BASIE, BALLADS, BEBOP & BLUES
RECOMMENDED CLASSIC & NEWER WORKS
FOR THE JAZZ ENSEMBLE, GRADES 2 – 4+
Compiled by
Dr. Michael Parkinson
Chair, Department of Music
Webster University, St. Louis, Missouri © 2006
Educational Specialist – Benge Trumpets, C. G. Conn Instruments
With the assistance of Robert Waggoner, Jim Cochran, and Ron Allen
Works selected from the following publishing sources:
Advance, Alfred, Barnhouse, Doug Beach (Kendor), CPP-Belwin, 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
Bold face = recommended works; CAPITALIZED = outstanding choices, * Playable by a smaller ensemble
BALLADS:
TITLE:
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SOURCE and/or RECORDING:
AFTER YOU’VE GONE
All The Things You Are
ALWAYS & FOREVER
At First Light
AUTUMN
Black, Brown & Beautiful
BLUE
Blue & Sentimental
BLUE FLAME
THE BLUES
Body & Soul
But Beautiful
CARLA
CENTRAL PARK WEST
CHELSEA BRIDGE
COME SUNDAY
EARLY AUTUMN
EMILY
FIRST LOVE SONG
GENTLE PIECE
Georgia On My Mind
Georgia On My Mind
Girl Talk
HERE’S THAT RAINY DAY
Here’s That Rainy Day
I Can’t Get Started
I Loves You, Porgy
I Remember Clifford
IF I COULD (easy version)
IN A SENTIMENTAL MOOD
IN HER FAMILY
I’ve NEVER BEEN IN LOVE B.
JADA
LAMENT
Laura
LETTER FROM HOME
LIL’ DARLIN’
Lisette
Little Ole Softy
LUSH LIFE
MAIDS OF CADIZ
Natalie’s Song
NO HEAT
Never No Lament
NIGHTHAWKS
OBLIVION
Layton/M. Taylor
1920s standard, Publisher’s disc
J. Kern/S. Kenton
1950s Stan Kenton Orchestra
P. Metheny/B. Curnow
1990s Pat Metheny Group & Bob Curnow Big Band
Ellen Rowe
Original , publisher’s disc
Bob Florence
1980s Bob Florence Orchestra (opt. doubles)
Oliver Nelson
1970s Oliver Nelson Orchestra
B. Shew/G. Brisker
1970s Louie Bellson Orchestra
C. Basie/R. Phillippe
1940s Count Basie Orchestra
J. Noble/P. Murtha
1940s-80s Woody Herman Orchestra theme song
Don Ellis
1970s Don Ellis, ‘Live at the Fillmore”
J. Green/D. Wolpe
Standard, multiple recordings, Hawkins, Coltrane
arr. Lennie Niehaus
1950s Stan Kenton Orchestra
Bob Mintzer
2000, Mintzer, “Latin From Manhattan”
J. Coltrane/J. Fedchock 1980s Woody Herman Orch, “50th Anniversary. Tour”
B. Strayhorn/M. Taylor 1940-1960s Duke Ellington, “Concert in the Virgin Islands”
D.Ellington/M.Tomaro
Duke Ellington, “Black, Brown & Beige”
Ralph Burns
1940s-80ss Woody Herman Orchestra
J. Mandel/L. Hooper
1960s movie theme
Bob Brookmeyer
1980 Mel Lewis, “Bob Brookmeyer, Arranger-Composer”
Kenny Wheeler
1990s Wheeler, “Music for Large & Small Ensembles
H. Carmichael/M. Taylor 1960s Ray Charles
H. Carmichael/S. Nestico 1960s Ray Charles
N. Hefti/J. Berry
1960s standard
B & VH/Bob Curnow
1970s Stan Kenton Orchestra (not recorded)
arr. Dee Barton
70s Stan Kenton Orchestra: “Redlands University”
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
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
P. Metheny/B. Curnow
1990s Pat Metheny Group & Bob Curnow Big Band
Neil Hefti
1950s Count Basie Orchestra
Sammy Nestico
Original, publisher’s disc
Rich Matteson
Original
B. Strayhorn/M. Tomaro 1940s Duke Ellington, publisher’s disc
L. Delibes/G. Evans
1950s Miles Davis-Gil Evans, “Miles Ahead”
Mike Tomaro
Original, publisher’s disc
Bill Holman
1950s Terry Gibbs Big Band
D. Ellington/D. Berger
1940s Duke Ellington Orchestra
Paul Ferguson
Original, publisher’s disc, infl. of Gil Evans
A. Piazolla/B. Curnow
2000s, publisher’s disc
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FEATURES:
PUB:
Swing 8th, ensemble, piano
Trombones, piano, sax soli
Alto sax, flugel horn, or guitar
Alto sax, light rock ballad
Tenor sax feature
Alto Sax (Johnny Hodges)
Trumpet (Bobby Shew)
Various, ensemble
Various, ensemble
Trumpet, ensemble
Alto saxophone
Alto saxophone
Piano, ensemble
Tenor sax, ensemble
Alto sax, ensemble
Alto sax, piano
Sax soli and tenor sax
Trumpet, ensemble
Piano, ensemble, opt. doubles
Flugel, alto sax, bass, ensemble
Swing 8ths, ensemble
Swing 8th, alto sax
Swing 8th, ensemble
Trombones, trumpet
Trombones, piano, trumpet
Trumpet feature
Trumpet feature
Trumpet feature
Alto sax, trumpet or guitar
Trumpet, ensemble
Piano, ensemble
Trombones & sax soli, trumpet
Various, ensemble
Trombone section, piano
Trombone & saxophone solis
Piano & guitar
Swing 8th, trumpet
Soprano sax, ensemble
Swing 8th, trumpet, ensemble
Piano, trombone, ensemble
Trumpet, ensemble (simplified)
Trumpet, rock ballad
Blues, various, ensemble
Swing 8th
Swing 8ith, alto sax, ensemble
Trumpet feature
Leonard
Sierra
Sierra
Sierra
Walrus
Sierra
Beach/Kendor
Leonard
Leonard
UNC
Alfred-Belwin
Sierra
Kendor
Kendor
Leonard
Leonard
Leonard
Sierra
Kendor
2nd Floor/HL
Leonard
Leonard
Leonard
Sierra
Sierra
Leonard
Alfred-Belwin
Leonard
Sierra
Leonard
Sierra
Sierra
Sierra
Leonard
Sierra
Sierra
Leonard
Alfred-Belwin
UNC
Leonard
Kendor
Beach/Kendor
Sierra
Alfred/JLC
Sierra
Sierra
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TITLE:
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SOURCE and/or RECORDING:
PASSION FLOWER
A PENTHOUSE DAWN
QUINTESSENCE
RANDI
Round Midnight
Samantha *
SARA’S SONG
The Shadow of Your Smile *
A Single Flower
Skylark
SKYLARK
Sometimes Dreams Come True
SOPHISTICATED LADY
Spring Can Really Hang You Up
SWEE’ PEA
SWEETIE PIE (easy version)
That Warm Feeling
A Time for Love
A TIME FOR LOVE
TO YOU
Turn Out The Stars
Twice Is Nice
TWINKLE TWINKLE
TWO HEARTED RIVER
WE’LL BE TOGETHER AGAIN
What’s New
WHEN I FALL IN LOVE
YOU LEFT THIS
You Love But Once
B. Strayhorn/M. Tomaro 1940-60s Duke Ellington featuring Johnny Hodges
Oliver Nelson
1960s Oliver Nelson, “Verve Jazz Masters”
Quincy Jones
1960s Q. Jones Orch, 2000 Jones-Nestico Orch
Phil Woods
1970s Clark Terry Big Band, “Wichita Jazz Festival”
T. Monk/M. Tomaro
1940-1960s Thelonius 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”
George Shutack
Original, publisher’s disc
