MEDIUM SWING (Qt. Note = 108-152):
Ain’t No Consolation
ALBEQUIRKY
ALL OF ME
All The Things You Are
ANCESTORS
Another Shuffle
ANY DUDE WILL DO
APRIL IN PARIS
Bag’s Groove
BIG DIPPER
Begin The Beguine
Birth of a Band *
Black & Tan Fantasy
Blue Dinosaurs*
BLUE HIGHWAYS
BLUE LANDSCAPE
Blue Monk *
Blue Note
BLUE NOTE SPECIAL
Blue Train
Blues for Monk
A Blues To Blow On *
Blues Is My Favorite Color *
Blues Over Easy
BOPLICITY
BOTTOM LINE BLUES
Brush Strokes
Bulbous Garlic Blues
Bumps Ladd McIntosh
BYE, BYE BLACKBIRD
C Jam Blues
CONCERTO FOR COOTIE
Consonata
Count Bubba’s Revenge *
CRITIC’S CHOICE
Count On The Blues
Len Orcino
Original, “Blue Note” shuffle, publisher’s disc
Dan Cavanaugh
Original, a la Monk/Golson, walking swing
arr. Billy Byers
1940s standard Count Basie, “Live in Japan”
J. Kern/G. Mulligan
1940s standard, Stan Kenton Orchestra from 1950s
Daniel Barry
Original, modal/minor harmonic vamps
Thomas Matta
Original, shuffle a la Thad Jones
Bill Holman
1990s Bill Holman Orchestra, “A View from the Side”
trans. by Jeff Hest
1950s standard, Count Basie Orchestra, “April In Paris”
M. Jackson/M. Taylor
1950s Miles Davis, Modern Jazz Quartet, Jackson
Thad Jones
1960s T.Jones-M.Lewis Orch, “Central Park North”
C. Porter/J. Hest
1930s-40s standard, Artie Shaw Orchestra
Q. Jones/R. Philippe
1950s Quincy Jones Big Band, publisher’s disc
D. Ellington/D. Berger
1930s Duke Ellington Orchestra
Dean Sorenson
Original, Standard of Excellence Jazz in Concert
Paul Ferguson
Original, IAJE contest winner, Paul Ferguson Orchestra
Geoff Keezer
Original, blues, publisher’s disc
T. Monk/M. Sweeney
1950s-60s Thelonious Monk, “Alone” and others
Greg Yasanitsky
Original shuffle, influence of 1960s “Blue Note” hard bop
Mike Tomaro
Original, publisher’s disc
J. Coltrane/M. Taylor
1950s John Coltrane Sextet, “Blue Train”
Mike Pendowski
Original, influenced by Thelonious Monk
Paul Clark
Original, publisher’s disc
Paul Clark
Original, publisher’s disc
Curt Berg
Original, in style of Basie orchestra of 1950s
G. Wallington/M. Tomaro 1940s-50s Miles Davis, “Birth of the Cool”
Jon Phelps
Original, blues a la Oliver Nelson
Bellson & Black
Original, publisher’s web site
Ladd McIntosh
Ladd McIntosh Big Band, shuffle swing blues
Ladd McIntosh
Ladd McIntosh Big Band, shuffle swing, 40s KC feel
R. Henderson/D. Rivello 1950s standard, Miles Davis, ‘Round About Midnight”
D. Ellington/D. Berger
1940s-70s Duke Ellington Orchestra
D. Ellington/D. Berger
1940s Duke Ellington Orchestra
Dee Barton
Original, publisher’s disc
G. Goodwin/R. Ford
2000s Gordon Goodwin Big Phat Band
Oliver Nelson
1960s Buddy Rich, “Swinging New Big Band”
Andy Classen
Original blues a la Quincy Jones, publisher’s web site
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DARK SIDE OF THE BLUES
The DOUBLE BARREL BLUES
DEEP FRIED *
A DIAMOND FOR DUKE
DIZZYING
Do Nothin’ Till You H.F.M*
Don’t Get Around Much Any. *
Don’t Get Sassy * (Bb)
DOXY
DRAGON BLUES
Duke It Out
EASY MONEY *
EMANCIPATION BLUES
EXTERNAL COMBUSTION
Fancy Pants
FEE FI FO FUM
FILTHY MCNASTY
Fly Me To The Moon
For Charlie
Front Burner
GREASY SACK BLUES
GREAZY RIDER
HARVEY
Hay Burner
HAVE A NICE DAY
HOW SWEET IT IS
I Be Serious About Them Blues
I MEAN YOU
IN A MELLOW TONE
IN A MELLOW TONE
In Walked Bud
In Your Own Sweet Way
Into The Shadows
Jammin’ at Rocco’s
JUST CHATTIN’
Killer Joe
Kissin’ Cousins
KISSING BUG
KO KO
KRISTYN & KANDICE A.T.M.
LATE ARRIVAL
LEILANI’S MIRROR
Little James
LOOSELY SPEAKING
MISS FINE
Moanin’
Andy Classen
Bob Florence
Les Sabina
Dave Zoller
R. Kisor/R. Washut
D. Ellington/P. Cook
D. Ellington/P. Cook
T. Jones/M. Carubia
S. Rollins/M. Taylor
Geoff Keezer
Dominic Spera
B. Carter/M. Sweeney
Oliver Nelson
Lenny Stack
Sammy Nestico
W. Shorter/M. Tomaro
H. Silver/J. LaBarbera
arr. Sammy Nestico
Rick Stitzel
Sammy Nestico
Don Rader
Dave Metzger
Dave Zoller
Sammy Nestico
Sammy Nestico
Sammy Nestico
John Clayton
T. Monk/M. Dana
D. Ellington/D. Berger
D. Ellington/O. Nelson
T. Monk/M. Dana
D. Brubeck/L. Orcino
Neal Finn
Tom Davis
Lars Halle
B. Golson/M. Sweeney
Andy Clark
B. Strayhorn/B. Holman
D. Ellington/D. Berger
Dominic Spera
Jeff Jarvis
Geoff Keezer
Gene Thorne
Brian Gaber
Oliver Nelson
B. Timmons/M. Taylor
Original minor/modal blues, publisher’s web site
1980s Bob Florence Big Band, blues in 2 rotating keys
Original minor key work with a bridge, publisher’s disc
Original, shuffle, UMKC Jazz Orchestra
Original, publisher’s disc
1940s Duke Ellington Orchestra
1940s Duke Ellington Orchestra
1960s Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Orchestra
1950s Sonny Rollins Quartet on OJC
Original blues, influence of Ellington & Strayhorn
Original blues a la Duke Ellington, shuffle
1960s Count Basie Orchestra, walking swing
1960s Oliver Nelson Orch, “Afro-American Sketches”
Original bluesy shuffle, a la Bill Holman
1970s Count Basie Orchestra
1960s Wayne Shorter, “Speak No Evil”
1950s Horace Silver Quintet shuffle blues
1970s standard, Count Basie Orchestra
Original 16 measure blues, dedicated to Charlie Lober
1970s Count Basie Orchestra
1960s-80s Woody Herman Orch, “Woody’s Winners”
Original, driving shuffle style work
1990s Pete Peterson Orch, “Night & Day”
1960s Count Basie Orch, “Basie, Straight Ahead”
1970s Count Basie Orch, “Have A Nice Day”
1980s Count Basie Orch, for Harry “Sweets” Edison
1990s Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra
1950s Thelonious Monk Quintet, “Five by Monk by Five”
1940s Duke Ellington Orchestra
1960s Buddy Rich Orch, “Swinging New Big Band”
1950s Thelonious Monk, “At The Five Spot”
1950s Brubeck quartet and Miles Davis quintet
Original, modal minor blues, a la Oliver Nelson
Original, publisher’s disc
Original, a la 60s Count Basie Orchestra
1950s Art Farmer/Benny Golson “The Jazztet”
Original blues shuffle a la 60s Woody Herman “Cousins”
1950s Bill Holman, “In a Jazz Orbit”
1940s Duke Ellington Orchestra, minor blues
Original, shuffle, combo/big band, humor meets Ellington
Original, walking swing a la “The Preacher”
Original, walking swing & 12/8, infl. of Gil Evans
Original, walking swing a la Basie-“Lil’ Darlin”
Original, blues influenced by 1960s Woody Herman
1960s Oliver Nelson Orch, “Verve Volume 48”
1950s Art Blakey & Jazz Messengers, “Moanin’”
Various, ensemble
Various, ensemble
Various, ensemble
Various, ensemble
Combo/big band, various
Walking swing
Walking swing
Various, ensemble
Combo/big band, various
Various, c.point, ensemble
Various, ensemble
Ensemble classic
Alto sax, trpt, brass, blues
Various, sax soli, ensemble
Funky blues
Combo, ensemble
Combo, ensemble
Various, ensemble
Trombones, various, ensemble
Shuffle, various
Blues, various, ensemble
Tenor sax, ensemble
Shuffle, trumpet, alto
Various, Ensemble
Various, ensemble
Trumpet, ensemble
Various, ensemble
Combo/big band, various
Baritone sax, various, ensemble
Sax soli, various, ensemble
Various, ensemble
Piano [or other], sax soli, ens.
