15 Selections from the Easy Jazz Ensemble Series-From Hal Leonard's long-standing series for Easy Jazz Ensemble here is a marvelous collection of 15 outstanding arrangements. From well-known jazz standards to rock classics this is quality and variety at a greatvalue!Includes: All Blues All of Me Beyond the Sea Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy Freddie Freeloader Green Onions Hey Jude In a Sentiment…

This is one of the true jazz classics from composer/innovator/performer Miles Davis. Paul Murtha takes the essence of this great tune and makes it playable by beginning groups. The easy chords and modal style make it a natural for learning to improvise.

Correlated to Unit 5 of Jazz Expressions?, Sweet Georgia Brown is a great jazz classic arranged by Mike Lewis at the easy level. The focus in this chart is on syncopation using easy rhythms, modest ranges, and clear articulation to provide an effective and consistent foundation for learning jazz. No improvised solos, only ensemble and section work in a traditional swing setting. Optional parts for…

As recorded by Earth Wind & Fire-Easy Jazz Ensemble – Grade 2Here is an easy yet authentic sounding version of this funk/rock classic from the group Earth Wind & Fire! Paul Murtha uses moderate ranges in this playable setting as well as plenty ofrepetition to make the rhythmic challenges easier to learn. With every section given a chance at the melody and no solos required this is a great…

One of the classic early hits by the Beatles this catchy tune features an immediately recognizable melody and a driving swing/shuffle style. Included in this version for young players is the famous guitar break adapted for sax solo or soli.Enjoy great flexibility with the Easy Jazz Ensemble series! Playable with 4 saxes 3 trumpets 3 trombones and rhythm; includes optional parts for flute clari…

Cool syncopation, funky riffs and smooth, stylish tunes - from dynamic to nostalgic, Pam Wedgwood's series has it all. 'Really Easy Jazzin' About' is a vibrant collection of original pieces in a range of contemporary styles, tailor-made for the absolute beginner. So take a break from the classics and get into the groove as you cruise from blues, to rock, to jazz.

Featuring the classic dance tunes Let's Groove, Boogie Wonderland and Sing A Song, here is a fun medley of hits from Earth, Wind and Fire. The infectious groove and signature horn licks make this a great choice for young players. (Includes full performance CD) / Partitions variété - pop - rock / Musique films - comédies musicales / / HAL LEONARD

Instrumental Play-Along-A dozen jazz classics complete with jazz combo backing tracks for solo instrumentalists. Includes the songs Doxy ? In Walked Bud ? In Your Own Sweet Way ? Mercy Mercy Mercy ? Nardis ? On Green Dolphin Street ? Reunion Blues ? St. Thomas ? Scrapple from the Apple ? Sidewinder ? Stolen Moments and Take Five.

One of the most memorable rock ballads to come out of the 60's this hit by the Classics IV adapts beautifully in this very easy arrangement by Paul Murtha. Other than a short written tenor solo in the beginning no other solosare required. Every section gets a chance to play the melody and there is plenty of unison writing to help build confidence in your young players.

The easiest tunes from Horace Silver, Eddie Harris, Freddie Hubbard, Red Garland, Cannonball Adderley, Sonny Rollins, Cedar Walton, Wes Montgomery, etc. Get yourself---or your beginning jazz combo --- sounding good right away with the first fake book ever designed for the beginning improviser: Easy, but classic jazz tunes give the student a good start in learning the jazz repertoire.Sample piano v…

Composer/arranger Carl Strommen has proven he has the right stuff to write for younger bands. This light and easy Latin original starts simply and builds. As it builds, you may recognize the chord progression to the classic pop tune, Sunny. The cowbell helps maintain the energy and drive for this chart, the solos for alto sax and trumpet are written or ad-lib, and the brass ranges are modest. Addi…

From the driving rock style to the familiar call and response refrain this easy arrangement of the Ray Charles classic will be fun to play and easy to learn. (Remember the John Belushi Beethoven skit from Saturday Night Live?) (Includes full performance CD)