Duke Ellington/D. Berger 1940s Duke Ellington Orchestra
Landsman/Wolf/D. Wolpe 1960s standard, Stan Getz
Bill Holman
1970s Count Basie Orch, “I Told You So”
Don Sebesky
1950s Maynard Ferguson, recorded as “Easy Chair”
Sammy Nestico
1970s Count Basie Orch, “Basie Straight Ahead
Mandel/Nestico
1970s Sammy Nestico Orchestra
J. Mandel/H. Levy
1970s Stan Kenton Orchestra
Thad Jones
1960s Basie/Ellington, “First Time,” or 1990s Mel Lewis
B. Evans/Shelly Berg
1960s-80s Bill Evans Trio
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
F. Laine/F. Mantooth
1990s Frank Mantooth Jazz Orchestra
B & H/J. Cooper
1960s Art Farmer & others, publisher’s disc
arr. Alan Baylock
1950s Miles Davis, publisher’s disc, infl. of Gil Evans
Bob Washut
Original, publisher’s disc
Oliver Nelson
1960s Oliver Nelson, Verve Jazz Masters Series
FEATURES:
PUB:
Alto sax feature
Alto sax feature
Alto sax feature
Alto sax, sax soli
Alto sax, ensemble
Tenor saxophone
Trumpet, sax soli, ensemble
Alto sax, piano, ensemble
Flugel horn feature
Trumpet feature
Alto sax, piano, ensemble
Piano, ensemble
Baritone sax (Carney)
Alto saxophone, ballad & swing
Trombone, piano, ensemble
Swing 8th, trumpet, ensemble
Swing 8th ballad
Trombone, ensemble
Trombones, trumpet, piano
Trombone, ensemble
Trombone soli, ensemble
Sax soli, various, ensemble
Piano, ensemble
Piano (notated), ensemble
Tenor saxophone, ensemble
Alto sax, ensemble
Ensemble show piece, no solos
Piano, ensemble
Alto sax, optional ww doubles
Leonard
Sierra
Alfred-Belwin
Walrus
Leonard
Kendor
Sierra
Alfred-Belwin
Walrus
Leonard
Advance
Beach/Kendor
Alfred-JLC
Alfred-Belwin
Sierra
Sierra
Kendor
Alfred-Belwin
Sierra
Kendor
Walrus
Stitzel Music
Alfred-Belwin
JMP
Beach/Kendor
Alfred-Belwin
Alfred-Belwin
Heritage
Sierra
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SOURCE and/or RECORDING:
FEATURES
PUB:
Ain’t No Consolation
ALL OF ME
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
Len Orcino
arr. Billy Byers
Bill Holman
trans. by Jeff Hest
M. Jackson/M. Taylor
Thad Jones
C. Porter/J. Hest
Q. Jones/R. Philippe
D. Ellington/D. Berger
Dean Sorenson
Paul Ferguson
Original “Blue Note” shuffle, publisher’s disc
1960s-70s Count Basie, “Live in Japan”
1990s Bill Holman, “A View from the Side”
1950s Count Basie Orch, “April In Paris”
1950s Miles Davis, Modern Jazz Quartet, Jackson
1960s Jones-Lewis Orch, “Central Park North”
1930s-40s Artie Shaw classic
1950s Quincy Jones Big Band, publisher’s disc
1930s Duke Ellington Orchestra
Standard of Excellence Jazz in Concert
Original, IAJE contest winner, Paul Ferguson Orch.
Combo, ensemble
Piano, ensemble
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
Little Bear
Alfred-Belwin
Sierra
Warner
Leonard
Kendor
Warner
Alfred-Belwin
Alfred-JLC
Kjos
Sierra
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BLUE LANDSCAPE
Blue Monk *
Blue Note
BLUE NOTE SPECIAL
Blue Train
Blues for Bela
Blues for Monk
A Blues To Blow On *
Blues Is My Favorite Color *
Blues Over Easy
BOPLICITY
Bye, Bye, Blackbird
C Jam Blues
CONCERTO FOR COOTIE
Consonata
CRITIC’S CHOICE
DARK SIDE OF THE 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
EASY MONEY *
EMANCIPATION BLUES
Fancy Pants
FILTHY MCNASTY
Fly Me To The Moon
For Charlie
Front Burner
GREASY SACK BLUES
GREAZY RIDER
HARVEY
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
INSIDER
Jammin’ at Rocco’s
Killer Joe
KISSING BUG
Geoff Keezer
Original, blues
T. Monk/M. Sweeney
1950s-60s Thelonius 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”
Don Sebesky
original, using various themes from Bela Bartok
Mike Pendowski
Original, influenced by Thelonius 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”
R. Henderson/D. Rivello 1950s 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
Oliver Nelson
1960s Buddy Rich, “Swinging New Big Band”
Andy Classen
Original minor blues
Les Sabina
Original minor key work with a bridge, publisher’s disc
Dave Zoller
Original, shuffle, UMKC Jazz Orchestra
R. Kisor/R. Washut
Original, publisher’s disc
D. Ellington/P. Cook
1940s Duke Ellington Orchestra
D. Ellington/P. Cook
1940s Duke Ellington Orchestra
T. Jones/M. Carubia
1960s Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Orchestra
S. Rollins/M. Taylor
1950s Sonny Rollins Quartet
Geoff Keezer
Original blues, influence of Ellington & Strayhorn
B. Carter/M. Sweeney
1960s Count Basie Orchestra
Oliver Nelson
1960s Oliver Nelson Orch, “Afro-American Sketches”
Sammy Nestico
1970s Count Basie Orchestra
H. Silver/J. LaBarbera
1950s Horace Silver Quintet shuffle blues
arr. Sammy Nestico
1970s Count Basie Orchestra
Rick Stitzel
Original 16 measure blues, dedicated to Charlie Lober
Sammy Nestico
1970s Count Basie Orchestra
Don Rader
1960s-80s Woody Herman Orch, “Woody’s Winners”
Dave Metzger
Original shuffle style work
Dave Zoller
1990s Pete Peterson Orch, “Night & Day”
Sammy Nestico
1970s Count Basie Orch, “Have A Nice Day”
Sammy Nestico
1980s Count Basie Orch, for Harry “Sweets” Edison
John Clayton
1990s Clayton-Hamilton Orchestra
T. Monk/M. Dana
1950s Thelonius Monk Quintet, “Five by Monk by Five”
D. Ellington/D. Berger
1940s Duke Ellington Orchestra
D. Ellington/O. Nelson
1960s Buddy Rich Orch, “Swinging New Big Band”
T. Monk/M. Dana
1950s Thelonius Monk, “At The Five Spot”
Neil Slater
1980s UNT Lab Bands (tribute to Bill Evans)
Tom Davis
Original, publisher’s disc
B. Golson/M. Sweeney
1950s Art Farmer/Benny Golson “The Jazztet”
B. Strayhorn/B. Holman 1950s Bill Holman, “In a Jazz Orbit
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FEATURES
PUB:
Various, ensemble
Blues
Combo/big band, various
Tenor, trombone, ensemble
Blues, combo/big band
Various, ensemble
Blues
Blues
Blues
Alto sax, trombone, ensemble
Trpt, bari sax, piano, ensemble
Various, ensemble
Blues, various
Trumpet (Cootie Williams)
Trumpet, ensemble
Blues shuffle, various, ens.