Various, sax soli
Shuffle, various, ensemble
Various, sax soli, ensemble
Various, ensemble
Various, ensemble
Alto, tenor, ensemble
Trombone, piano, ensemble
Various, ensemble
Sax soli, various, ensemble
Various, sax soli, ensemble
Ensemble, tenor sax
Various, ensemble
2 beat & 4/4, trpt, ensemble
Shuffle, various, ensemble
Barnhouse
Walrus
Kendor
DPZ
Heritage
Alfred-Bel
Alfred-Bel
Smart Chart
Leonard
Sierra
Barnhouse
Leonard
Sierra
Barnhouse
Kendor
Leonard
Kendor
Leonard
Stitzel Music
Kendor
Kjos
Walrus
DPZ
Kendor
Kendor
Alfred-Bel
Leonard
Matrix
Alfred-JLC
Sierra
Matrix
Little Bear
Walrus
Kendor
Kendor
Leonard
Barnhouse
Sierra
Alfred-JLC
Barnhouse
Kendor
Sierra
Kendor
Increase
Sierra
Leonard
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3+
3+
4+
3+
3
4+
3
MEDIUM SWING, continued:
TITLE:
COMP/ARRANGER:
SOURCE and/or RECORDING:
MOTEN SWING
Nardis
Next Day *
NO TIME LIKE THE PRESENT
NOW WHAT *
ON THE NIGHTSIDE
RABBAI’S BLUES
RED TAPE BLUES
Rockabye River
Sandu
SATIN DOLL *
SAY WHAT YOU MEAN
Scoot’s Blues
Second Race *
SLOWY & QUIETLY PLEASE
Smack Dab In the Middle
SMOOTH TALK *
SOMETHING FOR ERNIE
SPEAK NO EVIL
St. Louis Blues
STOLEN MOMENTS
Stolen Moments *
STOMPIN SOUR GRAPES
THE SUBZATOOT SHUFFLE
SUMMERTIME
TAKE A BREAK
THE ARIZTOCRAT
THE DUKE
THE THREE J’s
Things Ain’t What They U.T.B.
THINGS AIN’T WHAT T.U.T.B.
TOLD YOU SO
Tribute to “Trane *
Under the Wire
VINE STREET RUMBLE
WASH AWAY THE DUST
When You’re Smiling
WHISPER NOT *
WEIRD BLUES
WHO ME
WIGGLE WALK
WORK SONG
YEARNIN’
You ‘n Me
You Don’t Say
B. Moten/E. Wilkins
Davis/Evans/G. Stone
Kris Berg
Sammy Nestico
Mike Kanuf
Mike Tomaro
John Mahoney
Geoff Keezer
Duke Ellington
C. Brown/M. Taylor
B. Strayhorn/M. Taylor
Mike Tomaro
Rick Stitzel
T. Jones/M. Carubia
Don Sebesky
Sammy Nestico
Maria Schneider
Fred Stride
W. Shorter/M. Tomaro
WC Handy/V. Goines
O. Nelson/P. Jennings
O. Nelson/P. Blair
Kurt Berg
Phil Kelly
G. Gershwin/D. Rivello
Curt Berg
John Fedchock
D. Brubeck/L. Hooper
Ellen Rowe
M. Ellington/D. Berger
M. Ellington/D. Lalama
Bill Holman
Mike Lewis
Bill Liston
Benny Carter
Kim Portnoy
arr. Tom Kubis
B. Golson/M. Abene
Tom Davis
Frank Foster
Benny Carter
C. Adderley/G. Keezer
Oliver Nelson
Sammy Nestico
Lennie Niehaus
1950s-70s Count Basie Orchestra
Alto sax, trumpet, ensemble
1950s-80s Bill Evans, 1960s George Russell
Combo/big band, various, ens.
Original, publisher’s disc
Various
2000s Quincy Jones/Sammy Nestico Orchestra
Walking swing, various
Original, a la Miles Davis “So What”
Various, ensemble
Original swing or shuffle, “Blue Note” quintet infl.
Various, sax/brass solis
Original, Basie tribute, J.M. Big Band “In From Somewhere” Ensemble, tenor, other
Original walking minor blues, publisher’s disc
Various, ensemble
1950s Duke Ellington Orchestra
Historic Transcription
1950s Clifford Brown-Max Roach Quintet
Combo/big band, blues
1950s Duke Ellington and 60s Woody Herman
Various, ensemble
Original a la Thad Jones 60s medium swing
Various, ensembles
Original blues, influenced by Count Basie Orchestra
Various, sax soli, ensemble
1960s Thad Jones-Mel Lewis, “Monday Night”
Blues, various, ensemble
Original, walking swing a la 60s Basie orchestra
Trumpet, tenor, ensemble
1980s Nestico, “Night Flight”
Shuffle, simplified version
Original , similar to “Sugar” by Turrentine
Shuffle, various, ensemble
Original, publisher’s disc
Tenor, ensemble
1960s Wayne Shorter Quintet, “Speak No Evil”
Tenor, trumpet, drums, ens.
1920s standard, medium swing & mambo, pub. disc
Ensemble, trumpet
1960s Oliver Nelson, “Blues & The Abstract Truth”
Combo/big band, minor blues
1960s Oliver Nelson, “Blues & The Abstract Truth”
Simplified version
Original blues, counterpoint, lots of humor!
Various, solis, ensemble
Original, driving shuffle, harmonic vamps, humor!
Various, ensemble
1950s Miles Davis-Gil Evans “Porgy & Bess”
Trumpet, sax soli, ens.
Original walking swing
Various, sax soli, ensemble
Original walking swing a la Woody Herman 60s band
Ensemble, tenor, tbone, piano
1950s Brubeck & M. Davis “Miles Ahead”
Alto, trumpet, ensemble
Original walking blues in style of Count Basie
Various, ensemble
1940s Duke Ellington Orchestra
Blues, various, ensemble
1970s Woody Herman Orch, “Concord Jazz Festival”
Blues, various, ensemble
1970s Count Basie Orch., “I Told You So”
Various, sax soli, ensemble
2007-08 Alfred, similar to mid 50s “Blue Train”
Written solos, ensemble
Original, a la Thad Jones & Frank Foster, “Shiny Stockings” Ens., sax soli, various
1960 Count Basie, “Kansas City Suite”
Tenor sax, piano, ensemble
Original, influenced by mid 60s “Blue Note” shuffles
Tenor, trumpet, trombone, ens.
1930s standard
Various, ensemble
1950s Maynard Ferguson & Dizzy Gillespie big bands
Combo/big band, various
Original blues influenced by Monk
Alto sax, var., ensemble
1950-60s Count Basie: “Chairman of the Board”, med. blues Sax soli, various, ensemble
1950s Count Basie Orchestra, “Kansas City Suite”
Piano, sax soli, ensemble
1960s Cannonball Adderley Quintet, publisher’s disc
Various, ensemble
1960s Oliver Nelson, “Black, Brown & Beautiful
Walking swing, var. ensemble
1960s Count Basie, “Have A Nice Day”
Walking swing, trombone duo
Original, publisher’s disc
Tenor sax, trumpet, ensemble
6
FEATURES:
PUB:
Sierra
Leonard
Alfred-JLC
Alfred-JLC
Alfred-Bel
Kendor
Walrus
Sierra
Alfred-JLC
Leonard
Leonard
Kendor
Stitzel Music
Smart Chart
Barnhouse
Kendor
Kendor
Sierra
Leonard
Alfred-Bel
Leonard
Leonard
Walrus
Walrus
Alfred-Bel
Walrus
Kendor
Alfred-Bel
Sierra
Alfred-JLC
Leonard
Sierra
Alfred-Bel
Kendor
Sierra
JPM
Walrus
Sierra
JPM
Walrus
Sierra
Sierra
Sierra
Kendor
Kendor
GR:
4
4
4
4+
2+
3
3+
3
4
3
3
3
2
4+
3+
2+
2+
3+
4+
3
3+
2+
4+
4+
3+
4
4+
3+
3
3
4+
4+
2+
3+
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4
3+
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3+
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3+
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“UP” SWING (Qt. Note = 160-200):
TITLE:
COMP/ARRANGER:
SOURCE and/or RECORDING:
ABBEY DANCES
Alamode
ALL’S WELL IN WELLINGTON
AMPHIBOLOGY
AN APPLE FOR CHRISTA
ALTERIOR MOTIF
Back Bone *
BACK BURNER
BASIE STRAIGHT AHEAD
BETWEEN THE DEVIL ATDBS
BIG MAMA LOUISE
BIG SWING FACE
BIG SWING FACE
BIRD COUNT *
Blue Chimes
Blue Hue
Blue ‘n Boogie
Blues for Alfy
Blues for the Cap
BOOGIE STOP SHUFFLE
BRADLEY’S BEBOP EXPRESS
But Not For Me *
COMIN’ THRU *
Cousin Mary
Cut To The Chase
Daahoud
Do It Again
EASY STREET
First Impressions
FOLLOW THE LEADER
FOUR
Four
FOUR BROTHERS
Four Brothers
FOUR FIVE SIX
Frankly Speaking
Gittin’ Short
Groove Blues
Groovin’ High *
Intermission Riff
It’s About Time
Jazz Me Blues
JERU
Jump
Jumpin’ at the Woodside *
Just A Minor Thing
Dave Zoller
Original, minor blues
C. Fuller/P. Murtha
1960s Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers, publisher’s disc
Bill Cunliffe
Original, “Bill Cunliffe with the Roger Fox Big Band “
Howie Smith
Original up swing blues, counterpoint between sections
Herbie Phillips
Original, up swing, Carl Saunders: Bebop Big Band
Les Hooper
1980s Les Hooper Big Band, multi sectioned work
T. Jones/M. Carubia
1960s Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Orchestra
Carmine Pastore
Original a la Bill Holman, minor/modal work
Sammy Nestico
1970s Count Basie Orch, “Basie Straight Ahead”
arr. Lennie Niehaus
1950s Stan Kenton Orchestra
Kim Richmond
Original blues shuffle
Bill Reddie
1960s Buddy Rich Orch, “Big Swing Face”
Reddie/A. Baylock
Same source, but simplified
Maria Schneider
Original, influenced by Charles Mingus
Tom Davis
Original, publisher’s disc
Dominic Spera
Original, blues a la Bill Holman, publisher’s web site
D. Gillespie/M. Taylor
1940s bop blues, 1960s Wes Montgomery, “Full House”
Bill Holman
1970s Count Basie Orch, “Told You So”
Rick Stitzel
Original blues, for Pete Peterson Jazz Orchestra
C. Mingus/
1950s Charles Mingus, “Ah Um”
Doug Beach
Original, publisher’s disc
G. Gershwin/T. Davis
1930s standard, multiple recordings
Roger Neumann
Original
J. Coltrane/P. Murtha
1959 John Coltrane, “Giant Steps”
Doug Beach
Original, bebop style blues, publisher’s disc
C. Brown/M. Taylor
1956 Clifford Brown-Max Roach Quintet
Len Orcino
Original, publisher’s disc
Bob Mintzer
Original, publisher’s disc, challenging harmony for solos
Pete Blair
Original based on Coltrane’s “Impressions”
Fred Sturm
Original 24 measure blues, publisher’s disc
M. Davis/W. Maiden
1950s Maynard Ferguson “Birdland Dream Band”
M. Davis/M. Taylor
1950s-60s Miles Davis, “Four & More” (& others)
Jimmy Guiffre
1940s70s Woody Herman Orchestra
J. Guiffre/P. Blair
1940s-70s Woody Herman Orchestra
Frank Foster
1960s Count Basie Orchestra, medium up blues
Len Orcino
Original in homage to Prof. Charles Frank
Ken McCoy
Original, 24 measure F minor blues
D. Menza/P. Blair
1970s Louie Bellson Big Band
D. Gillespie/G. Yasanitsky 1940s Charlie Parker & Dizzy Gillespie
Ray Wetzel
1940s Stan Kenton Orchestra
Dominic Spera
Original riff style blues, publisher’s web site
arr. Paul Clark
1940s standard, a la 1960s Woody Herman
G. Mulligan/M. Tomaro 1950 Miles Davis Nonet, “Birth of the Cool)
W. Marsalis/D. Berger
2000s Lincoln Center Jazz Orch, a la Ellington
C. Basie/R. DeRosa
1930s-1980s Count Basie Orchestra , riff tune
Mike Steinel
Original, minor AABA form
7
FEATURES:
PUB:
Alto sax, trombone, ensemble
DPZ
Tenor sax, trumpet, trombone, ens. Leonard
Blues, alto, trumpet, ensemble
Kendor
various solos, solis, ens.
