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First Year Jazz

Track 5
Gospel Blues • Grade 1
by Jeff Darrohn
……………………………………$38.00 USD
A hot opening statement by tenor sax,
trumpet and trombone leads the way for
this terrific gospel-flavored swing chart.
It’s easy to rehearse and has a catchy
and interesting melody with written-out
solos for alto sax and trumpet and easy
1st trumpet range to written E top space.
(3:48)

Track 6
Domino • Grade 1
by Van Morrison, arr. Mike Story
……………………………………$38.00 USD
Just what your young jazz ensemble
needs—and wants! Here’s a catchy
arrangement with a well-written chart at
the easy level. Written-out solos for alto sax,
trumpet and trombone, 1st trumpet range
is only to written E top space, plus this rock
groove just about plays itself. The rhythm
section will sound solid. (3:00)

Track 7
Or inoco Cocoa • Grade 1
by Vince Gassi
……………………………………$38.00 USD
An easy Latin chart for the young player,
Vince Gassi blended Orinoco Cocoa just
right, with a terrific melody that sticks
in your head, written-out alto sax and
trombone solos, 1st trumpet range to
written F top line and a fun piano part.
This one has a great Latin essence and is
accessible. (4:24)

Track 8
Holiday Gift Bachs • Grade 1
by Johann Sebastian Bach, arr. Mike Story
……………………………………$38.00 USD
Clever title! Only arranger Mike Story can
take the Bach holiday classic “Jesu, Joy
of Man’s Desiring” and adapt it for young
players. Written-out solos for 1st trumpet
and 1st alto sax, easy brass ranges, an easy
jazz waltz swing feel, and it all assembles
immediately. Happy Holidays! (2:47)

Track 9
Tedd y the Toad • Grade 1
by Neal Hefti, arr. Roy Phillippe
……………………………………$38.00 USD
Originally done by the great Basie band,
this mellow chart will give the young band
an intimate sound played at an easy swing
tempo. Not difficult, yet very effective
with written solos for 1st alto and 1st
trumpet. Modest trumpet range and the
usual optional parts make this one very
accessible. (4:01)

Track 10
Past My Bedtime • Grade 1
by Terry White
……………………………………$38.00 USD
Bring down the volume! Here’s a terrific
chart that’s mellow and laid-back chart
in the style of the famous Basie chart, “Li’l
Darlin’ .” Simple rhythms, an easy shout
chorus, a written-out alto sax solo, and
the 1st trumpet range is to written F top
line. The band will sound great on Past My
Bedtime. (3:59)

Track 11
Dutch Tr eat • Grade 1
by Mike Lewis
……………………………………$38.00 USD
An original swing chart at a medium
tempo, this will sound great with young
players. Mike Lewis knows how to help you
get a full sound, with plenty of doubled
harmonies, lots of section work, a written
piano solo and easy brass ranges. A superb
chart for any performance! (2:25)

Track 12
Dreamsville • Grade 1
Music by Henry Mancini, Words by Jay
Livingston & Ray Evans, arr. Vince Gassi
……………………………………$38.00 USD
In Dreamsville, the 1st tenor sax has a few
melody phrases and a brief solo, and the
1st trumpet range is to written D, fourth
line. Nice harmonies throughout, plus
easy rhythm section parts which combine
to produce a superb ensemble sound.
Includes optional parts. (3:21)

Track 13
String of Pearls • Grade 1
by Jerry Gray, arr. Mike Lewis
……………………………………$38.00 USD
The swinging Glenn Miller hit is arranged
for the easy jazz ensemble player. Mike’s
clever reworking of the solo sections and
the descending harmony line make this
chart very playable for the young jazz
musician. 1st trumpet range is to written F
top line. Ideal for any performance. (3:04)

Track 14
Gotham City Municipal
Swing Band • Grade 1
by Neal Hefti, arr. Roy Phillippe
……………………………………$38.00 USD
Arranger Roy Phillippe dug into the Neal Hefti
songbook and re-discovered Gotham City.
Written-out solos for alto sax, trumpet, tenor
sax and trombone, modest lead trumpet
range and a swingin’ time for everyone. A
valuable addition to your jazz library. (3:10)