John Berry has skillfully arranged this Glenn Miller classic for beginning groups and maintained the important elements from the original version. Here is a great way to introduce this important band leader to your young players.¦ DetailsPublisher:...

Recorded by such greats as Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, and most recently Michael McDonald, this rockin' Motown classic will sound great with your beginning players. Easy to learn and fun to play! (Includes CD) Composer: Nickolas Ashford, Valerie...

Motown is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year and one of its headline groups was certainly The Temptations. This hit by the “Temps” epitomizes the down-to-earth rhythm and blues style that made their music so...

Some tunes seem to get better with age. Mike's version of this swingin' standard is written in a medium shuffle style and is easy to learn. The solo section features stop-time ensemble figures and written sample solos. DetailsPublisher: Hal...

Discovery Jazz – Grade 1.5This is really not “just another blues”, but rather an excellent medium swing chart perfect for inexperienced bands. The blues format makes it comfortable for beginning soloists and sample solos are...

Here's an easy version of this big band favorite from the Count Basie Orchestra. Your audience is sure to recognize this one, and it's the perfect way to introduce young players to one of the great bands of all time. DetailsPublisher: Hal...

Here is an easy swing version of this timeless classic. The saxes are in the spotlight, but also featured is a short solo for trumpet. Skillfully arranged for inexperienced bands. DetailsPublisher: Hal LeonardLength: 12.00 in.Width: 9.00 in.Series:...

Here's a fun original swing tune with a bit of an edge! Michael Sweeney again shows his understanding of this easy level in this well-written blues that features some minor dissonances for spice and a melody that really swings. Includes sample...

Carefully arranged so that every section gets a chance to play the melody, here is a fun shuffle arrangement for young players on this popular Jim Croce song. DetailsPublisher: Hal LeonardMedium: BOOK W/CDLength: 12.00 in.Width: 9.00 in.Series:...

Here is one of a very select group of blues standards that every jazz musician should know. Paul's very easy version makes it accessible to young players and gives beginning improvisers a wonderful platform to start from. DetailsPublisher: Hal...

Edmondson - Grade 1-2. DetailsPublisher: Hal LeonardMedium: SoundsheetLength: 12.00 in.Width: 9.00 in.Series: Discovery JazzUPC: 073999304985

This funky original from Michael Sweeney is very effective for beginning groups and one that is fun to play. Includes short 4-measure feature spots for each section inclding drums. Also features a written or ad lib solo for any...

One of the defining rock acts of the 1970s, the music of Queen is still heard regularly on the radio waves and on the silver screen. This hard-hitting yet easy-to-play medley includes their monster hits We Will Rock You, We Are the Champions and...

Here is a great rock original for beginning groups that sets up a nice groove between the bass line and melody played first by trombones/tenors. Later the altos and trumpets take the lead. Also included is a solo (or soli) for trumpet and a short...

Composed and recorded by jazz legend John Coltrane, this medium tempo blues tune features an easy-to-play melody and solid tutti-style rhythms for the ensemble. In addition, the blues changes and moderate tempo make it a comfortable setting for...