Walrus
alto, trpt, bone, drums
Walrus
Tenor sax, ensemble
Sierra
Various, ensemble
Smart Chart
Trumpet, ensemble
Alfred
Tenor sax/ensemble
Kendor
Tenor sax, trombone, ensemble
Sierra
Sax soli, various, ensemble
Walrus
Sax soli, blues, various, ensemble Sierra
Various, blues, ensemble
Alfred-Bel
Blues, various ensemble
Kendor
Various, ensemble, modal
Kendor
Various, ensemble
Barnhouse
Various, ensemble
Leonard
Various, ensemble
Sierra
Various, sax solid, ensemble
Stitzel Music
Minor blues, various, ensemble
Leonard
Combo, various, ensemble
Beach/Kendor
Various, ensemble
Warner
Trumpet, piano, ensemble
Walrus
Blues, various, ensemble
Leonard
Various, ensemble solis
Beach/Kendor
Combo, big band
Leonard
Various, sax soli,
Little Bear
Tenor, trumpet, ens.
Barnhouse
Various, ensemble
Heritage
Various, ensemble
Heritage
Saxophones, ensemble
Sierra
Combo//big band, various
Leonard
Sax soli and solos
Leonard
Sax soli, easier version
Leonard
Sax soli, various,
Walrus
Tenor, trpt, guitar, ensemble
Little Bear
Tenor sax, trumpet, drums
Ludwig
Trpt, sax soli, ensemble
Heritage
Various, ensemble
Alfred-Bel
Alto & tenor sax, ensemble
Sierra
Various, ensemble
Barnhouse
Tenor, trpt, tbone, ensemble
Barnhouse
Trumpet, baritone, ensemble
Leonard
Alto, ensemble
Alfred-Bel
Tenor, ensemble
Alfred-Bel
Various, section solis
Kendor
GR:
4+
3
3+
4+
4+
4+
3+
3+
4
4+
4+
4+
3+
4+
2+
3
3
4+
3
3
3
2+
3+
2+
3+
3+
2+
4
2
4
4+
3
4+
3
4
4
3
3
2+
4
3
4
4
3
2+
3+
“UP” SWING, continued:
TITLE:
COMP/ARRANGER:
LADY BIRD
THE LAMP IS LOW
Let’s Get Down
MAS Production
MILES MOOD
MELON BELLS
MOOSE THE MOOCHE
NEW TOYS
A Night In Tunisia *
Now’s The Time
One O’clock Jump
ONE O’CLOCK JUMP
O. T. B. S.
Out of Nowhere
The Prez
SIGN OFF
Sing, Sing, Sing *
Sister Sadie
So What *
S.P.G.
STOMPIN AT THE SAVOY
Stompin At the Savoy
Straight, No Chaser
SWITCH IN TIME *
Syeeda’s Song Flute
Take the A Train
There Will Never Be Another You
TICKER
Tickletoe
WELL YOU NEEDN’T
WINDSWEPT
Yardbird Suite *
Yardbird Suite
SOURCE and/or RECORDING:
FEATURES:
PUB:
GR:
T. Dameron/M. Schneider 1940s Tadd Dameron Sextet, with Fats Navarro
arr. Ernie Wilkins
1950s Maynard Ferguson, “Boy With Lots of Brass”
R. Mathews/M. Liston
Original “hard bop” style work
Matt Harris
Original, bebop style “Rhythm Changes”
Shelly Berg
Original, from “Chop Monster” series
Kim Richmond
Original, KR Jazz Orchestra, soprano lead
C. Parker/L. Niehaus
1940s bop, with Parker solo harmonized, “Rhythm changes”
Bill Liston
Original, publisher’s disc
D. Gillespie/M. Sweeney 1940s-80s Dizzy Gillespie Quintet & Big Band
C. Parker/L. Niehaus
1940s-50s Charlie Parker Quintet, Verve label
C. Basie/M. Taylor
1930s-80s Count Basie Orchestra, many recordings
C. Basie/J. Hest
transcription from 1930s-1940s Count Basie recordings
Phil Kelly
Original, blues a la Woody Herman, publisher’s web site
arr. Bill Holman
1950s Stan Kenton Orchestra
Matt Harris
Original, influence of Art Blakey/Jazz Messengers
Bill Dobbins
Original blues, influence of Thelonious Monk
Louis Prima/P. Cook
1930s Benny Goodman Orchestra
H. Silver/M. Dana
1950s Horace Silver Quintet, “Blowing The Blues Away”
M. Davis/M. Taylor
1950s-1960s Miles Davis, “Kind of Blue,” “Four & More”
Dave Singley
Original, minor blues influenced by Oliver Nelson
B. Goodman/B. Holman 1950s Stan Kenton Orchestra
B. Goodman/M. Lewis
1930s Benny Goodman Orchestra
T. Monk/M. Taylor
1950s Miles Davis, 40s-60s Thelonious Monk rec & film
Sammy Nestico
1970s Count Basie Orch, “Basie Straight Ahead”
J. Coltrane/S. Owens
1960ss John Coltrane Quartet, “Giant Steps”
B. Strayhorn/M. Sweeney 1940s Duke Ellington, easier version, publisher’s disc
Warren/Tomaro
1940s standard, multiple recordings, 4 Fresh., Chet Baker
Bill Holman
1970s Count Basie Orch, “Told You So”
L. Young/D. Wolpe
1940s swing classic, Alfred 2007 demo
T. Monk/M. Taylor
1950s-60s Thelonious Monk records on OJC & Columbia
Mike Tomaro
Original, publisher’s disc
C. Parker/M. Sweeney
1940s Charlie Parker Quintet records on Savoy
C. Parker/M. Taylor
1940s Charlie Parker, publisher’s disc
Tenor, trumpet, ensemble
Various, ensemble
Combo/big band, various
Ensemble, trumpet
Various, sax soli, ensemble
Drums, various, ens.
Saxes, ensemble
Various, sax soli, ensemble
Simplified version
Sax soli, blues, various
Blues, various
Blues, various
Piano, saxes, various
Alto, ensemble
Combo, big band
Combo/big band, blues, ensemble
Drums, various, ensemble
Combo/big band, various
Modal tune, various
Various, ensemble
Various, ensemble
Tenor, piano, ensemble
Combo/big band
Minor blues, ensemble
Combo/big band, various
Various, ensemble
Latin and swing
Tenor sax, trumpet, piano, ens.
Sax section, tenor sax
Various, sax soli, ens.
Various, ensemble
Easier version, lower key
Sax soli (Parker solo), various
Kendor
Sierra
2nd Floor/HL
Kendor
Kendor
Walrus
Barnhouse
Kendor
Leonard
Barnhouse
Leonard
Leonard
Walrus
Sierra
Kendor
Ludwig
Alfred-Bel
Matrix
Leonard
Increase
Sierra
Alfred-Bel
Leonard
Kendor
Matrix
Leonard
Leonard
Sierra
Alfred-Bel
Leonard
Beach/Kendor
Leonard
Leonard
4+
3+
4
4+
3
4+
4
3+
3
3
3
3
4
4+
4+
4+
2
3+
3
2+
4+
2+
3
3+
3
2
4
4+
4
4+
3
2+
4
arr. David Berger
arr. Bill Holman
S. Rollins/B. Holman
Kim Richmond
Les Hooper
Bill Holman
arr. Dominic Spera
Bill Holman
J. Tizol/M. Lopeman
Drums, combo in med. swing sec.
