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First Year Charts Collection for Jazz Ensemble: Piano Acc. (Instrumental) Book

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Description
12 outstanding arrangements for the beginning jazz ensemble written by experienced educational arrangers and composers. A variety of styles and tempos are included: swing, ballads, rock, pop, holiday, Latin and a great warm-up chart titled "Loosen Up." This collection of charts is written for full instrumentation of 5 saxophones, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, and 4 rhythm, but designed to sound full and complete with reduced instrumentation of just nine players - 2 Alto Saxes, Tenor Sax, 2 Trumpets, Trombone, Piano, Bass and Drums. Optional parts are available for C Flute, Tuba (doubles Bass part), Horn in F (doubles 1st Trombone), and Baritone Horn T.C. (doubles 1st Trombone). Rhythm section parts offer suggestions for voicings and rhythms and guitar chord frames are included to assist young guitarists. Solos are written out for improvised sections and there is plenty of full sounding ensemble. Conductor's book includes a full length CD recording. Titles are: Chattanooga Choo Choo * El Gato Gordo * James Bond Theme * A Jazzy Merry Christmas * The Judge * Li'l Darlin' * Loosen Up * One O'Clock Jump * Over the Rainbow * Peter Gunn Theme * The Pink Panther * Rock This Town.

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Series: First Year Charts Collection for Jazz Ensemble
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 40
ISBN10: 0-7579-7785-5
ISBN13: 978-0-7579-7785-5
UPC: 654979019985
SKU: 00-SBM01016
Instrumentation: Piano

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Why we love this

This collection hits the sweet spot for bands ready to jump into jazz without drowning in complex harmony or extended soloing. The arrangers have written smart voicings that sit well for young players while keeping the rhythm section engaged with clear harmonic guidance and chord frames, so your guitarist doesn't have to guess.

What to expect

Accessible and playful. These arrangements honor the spirit of swing, blues, and pop standards while keeping the piano part singable and the harmonic movement clear. You'll feel the joy of classic tunes like "Chattanooga Choo Choo" and "One O'Clock Jump" alongside fresh takes on movie themes and holiday charts.

Who it's for

Pianists in beginning jazz ensembles who need reliable comping material that works with a full band or a smaller nine-piece lineup. This book serves as your complete harmonic and rhythmic guide, with voicing suggestions built in so you can focus on listening and supporting the soloists.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the written solos carefully; young improvisers often play too loudly over the ensemble. Have rhythm section rehearse independently so the band hears a solid foundation underneath solo sections.
  • Use the chord frames provided in the rhythm section parts as teaching moments. Have pianists and guitarists comp lightly during full ensemble passages to avoid muddying the horns.
  • Lock tempo firmly in the rhythm section before bringing in horns. Many of these charts change character between sections; a solid beat will anchor the transitions.
  • Give yourself extra rehearsal time on the Latin and rock tunes. Younger ensembles often slip into swing feels even when the chart calls for straight-eighth rhythms.

How to use it

Build your fall concert around this collection. The variety of styles lets you open with a warm-up or high-energy rocker, slot a ballad or two in the middle to show musicality, and close with something crowd-friendly. These charts also work beautifully as standalone learning tools throughout the year as your ensemble builds confidence with comping and section blend.

Skills your students will build

  • Reading chord symbols and comping changes in real time
  • Voicing guidance for piano left and right hand in a jazz context
  • Accompanying written solos and full ensemble passages
  • Understanding rhythm section texture and when to lay out or comp lightly
  • Navigating multiple styles within a single rehearsal and performance

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