Channel Title: Hal Leonard Jazz Ensemble Channel Description: Welcome to the Hal Leonard Jazz Ensemble Channel, where you can view full scores, hear recordings, and easily connect to Hal Leonard or your favorite music retailer. Subscribe to this channel to learn about Hal Leonard's newest publications for jazz ensemble, jazz combo and Little Big Band. <video> Basin Street Blues by Spencer Williams/arranged by Michael Sweeney Description: To purchase print edition or for more info: https://bit.ly/3YnFyh6 To purchase, download and print instantly: https://bit.ly/402QWzW Little Big Band - Grade 2 With its roots in early jazz, “Basin Street Blues” is a great way to introduce the concept of “call and response” to your young players. This arrangement scored for 6 horns features solid ensemble scoring and a stop-time accompaniment for the solo section. Easy to learn, yet very effective. HL07014273 HL07014274 </video> <video> ABC arranged by Mike Tomaro Description: To purchase print edition or for more info: https://bit.ly/3Y5vmsh To purchase, download and print instantly: https://bit.ly/4h3oYdG Little Big Band - Grade 4 One of the signature hits from the Jackson 5, “ABC” sports an uptempo pop style and plenty of energy. Mike Tomaro's contemporary take will be a fun change of pace for your little big band. HL07014277 HL07014278 </video> <video> Space City Shuffle by Mark Taylor Description: To purchase print edition or for more info: https://bit.ly/3ATBcVr To purchase, download and print instantly: https://bit.ly/4gtkSLr Professional Editions Jazz Ensemble - Grade 5 Commissioned by the Houston Jazz Orchestra, here's a hard-driving shuffle tune that will make your mature ensemble sound great. The rhythm section sets the table for the saxes on the melody and answered by punches from the brass. Solo spots for tenor and trumpet are interspersed with inventive lines for the full ensemble. A soli for the trombone section follows, and rousing shout chorus caps things off in this dynamic chart. Recording courtesy of the Houston Jazz Orchestra - James McLaughlin, music director. HL07014247 HL07014248 </video> <video> Uptown Swing! by Mark Taylor Description: To purchase print edition or for more info: https://bit.ly/3ACrx5A To purchase, download and print instantly: https://bit.ly/3yYldVu Jazz Ensemble Library - Grade 4 Designed as a flashy showpiece that features every section of the band, this uptempo burner is the perfect opener! After the attention-grabbing intro, the rhythm section starts things off then passes the baton to the trombone section. (A short interlude separates each feature spot, so plug in an announcer if you like!) The section shows its stuff followed by the trumpets. A short drum solo leads to the final full band chorus where everything comes together. This gets any concert off to an exciting start! HL07014281 HL07014282 </video> <video> Ritmo Cristal by Michele Fernández Description: To purchase print edition or for more info: https://bit.ly/3XeOkxn To purchase, download and print instantly: https://bit.ly/3YRHPS6 Easy Jazz Ensemble - Grade 2 Your young players will have incredible fun with this tribute to “Mambo King” Pèrez Prado. Michele's infectious original mambo featuers catchy riffs and authentic rhythms specifically designed for young players. Importantly, there are interesting parts for every section of the band. HL07014261 HL07014262 </video> <video> Until I Met You (Corner Pocket) arranged by Mark Taylor Description: To purchase print edition or for more info: https://bit.ly/3BglGTZ To purchase, download and print instantly: https://bit.ly/40bnMii Little Big Band - Grade 4 One of the all-time classics recorded by the Count Basie Orchestra, here's a great-sounding chart scored in the 6-horn format. Staying true to the sound of the original, Mark's arrangement is easy to learn and swings like crazy. HL07014259 HL07014260 </video> <video> Sweet Georgia Brown arranged by Mark Taylor Description: To purchase print edition or for more info: https://bit.ly/4ghMVgW To purchase, download and print instantly: https://bit.ly/3MZFtK5 Vocal Solo with Jazz Ensemble - Grade 3-4 There are some jazz standards that just never seem to go out of style. Here's a great arrangement for vocal soloist in a medium swing style. The chart features inventive accompaniment figures from the band, a brief sax soli, and a shout chorus filled with dramatic contrasts in dynamics. This one is fun for the band as well as the singer. (Key: