Jazz Combo Library Favorites Tuesday, May 04, 2021
recommended by Ben H., Jazz Specialist
Afternoon in Paris by John Lewis/arr. Michael Philip Mossman, Grade 4
This John Lewis standard is flexibly arranged for four horns and rhythm section in this small-group chart. Set in a medium swing style, the chart includes background figures behind the soloists and ensemble soli sections. Much more than just a head chart! Additionally, online recordings from the publisher include rhythm-section-only tracks. Check out this arrangement of a familiar jazz standard!
Have You Met Miss Jones? by Richard Rodgers/arr. Michael Philip Mossman, Grade 4
This Richard Rodgers tune has been recorded by countless jazz artists over the years. Now small groups comprising four horns and rhythm section can learn and perform this iconic standard in a flexibly scored format. Chord symbols are included in all parts for solos, and rhythm-section-only tracks are available online from the publisher. For the rhythm section, chord symbols, piano voicings and bass lines are included. Simply a great idea!
Jordu by Duke Jordan/arr. Michael Philip Mossman, Grade 4
Over the years, “Jordu” has become one of the most performed jazz standards. Now groups with four horns and rhythm section can rehearse and play it with this flexibly scored arrangement. Solos are available for anyone, with chord symbols in all parts, and rhythm-section-only tracks are available online from the publisher. The rhythm section parts include bass lines and piano voicings offering ideas as to what to play. Highly recommended!
Seven Steps to Heaven by Miles Davis/arr. Michael Philip Mossman, Grade 4
Based on Miles Davis’ own recording of this up-tempo swinger, this arrangement features fun lines flexibly scored for four horns and rhythm section. With plenty of rich content for the horns, this is much more than a head chart and includes background figures behind the soloists along with ensemble soli passages. The online recordings from the publisher include rhythm section only tracks. Don’t miss this chance to learn and perform an iconic jazz standard!
St. Thomas by Sonny Rollins/arr. Mark Taylor, Grade 4
Sonny Rollins’ Latin jazz masterpiece is flexibly scored here for four-part horns and rhythm section and remains true to the original style. Chord changes are included in all the parts for solo opportunities and online recordings from the publisher include rhythm-section-only tracks for practice. Additionally, the rhythm section parts include bass lines, piano voicings and chord symbols. Great for additional rehearsals and casual performances!
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Ben Huntoon is the Jazz Education Consultant at Stanton’s Sheet Music. He received bachelors and masters degrees in music from Capital University and The Ohio State University respectively. As a professional trumpeter, Ben is accomplished in a wide variety of genres and has performed throughout the Midwest on many stages over the past 30 years. He also teaches trumpet, coaches brass ensembles and has served on the jazz faculty at Otterbein University in Westerville, Ohio.