Various, ensemble
Various, ensemble
Various, ensemble
Combo/big band, various
Walking swing
Walking swing
Various, ensemble
Combo/big band, various
Various, c.point, ensemble
Ensemble classic
Alto sax, trpt, brass, blues
Funky blues
Combo, ensemble
Various, ensemble
Trombones, various, ensemble
Shuffle, various
Blues, various, ensemble
Tenor sax, ensemble
Shuffle, trumpet, alto
Various, ensemble
Trumpet, ensemble
Various, ensemble
Combo/big band, various
Baritone sax, various, ensemble
Sax soli, various, ensemble
Various, ensemble
Piano, ensemble
Shuffle, various, ensemble
Various, ensemble
Alto, tenor, ensemble
Sierra
Leonard
Kendor
Beach/Kendor
Leonard
Walrus
FJH Pub.
Barnhouse
Barnhouse
Walrus
Leonard
Leonard
Alfred-JLC
Alfred-JLC
Sierra
Sierra
Barnhouse
Kendor
DPZ
Heritage
Alfred-Belwin
Alfred-Belwin
Smart Chart
Leonard
Sierra
Leonard
Sierra
Kendor
Kendor
Leonard
Stitzel Music
Kendor
Kjos
Walrus
DPZ
Kendor
Alfred-Belwin
Leonard
Matrix
Alfred-JLC
Sierra
Matrix
Beach/Kendor
Kendor
Leonard
Sierra
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FEATURES
PUB:
KO KO
LEILANI’S MIRROR
LOOSELY SPEAKING
MIDNIGHT BELLS *
MISS FINE
Moanin’
MOTEN SWING
Nardis
Next Day *
NO TIME LIKE THE PRESENT
ON THE NIGHTSIDE
RED TAPE BLUES
Rockabye River
Sandu
SATIN DOLL *
Scoot’s Blues
Second Race *
Smack Dab In the Middle
SMOOTH TALK *
SOMETHING FOR ERNIE
SPEAK NO EVIL
STOLEN MOMENTS
Stolen Moments *
Straight, No Chaser
TAKE A BREAK
THE THREE J’s
Things Ain’t What They U.T.B.
THINGS AIN’T WHAT T.U.T.B.
TOLD YOU SO
VINE STREET RUMBLE
WASH AWAY THE DUST
When You’re Smiling
WHISPER NOT *
WEIRD BLUES
WIGGLE WALK
WORK SONG
YEARNIN’
You Don’t Say
D. Ellington/D. Berger
Geoff Keezer
Brian Gaber
Les Hooper
Oliver Nelson
B. Timmons/M. Taylor
B. Moten/E. Wilkins
Davis/Evans/G. Stone
Kris Berg
Sammy Nestico
Mike Tomaro
Geoff Keezer
Duke Ellington
C. Brown/M. Taylor
B. Strayhorn/M. Taylor
Rick Stitzel
T. Jones/M. Carubia
Sammy Nestico
Maria Schneider
Fred Stride
W. Shorter/M. Tomaro
O. Nelson/P. Jennings
O. Nelson/P. Blair
T. Monk/M. Taylor
Curt Berg
Ellen Rowe
M. Ellington/D. Berger
M. Ellington/D. Lalama
Bill Holman
Benny Carter
Kim Portnoy
arr. Tom Kubis
B. Golson/M. Abene
Tom Davis
Benny Carter
C. Adderley/G. Keezer
Oliver Nelson
Lennie Niehaus
1940s Duke Ellington Orchestra, minor blues
Original, walking swing & 12/8, infl. of Gil Evans
Original blues influenced by 1960s Woody Herman
Original, in style of pianist Bill Evans
1950s Oliver Nelson Orch, “Verve Volume 48”
1950s Art Blakey & Jazz Messengers, “Moanin’”
1950s-70s Count Basie Orchestra
1950s-80s Bill Evans, 1960s George Russell
Original
2000 Quincy Jones/Sammy Nestico Orchestra
Original swing or shuffle, “Blue Note” quintet infl.
Original walking minor blues, publisher’s disc
1950s Duke Ellington Orchestra
1950s Clifford Brown-Max Roach Quintet
1950s Duke Ellington Orchestra
Original blues, influenced by Count Basie Orchestra
1960s Thad Jones-Mel Lewis, “Monday Night”
1980s Nestico, “Night Flight”
Original , similar to “Sugar” by Turrentine
Original, publisher’s disc
1960s Wayne Shorter Quintet, “Speak No Evil”
1960s Oliver Nelson, “Blues & The Abstract Truth”
1960s Oliver Nelson, “Blues & The Abstract Truth”
1950s Miles Davis, 40s-60s Thelonious Monk
Original walking swing
Original walking blues in style of Count Basie
1940s Duke Ellington Orchestra
1970s Woody Herman Orch, “Concord Jazz Festival”
1970s Count Basie Orch., “I Told You So”
1960 Count Basie, “Kansas City Suite”
Original, influenced by mid 60s “Blue Note” shuffles
1930s standard
1950s Maynard Ferguson & Dizzy Gillespie big bands
Original blues influenced by Monk
1950s Count Basie Orchestra, “Kansas City Suite”
1960s Cannonball Adderley Quintet, publisher’s disc
1960s Oliver Nelson, “Black, Brown & Beautiful
Original, publisher’s disc
Trombone, piano, ensemble
Various, sax soli, ensemble
Various, ensemble
Piano, various, ensemble
2 beat & 4/4, trpt, ensemble
Shuffle, various, ensemble
Alto sax, trumpet, ensemble
Combo/big band, various, ens.
Various
Walking swing, various
Various, sax/brass solis
Various, ensemble
Historic Transcription
Combo/big band, blues
Various, ensemble
Various, sax soli, ensemble
Blues, various, ensemble
Shuffle, simplified version
Shuffle, various, ensemble
Tenor, ensemble
Tenor, trumpet, drums, ens.
Combo/big band, minor blues
Simplified version
Combo/big band, blues
Various, sax soli, ensemble
Various, ensemble
Blues, various, ensemble
Blues, various, ensemble
Various, sax soli, ensemble
Tenor sax, piano, ensemble
Tenor, trumpet, trombone, ens.
