The Hal Leonard Jazz Combo Paks are a versatile and inexpensive way to put four fantastic charts in front of your high school or college combo. The flexible instrumentation provides many options for covering the parts; the arrangements are absolutely top notch; and at $45.00 for four standards you will never find a better value.
Instrumentation:
- Line 1 (lead or harmony): Alto Sax, Trumpet, Soprano Sax, Clarinet, Flute, Vibes
- Line 2 (lead or harmony): Alto Sax, Bari Sax, Trumpet, Soprano Sax, Clarinet, Trombone
- Line 3: Bari Sax, Tenor Sax, Trumpet, Trombone
Pak #25 includes: Call Me Irresponsible, Stolen Moments, I Remember You, Song For My Father. You can hear recordings of all four tracks in the “Sample Audio” link below.
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Creative use of unisons will give young groups added confidence, and the polished ensemble writing adds just the right contrasts in this Basie-style masterpiece.
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Mark Taylor has taken this Stanley Turrentine jazz classic and crafted an excellent bluesy chart for younger players. The style is medium slow swing and the minor changers are great for soloing. A real gem!
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Here is a standout chart on Lee Morgan's soulful jazz standard. The familiar melody riff is first played by a small ensemble of alto, tenor, trumpet, trombone, and guitar. Gradually the entire ensemble gets into the act followed by solo space for alto and/or trumpet and finally drums. With its distinctive and important style, this chart belongs in every band's library.
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One of the best-known Latin/Jazz compositions ever written! Mark has done a great job of making this Sonny Rollins classic playable by younger groups while maintaining the style of the original. Small group playing is alternated with the full band and a flexible solo section allows any number of soloists. This sizzling chart is a must!
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It is absolutely impossible to find a funkier tune than this R&B hit from the '70s courtesy of The Commodores. Paul's chart has it all from the trademark bass riff to the ensemble punches and melodic hooks. Bring down the house as you groove on this one!
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Featuring a freewheeling New Orleans style street beat alternating with straight-ahead swing, here is a Monk favorite in a unique and creative setting. Trumpet and tenor share the melody, and solo space is included for trombone and piano.
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Skillfully set for small band instrumentation, this arrangement of Freddie Hubbard's classic features a flugel and tenor duet, then solo space for the flugel.
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With its modal chord structure, this Coltrane classic is a great solo vehicle within the small band setting.
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Roger Holmes has turned Adele's Song of the Year into an effective and powerful version for jazz ensemble. The melody is traded around to various sections, along with counterlines and background patterns skillfully woven in. Requires no solos.
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The Hal Leonard Jazz Combo Paks are a versatile and inexpensive way to put four fantastic charts in front of your high school or college combo. The flexible instrumentation provides many options for covering the parts; the arrangements are absolutely top notch; and at $45.00 for four standards you will never find a better value.
Instrumentation:
- Line 1 (lead or harmony): Alto Sax, Trumpet, Soprano Sax, Clarinet, Flute, Vibes
- Line 2 (lead or harmony): Alto Sax, Bari Sax, Trumpet, Soprano Sax, Clarinet, Trombone
- Line 3: Bari Sax, Tenor Sax, Trumpet, Trombone
Pak #38 includes: My Little Suede Shoes, Now's the Time, Ornithology, Scrapple from the Apple
NOTE: An online perusal score is not yet posted for this title. To see other scores click here.
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Composed in the '40s and originally recorded by the Andrew Sisters, Christmas Island has been recorded countless times since then, notably by Ella Fitzgerald and also by Leon Redbone (used in the movie Elf). Paul Murtha's version is set in a medium swing style with great-sounding voicings for young ensembles.
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Recorded by Billy Preston in 1974, this became a #1 hit on the charts, and in 1975 became the first musical number ever performed on the TV show Saturday Night Live! Here is a funky version for young players that carefully maintains the feel and style of the original.
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Everyone knows this Henry Mancini favorite, but not like this! Mike Tomaro has gleefully twisted the well-known melody into a New Orleans style “second line” groove for jazz ensemble! The signature bass line is still there (well, sort of), augmented with riffs and punches by various sections of the band. With a flexible solo section and a full ensemble shout, this chart is a real treat!