B-Flat) HL07014287 HL07014288 </video> <video> Bernie's Tune by Bernie Miller/arranged by Ronnie Cuber Description: To purchase print edition or for more info: https://bit.ly/4dhfTur To purchase, download and print instantly: https://bit.ly/3BOtjBb Jazz Combo Library - Grade 4 Although composed by Bernie Miller, this jazz standard is best known from the Gerry Mulligan recording from 1952. This up tempo swinger in a minor key is perfect for combos and includes a short shout chorus to fill things out. HL07013132 HL07013133 </video> <video> Song for My Father by Horace Silver/arranged by Mark Taylor Description: To purchase print edition or for more info: https://bit.ly/3BQe2QA To purchase, download and print instantly: https://bit.ly/3BXUolv Jazz Combo Library - Grade 4 One of the best-known standards by Horace Silver, “Song for My Father” features a light Latin style and recognizable melody along with the signature bass riff. The easy changes make it perfect for soloists, and a great groove for the entire group. HL07014285 HL07014286 </video> <video> Best of My Love arranged by Paul Murtha Description: To purchase print edition or for more info: https://bit.ly/3T2XYR0 To purchase, download and print instantly: https://bit.ly/3XlUudT Young Jazz Ensemble - Grade 3 This pop hit recorded by the Emotions in 1997 has a distinctive Earth, Wind & Fire vibe thanks to composers Maurice White and Al McKay. Most recently used as the basis for Paul Russell's “Lil Boo Thang,” here is an arrangement for young jazz ensembles that features a funky groove and all the signature horn riffs from the original. HL07014267 HL07014268 </video> <video> Put It Where You Want It by Joe Sample/arranged by Mike Tomaro Description: To purchase print edition or for more info: https://bit.ly/4hrv1Jd To purchase, download and print instantly: https://bit.ly/4h3SuQB Jazz Ensemble Library - Grade 4 Recorded by Joe Sample and The Crusaders in 1971, Put It Where You Want It is a great example of an early jazz fusion tune that has stood the test of time. Mike Tomaro's terrific setting shows a contemporary flare while still maintaining the funky and infectious flavor of the original. Get the party started! HL07014275 HL07014276 </video> <video> Fields of Gold by Sting/arranged by Terry White Description: To purchase print edition or for more info: https://bit.ly/3SU4qJV To purchase, download and print instantly: https://bit.ly/4dWXeoN Easy Jazz Ensemble - Grade 2 Written and recorded by Sting in 1993, “Fields of Gold” is recognized as a masterful yet haunting ballad. This skillfully paced arrangement for young players features a light pop feel along with brief solos for alto sax and trumpet. The key change near the end provides a nice emotional lift. HL07014263 HL07014264 </video> <video> Señor Blues by Horace Silver/arranged by Mark Taylor Description: To purchase print edition or for more info: https://bit.ly/3ZlRDV0 To purchase, download and print instantly: https://bit.ly/3zaRpFr Little Big Band - Grade 4 This jazz standard by Horace Silver from 1956 features an exotic and captivating Latin jazz groove along with a distinctive melodic line and chord progression. Mark Taylor uses elements from Horace's original quintet recording, but then takes full advantage of the 6-horn format. A classic! HL07014177 HL07014178 </video> <video> Waka Waka (This Time for Africa) arranged by Michele Fernández Description: To purchase print edition or for more info: https://bit.ly/4cFcchX To purchase, download and print instantly: https://bit.ly/3MmkIYx Young Jazz Ensemble - Grade 3 Originally recorded as the official theme for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, this upbeat and infectious hit by Shakira remains as popular today as ever. Michele Fernández brings us a refreshing and vibrant take on this iconic theme with a driving Afro-Caribbean groove and energized ensemble lines. (opt. flute part included) HL07014235 HL07014236 </video> <video> Lady Bird by Tadd Dameron/arranged by Mark Taylor Description: To purchase print edition or for more info: https://bit.ly/3A7VYR9 To purchase, download and print instantly: https://bit.ly/4eVykGY Jazz Combo Library - Grade 4 This medium up tempo standard by bebop composer Tadd Dameron is one of the most recorded tunes by jazz artists. With a 16-bar form and scored here for a 4-horn combo, this is a great addition to your library. HL07014283 HL07014284 </video>

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