Various, ensemble
Combo/big band, various
Alto sax, var., ensemble
Piano, sax soli, ensemble
Various, ensemble
Walking swing, var. ensemble
Tenor sax, trumpet, ensemble
Alfred-JLC
Sierra
Increase
Barnhouse
Sierra
Leonard
Sierra
Leonard
Alfred-JLC
Alfred-JLC
Kendor
Sierra
Alfred-JLC
Leonard
Leonard
Stitzel Music
Smart Chart
Kendor
Kendor
Sierra
Leonard
Leonard
Leonard
Leonard
Walrus
Sierra
Alfred-JLC
Leonard
Sierra
Sierra
JPM
Walrus
Sierra
JPM
Sierra
Sierra
Sierra
Kendor
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TITLE:
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SOURCE and/or RECORDING:
FEATURES
ABBEY DANCES
Alamode
Dave Zoller
C. Fuller/P. Murtha
Original, minor blues
1960s Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers, publisher’s disc
Alto sax, trombone, ensemble
DPZ
Tenor sax, trumpet, trombone, ens. Leonard
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SOURCE and/or RECORDING:
ALL’S WELL IN WELLINGTON Bill Cunliffe
Original, “Bill Cunliffe with the Roger Fox Big Band “
Back Bone *
T. Jones/M. Carubia
1960s Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Orchestra
BASIE STRAIGHT AHEAD
Sammy Nestico
1970s Count Basie Orch, “Basie Straight Ahead”
BETWEEN THE DEVIL ATDBS arr. Lennie Niehaus
1950s Stan Kenton Orchestra
BIG MAMA LOUISE
Kim Richmond
Original blues shuffle
BIG SWING FACE
Bill Reddie
1960s Buddy Rich Orch, “Big Swing Face”
BIG SWING FACE
Reddie/A. Baylock
Same source, but easier key and simplified
Blue Chimes
Tom Davis
Original, publisher’s disc
Blue ‘n Boogie
D. Gillespie/M. Taylor
1940s bop blues, W. Montgomery, “Full House”
Blues for Alfy
Bill Holman
1970s Count Basie Orch, “Told You So”
Blues for the Cap
Rick Stitzel
Original blues, for Pete Peterson Jazz Orchestra
BOOGIE STOP SHUFFLE
C. Mingus/
1950s Charles Mingus, “Ah Um”
BRADLEY’S BEBOP EXPRESS Doug Beach
Original, publisher’s disc
But Not For Me *
G. Gershwin/T. Davis
1930s standard, multiple recordings
COMIN’ THRU *
Roger Neumann
Original
Cousin Mary
J. Coltrane/P. Murtha
1959 John Coltrane, “Giant Steps”
Cut To The Chase
Doug Beach
Original, blues, publisher’s disc
Daahoud
C. Brown/M. Taylor
1956 Clifford Brown-Max Roach Quintet
Do It Again
Len Orcino
Original, publisher’s disc
First Impressions
Pete Blair
Original based on Coltrane’s “Impressions”
FOLLOW THE LEADER
Fred Sturm
Original 24 measure blues, publisher’s disc
FOUR
M. Davis/W. Maiden
1950s Maynard Ferguson “Birdland Dream Band”
Four
M. Davis/M.Taylor
1950s-60s Miles Davis, “Four & More” (& others)
Four Brothers
Jimmy Guiffre
1940s70s Woody Herman Orchestra
Four Brothers
J. Guiffre/P. Blair
1940s-70s Woody Herman Orchestra
Gittin’ Short
Ken McCoy
Original, 24 measure F minor blues
Groove Blues
D. Menza/P. Blair
1970s Louie Bellson Big Band
Groovin’ High *
D. Gillespie/G. Yasanitsky 1940s Charlie Parker & Dizzy Gillespie
Intermission Riff
Ray Wetzel
1940s Stan Kenton Orchestra
JERU
G. Mulligan/M. Tomaro 1950 Miles Davis Nonet, “Birth of the Cool)
Just A Minor Thing
Mike Steinel
Original, minor AABA form
LADY BIRD
T. Dameron/M. Schneider 1940s Tadd Dameron Sextet, with Fats Navarro
THE LAMP IS LOW
arr. Ernie Wilkins
1950s Maynard Ferguson, “Boy With Lots of Brass”
Let’s Get Down
R. Mathews/M. Liston
Original “hard bop” style work
MILES MOOD
Shelly Berg
Original from “Chop Monster” series
MILESTONES
M. Davis/P. Blair
1950s-60s Miles Davis Quintet, publisher’s disc
MILESTONES
M. Davis/M. Tomaro
1950s-60s Miles Davis Quintet, publisher’s disc
NEW TOYS
Bill Liston
Original, publisher’s disc
A Night In Tunisia *
D. Gillespie/M. Sweeney 1940s-80s Dizzy Gillespie Quintet & Big Band
Now’s The Time
C. Parker/L. Niehaus
1940s-50s Charlie Parker Quintet, Verve label
One O’Clock Jump
C. Basie/M. Taylor
1930s-80s Count Basie Orchestra, many recordings
ONE O’CLOCK JUMP
C. Basie/J. Hest
transcription from 1930s-1940s Count Basie recordings
Out of Nowhere
arr. Bill Holman
1950s Stan Kenton Orchestra
The Prez
Matt Harris
Original, influence of Art Blakey/Jazz Messengers
SIGN OFF
Bill Dobbins
Original blues, influence of Thelonious Monk
Sing, Sing, Sing *
Louis Prima/P. Cook
1930s Benny Goodman Orchestra
6
FEATURES
PUB:
Blues, alto, trumpet, ensemble
Various, ensemble
Tenor sax/ensemble
Tenor sax, trombone, ensemble
Sax soli, various, ensemble
Sax soli, blues, various, ensemble
Various, blues, ensemble
Various, ensemble, modal
Various, ensemble
Various, ensemble
Various, sax solid, ensemble
Minor blues, various, ensemble
Combo, various, ensemble
Various, ensemble
Trumpet, piano, ensemble
Blues, various, ensemble
Various, ensemble solis
Combo, big band
Various, sax soli,
Various, ensemble
Various, ensemble
Saxophones, ensemble
Combo//big band, various
Sax soli and solos
Sax soli, easier version
Tenor sax, trumpet, drums
Trpt, sax soli, ensemble
Various, ensemble
Alto & tenor sax, ensemble
Trumpet, baritone, ensemble
Various, section solis
Tenor, trumpet, ensemble
Various, ensemble
Combo/big band, various
Various, sax soli, ensemble
Various, ensemble
Trumpet, tenor, ensemble
Various, sax soli, ensemble
Simplified version
Sax soli, blues, various
Blues, various
Blues, various
Alto, ensemble
Combo, big band
Combo/big band, blues, ensemble
Drums, various, ensemble
Kendor
Smart Chart
Kendor
Sierra
Walrus
Sierra
Alfred-Belwin
Kendor
Leonard
Sierra
Stitzel Music
Leonard
Beach/Kendor
Warner
Walrus
Leonard
Beach/Kendor
Leonard
Little Bear
Heritage
Heritage
Sierra
Leonard
Leonard
Leonard
Ludwig
Heritage
Alfred-Belwin
Sierra
Leonard
Kendor
Kendor
Sierra
2nd Floor/HL
Kendor
Leonard
Leonard
Kendor
Leonard
Barnhouse
Leonard
Leonard
Sierra
Kendor
Ludwig
Alfred-Belwin
GR:
3+
3+
4
4+
4+
4+
3+
2+
3
4+
3
3
3
2+
3+
2+
3+
3+
2+
2
4
4+
3
4+
3
3
3
2+
4
4
3+
4+
3+
4
3
2+
4
3+
3
3
3
3
4+
4+
4+
2
UP SWING, continued:
TITLE:
COMP/ARR:
SOURCE and/or RECORDING:
FEATURES
PUB:
Sister Sadie
So What *
S.P.G.
STOMPIN AT THE SAVOY
SWITCH IN TIME *
Syeeda’s Song Flute
Take the A Train
There Will Never Be Another You
TICKER
WELL YOU NEEDN’T
WINDSWEPT
Yardbird Suite *
Yardbird Suite
H. Silver/M. Dana
M. Davis/M. Taylor
Dave Singley
B. Goodman/B. Holman
Sammy Nestico
J. Coltrane/S. Owens
B. Strayhorn/M. Sweeney
Warren/Tomaro
Bill Holman
T. Monk/M. Taylor
Mike Tomaro
C. Parker/M. Sweeney
C. Parker/M. Taylor
1950s Horace Silver Quintet, “Blowing The Blues Away”
1950s-1960s Miles Davis, “Kind of Blue,” “Four & More”
Original, minor blues influenced by Oliver Nelson
1950s Stan Kenton Orchestra
1970s Count Basie Orch, “Basie Straight Ahead”
1960ss John Coltrane Quartet, “Giant Steps”
Easier version, publisher’s disc
1940s standard, multiple recordings, 4 Fresh., Chet Baker
1970s Count Basie Orch, “Told You So”
1950s-60s Thelonius Monk on OJC & Columbia
Original, publisher’s disc
1940s Charlie Parker Quintet
1940s Charlie Parker, publisher’s disc
Combo/big band, various
Modal tune, various
Various, ensemble
Various, ensemble
Minor blues, ensemble
Combo/big band, various
Various, ensemble
Latin and swing
Tenor sax, trumpet, piano, ens.
