Flexible Band Series
Due to popular demand the Simply Jazz titles are now available to purchase as individual charts.
Each chart has two versions of the same song - back to back - all with optional written solos.
BIG BAND on side 1 - SMALL GROUP (similar to Mix & Match) on side 2.
Each chart comes with a play-a-long CD which may be copied to use for home practice and improvisation practice.
Additional CDs may be purchased for $3ea + GST.
This series is ideal for elective music exams. The student would play version two and use the live band or the CD as a backing band.
| Title | Description | Cat. No. | MP3 | View both versions of Trumpet 1 PDF files |
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BEGUN THE |
As the title suggests, this chart has a Latin, beguine feel. The melodic theme is played by alto sax. There are optional written solos for trumpet, alto sax & piano. |
WPF 005 |
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Easy Big Band |
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BLUEZY From Also was Division 4 Set piece for GIJ 2007 |
Bluezy has and easy, groove feel. It features a touch of the counter point in the melody and has optional written solos for tenor sax, piano, alto sax & trumpet. Each part has the Eb concert blues scale illustrated at the end of the piece, to encourage extra soloists. | WPF 001 |
Listen to MP3 |
Easy Big Band
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CHA CHA |
This piece has a Cha Cha feel. It features both the staccato & legato tonguing. Optional written solos for piano & tenor sax. A great chart for your library if playing for dancers. |
WPF 004 |
Listen to MP3 |
Easy Big Band |
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DOWNRIGHT DORIAN |
A good driving rock feel with simple chord changes. The solo section features optional written solos for trombone & alto sax. A good workout for the drummer. |
WPF 006 |
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Easy Big Band |
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GROOVE BOOGIE |
Groove Boogie has a catchy riff supported by a swing shuffle feel. The solo section features tenor sax plus trombone. The Bb blues scale is issustrated on each part - this is a good chance for students to start soloing. | WPF 007 |
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Easy Big Band |
| I'D RATHER GO SURFIN' From SIMPLY JAZZ Vol. 1 Level 2 |
This rock chart requires high energy from start to finish. There are optinal written solos for tenor sax & trumpet. A key change to Em for the guitar solo. Also a final key change to Fm as the band romps home with and exciting finish! | WPF 008 |
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Easy Big Band |
| IN THE MODE From SIMPLY JAZZ Vol. 2 Level 2+ |
There is a funky riff going throughout this Latin/rock feel. The legato theme contains some very tight harmonies. Optional written solos for trumpet & alto sax. Also a drum solo with some short "stabs" (hits) from the band. | WPF 009 |
Listen to MP3 |
Easy Big Band |
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I REMEMBER CLIFF Division 4 Set piece for |
This is a Basie style groove feel. Close harmonies & great variety of dynamics which make this chart really swing - plenty of punchy statements from the brass. This is dedicated to Cliff Goodchild who began the NSW Annual School Band Festival. | WPF 013 |
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Easy Big Band |
| MIXOLYDIAN MADNESS From SIMPLY JAZZ Vol. 2 Level 2+ |
This is a real "head banger". The melody contains quite a few time changes. There is an optional written guitar solo & a chance for the whole band to go beserk as they all solo together on the Mixolydian mode. | WPF 010 |
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Easy Big Band |
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NO NEED TO SHOUT Level 2½ plus Level 3 Division 4 Set piece for |
Bb blues written in a Count Basie groove setting. A simple riff builds throughout, climaxing with a key change to "C" then to "Eb" which really drives home. | WP 014 |
Big Band recording Listen to MP3 Small group |
Easy Big Band |
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NO SWEAT Division 4 Set piece for |
An easy, Basie style, groove feel - melodic with close harmonies and counter lines. Plenty of sax ensemble throughout. Trumpet's registers are comfortable - the highest note "G". Features alto sax optional written solo. Drummer has lots of solo fills towards the end. | WPF 011 |
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Easy Big Band |
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SMOOTH GROOVE From |
This groovy chart has some nice ensemble work. It features optional written solos for piano & tenor sax. The band plays a shout chorus before returning to the theme to take the it out. | WPF 003 |
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Easy Big Band |
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THAT FUNKY THING Level 2½ plus Level 3 Division 4 Set piece for |
After a majestic opening the rhythm section settles into a funky groove feel. An easy "2" chord pattern sets the foundation for this catchy theme to groove on. | Big Band recording Listen to MP3 Small group |
Easy Big Band |
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WHISTLE DIXIE From |
This melody is made up of free flowing lines backed up by an easy 2 step Dixieland feel. It also contains a punchy written Dixieland segment which lead to a tenor sax solo. | WPF 012 |
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Easy Big Band |