Tenor sax, ensemble
Trumpet, tenor, sax soli, ens.
Tenor sax, ensemble
Tenor sax, ensemble, solis
Various, ensemble
Tenor, drums, ensemble
Various, ensemble
Various, ensemble
Alfred-Bel
Sierra
Sierra
Walrus
Sierra
Sierra
Barnhouse
Sierra
Alfred-JLC
3+
3+
4+
4
4+
4+
4
4
4
FAST SWING:
AFTER YOU’VE GONE
After You’ve Gone
AIREGIN
All Together
ALTERIOR MOTIF
AURA
AVALON
BRIGHT EYES
CARAVAN
1940s Krupa-Eldridge, 1964 Woody Herman
1950s Bill Holman Orchestra
1950s Bill Holman Orchestra
Original, modal style, call & response, c.point
Original, multi section work
1950s Bill Holman, “In A Jazz Orbit”
1930s standard, Benny Goodman, publisher’s web site
1950s Bill Holman & Terry Gibbs orchestras
1940s Ellington classic transcription
8
FAST SWING, continued:
TITLE:
COMP/ARRANGER:
SOURCE and/or RECORDING:
FEATURES:
PUB:
GR:
COTTON TAIL
COTTON TAIL
Double Helix
EASY MINOR *
The Heat’s On
HOME JUBILATION
HOT HOUSE
I Love You
IMPRESSIONS
JACKSON COUNTY JUBILEE
LISTEN
Milestones *
MILESTONES
Missing Tooth
Moment’s Notice
ON GREEN DOLPHIN STREET
Plain Brown Wrapper
Ready Mix
THE RED BANK EXPRESS
RIVERS
Scissors & Glue
Sing, Sing, Sing *
SLIDE’S DEARRANGEMENT
Softly As In A Morning Sunrise
TAKE THE A TRAIN
THAT’S WHAT I THOUGHT
THIS DAY GONE BY
A VIEW FROM THE SIDE
A Wonderful Day Like Today
D. Ellington/D. Berger
D. Ellington/M. Taylor
Jack Cooper
Tom Davis
Sammy Nestico
Fred Sturm
T. Dameron/J. Cooper
C. Porter/L. Hooper
J. Coltrane/M. Taylor
Benny Carter
Neil Slater
M. Davis/P. Blair
M. Davis/M. Tomaro
Doug Beach
J. Coltrane/M. Taylor
B. Kaper/L. Hooper
Bill Holman
Bill Holman
Doug Beach
Mike Tomaro
Doug Beach
L. Prima/V. Lopez
Slide Hampton
S. Romberg/D. Wolpe
B. Strayhorn/S. Nestico
Paul McKee
Tom Doessett
Bill Holman
L. Bricussse/M. Tomaro
1940s Duke Ellington Orchestra, Ben Webster solo
1940s Ellington work based on “Rhythm” Changes
Original, modal/minor blues
Original work with minor blues for improvisation
1970s Count Basie Orchestra
Original, influenced by Bob Brookmeyer
1940s-50s Parker/Gillespie, “Jazz at Massey Hall”
1940s standard
1960s John Coltrane Quartet, “Impressions”
1960s Count Basie Orchestra, “Kansas City Suite”
Original, publisher’s disc
1950s-60s Miles Davis Quintet, “Milestones”
1950s-60s Miles Davis Quintet, publisher’s disc
Original, “Rhythm” changes, publisher’s disc
1950s John Coltrane, “Blue Trane”
Standard (see Miles Davis, “’58 Sessions”)
1970s Count Basie, “I Told You So”
1960s Buddy Rich Orch, “Swinging New Big Band”
Original, tribute to the Count Basie Orchestra
Original, publisher’s disc
Original, publisher’s disc
1930s Benny Goodman Orchestra
1950s, Maynard Ferguson, “Message from Newport”
1950-60s A. Pepper, “Getting it Together, L. Young “Unity”
1970s Count Basie Orchestra
Original, publisher’s disc, minor blues form
Original, a la Count Basie/Nestico “Magic Flea”
1980s Bill Holman Orch, “A View From the Side” [Latin-Sw]
1960s show tune, publisher’s disc
“Rhythm,” sax soli, tenor sax
Alto, trumpet, trombone, ens.
Various, ensemble solis
Various, ensemble
Tenor, piano, ensemble
Various, ensemble
Alto & tenor sax, ensemble
Ensemble, various
Modal, various, ensemble soli
Tenor sax, trumpet, piano, ens.
Bari or alto sax, piano, ens.
Combo/big band, modal
Trumpet, tenor, ensemble
Various, ensemble solis
Combo, ensemble
Latin/swing, various, ensemble
Various, ensemble
Various, ensemble
Various, ensemble
Various, ensemble
Various, ensemble
Tenor, ensemble
Blues (maj/min), various, ens.
Piano, ensemble
Trumpet, ensemble
Various, ensemble
Tenor, drums, ensemble
Various, ensemble
Alto, ensemble
Alfred-JLC
Leonard
R G Music
Kendor
Kendor
Heritage
Alfred-Bel
Sierra
Leonard
Sierra
Beach/Kendor
Leonard
Leonard
Beach/Kendor
Leonard
Sierra
Sierra
Sierra
Kendor
Beach/Kendor
Beach/Kendor
Alfred-Bel
Sierra
Alfred-Belwin
Leonard
Beach/Kendor
Walrus
Sierra
Leonard
4+
2+
4
2+
3
4
3+
3+
4+
4+
4
2
4
4
4+
4+
4+
4+
3+
4+
4+
2
4
4+
4+
4+
4
4+
4
Flugel feature, ens.
Various, ensemble
Alto, bari sax, ensemble
Trumpet or Trombone feature
Trumpet feature
Tenor sax, ensemble
Tenor & alto, ensemble
Piano, various
Trumpet or soprano feature
Trumpet, percussion, ens.
Trumpet, alto
Ensemble, various
Latin/fusion, tenor, trumpet
Kendor
Beach/Kendor
Sierra
Barnhourse
Sierra
Alfred-Belwin
Walrus
Walrus
Barnhouse
Alfred-Bel
Walrus
Alfred-Bel
Sierra
4+
2+
3+
3+
4
4+
4+
4
3+
2+
3+
4+
3
MEDIUM LATIN (12/8 Afro Cuban, 4/4 ballads and bossa nova):
ACROSS THE HEART
Amber & Trinita
AN EVENING THOUGHT
Angelika
Another Life
APRIL IN PARIS
ARENAS
Bahia Yodel
Ballad for P J
BEAN IS ON THE SCENE *
Bossa de Pacifica *
CARAVAN
Children of the Sun
Dave Hanson
Doug Beach
David Baker
Frank Mantooth
P. Metheny/B. Curnow
arr. Bob Mintzer
Bob Washut
S. Allen/T. Kubis
Dominik Spera
Mike Kamuf
Roger Neumann
DE-JT/A. Baylock
Robert Curnow
Original, a la Kenny Wheeler/ECM medium latin/funk
Original, publisher’s disc
Original, bossa nova, Indiana U Big Band, pub’s disc
1980s Ashley Alexander Big Band
1990s Pat Metheny Group, “Speaking of Now”
Standard, 1990s Bob Mintzer, “Homage to Count Basie”
Original, 12/8 Afro-Cuban, UN Iowa Jazz Band “Memento”
Allen/Kubis: “Fast Cars & Fascinating Women”
Original, publishers web site, ballad & bossa
Original, publisher’s disc (bossa & rock)
Original, medium bossa nova a la 60s Clare Fischer
1940s Duke Ellington, Afro Cuban
Original, publisher’s disc
9
MEDIUM LATIN, continued:
TITLE:
COMP/ARRANGER:
SOURCE and/or RECORDING:
FEATURES:
PUB:
CHUCHO
CON ALMA
CROSS CURRENTS
A DAY IN THE LIFE *
Division of Labor *
DONDE
The Eighth Veil
FANCY
Flotation
Gatito (Little Cat)
GENTLE PIECE
GENTLE RAIN
The Girl From Epanmea *
HUSH HUSH
I REMEMBER DIZ *
I Snore, You Drive
It’s Just Talk
Journey to the Shadowlands
Kind of True
Lady Bug
Little Sunflower
Livin’ Larger Than Life
THE LONG WHITE CLOUD
A Mancini Kind of Mood *
MAMBO DE MEMO
MAIDEN VOYAGE *
MIAMI SPICE
Miss Mango
MOON PILLOWS
MORE THAN SUGAR
Morning Light *
My Foolish Heart
The Nearness of You
NORTH SOUTH
Pequeno Bossa Loco *
RIVERSCAPE
Rosewood
Samantha
SONG FOR A.E.G.