Various, sax soli, ens.
Various, ensemble
Easier version, lower key
Sax soli (Parker solo), various
Matrix
Leonard
Increase
Sierra
Kendor
Matrix
Leonard
Leonard
Sierra
Leonard
Beach/Kendor
Leonard
Leonard
TITLE:
COMP/ARR:
SOURCE and/or RECORDING:
FEATURES
PUB:
After You’ve Gone
AIREGIN
All Together
ALTERIOR MOTIF
AURA
BIRD COUNT *
BRIGHT EYES
CARAVAN
COTTON TAIL
COTTON TAIL
DOUBLE HELIX
EASY MINOR *
The Heat’s On
HOME JUBILATION
HOT HOUSE
I Love You
IMPRESSIONS
JACKSON COUNTY JUBILEE
Jumpin’ at the Woodside
LISTEN
Milestones *
MILESTONES
Missing Tooth
Moment’s Notice
Moose The Mooche
ON GREEN DOLPHIN STREET
Plain Brown Wrapper
Ready Mix
arr. Bill Holman
S. Rollins/B. Holman
Kim Richmond
Les Hooper
Bill Holman
Maria Schneider
Bill Holman
J. Tizol/M. Lopeman
D. Ellington/M. Taylor
D. Ellington/D. Berger
Jack Cooper
Tom Davis
Sammy Nestico
Fred Sturm
T. Dameron/J. Cooper
C. Porter/L. Hooper
J. Coltrane/M. Taylor
Benny Carter
C. Basie/M. Lewis
Neil Slater
M. Davis/P. Blair
M. Davis/M. Tomaro
Doug Beach
J. Coltrane/M. Taylor
C. Parker/L. Niehaus
B. Kaper/L. Hooper
Bill Holman
Bill Holman
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”
Original, influenced by Charles Mingus
1950s Bill Holman & Terry Gibbs orchestras
1940s Ellington classic transcription
1940s Ellington work based on “Rhythm” Changes
1940s Duke Ellington Orchestra, Ben Webster solo
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”
1930s-1980s Count Basie Orchestra
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”
1940s Charlie Parker Sextet
Standard (see Miles Davis, “’58 Sessions”)
1970s Count Basie, “I Told You So”
1960s Buddy Rich Orch, “Swinging New Big Band”
Tenor sax, ensemble
Trumpet, tenor, sax soli, ens.
Tenor sax, ensemble
Tenor sax, ensemble, solis
Various, ensemble
Blues, various ensemble
Various, ensemble
Various, ensemble
Alto, trumpet, trombone, ens.
“Rhythm,” sax soli, tenor sax
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.
Riff tune, various
Bari or alto sax, piano, ens.
Combo/big band, modal
Trumpet, tenor, ensemble
Various, ensemble solis
Combo, ensemble
Rhythm” changes, sax soli
Latin/swing, various, ensemble
Various, ensemble
Various, ensemble
Sierra
Sierra
Walrus
Sierra
Sierra
Kendor
Sierra
Alfred-JLC
Leonard
Alfred-JLC
R G Music
Kendor
Kendor
Heritage
Alfred-Belwin
Sierra
Leonard
Sierra
Warner
Beach/Kendor
Leonard
Leonard
Beach/Kendor
Leonard
Barnhouse
Sierra
Sierra
Sierra
GR:
3+
3
2+
4+
3+
3
2
4
4+
4+
3
2+
4
FAST SWING:
7
GR:
3+
4+
4
4+
4+
4+
4
4
2+
4+
4
2+
3
4
3+
3+
4+
4+
3
4
2
4
4
4+
4
4+
4+
4+
FAST SWING, continued:
TITLE:
COMP/ARR:
SOURCE and/or RECORDING:
FEATURES
PUB:
Doug Beach
Mike Tomaro
Doug Beach
Slide Hampton
S. Romberg/D. Wolpe
B. Strayhorn/S. Nestico
Paul McKee
Bill Holman
L. Bricussse/M. Tomaro
Original, tribute to the Count Basie Orchestra
Original, publisher’s disc
Original, publisher’s disc
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
1980s Bill Holman Orch. Grammy Winner (Latin to Swing)
1960s show tune, publisher’s disc
Various, ensemble
Various, ensemble
Various, ensemble
Blues (maj/min), various, ens.
Piano, ensemble
Trumpet, ensemble
Various, ensemble
Various, ensemble
Alto, ensemble
Kendor
Beach/Kendor
Beach/Kendor
Sierra
Alfred-Belwin
Leonard
Beach/Kendor
Sierra
Leonard
TITLE:
COMP/ARR:
SOURCE and/or RECORDING:
FEATURES
PUB:
Amber & Trinita
APRIL IN PARIS
Bossa de Pacifica *
Children of the Sun
CHUCHO
CON ALMA
CROSS CURRENTS
A DAY IN THE LIFE *
Division of Labor *
The Eighth Veil
Gatito (Little Cat)
The Girl From Epanmea *
HUSH HUSH
I REMEMBER DIZ *
I Snore, You Drive
It’s Just Talk
Journey to the Shadowlands
Kind of True
LA LLAMA AZUL
Lady Bug
Little Sunflower
THE LONG WHITE CLOUD
MAMBO DE MEMO
MAIDEN VOYAGE *
MIAMI SPICE
Miss Mango
MOON PILLOWS
Morning Light *
My Foolish Heart
The Nearness of You
RIVERSCAPE
Doug Beach
arr. Bob Mintzer
Roger Neuman
Robert Curnow
Paquito D’Rivera
D. Gillespie/M. Mossman
Ellen Rowe
L. Bonfa/M. Lewis
Bob Meyer
Ellington/Strayhorn/DB
Matt Harris
A. C. Jobim/V. Lopez
Chip McNeill
Paquito D’Rivera
Victor Lopez
P. Metheny/B. Curnow
Kris Berg
Mike Titlebaum
Robert Washut
Len Orcino
F. Hubbard/S. Owen
Alan Broadbent
Matt Harris
H. Hancock/M. Taylor
Victor Lopez
Victor Lopez
Tom Davis
Roger Neuman
W & Y/M. Taylor
N. Washington/M. Taylor
Fred Sturm
Original, publisher’s disc
Various, ensemble
1990s Bob Mintzer, “Homage to Count Basie”
Tenor sax, ensemble
Original
Flugel, alto, pno, ensemble
Original, publisher’s disc
Latin/fusion, tenor, trumpet
Original, in homage to Chucho Valdes
Combo/big band, minor blues
1950s-60s Dizzy Gillespie Quintet
12/8 Afro-Cuban
Original bossa nova
Piano, tenor sax, flugel, ens.
