Grade 2

Below the Line is a fun shuffle piece in the style of the great big bands of Buddy Rich or the jump and jive style of Louis Prima.Genre: Youth Jazz Series | # of Players: Level: 2 | Duration: 3:25 InstrumentationAlto Sax 1...

This up-tempo blues-rock chart with a catchy tune introduces students to the blues harmonic progression in a straight-eighth-note setting. Three solo sections include both optional written solos and chord symbols for...

The title, Countin' In The Blues could be taken in two ways: countin' as in counting in the tempo of the blues, or countin' as in Count Basie. Whichever the case, the chart has been arranged with the traditions of the Count...

Drive is an up-tempo bluesy rock chart that gives every section the opportunity to shine, including a solo section for anyone who wants to participate. The flexible chart for young jazz bands includes optional parts for...

This beginner blues rock chart introduces students to the blues progression in a straight-eighth setting. Instruments featured are saxes, trumpets, and drums. Repeated material and unison lines make this a recipe for a...

Is That All There Is? is a challenging ballad featuring the tenor saxophone.Genre: Youth Jazz Series | # of Players: Level: 2.5 | Duration: 5:30 InstrumentationAlto Sax 1 Alto Sax 2 Tenor Sax 1 Tenor Sax 2 Bari Sax...

Imagine a llama out for a night on the town in this fun latin chart. With a quick drink and a bale of hay at a favourite night spot it’s time to hit the dance floor. There is just too much fun to be had for our woolly...

What do lizards get up to after a day’s basking in the sun? Having re-energised on that hot rock, they are swinging out with the other reptiles. A glass of lemonade and bowl of grasshoppers they are off and leaping...

Lineball is a straight-ahead rock piece with a half-time feel bridge and a section for improvised solos. The chart was originally composed for a smaller band as a walk on theme for a television awards show. Later an extended...

The composer's late father-in-law, Alan, carved a small wooden item on his lathe and gave it to his daughter, the composer's wife. he noticed it on the mantlepiece as he was naming this piece. A small dedication for a little...

As often happens, Lucky Lockie lept off the piano and demanded to become a tune when the composer was teaching saxophone to another Lockie. The bass line became the key ingredient. Both Lockies were lucky to be in the right...

Move 'n' Groove is a tribute to legendary trumpet player Lee Morgan. The chart is based on the groove of The Sidewinder, with a half-time funk feel. Loads of fun for young bands. Genre: Jazz Ensemble Series | # of Players:...

My Temptation is a slow swing ballad based on the Neal Hefti style of Lil' Darlin’ originally written for the Count Basie Orchestra's 1958 album ‘The Atomic Mr.Basie’. After a brief piano introduction, the...

Written in a funk style, Super Groove blends elements of soul, jazz and rhythm n' blues with a strong rhythmic groove of electric bass and drums. This is an excellent chart to introduce a young musician to the concept of...

Rooted in West Coast Jazz and Basie-style swing, Walkin’ Home (on the west coast) is a relaxed tune reminiscent of care-free stroll back home from a sunny day on the beach front on a Sunday afternoonGenre: Youth Jazz...

What Will Be is a slow rock ballad to feature either alto sax, trombone, or trumpet/flugelhorn. The chart features a simple but yet emotional melody supported by an interesting harmonic progression. The soloist is supported...