Song for Andrea *
Song For My Father *
SONG FOR MY FATHER
Sweet Lumps
Triste
TUJICA
Paquito D’Rivera
D. Gillespie/M. Mossman
Ellen Rowe
L. Bonfa/M. Lewis
Bob Meyer
Dirk Fischer
Ellington/Strayhorn/DB
Butch Nordal
Les Hooper
Matt Harris
Kenny Wheeler
L. Bonfa/L. DeSpaino
A. C. Jobim/V. Lopez
Chip McNeill
Paquito D’Rivera
Victor Lopez
P. Metheny/B. Curnow
Kris Berg
Mike Titlebaum
Len Orcino
F. Hubbard/S. Owen
Alan Baylock
Alan Broadbent
Mike Lewis
Matt Harris
H. Hancock/M. Taylor
Victor Lopez
Victor Lopez
Tom Davis
Andrew Bishop
Roger Neuman
W & Y/M. Taylor
N. Washington/M. Taylor
Dan Cavanaugh
Armando Rivera
Fred Sturm
W. Shaw/B. Lowden
Len Orcino
Tom Garling
Mike Tomaro
H. Silver/M. Taylor
H.Silver/Tom Kubis
Robert Curnow
A. C. Jobim/Von Berg
R. Brecker/M. Crotty
Original, in homage to Chucho Valdes
1950s-60s Dizzy Gillespie Quintet
Original , bossa nova, publisher’s disc
1960s bossa nova classic, “Black Orpheus”
Original, influence of McCoy Tyner
Bolero, George Stone “…the music of Stewart Fischer”
1950s Duke Ellington Orchestra
1970s North Texas Lab Bands, bossa nova
Original, publisher’s web site
Original, publisher’s disc
1990s Wheeler, “Music for Large & Small Ensembles
1960s bossa nova, Stan Getz, Irena Kral, Dizzy Gillespie
1960s Stan Getz, “Getz & Gilberto
Original, a la Herbie Hancock “Speak Like a Child”
1990s D’Rivera, “A Night In Englewood”
Original, publisher’s disc
1990s Pat Metheny Group & Bob Curnow Big Band
Original (based on writings of C.S. Lewis)
Original, publisher’s disc
Original, publisher’s disc
1970s Freddie Hubbard Quintet CTI label
Original, 12/8 Afro Cuban style, 2006 Alfred, Kenton infl.
Original, homage to New Zealand
Original, bossa nova, homage to 60s Mancini film scores
Original, publisher’s disc
1960s Herbie Hancock Quintet, “Maiden Voyage”
Original, publisher’s disc
Original, publisher’s disc
Original, “ECM” modal style, publisher’s disc
Original, 4/4 Cuban & samba, Yellowjackets/Mintzer infl.
Original , sound clip from publisher
1950s standard, multiple recordings by Bill Evans
1950s standard, multiple recordings
Original 4/4 medium latin, a la Bob Mintzer
Original, medium latin, publisher’s web site
Original a la 80s Pat Metheny and ECM styles
1970s Woody Shaw Ensemble, “Rosewood”
Original bossa nova
Original, a la Jan Garbarek/ECM medium Latin
Original, publisher’s disc
1960s Horace Silver Quintet, “Song For My Father”
1960s Horace Silver Quintet, “Song For My Father”
Original, publisher’s disc
1960s Stan Getz & Jobim (various)
1980s Randy Brecker recordings
Combo/big band, minor blues
12/8 Afro-Cuban
Piano, tenor sax, flugel, ens.
Tenor saxophone feature
Various, ensemble
Piano, ensemble
Trumpet
Trumpet, piano, sax soli
Trumpet, ensemble
Various, ensemble
Flugel, alto sax, bass, ballad
Trumpet, piano, ensemble
Bossa nova, ensemble
Bossa nova, alto sax, ensemble
Clarinet, trombone, ensemble
Afro-Cuban 4/4
Combo/big band, various
Modal, bossa nova
Bossa nova, sax soli, ensemble
Bossa nova, trumpet, ensemble
Bossa nova, combo/big band
Alto, ensemble
Bossa nova, tenor sax, ensemble
Tenor sax feature
Various, ensemble
Combo/big band, modal
Afro-Cuban in 2 (6/8)
4/4 Latin/various
4/4 Latin, alto, guitar, ensemble
Tenor, ensemble
Flugel, piano, bossa nova
Flugel, ensemble, bossa nova
Trumpet or alto, bossa nova
Soprano feature
Trumpet, ensemble
Pno, gtr, alto sax, ensemble
Trumpet, tenor, ensemble
Tbone, tenor, trpt, sax solid
Tenor sax feature, ens.
Trumpet, ensemble
Combo/big band, bossa nova
Trpt, alto, ensemble
Tenor sax, Latin/fusion
Bossa nova standard
Bossa nova, trumpet, piano
Three-Two
Leonard
Sierra
Alfred-Bel
Walrus
Walrus
Alfred-JLC
Barnhouse
Barnhouse
Heritage
2nd Floor/HL
Alfred-Bel
Warner
Increase
Three-Two
JPM
Sierra
Alfred-Bel
Heritage
Little Bear
Matrix
Alfred-Bel
Leonard
Kendor
Kendor
Leonard
Alfred-Bel
Alfred-Bel
JPM
Walrus
Walrus
Leonard
Leonard
Walrus
Kendor
Heritage
Barnhouse
Little Bear
Kendor
Beach/Kendor
Leonard
Walrus
Sierra
Matrix
Alfred-Bel
10
GR:
4
4+
3+
2+
3+
3+
4
4+
3
2
4+
3+
2
4
4
4
4+
3
4+
2
2+
4
4+
2+
4+
3
4+
2
4
4+
3
3+
3+
4+
2+
4
3+
4
4+
2+
3
+
4
3
4
MEDIUM LATIN, continued:
TITLE:
COMP/ARRANGER:
SOURCE and/or RECORDING:
FEATURES:
PUB:
GR:
Two For The Road
UNA MAS
Vila Real
When I Fall In Love
WHEN YOU GO
While I’m Away
A Night in Havana
H. Mancini/M. Lewis
K. Dorham/P. Murtha
Beach & Shutack
arr. Mike Carubia
R. Brown/G. Keezer
David Springfield
Victor Lopez
1960s Henry Mancini movie classic
1960s Kenny Dorham Quintet, “Una Mas”
Original, a la 60s Blue Note combo, bossa, minor blues
1950s standard, Miles Davis Quintet
Original, publisher’s disc
Original , publisher’s disc
Original , publisher’s disc
Bossa nova, ensemble
Latin-Rock, various, ensemble
Various, ensemble
Bossa nova, alto sax
Bossa nova, trumpet, piano, ens.
Bossa nova, various, ensemble
Various, ensemble
Alfred-Bel
Leonard
Beach/Kendor
Alfred
Sierra
Kendor
Alfred-Bel
3
2+
2
2
4
3+
3
1940s bebop standard, publisher’s disc
1960s Count Basie Orchestra, “The Legend”
Original, a la Horace Silver “Jody Grind”, pub. disc
1970s McCoy Tyner Qt, “Atlantis,” & UNI Big Band
1970s Chuck Mangione “Bellavia”
1960s D. Gillespie, S. Getz, a la Stan Kenton
1960s Joe Henderson Quintet, “Page One”
1950s Dave Brubeck Quartet, “Time Out”
Original, medium samba
1980s Jack Wilkins Quartet featuring Randy Brecker
Original, publisher’s disc
Original, publisher’s disc
1940s Duke Ellington Orchestra
Original, publisher’s disc
Original, publisher’s disc
Original, publisher’s disc
Original, publisher’s web site
Publisher’s disc
Original a la Joe Henderson 60s Blue Note, 2/2 Latin
Original, 2/2 samba, a la 70s Chuck Mangione
1970s Chick Corea “Return To Forever”
Original, publisher’s disc
1970s Stan Kenton Orchestra
Original, “songo” style of “La Bamba”
Original 2/2 samba, a la “I’ll Remember April”
1950s jazz standard, publisher’s disc
Original, 2/2 latin/funk minor blues, UNI Jazz Band
Original, samba & swing, publisher’s disc
1960s Duke Ellington Orchestra
Original salsa, publisher’s disc
Original, up tempo mambo
1940s-50s Dizzy Gillespie Big Band
1960s latin jazz standard, Sergio Mendez & Brazil 66
1980s U.S. Army Blues, publisher’s disc
Original, publisher’s disc
Combo, tenor, ensemble
Tenor sax, ens. [latin & swing]
Combo, tenor sax, trumpet, ens.
Various, ensemble
Various, ensemble
Samba, various solos
Combo, various, ensemble
Afro Cuban, various, ens.
Various, ensemble
Combo/big band, samba
New York salsa, various, ens.
Salsa, various, ensemble
Historic transcription
Samba, ensemble
Samba, ensemble
Samba, ensemble
Samba, various, ensemble
Alto, trumpet, ensemble
Tenor, guitar, piano, ensemble
Various, ensemble
Various, sax soli, ens.