1960s bossa nova classic
Tenor saxophone feature
Original, influence of McCoy Tyner
Various, ensemble
1950s Duke Ellington Orchestra
Trumpet
Original, publisher’s disc
Various, ensemble
1960s Stan Getz, “Getz & Gilberto
Bossa nova, ensemble
Original influenced by Herbie Hancock “Speak Like a Child” Bossa nova, alto sax, ensemble
1990s D’Rivera, “A Night In Englewood”
Clarinet, trombone, ensemble
Original, publisher’s disc
Afro-Cuban 4/4
1990s Pat Metheny Group & Bob Curnow Big Band
Combo/big band, various
Original (based on writings of C.S. Lewis)
Modal, bossa nova
Original, publisher’s disc
Bossa nova, sax soli, ensemble
Original, University of Northern Iowa Big Band
Combo/big band, various
Original, publisher’s disc
Bossa nova, trumpet, ensemble
1970s Freddie Hubbard Quintet
Bossa nova, combo/big band
Original, homage to New Zealand
Bossa nova, tenor sax, ensemble
Original, publisher’s disc
Various, ensemble
1960s Herbie Hancock Quintet, “Maiden Voyage”
Combo/big band, modal
Original, publisher’s disc
Afro-Cuban in 2 (6/8)
Original, publisher’s disc
4/4 Latin/various
Original, “ECM” modal style, publisher’s disc
4/4 Latin, alto, guitar, ensemble
Original
Flugel, piano, bossa nova
1950s standard, multiple recordings by Bill Evans
Flugel, ensemble, bossa nova
1950s standard, multiple recordings
Trumpet or alto, bossa nova
Original (a la Pat Metheny and ECM styles)
Pno, gtr, alto sax, ensemble
THE RED BANK EXPRESS
RIVERS
Scissors & Glue
SLIDE’S DEARRANGEMENT
Softly As In A Morning Sunrise
TAKE THE A TRAIN
THAT’S WHAT I THOUGHT
A VIEW FROM THE SIDE
A Wonderful Day Like Today
GR:
3+
4+
4+
4
4+
4+
4+
4+
4
MEDIUM LATIN:
8
Beach/Kendor
Alfred-Belwin
Walrus
Sierra
Three-Two
Leonard
Sierra
Alfred-Belwin
Walrus
Alfred-JLC
Heritage
Warner
Increase
Three-Two
JPM
Sierra
Alfred-Belwin
Heritage
Barnhouse
Little Bear
Matrix
Leonard
Kendor
Leonard
Alfred-Belwin
Alfred-Belwin
JPM
Walrus
Leonard
Leonard
Kendor
GR:
2+
4+
3
3
4
4+
3+
2+
3+
4
2
2
4
4
4
4+
3
4+
4
2
2+
4+
4+
3
4+
2
4
3
3+
3+
4
MEDIUM LATIN, continued:
TITLE:
COMP/ARR:
SOURCE and/or RECORDING:
FEATURES
PUB:
Rosewood
Song for Andrea *
Song For My Father *
Sweet Lumps
Triste
TUJICA
Two For The Road
UNA MAS
When I Fall In Love
WHEN YOU GO
While I’m Away
W. Shaw/B. Lowden
Mike Tomaro
H. Silver/M. Taylor
Robert Curnow
A. C. Jobim/Von Berg
R. Brecker/M. Crotty
H. Mancini/M. Lewis
K. Dorham/P. Murtha
arr. Mike Carubia
R. Brown/G. Keezer
David Springfield
1970s Woody Shaw Ensemble, “Rosewood”
Original, publisher’s disc
1960s Horace Silver Quintet, “Song For My Father”
Original, publisher’s disc
1960s Stan Getz & Jobim (various)
1980s Randy Brecker recordings
1960s movie classic
1960s Kenny Dorham Quintet, “Una Mas”
1950s standard, Miles Davis Quintet
Publisher’s disc
Original , publisher’s disc
Trumpet, tenor, ensemble
Trumpet, ensemble
Combo/big band, bossa nova
Tenor sax, Latin/fusion
Bossa nova standard
Bossa nova, trumpet, piano
Bossa nova, ensemble
Latin-Rock, various, ensemble
Bossa nova, alto sax
Bossa nova, trumpet, piano, ens.
Bossa nova, various, ensemble
Barnhouse
Beach/Kendor
Leonard
Sierra
Matrix
Alfred-Belwin
Alfred-Belwin
Leonard
Alfred
Sierra
Kendor
GR:
3+
2+
3
4
3
4
3
2+
2
4
3+
UP TEMPO LATIN/SAMBA/SALSA:
TITLE:
COMP/ARR:
SOURCE and/or RECORDING:
FEATURES
PUB:
A Night In Havana
All The Things You Are
ATLANTIS
BLUE BOSSA
BRAZIL NUTS *
Buds
Cabeza de Carne
Caliente
CARAVAN
Chili Pepper 101
The Chili Pepper That Got Away
CHROMETRY
Cubano Chant
FIESTA BAHIA
500 Miles High
Golden Palm
Granada Smoothie
Invitation
Last Call
Macumba
Manteca *
MOOD INDIGO
Mondongo
Mas Que Nada
Midnight Mambo*
A Minor Interruption
Night of the Living Chili Peppers
NOCK FIRST
NUTTVILLE
Open Wide
Victor Lopez
J. Kern/M. Tomaro
M. Tyner/R. Washut
K. Dorham/M. Taylor
Les Sabina
R. Brecker/A. Baylock
Matt Harris
Roy Phillippe
Tizol/Ellington/Lopeman
D. Beach G. Schutack
George Schutack
Fred Strum
Ray Bryant/M. Mossman
Victor Lopez
C. Corea/V. Lopez
Jeff Jarvis
Mark Taylor
B. Kaper/F. Mantooth
Beach & Shutack
Victor Lopez
Fuller/Gillespie/Tomaro
D. Ellington/M. Taylor
Victor Lopez
J. Ben/M. Taylor
Dean Sorenson
Craig Biondi
Beach & Shutack
Howie Smith
H. Silver/B. Kidd
D. Ellis/B. Lowden
Original
1940s bebop standard, publisher’s disc
1970s McCoy Tyner Qt, “Atlantis,” & UNI Big Band
1960s Joe Henderson Quintet, “Page One”
Original, medium samba
1980s Jack Wilkins Quartet featuring Randy Brecker
Original, publisher’s disc
Original, publisher’s disc
1940s Duke Ellington Orchstra
Original, publisher’s disc
Original, publisher’s disc
Original, publisher’s disc
Publisher’s disc
Original, 2/2 samba, publisher’s disc
1970s Chick Corea “Return To Forever”
Original, publisher’s disc
1970s Stan Kenton Orchestra
1950s jazz standard, publisher’s disc
Original, samba & swing, publisher’s disc
Original salsa, publisher’s disc
1940s-50s Dizzy Gillespie Big Band
1980s U.S. Army Blues, publisher’s disc
Original, publisher’s disc
1960s latin jazz standard, Sergio Mendez & Brazil 66
Standard of Excellence Jazz in Concert
Original
Original, publisher’s disc
1990s Frank Mantooth, “Dangerous Precedent”
1960s Horace Silver Sextet, “Cape Verdean Blues”
1970s Don Ellis Orch, “Montreux Jazz Festival”
Various, ensemble
Combo, tenor, ensemble
Various, ensemble
Combo, various, ensemble
Various, ensemble
Combo/big band, samba
New York salsa, various, ens.
Salsa, various, ensemble
Historic transcription
Samba, ensemble
Samba, ensemble
Samba, ensemble
Alto, trumpet, ensemble
Various, ensemble
Various, sax soli, ens.
Samba, ensemble, various
Combo/big band, samba
Combo, ensemble
Various, ensemble
Various, ensemble
Afro-Cuban, various
Trombone and sax soli, ensemble
Ensemble, various
Various, ensemble
Mambo, ensemble
Medium samba, ensemble.
