Edition: Jazz Big Band Arrangement

Description: Swing - Medium Easy

Publisher: Hal Leonard

This Basie style swinger is a great tool for teaching balance, blend, dynamics and swing feel. Solo space is based on a B-flat scale and is very accessible to beginning players.

These full-length Grade 1.5 arrangements are the perfect “next step” for bands using the EE Jazz method, and also stand on their own as great easy charts for young players.

• Written for full band/playable with 3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone and rhythm section

• Full recording included

• Each arrangement is a self-contained teaching unit with exercises for melody, rhythm and improvisation

• Includes opt. parts for flute, clarinet, F horn and tuba

Full Score
2 Alto Saxophones
2 Tenor Saxophones
Baritone Saxophone
3 Trumpets
3 Trombones
Guitar
Piano
Bass
Drums
C Treble/Vibes
Flute (Optional)
Clarinet (Optional)
Horn in F (Optional)
Tuba (Optional)