Samba, ensemble, various
Combo/big band, samba
Various solos, ensemble
Alto, tenor, ensemble
Combo, ensemble
Combo, various rhythm section
Various, ensemble
Trumpet, alto, ensemble
Various, ensemble
Various, ensemble
Afro-Cuban, various
Various, ensemble
Trombone and sax soli, ensemble
Ensemble, various
Leonard
Sierra
Beach/Kendor
UNC
Alfred-Bel
Alfred-Bel
Leonard
Alfred-Bel
Kendor
Leonard
Kendor
Alfred-Bel
Alfred-JLC
Beach/Kendor
Beach/Kendor
Heritage
Barnhouse
Leonard
Beach/Kendor
Alfred-Bel
Alfred-Bel
Kendor
Leonard
Kendor
Little Bear
Leonard
Barnhouse
Beach/Kendor
Alfred-Bel
Alfred-Bel
Walrus
Leonard
Leonard
Leonard
Alfred-Bel
4
4
4
4
3
4+
4+
4+
2+
4+
4+
3+
4
2
2
4
3+
4
4
4+
4
4
3
3+
4
4+
4+
4
2+
4+
3+
4
3
4+
4+
UP TEMPO LATIN (samba, salsa, etc):
All The Things You Are
AMOROSO
AND ANOTHER THING
ATLANTIS
Bellavia
BLACK ORPHEUS
BLUE BOSSA
Blue Rondo A La Turk
BRAZIL NUTS *
Buds
Cabeza de Carne
Caliente
CARAVAN
Chili Pepper 101
The Chili Pepper That Got Away
CHROMETRY
Coffee & Castanets
Cubano Chant
DEL CORAZON
FIESTA BAHIA
500 Miles High
Golden Palm
Granada Smoothie
I Let a Songo Out of My Heart
Impacto Nuevo
Invitation
LA LLAMA AZULE
Last Call
Limbo Jazz
Macumba
MAMBO PARA ESTUDIO
Manteca *
Mas Que Nada
MOOD INDIGO
Mondongo
J. Kern/M. Tomaro
Benny Carter
Tom Garling
M. Tyner/R. Washut
C. Mangione/V. Lopez
L. Bonfa/E. Richards
K. Dorham/M. Taylor
D. Brubeck/K. Berg
Les Sabina
R. Brecker/A. Baylock
Matt Harris
Roy Phillippe
Tizol/Ellington/Lopeman
D. Beach G. Shutack
George Shutack
Fred Strum
Les Hooper
Ray Bryant/M. Mossman
Mike Tomaro
Victor Lopez
C. Corea/V. Lopez
Jeff Jarvis
Mark Taylor
Lars Halle
Len Orcino
B. Kaper/F. Mantooth
Bob Washut
Beach & Shutack
D. Ellington/D. Berger
Victor Lopez
Dirk Fischer
Fuller/Gillespie/Tomaro
J. Ben/M. Taylor
D. Ellington/M. Taylor
Victor Lopez
11
UP TEMPO LATIN, continued:
TITLE:
COMP/ARRANGER:
SOURCE and/or RECORDING:
Midnight Mambo*
MINEYO (Samba Min)
A Minor Interruption
Night of the Living Chili Peppers
NOCK FIRST
NUTTVILLE
Open Wide
OPUS DE FUNK
OPUS III
Party Hardy
PASSADO
Pico De Gallo *
Reactions
RED ROCKS, TALL CACTUS
RENEGADE
RUGGED COAST
SAMBA DU BOIS
Samba Ti Kaye
SEE THE WORLD
SESSION SAMBA
Silverado
SOFLY AS IN A MORNING S.
SONG FOR BILBAO
Sonny’s Side
Spain
SPEAK LOW
ST. THOMAS
ST. THOMAS
TEMPLE STREET
Tiger of San Pedro
Trofeo de Bolos
Tropical Update
TWO IN LOVE
Woody ‘n You
You Stepped Out of a Dream
Dean Sorenson
Standard of Excellence Jazz in Concert
Dan Cavanaugh
Original 2/2 samba, a la Bob Florence, pub. disc
Craig Biondi
Original
Beach & Shutack
Original, publisher’s disc
Howie Smith
1990s Frank Mantooth, “Dangerous Precedent”
H. Silver/B. Kidd
1960s Horace Silver Sextet, “Cape Verdean Blues”
D. Ellis/B. Lowden
1970s Don Ellis Orch, “Montreux Jazz Festival”
H. Silver/V. Lopez
1950s Horace Silver quintet blues
Les Hooper
1970s Hooper Orch. “Look What They’ve Done . .”
Gus Kambeitz
Original 2/2 mambo, requires sop sax & bass bone
Dave Hanson
Original, 5/4 up tempo st. 8th work a la Pat Metheny
Greg Yasanitsky
Original, medium salsa, harmonic vamps
Jeff Helmer
Original, 2/2 modal samba, combo & big band
Shelly Berg
Original, medium up samba feel
Bob Meyer
Original (easy ww doubles)
Ladd McIntosh
Original, medium samba, LM “Ride The Night Beast”
Phil Woods
1970s Phil Woods Quartet, “Musique du Bois”
Mark Taylor
Original , publisher’s disc
P. Metheny/B. Curnow
1990s Pat Metheny Group & Bob Curnow Big Band
Scott Ragsdale
Original, medium 2/2 samba & rock feel
Bob Meyer
Original, west coast minor-modal 4/4 samba
S. Romberg/D. Rivello
1950s standard, Art Pepper, John Coltrane, others
P. Metheny/A. Baylock
1980s Pat Metheny Group, Baylock “Two Seconds Till Mid.”
Howie Smith
Original, tribute to Sonny Rollins a la St. Thomas
C. Corea/P. Jennings
1970s Chick Corea, “Light As A Feather
K.Weill/G. Stone
1940s standard, 2/2 samba to bolero, publisher’s web site
Rollins/B. Holman
1980s Holman Big Band, swing & latin
Rollins/M. Taylor
1950s Sonny Rollins, “Saxophone Colossus”
Dale Wilson
IAJE competition winner, UNT, “Lab 93”
J. LaBarbera/P. Lavender 70s Bill Watrous Big Band
Craig Sheffington
Original, 70s salsa style, 2007-2008 Alfred demo
Bret Zvacek
Original, publisher’s disc, 2/2 samba, harmonic vamps
Jack Cooper
Original bossa/salsa based on “I Love You” by Cole Porter
D. Gillespie/M. Tomaro 1940s Gillespie latin/swing standard, 50s Miles Davis Qt.
arr. Greg Yasanitsky
1940s standard, 2007-2008 Alfred demo
FEATURES:
PUB:
GR:
Mambo, ensemble
Various, ensemble
Medium samba, ensemble.
Various
Samba/fusion, various, ensemble
Latin/swing, minor blues, various
Trumpet, drums, ensemble
Combo, ensemble solis
Alto sax, ensemble
Sax soli, various solos, solis
Alto sax, trumpet, ensemble
Various., ensemble
Tenor, piano, solis, ens.
Tenor sax, guitar, piano, ens.
Modal, easy doubles
Alto, trumpet, ensemble [flute]
Alto sax, ensemble
Alto, trumpet, drums/perc.
Tenor, guitar, ensemble
Tenor, trpt, alto, percussion
Trumpet
Latin & swing, alto & trombone
Trumpet, alto sax, ensemble
Tenor, alto ensemble
4/4 Samba, various, ensemble
Various, ensemble
Various, ensemble
Combo/big band, ensemble
Various, ensemble
4/4 Samba/easier version
Alto, ensemble
Various, ensemble
Piano, alto, ensemble
Various, ensemble
Tenor sax, ensemble
Kjos
Walrus
FJH
Beach/Kendor
Kjos
FJH
Barnhouse
Alfred-Bel
Sierra
Walrus
Kendor
Kendor
Walrus
Kendor
Walrus
Walrus
Walrus
Leonard
Sierra
Alfred-Bel
Walrus
Alfred-Bel
Alfred-Bel
Walrus
Leonard
Walrus
Sierra
Leonard
Sierra
Leonard
Alfred-Bel
Beach/Kendor
Increase
Leonard
Alfred-Bel
2
4
3+
3
4+
3+
4
3+
4
4
3+
2+
4+
4
4
Open solos, ensemble
Latin with various solos
Combo/big band, 6/8 Blues
¾ and 6/8, various soloists
Tenor sax featured
Alto sax, opt. clarinets, ens.
Trumpet/tenor & band
Leonard
Leonard
Walrus
Three-Two
Walrus
Sierra
Walrus
2+
4
4+
3+
3+
4+
4+
4
4
4+
3+
3
3+
4+
3+
3+
4
4+
3
4+
3
3
3
4+
4+
3
THREE-FOUR/SIX-EIGHT (ballad, funk, latin, swing, waltz, etc):
AFRO BLUE
AFRO BLUE
ALL BLUES
Aluna Llanera
And Grieved We All At S. P.