Various
Samba/fusion, various, ensemble
Latin/swing, minor blues, various
Trumpet, drums, ensemble
Alfred-Belwin
Leonard
UNC
Leonard
Kendor
Leonard
Kendor
Alfred-Belwin
Alfred-JLC
Beach/Kendor
Beach/Kendor
Heritage
Leonard
Alfred-Belwin
Alfred-Belwin
Kendor
Leonard
Leonard
Beach/Kendor
Alfred
Leonard
Leonard
Alfred-Belwin
Leonard
Kjos
FJH
Beach/Kendor
Kjos
FJH
Barnhouse
9
GR:
3
4
4
4+
2+
4+
4+
3+
4
2
2
4
4
4
4
4
3
4+
4
4+
4
4+
4+
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2
3+
3
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UP TEMPO LATIN, continued:
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OPUS DE FUNK
OPUS III
PASSADO
Pico De Gallo *
RED ROCKS, TALL CACTUS
RENEGADE
SAMBA DU BOIS
Samba Ti Kaye
SEE THE WORLD
SESSION SAMBA
Spain
ST. THOMAS
ST. THOMAS
TEMPLE STREET
Tiger of San Pedro
Tropical Update
TWO IN LOVE
Woody ‘n You
H. Silver/V. Lopez
1950s Silver quintet blues
Les Hooper
1970s Hooper Orch. “Look What They’ve Done . .”
Dave Hanson
Original, 5/4 up tempo st. 8th work a la Pat Metheny
Greg Yasanitsky
Original, medium salsa
Shelly Berg
Original, medium up samba feel
Bob Meyer
Original (easy ww doubles)
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
C. Corea/P. Jennings
1970s Chick Corea, “Light As A Feather
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
Bret Zvacek
Original, publisher’s disc, 2/2 samba
Jack Cooper
Original bossa/salsa based on “I Love You” by Cole Porter
D. Gillespie/M. Tomaro 1940s Gillespie latin/swing standard
FEATURES
PUB:
Combo, ensemble solis
Alto sax, ensemble
Alto sax, trumpet, ensemble
Various, ensemble
Tenor sax, guitar, piano, ens.
Modal, easy doubles
Alto sax, ensemble
Alto, trumpet, drums/perc.
Tenor, guitar, ensemble
Various, ensemble, percussion
4/4 Samba, various, ensemble
Various, ensemble
Combo/big band, ensemble
Various, ensemble
4/4 Samba/easier version
Trombone, ensemble
Piano, alto, ensemble
Various, ensemble
Alfred-Belwin
Sierra
Kendor
Kendor
Kendor
Walrus
Walrus
Leonard
Sierra
Alfred
Leonard
Sierra
Leonard
Sierra
Leonard
Beach/Kendor
Increase
Leonard
GR:
3+
4
3+
2+
4
4
4
4
4+
3+
3+
4+
3
4+
3
3
4+
4+
THREE-FOUR/SIX-EIGHT, ballad, swing, funk, etc:
TITLE:
COMP/ARR:
SOURCE and/or RECORDING:
FEATURES
PUB:
AFRO BLUE
AFRO BLUE
ALL BLUES
Aluna Llanera
Back Woods
Better Git It In Your Soul
BLUE BONNETS
BLUE RONDO A LA TURK
CERULEAN SKY
A CHILD IS BORN
The Christmas Waltz
CIRCUMVENT
Concheka
Demitasse
EMILY *
EVANSTUNE
EVERY SUMMER NIGHT
FOOTPRINTS
Footprints
For Bill
It’s A Raggy Waltz
M. Santamaria/Sweeney
M. Santamaria/Mossman
M. Davis/V. Mendoza
Paquito D’Rivera
Oliver Nelson
C. Mingus/S. Johnson
Dave Zoller
D. Brubeck/K. Berg
Fred Sturm
Thad Jones
arr. Lisa DeSpain
Les Hooper
Bob Meyer
Jack Cooper
J. Mandel/L. DeSpain
Charles Argersinger
P. Metheny/B. Curnow
W. Shorter/M. Harris
W. Shorter/J. Berry
Gordon Goodwin
D. Brubeck/D. Wolpe
1960s Mongo Santamaria & John Coltrane
1960s Mongo Santamaria & John Coltrane
1950s-60s Miles Davis, “Kind of Blue”
Folk song from Venezuela
1960s Oliver Nelson, publisher’s disc
1990s Mingus Big Band version
Original, medium up, Gil & Bill Evans influence
1960, Dave Brubeck Qt. “Time Out,” publisher’s disc
Original, publisher’s disc
1960s Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Orchestra
Christmas standard, publisher’s disc
1970s Les Hooper Big Band
Original Latin style work
Original up swing work
1970s Bill Evans (here as a medium waltz)
Original, influence of 1960s Bill Evans trio
1990s, Metheny Group & Curnow Big Band
1960s Shorter, “Adams Apple,” M. Davis, “Miles Smiles”
same as above
Original tribute to Bill Evans
1950s Dave Brubeck Quartet
Open solos, ensemble
Latin with various solos
Combo/big band, 6/8 Blues
¾ and 6/8, various soloists
Alto sax, opt. clarinets, ens.
Gospel and blues
Flugel horn, piano, ensemble
Various, ensemble
St. 8th, tenor, ensemble
Piano, flugel, ¾ ballad
Trumpet, ensemble
Medium minor, ensemble
Tenor, trumpet, ensemble
Various, ensemble
Brief solos, ensemble
Piano, flugel horn, ensemble
Piano, guitar, ballad
Various, minor blues, up swing
Various, easier version
Piano, sax soli, ens.
Various, ensemble, swing
Leonard
Leonard
Walrus
Three-Two
Sierra
Leonard
DPZ
Alfred-Belwin
Heritage
Kendor
Warner
Sierra
Walrus
UNC
Alfred-Belwin
Sierra
Sierra
Kendor
Alfred-Belwin
Walrus
Warner
10
GR:
2+
4
4+
3+
4+
4
4+
4
4
4
4+
3+
3+
3+
2
4+
4
4+
2
4
3+
THREE-FOUR/SIX-EIGHT, continued:
TITLE:
COMP/ARR:
SOURCE and/or RECORDING:
FEATURES
PUB:
La Fiesta
Lullaby Waltz
Midnight Waltz
My Cherie Amour
MY MAN’S GONE NOW
Nice
PEGASUS
SILENT NIGHT
Simone
THREE 4 BEA
THREE LEGGED SHUFFLE
What the World Needs Now
WHAT’LL I DO
C. Corea/V. Lopez
Bob Curnow
S. Allen/T. Kubis
S. Wonder/M. Taylor
G. Gershwin/B. Potts
Kim Richmond
Hank Levy
trad, Bob Curnow
Frank Foster
Dean Sorenson
Dave Zoller
B. Bacharach/M. Lewis
I. Berlin/M. Taylor
1970s Chick Corea, “Return to Forever”
Original ballad/waltz, Curnow &SWR B.B., “Towednack”
Medium jazz waltz
1970s Wonder, publisher’s disc
1950s, Bill Potts, “Jazz Soul of Porgy & Bess”
Original medium waltz
1970s Stan Kenton Orch, “Live at Butler University
Christmas song, in Kenton style, publisher’s disc
Original minor blues
Original minor blues
Original, 3/2 shuffle funk & swing
1960s Stan Getz, “What the World Needs Now”
1940s standard, set as a samba
Various, ensemble
Alto sax, trombone, ensemble
Trumpet, ensemble
Alto sax feature
Trumpet feature ballad
Various, ensemble
6/8, alto sax, flugel, ensemble
Tenor sax, ensemble
Tenor sax, ensemble
Various, ensemble
Tenor sax, ensemble
Ensemble, ¾ & 4/4
Flugel horn, ensemble
Alfred-Belwin
Sierra
Walrus
Leonard
Sierra
Walrus
Sierra
Sierra
Walrus
Kjos
DPZ
Alfred-Belwin
Leonard
GR:
4+
3+
3+
4
4
3+
4+
4
4+
3
4+
3
3+
ROCK/FUNK: (straight 8ths, big 2 funk, shuffles, fusion, New Orleans street beat & Hip Hop)
TITLE:
COMP/ARR:
SOURCE and/or RECORDING:
FEATURES
PUB:
ARE WE THERE YET
BEAN IS ON THE SCENE *
Big Foot
Birdland
Brotherhood
CARAVAN *
Central Park North *
Chameleon *
THE CHICKEN
Cool Joe, Mean Joe (Killer Joe)
Critical Mass
FRIDAY NIGHT at the Cad. Club
From the Eyes of a Child
Greetings & Salutations *
Hardball
Havin’ A Good Time
HONK
HOT IT UP
I Only Have Eyes For You
Imminent Impact *
The Joshua Song
The Last Dive *
LEFT IN THE DUST
LINEBACKER
A LONG TIME AGO
LOUIISANA BEBOP
MARCH MAJESTIC
L. Mays/B. Curnow
Mike Kamuf
D. Sanborn/M. Taylor
J. Zawinul/L. Kerchner
Bob Mintzer
J. Tizol/R. Washut
T. Jones/M. Carubia
H. Hancock/M. Sweeney
arr. Kris Berg
B. Golson/J. Cooper
Jeff Jarvis
B. Berg/M. Crotty
Andy Classen
T. Jones/M. Carubia
Bob Meyer
Les Hooper
Jeff Jarvis
Shelly Berg
arr. Frank Mantooth
Les Sabina
Rick Stitzel
Matt Harris
Bill Liston
Fred Sturm
Bob Mintzer
Les Hooper
Bob Mintzer
1990s Pat Metheny Group & Bob Curnow Big Band
Original, publisher’s disc (bossa & rock)
1980s David Sanborn, publisher’s disc
1970s Weather Report
1990s Bob Mintzer Big Band
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.
