Approachable solos for all! Read more about that here.
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FREE "Nifty Jazz Warm Up" on a 12 bar blues. Click here.
FREE "Jazz Articulation Primer". Click here.
Winter / Christmas Jazz Ensemble Music here
"My students LOVE Instant Jams V1"
Benson Truong, Ockley Green Middle School, Portland, OR
WHITE CHRISTMAS
Grade 1.5
This beloved classic is set to a bossa nova groove with hip minor key sections. Improvised solos can be played by any instrument utilizing a single pentatonic scale.
Yardbird Suite
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Grade 2
Charlie Parker's bebop tune has been made accessible for younger musicians. The solo section utilizes a simplified chord progression and oa single scale for solos.
Milestones
Grade 1.5
A funky reimagining of Miles Davis's Milestones for the youngest of jazz ensembles! Open solos for any player using one pentatonic scale.
How Insensitive
Grade 1.5
A great chart to introduce students to Jobim and bossa nova. Open solo section for any player(s) utilizing a single pentatonic scale.
AZUL VERANO
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Grade 3
12/8 -feel Afro-Cuban groove written in 4/4 time with a very catchy bass line. Try to sit still during this one!
Surrey With the Fringe on Top
Grade 2
A charming, fun swinger for the youngest jazz band! Read more about the arrangement here.
Up Jumped Spring
Grade 2.5
This jazz waltz by Freddie Hubbard was commissioned by the Martin Luther High School Jazz Ensemble, Greendale, WI, Jessica Kindschi Walter, Director
Read about the chart here.
Summertime
Jazz Ensemble - Grade 3
Summertime has been played a lot ...BUT NOT LIKE THIS!
This highly recognizable standard is set to an infectious Afro-Cuban groove. Each instrument has moments to shine. There's a solo spot for any saxophonist, and another for any brass player.
When the Saints Go Marching In
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Grade 1.5
Reimagined in a bossa nova setting, this traditional piece is is playable by beginning jazz ensembles.
Killer Joe
Grade 1
Suitable for beginners. Playable by only two winds, although fully scored.
Open solo section for any player(s) utilizing a single pentatonic scale.
Anti-hero
(Taylor Swift)
Grade 1.5
Scored for full jazz ensemble with parts to convert to concert band/pep band.
Every section gets a piece of the melody, but is covered or cued elsewhere.
Lembre-se de Jobim
Lembre-se de Jobim.mp3Sam Fettig_Lembre-se de Jobim.pdf$40 - purchase here.
Grade 1.5
A great chart to introduce students to Jobim and bossa nova. Open solo section for any player(s) utilizing a single pentatonic scale.
Cookin' With
Hip Sauce
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Grade 1
A minor-key swing chart in AABA form. Your beginners will sound mature with hard-swinging phrases that are easy to read and play.
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