Made famous by the Count Basie band as well as countless other jazz artists, bring a bit of history to your young players with this familiar standard. This easy arrangement includes a nice mix of unison passages with full-sounding ensemble scoring....

Grade 2Written in an even 8th note ballad style, this smooth sounding original can be used to feature either an alto sax or trumpet soloist. Scored to sound full with beginning groups, this makes a nice change-of-pace number for any concert. Dur:...

Introduce your beginning group to the concept of “call and response” (so common in early jazz) with this carefully written, easy arrangement of this well-known jazz standard. Like all titles in the Essential Elements Jazz Ensemble...

Here is a great medium swing blues tune for beginning jazz ensembles. The main theme features the rhythm section playing “stop time” before it slips into a steady swing pattern. There is a solid ensemble chorus leading to the solo...

Supplementing the Essential Elements Jazz Ensemble Method, this extremely playable Latin number evokes the sea and the beach. It has interesting harmonies, appealing rhythms, and features a very approachable solo section that can be opened for...

Bubbert must have been a cool cat! This original by Mike Steinel is written in a medium shuffle style and uses the blues scale for the easy improvisation section. DetailsPublisher: Hal LeonardPublication Date: 09/2001Credits: Mike SteinelMedium:...

Essential Elements for Jazz Ensemble – Grade 1-2This soulful and funky tune is built using a twisted sort of blues progression, but is a great sounding groove for beginning bands. This will come together easily and be fun to...

This Basie style swinger is a great tool for teaching balance, blend, dynamics and swing feel. Solo space is based on a B-flat scale and is very accessible to beginning players. DetailsPublisher: Hal LeonardPublication Date: 09/2004Credits: Mike...

Primarily known by the version by George Benson, this classic tune is always a favorite. Mike's easy version features the trademark medium rock groove and some interesting harmonies to really bring it to life. Solos (with only 2 chords) can be...

This medium slow standard provides a nice introduction to Latin style for young players. Solo sections are based on easy scales and the rhythm section groove is completely written out. DetailsPublisher: Hal LeonardPublication Date: 09/2005Credits:...

Beginning jazz ensembles will sound great with this solid swing arrangement by Michael Sweeney. Featuring tutti scoring and easy rhythms, this is a perfect chart to teach the basics of style. DetailsPublisher: Hal LeonardPublication Date:...

Available now in a very easy version, this Miles Davis classic is a must for bands just starting out. The modal structure teaches the dorian scale and students are introduced to one of the legends of jazz. DetailsPublisher: Hal LeonardPublication...

From Hal Leonard's acclaimed Essential Elements series for Jazz Ensemble, here is an economical collection of 15 complete arrangements in a variety of styles. As a bonus feature, each arrangement includes exercises for melody, rhythm and...

From Hal Leonard's acclaimed Essential Elements series for Jazz Ensemble, here is an economical collection of 15 complete arrangements in a variety of styles. As a bonus feature, each arrangement includes exercises for melody, rhythm and...

From Hal Leonard's acclaimed Essential Elements series for Jazz Ensemble, here is an economical collection of 15 complete arrangements in a variety of styles. As a bonus feature, each arrangement includes exercises for melody, rhythm and...