The Best of Essential Elements for Jazz Ensemble

by Mike Steinel and Michael Sweeney

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. A valuable teaching tool in addition to filling your programming needs! Includes: All of Me, Ballad for a Blue Horn, Basin Street Blues, Blues for a New Day, Bubbert Goes Retro, Bubbert's Groove, Ja-Da, Mister Cool, On Broadway, Perfidia, Satin Doll, So What, Song for San Miguel, Sunday Afternoon and Take the “A” Train.

These full-length Grade 1.5 arrangements are the perfect “next step” for bands using the EE Jazz method, and also stand on their own as great easy charts for young players.

• Written for full band/playable with 3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone and rhythm section

• Each arrangement is a self-contained teaching unit with exercises for melody, rhythm and improvisation

• Includes opt. parts for flute, clarinet, F horn and tuba

Item Number:    HL 7011462

Series:    EE Jazz Ensemble

Band Grade:    2-Jan

Pages:    32

Format:    (Steinel/Sweeney) Alto Sax 1