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This early composition by Chick Corea features a jazz waltz in a breezy medium tempo. Even in this standard jazz form you can hear Chick's unique twists and turns in this iconic jazz standard. Beautifully adapted by Mike Tomaro for full jazz ensemble.
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Every band needs a good funk chart to add to its festival or concert repertoire and Mr. Funkyman! from Mark Taylor is sure to fit the bill. Using a moderate tempo, the rhythm section churns throughout as the brass and saxes provide powerful riffs and punches. This is also a rare chance for your guitarist to turn loose on a solo!
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Normally performed in a Latin style, Mark Taylor has created a marvelous setting of this popular standard as a medium swing shuffle! There's nothing laid back about this as the full ensemble opens up in power mode, setting up the trombones for the first chorus. Solos are featured for tenor and trumpet, then an out chorus for the ensemble and a short sax soli. A fresh approach to a trusted favorite.
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Originally recorded by Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers in 1960, this Wayne Shorter classic was written in honor of Lester Young and swings hard from beginning to end. Mark Taylor's exciting chart opens with the melody carried by the trombones and tenors, and closes with a dramatic building section leading to a powerful finish. Along the way are inventive twists and turns, and solo space for trombone and tenor sax.
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A Cuban Cha-cha-chá arrangement of O, Christmas Tree in 4/4? Yes it is! This out-of-the-box setting of one of the most beloved Christmas songs has it all. Fun and accessible parts for all sections, detailed percussion scoring, a killer shout chorus and a groove that will make it impossible to sit still. Open solo section. Lead Trumpet plays up to A and lead Trombone plays up to F. A guaranteed favorite on every program!
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Includes: Sugar, Sheik Of Araby, I Can't Give You Anything But Love, Everybody Loves My Baby.
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The Hal Leonard Jazz Combo Paks are a versatile and inexpensive way to put four fantastic charts in front of your high school or college combo. The flexible instrumentation provides many options for covering the parts; the arrangements are absolutely top notch; and at $45.00 for four standards you will never find a better value.
Instrumentation:
- Line 1 (lead or harmony): Alto Sax, Trumpet, Soprano Sax, Clarinet, Flute, Vibes
- Line 2 (lead or harmony): Alto Sax, Bari Sax, Trumpet, Soprano Sax, Clarinet, Trombone
- Line 3: Bari Sax, Tenor Sax, Trumpet, Trombone
Pak #26 includes: Stella by Starlight; Tangerine; The Nearness of You; Here, There, and Everywhere. Hear the full recordings in our Closer Look feature.
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The Hal Leonard Jazz Combo Paks are a versatile and inexpensive way to put four fantastic charts in front of your high school or college combo. The flexible instrumentation provides many options for covering the parts; the arrangements are absolutely top notch; and at $45.00 for four standards you will never find a better value.
Instrumentation:
- Line 1 (lead or harmony): Alto Sax, Trumpet, Soprano Sax, Clarinet, Flute, Vibes
- Line 2 (lead or harmony): Alto Sax, Bari Sax, Trumpet, Soprano Sax, Clarinet, Trombone
- Line 3: Bari Sax, Tenor Sax, Trumpet, Trombone
Pak #18 includes: Lazy Bird, Naima, Blue Train, Moment's Notice
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Made famous by George Benson. Easy chord changes for soloing.
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Here is a wonderful medium swing ballad based on the version Quincy Jones wrote for Count Basie, and also recorded on Quincy's own album “Quintessence.” The saxes lead the way to start with, followed by lush, full ensemble writing throughout, plus a short trumpet solo. This very playable arrangement is a perfect “down” number for any contest or festival. (Cherry Lane Music)
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Few jazz ballads have been performed as consistently as this Thelonious Monk gem. Mike's version is a solo vehicle for alto sax and includes a double time feel that alternates with the traditional ballad tempo. Beautiful lines and striking harmonies help create a real standout arrangement.
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From the brash, slightly irreverent, and wildly popular TV series “Family Guy,” here is the supercharged big band style theme adapted by Roger Holmes. The style is medium swing and it features an alto solo along with screaming ensemble hits.
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