quintet/sextet

  • Transcriptions, vocals, and much more

    This diverse update has a bit of something for everyone. If you've been waiting for new vocal music, this is your week! We're excited to add new pieces by Sergio Mihanovich and Ruby Braff for voice this week. Instrumentalists can enjoy these pieces as well, of course -- as well as the other six new additions this week. With a solo transcription of Art Farmer, David Hazeltine's own solo piano arrangement, and new original quintet arrangements, these new titles have it all.

    SERGIO MIHANOVICH: Sometime Ago
    A wistful classic for singers and instrumentalists. Art Farmer's solo transcription available, as is a vocal lead sheet.

    AL COHN: Something For Lisa
    Medium swing in a cool jazz style. Chet Baker's quintet arrangement available.

    GIGI GRYCE: Exhibit A
    A rhythm changes head with a twist on the bridge. Try Gigi's own arrangement.

    DAVID HAZELTINE: Ann's Mood
    Tonal and beautiful with a cyclical form.

    DAVID HAZELTINE: Pentimento
    Charming post-bop bossa. Solo piano arrangement available.

    RUBY BRAFF: We're All Through
    A sultry medium swing with a lyric describing a relationship's end. Vocal lead sheet available.

    ERIC ALEXANDER: Little Lucas
    A modal composition with great flexibility.

    IDREES SULIEMAN: Tell Me What's Your Name 
    A thoughtful, tender ballad.

  • New standards to play all summer

    Summer is heating up -- and with new lead sheets and arrangements, things are hotter than ever at jazzleadsheets.com. This week, we're welcoming new composer Sara Cassey, whose beautiful pieces are a favorite of those in the know. Be sure to check out our Recording Anniversaries video to hear the great music we're celebrating every day this week. And if you're looking for a piece to play with your quintet or sextet, check out our Quintet/Sextet list, which you can navigate to by clicking FEATURES then "Quintet/Sextet."

    JAMES WILLIAMS: Alter Ego
    A subtle, classic bossa nova

    SARA CASSEY: Windflower
    A subdued & meditative minor blues variation. Full arrangement available.

    BOOKER LITTLE: Bee Vamp
    A vamp-based uptempo swing. Full arrangement available.

    BOOKER LITTLE: Aggression
    Open-ended and forward-thinking.

    KENNY DREW: Callin'
    A hard bop swinger with a short form.

    Plus, celebrate Philly Joe Jones with a special treat! When you visit his composer page, you can hear a clip of Philly Joe telling his favorite joke.

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