Back Woods
THE BEAUTIFUL ONE
M. Santamaria/Sweeney
M. Santamaria/Mossman
M. Davis/V. Mendoza
Paquito D’Rivera
Mike Crotty
Oliver Nelson
Chris Merz
1960s Santamaria, John Coltrane, “Live at Birdland”
1960s Santamaria, John Coltrane, “Live at Birdland”
1950s-60s Miles Davis, “Kind of Blue”
Folk song from Venezuela
Original, ballad waltz
1960s Oliver Nelson, publisher’s disc
Original a la 60s Wayne Shorter Blue Note, UNI Jazz Band
12
THREE-FOUR/SIX-EIGHT (ballad, swing, funk, etc), continued:
TITLE:
COMP/ARR:
SOURCE and/or RECORDING:
Better Git It In Your Soul
BLUE BONNETS
BLUE RONDO A LA TURK
A CHILD IS BORN
The Christmas Waltz
CIRCUMVENT
Concheka
Demitasse
EMILY
Emily *
EVANSTUNE
EVERY SUMMER NIGHT
FOOTPRINTS
Footprints
For Bill
Greensleaves
If Only We Could Sail Away
It’s A Raggy Waltz
JITTERBUG WALTZ
La Fiesta
Lullaby Waltz
Midnight Waltz
My Cherie Amour
MY MAN’S GONE NOW
Nice
A Nice Little Waltz
NORTH SHORE EVENING
On The Count of 3
PEGASUS
Phase Space
RALPH’S PIANO WALTZ
SILENT NIGHT
Simone
Soaring
SUSPENDED
SYNERGY
THREE 4 BEA
THREE LEGGED SHUFFLE
Unspoken Requests
What the World Needs Now
WHAT’LL I DO
C. Mingus/S. Johnson
1950s Charles Mingus, “Mingus Ah Um”
Dave Zoller
Original, medium up, Gil & Bill Evans influence
D. Brubeck/K. Berg
1959 Dave Brubeck Qt. “Time Out,” publisher’s disc
Thad Jones
1960s Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Orchestra
arr. Lisa DeSpain
Christmas standard, publisher’s disc
Les Hooper
1970s Les Hooper Big Band, publisher’s disc
Bob Meyer
Original Latin style work
Jack Cooper
Original up swing work
J. Mandel/L. Hooper
1970s Bill Evans (set here as a ballad), publisher’s disc
J. Mandel/L. DeSpain
1970s Bill Evans (here as a medium waltz)
Charles Argersinger
Original, influence of 1960s Bill Evans trio
P. Metheny/B. Curnow
1990s, Metheny Group & Curnow Big Band
W. Shorter/M. Harris
1960s Shorter, “Adams Apple,” M. Davis, “Miles Smiles”
W. Shorter/J. Berry
same as above
Gordon Goodwin
Original tribute to Bill Evans
Trad. G Yasanitsky
1960s John Coltrane Quartet
Jeff Steinberg
Original, medium up swing
D. Brubeck/D. Wolpe
1950s Dave Brubeck Quartet on Columbia
F. Waller/E. Richards
1930s Waller, various recordings, Alfred 2007 demo
C. Corea/V. Lopez
1970s Chick Corea, “Return to Forever” & Woody Herman
Bob Curnow
Original ballad/waltz, Curnow &SWR B.B., “Towednack”
S. Allen/T. Kubis
Medium jazz waltz
S. Wonder/M. Taylor
1970s Wonder, publisher’s disc
G. Gershwin/B. Potts
1950s, Bill Potts, “Jazz Soul of Porgy & Bess”
Kim Richmond
Original, medium waltz
Les Hooper
Original, medium up swing, flute doubles on alto 1 & 2
Matt Harris
Original, waltz and 4/4 a la Bob Mintzer
Paul Clark
Original, medium up jazz waltz
Hank Levy
1970s Stan Kenton Orch, “Live at Butler University
Dan Cavanaugh
Original walking ¾, harmonic vamp solos, a la Gil Evans
J.Abercrombie/D. Eshelman Modal up swing ¾ ECM style work
trad, Bob Curnow
Christmas song, in Kenton style, publisher’s disc
Frank Foster
Original minor blues
Bob Florence
1980s Bob Florence Limited Edition
Rick Hirsch
Original, minimalist st 8th ¾, infl. of Terry Riley
Eric Richards
Original, 6/4 in 3 and 2, fast swing minor/modal blues
Dean Sorenson
Original minor blues
Dave Zoller
Original, 3/2 shuffle funk & swing
John Mahoney
Original, slow swing ¾ JM: “In from Somewhere”, sop lead
B. Bacharach/M. Lewis 1960s Stan Getz, “What the World Needs Now”
I. Berlin/M. Taylor
1940s standard, set as a samba
13
FEATURES
PUB:
Gospel and blues
Flugel horn, piano, ensemble
Various, ensemble
Piano, flugel, ¾ ballad
Trumpet, ensemble
Medium minor, ensemble
Tenor, trumpet, ensemble
Various, ensemble
Trumpet, ensemble
Trombone, ensemble
Piano, flugel horn, ensemble
Piano, guitar, ballad
Various, minor blues, up swing
Various, easier version
Piano, sax soli, ens.
Tenor sax, ensemble
Trumpet, ensemble
Various, ensemble, swing
Various, ensemble
Various, ensemble
Alto sax, trombone, ensemble
Trumpet, ensemble
Alto sax feature
Trumpet feature ballad
Various, ensemble
Trombone, piano, ensemble
Tenor feature, ensemble
Alto, trumpet, ensemble
6/8, alto sax, flugel, ensemble
Various solos, ensemble
Various solos, solis, ens.
Tenor sax, ensemble
Tenor sax, ensemble
Trpt, trombone, sax soli, ens.
Soprano or alto, ensemble
Tenor, drums, ensemble, sax soli
Various, ensemble
Tenor sax, ensemble
Trombone feature, ens.
Ensemble, ¾ & 4/4
Flugel horn, ensemble
Leonard
DPZ
Alfred-Belwin
Kendor
Warner
Sierra
Walrus
UNC
Sierra
Alfred-Bel
Sierra
Sierra
Kendor
Alfred-Belwin
Walrus
Alfred-Bel
Barnhouse
Warner
Alfred-Bel
Alfred-Bel
Sierra
Walrus
Leonard
Sierra
Walrus
Barnhouse
Kendor
Barnhouse
Sierra
Walrus
Walrus
Sierra
Walrus
Walrus
Walrus
Barnhouse
Kjos
DPZ
Walrus
Alfred-Bel
Leonard
GR:
4
4+
4
4
4+
3+
3+
3+
3+
2
4+
4
4+
2
4
3
3+
3+
4+
4+
3+
3+
4
4
3+
3+
4+
3+
4+
4
4+
4
4+
4
3+
4+
3
4+
4
3
3+
ROCK/FUNK (straight 8ths, ballads, big 2 funk, shuffles, fusion, New Orleans street beat & Hip Hop):
TITLE:
COMP/ARR:
SOURCE and/or RECORDING:
FEATURES
PUB:
AIM HIGH
ARE WE THERE YET
Fred Sturm
L. Mays/B. Curnow
Original, big 2 shuffle funk, Mintzer infl, counterpoint
1990s Pat Metheny Group & Bob Curnow Big Band
Trumpet, various solis, ens.
Minor blues, tenor sax, ens.
Heritage
Sierra
4
4+
Avila
David Caffey
Original, ½ time funk to samba, publisher’s web site
Trombone & tenor sax
Walrus
4
BACK AND FORTH
Big Al’s Boogie
Big Foot
Big Mama Cass
Birdland
Brotherhood
CANTELOUPE ISLAND *
CARAVAN *
Central Park North *
Chameleon *
THE CHICKEN
Cool Joe, Mean Joe (Killer Joe)
Council Grove Groove
Critical Mass
Drivin’
EAT AT JOES
Flight To Augusta
FRIDAY NIGHT at the Cad. Club
From the Eyes of a Child
Give It All You Got
Greetings & Salutations *
Hardball
Havin’ A Good Time
HONK
HOT IT UP
HULLABALOO
I Only Have Eyes For You
Imminent Impact *
The Joshua Song
Kickin’ and Screamin’
KNIGHTS IN THE DAYLIGHT
LEFT IN THE DUST
LINEBACKER
Life Without You
A LONG TIME AGO
LOUIISANA BEBOP
MARCH MAJESTIC
Matt Mattox
Mattitude*
MEMPHIS AFTER DARK
MOSAIC
Mr. Basket *
MR. CASUAL
Jon Phelps
Dominic Spera
D. Sanborn/M. Taylor
D. Sebesky/A. Clark
J. Zawinul/L. Kerchner
Bob Mintzer
H. Hancock/M. Kanuf
J. Tizol/R. Washut
T. Jones/M. Carubia
H. Hancock/M. Sweeney
arr. Kris Berg
B. Golson/J. Cooper
Frank Mantooth
Jeff Jarvis
Adrien Re
Andy Classen
Jeff Jarvis
B. Berg/M. Crotty
Andy Classen
C. Mangione/V. Lopez
T. Jones/M. Carubia
Bob Meyer
Les Hooper
Jeff Jarvis
Shelly Berg
Alan Baylock
arr. Frank Mantooth
Les Sabina
Rick Stitzel
Chuck Owen
Bill Liston
Bill Liston
Fred Sturm
Les Hooper
Bob Mintzer
Les Hooper
Bob Mintzer
Matt Harris
Matt Harris
Dave Zoller
Bob Mintzer
Matt Harris
Les Hooper
Original, a la Quincy Jones, 4/4 funk, publisher’s web site
Original blues big 2 funk a la Brecker Brothers
1980s David Sanborn, publisher’s disc
1960s Buddy Rich Big Band, “Mercy Mercy”
1970s Weather Report
1990s Bob Mintzer Big Band
1960s Herbie Hancock, “Empyrean Isles” with F. Hubbard
1980s Dirty Dozen Brass Band & UNI Jazz Band
1960s Thad Jones-Mel Lewis, “Central Park North”
1970s Herbie Hancock, “Headhunters”
1980s Jaco Pastorius, “Invitation”
1950s Benny Golson/Jazztet & 1960s Quincy Jones Orch.
1980s Ashley Alexander Big Band, publisher’s web site
Original, medium funk, infl of 70s Herman band
Original, shuffle funk a la EW & Fire, pub. disc
Original, shuffle minor funk, a la Buddy Rich, pub. web site
Original, 4/4 funk a la late 80s EW & Fire, pub. disc
1990s Bob Berg, shuffle funk - extended blues form
Original, publisher’s web site (flute doubles trpt.)
1970s Chuck Mangione, 2/2 rock feel
1970s Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Orchestra
Original fusion style work
1980s Les Hooper, “Dorian Blue”
Original, publisher’s disc, a la E, W & Fire
Original, New Orleans street beat style
Original, New Orleans street beat style, publisher’s disc
Standard, a la 1960s Miles Davis “Jack Johnson”
Original, funk rock a la Brecker Brothers
Original, publisher’s disc
Original, New Orleans funk, combo/big band, to up swing
Original, 4/4 funk, infl by Brecker Brothers
Original, influenced by Tower of Power, pub’s disc
Original, publisher’s disc [fredsturm.com]
Original, a la “EWF”, Hooper: “Out of the Woods”
1980s Bob Mintzer Big Band, funk ballad
Original, “big 2” New Orleans funk
2000s, Yellowjackets “Altered State,” N.O. street beat
original, 1990s Miles Davis hip hop feel
Original, publisher’s disc
Original , based on “Stax-Volt” horn section sound
1990s The Yellowjackets, “Mint Jam”
Original, publisher’s disc
Original, shuffle blues a la Yellowjackets, pub. web site
Various, ensemble
Var., acap. sax soli, drums
Alto sax, ensemble
Tenor, trombone, ens.
Up tempo rock, ensemble
Tenor sax, rock ballad
4/4 Funk, trumpet, tenor
New Orleans street beat
Rock & ballad, various, ens.