Original, medium funk, infl of 70s Herman band
1990s Bob Berg, shuffle funk - extended blues form
Original, publisher’s disc
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
Standard, a la 1960s Miles Davis “Jack Johnson”
Original, funk rock a la Brecker Brothers
Original, publisher’s disc
1980s Maynard Ferguson Orchestra
Original influenced by Tower of Power
Original, publisher’s disc
1980s Bob Mintzer Big Band
Original “big 2” funk
2000s, Yellowjackets “Altered State,” N.O. street funk
Minor blues, tenor sax, ens.
Trumpet, ensemble
Alto sax, ensemble
Up tempo rock, ensemble
Tenor sax, rock ballad
New Orleans street beat
Rock & ballad, various, ens.
Big 2 Funk, various
Big 2 Funk, various, ens. Solis
Hip Hop (original is swing)
Various, ensemble solis
Tenor, ensemble blues
Tenor sax, rock ballad
Blues, various, ensemble
Soprano sax, ensemble
Half time funk, various
Medium funk, various
Alto sax, trumpet
Trumpet, fusion shuffle
Various, ensemble
Big 2 shuffle funk, various, ens.
Alto sax, shuffle funk
Funk, various, ensemble
Hip Hop in 6, ensemble
Tenor Sax, rock ballad, ensemble
Tenor sax, guitar, ensemble
Various, ensemble
Sierra
Alfred-Belwin
Leonard
Leonard
Kendor
Walrus
Smart Chart
Leonard
Warner
Warner
Kendor
Walrus
Barnhouse
Smart Chart
Walrus
Sierra
Kendor
Kendor
UNC
Kendor
Stitzel Music
Kendor
Kendor
Kendor
Barnhouse
Barnhouse
Alfred-Belwin
11
GR:
4+
2+
4
3+
3
3+
4+
2
3+
3
3+
4
4
4
4
3+
3+
3+
3
2+
4
4+
3+
4
4
3+
4
ROCK/FUNK, continued:
TITLE:
COMP/ARR:
SOURCE and/or RECORDING:
Matt Mattox
Matt Harris
original, 1990s Miles Davis hip hop feel
Mattitude*
Matt Harris
Original, publisher’s disc
MEMPHIS AFTER DARK
Dave Zoller
Original based on “Stax-Volt” horn section sound
Mercy, Mercy, Mercy
J. Zawinul/P. Wilson
1960s Buddy Rich Big Band, “Mercy, Mercy”
MOSAIC
Bob Mintzer
1990s The Yellowjackets, Mint Jam
Mr. Basket *
Matt Harris
Original, publisher’s disc
Musicians With Attitude (MWA) David Benoit
Original, refer to Benoit albums and publisher’s disc
New Orleans Strut
J. DeJohnette/R. Washut 1970s Jack DeJohnette, “Album Album”
Nimbus
Yellowjackets/R. Curnow 1980s Yellowjackets, publisher’s disc
OOLITIC STOMJP
David Jones
Original blues, publisher’s disc
Please Don’t Climb on the Iguana* Dean Sorenson
Standard of Excellence Jazz In Concert
Red Clay
F. Hubbard/Wagoner
1970s Freddie Hubbard Quintet, “Red Clay”
Red Clay
F. Hubbard/R. Washut 1970s Freddie Hubbard Quintet, “Red Clay”
RHYTHMISM
Bob Washut
Original on “Rhythm Changes,” publisher’s disc
Road Song
W. Montgomery/M. Dana 1960s Wes Montgomery, ”Road Song”
ROOSTER PARADE
A Sack of Woe
September
SHADOW OF A DOUBT
Summer’s Last Getaway
Tastes Like Chicken *
The Movement *
Too High
Two Seconds to Midnight
When We’re Together
WHERE THE BUFFALO ROAM
Wombat Womble
Zsa Zsa Queen
Les Hooper
C. Adderley/J. Miley
E.W.Fire/P.Blair
Charles Argersinger
Bill Liston
Kris Berg
Victor Lopez
S. Wonder/M. Tomaro
Alan Baylock
Les Hooper
Frank Mantooth
Howie Smith
Matt Harris
1980s Les Hooper Big Band
1960s Cannonball Adderley Quintet, “Mercy, Mercy”
1970s Earth Wind & Fire
Original, Steely Dan influence
Original, publisher’s disc
Original, publisher’s disc
Original, publisher’s disc, New Orleans style funk
1970s Stevie Wonder & Publisher’s disc
Original, rock/fusion, publisher’s disc
1970s Hooper Orch. “Anything Goes”
Original, publisher’s disc
Original
Original, publisher’s disc, reggae
FEATURES
PUB:
Various, ensemble
New Orleans street beat
4/4 Funk, various, ensemble
Tenor, guitar, ensemble
Tenor sax, trombone, piano, ens.
Funky shuffle
Big 2 funky shuffle, various
Half time funk, various
Latin fusion, tenor sax
Half time swing, var., ensemble
Medium Funk
Half-time funk
Half-time funk
Combo, sax soli, ensemble
Latin rock
Kendor
Kendor
DPZ
Kendor
Kendor
Kendor
Barnhouse
Walrus
Sierra
Sierra
Kjos
Matrix
Walrus
Heritage
Matrix
Big 2 funk, various, ensemble
Latin rock/swing
4/4 funk ensemble
Soprano sax, guitar, ensemble
Hip hop, combo, ens, min. blues
Blues, various
Various, ensemble
Shuffle Funk, tenor & trombone
Various, ensemble
Alto feature, funk ballad
4/4 half time shuffle
Half-time shuffle
Alto sax, ensemble
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Sierra
Matrix
Leonard
Walrus
Kendor
Alfred-Belwin
Alfred-Belwin
Leonard
Leonard
Sierra
Barnhouse
Walrus
Kendor
GR:
3
3
4
4
4
3
3+
3+
3+
4
2
2+
4
4
2+
4+
3
2
4+
3+
2+
2
4
4
3+
3+
4
3+
COLLECTIONS & SERIES for Young Jazz Ensembles:
Title:
Publisher:
Level:
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 S
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
REFERENCES:
Title:
Authors:
Publisher:
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
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