Big 2 Funk, various
Big 2 Funk, various, ens. Solis
Hip Hop (original is swing)
2/2 funk, various soloists
Various, ensemble solis
Tenor, trombone, ensemble
Trumpet, guitar, ensemble
Ensemble, various
Tenor, ensemble blues
Tenor sax ballad feature
Flugel, tenor, ensemble
Blues, various, ensemble
Soprano sax, ensemble
Half time funk, various
Medium funk, various
Alto sax, trumpet
Tenor, ensemble
Trumpet, fusion shuffle
Various, ensemble
Big 2 shuffle funk, various, ens.
Various, ensemble
Alto, various, ensemble
Funk, various, ensemble
Hip Hop in 6, ensemble
Alto feature
Tenor sax feature, ensemble
Tenor sax, guitar, ensemble
Trombone, tenor, ensemble
Various, ensemble
New Orleans street beat
4/4 Funk, various, ensemble
Tenor sax, trombone, piano, ens.
Funky shuffle
Various, ensemble
Kendor
Barnhouse
Leonard
Barnhouse
Leonard
Kendor
Alfred-Bel
Walrus
Smart Chart
Leonard
Warner
Warner
Barnhouse
Kendor
Alfred-Bel
Barnhouse
Kendor
Walrus
Barnhouse
Alfred-Bel
Smart Chart
Walrus
Sierra
Kendor
Kendor
Alfred-Bel
UNC
Kendor
Stitzel Music
Walrus
Kendor
Kendor
Kendor
Barnhouse
Barnhouse
Barnhouse
Alfred-Bel
Kendor
Kendor
DPZ
Kendor
Kendor
Barnhouse
2+
4
4
3+
3+
3
2+
3+
4+
2
3+
3
4
3+
3
3+
4
4+
4
3+
4
4
3+
3+
3+
4
3
2+
4
4+
3+
3+
4
4
4
3+
4+
3
3
4
4
3
3+
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ROCK/FUNK, continued:
TITLE:
COMP/ARR:
SOURCE and/or RECORDING:
FEATURES
PUB:
MUDDY ROAD
Les Hooper
Musicians With Attitude (MWA) David Benoit
New Orleans Strut
J. DeJohnette/R. Washut
Nimbus
Yellowjackets/R. Curnow
OOLITIC STOMJP
David Jones
PECKING ORDER
Kris Berg
Please Don’t Climb on the Iguana* Dean Sorenson
Portrait of a Lady
Chuck Iwanusa
Red Clay
F. Hubbard/Wagoner
Red Clay
F. Hubbard/R. Washut
RHYTHMISM
Bob Washut
RIDING THE BAV. SUDECAR Ryan Haines
Road Song
W. Montgomery/M. Dana
Original, funk a la Steely Dan, Hooper: “Out of the Woods”
Original, refer to Benoit albums and publisher’s disc
1970s Jack DeJohnette, “Album Album”
1980s Yellowjackets, publisher’s disc
Original blues, publisher’s disc
Original, a la James Brown funk, 2007-2008 Alfred demo
Standard of Excellence Jazz In Concert
Original, latin/rock ballad a la 70s Stan Kenton Orchestra
1970s Freddie Hubbard Quintet, “Red Clay”
1970s Freddie Hubbard Quintet, “Red Clay”
Original on “Rhythm Changes,” publisher’s disc
Original, N.O. street blues, RH Big Band, “People & Places”
1960s Wes Montgomery, ”Road Song”
Various [vamp], ensemble
Big 2 funky shuffle, various
Half time funk, various
Latin fusion, tenor sax
Half time swing, var., ensemble
Tenor, ensemble, r. section
Medium Funk
Trombone feature
Half-time funk
Half-time funk
Combo, sax soli, ensemble
T bones, various, ens.
Latin rock
Barnhouse
Barnhouse
Walrus
Sierra
Sierra
Alfred-Bel
Kjos
Barnhouse
Matrix
Walrus
Heritage
Walrus
Matrix
4
3+
3+
3+
4
3+
2
4
2+
4
4
4
2+
ROOSTER PARADE
Les Hooper
1980s Les Hooper Big Band, publisher’s disc
Big 2 funk, various, ensemble
Sierra
4+
R U CHICKEN
A Sack of Woe
September
SHADOW OF A DOUBT
Shanghigh
SHOWTIME
Spirit of New Orleans
STREET STRUT
Summer’s Last Getaway
Tastes Like Chicken *
The Movement *
Too High
Two Seconds to Midnight
Vehicle *
Weather You Needn’t
When We’re Together
WHERE THE BUFFALO ROAM
Wombat Womble
Zsa Zsa Queen
Kris Berg
C. Adderley/J. Miley
E.W.Fire/P. Blair
Charles Argersinger
R. Brecker/A. Baylock
Eric Richards
Andy Classen
Tom Kubis
Bill Liston
Kris Berg
Victor Lopez
S. Wonder/M. Tomaro
Alan Baylock
J. Peterik/ R. Ford
Lou Fischer
Les Hooper
Frank Mantooth
Howie Smith
Matt Harris
Original, modal “Chicken” vamp, 4/4 “Jaco funk”
1960s Cannonball Adderley Quintet, “Mercy, Mercy”
1970s Earth Wind & Fire
Original, Steely Dan influence
2000s Randy Brecker, “34th and Lex”
Original, driving shuffle & funk, publisher’s web site
Original, N.O. street beat blues, swing & “Dixieland”
Original, 4/4 funk, gospel/N.O. influence
Original, publisher’s disc
Original, publisher’s disc
2000s Youngblood Brass Band, New Orleans street funk
1970s Stevie Wonder & Publisher’s disc
Original, rock/fusion, publisher’s disc
1970s funk classic, Alfred 2006 demo
Original, shuffle a la Thelonious Monk & Weather Report
1970s Hooper Orch. “Anything Goes”
Original, publisher’s disc
Original, ½ time funky gospel shuffle
Original, publisher’s disc, reggae
Tenor, ensemble
Latin rock/swing
4/4 funk ensemble
Soprano sax, guitar, ensemble
Trumpet, sax soli, ensemble
Tenor, solis, ensemble
Various, ensemble
Various, ensemble
Hip hop, combo, ens, min. blues
Blues, various
Various, ensemble
Shuffle Funk, tenor & trombone
Various, ensemble
Ensemble, various
Various, ens. soprano sax lead
Alto feature, funk ballad
4/4 half time shuffle
Tenor, various, ensemble
Alto sax, ensemble
Alfred-Bel
Matrix
Leonard
Walrus
Alfred-Bel
Barnhouse
Barnhouse
Walrus
Kendor
Alfred-Bel
Alfred-Bel
Leonard
Leonard
Alfred-Bel
Walrus
Sierra
Barnhouse
Walrus
Kendor
3+
3
2
4+
4+
4
3+
4+
3+
2+
2
4
4
2+
4+
3+
3+
3+
3+
COLLECTIONS & SERIES for Young Jazz Ensembles:
First Encounters
First Year Jazz Charts CollectionYoung Jazz Collection
Aebersold Jazz Ensemble Volume I
The Best Of Sammy Nestico
The Best Of Easy Jazz
Discovery Series
Easy Jazz Favorites
Essential Elements For Jazz Ensemble
Standard Of Excellence Jazz Ensemble Method
Standard Of Excellence Advanced Jazz Ensemble Method
Alfred-Belwin
Alfred-Belwin
Alfred-Belwin
Heritage Press
Hal Leonard
Hal Leonard
Hal Leonard
Hal Leonard
Hal Leonard
Kjos
Kjos
Grades 1 – 2+
Grade 1
Grade 2
Grades 2 –3
Grades 2 – 3
Grades 2-2+
Grade 1 – 2
Grade 2
Grade 1 – 2+
Grades 1 – 2
Grades 2 – 3
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REFERENCES:
THE ALL MUSIC GUIDE TO JAZZ
THE PENGUIN GUIDE TO JAZZ
THE ROUGH GUIDE TO JAZZ
Erlewine, Bogdanov, Woodstra, Yanow
Cook & Morton (seventh edition)
Carr, Fairweather & Priestly
Miller/Freeman
Penguin
Rough Guide Publications
CATALOGUES/INTERNET SOURCES:
Alfred Music, DPZ Music, Kendor Music, Marina Music, Pender’s Music Co., JW Pepper, Really Good Music Sierra Music, UNC Jazz Press, Walrus Music
A note from Mike:
This is the first major revision I have made to this guide since 2005. As in previous editions, the selections reflect personal preferences in terms of style, pedagogical importance,
historical relevance, musical challenge, and enrichment for the player and the audience. Some of the pieces that are included may be out of print or assigned to a different
publisher, meaning that you may have to search further for a recommended work. While the great majority of the works included are in the standard 5-4-4-4 format, I have noted
the need for soprano saxophone or limited woodwind doubles. I have continued to use categories based on rhythmic style and tempo as I believe these are the most effective ways
to introduce works for programming purposes. If you find errors please report them to me so that I can update and repost the list quickly. Please contact me for permission to share
this document with colleagues, students, and organizations, or for posting the list on internet sites. Best wishes to you as you go beyond the typical sources of jazz ensemble
literature. There is much great music available and I know you will be rewarded and your students will thank you. Finally, I express my deepest gratitude to Bob Waggoner,
president of St. Ann Music Publications, for his many years of friendship and assistance in organizing this document. For both of us, this project is a labor of love. Enjoy!
© 2008 by Michael Parkinson, Ohio University School of Music – All rights reserved.
For permission to copy, distribute or post this document on the internet, please contact:
Dr. Michael Parkinson
School of Music – Robert Glidden Hall
Ohio University
Athens, OH 45701
Telephone: 740-593-4244, 274-2334; Email: parkinsw@ohio.edu; Internet: www.finearts.ohio.edu/music
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