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A LITTLE SUGAR SAMBA Original composition Level 5+ |
Exciting Samba. From Ed Wilson's CD 'UP THE PACE'. Lots of percussion for the whole band to play. | WP 805 |
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A SWINGIN' AFFAIR Original composition Level 5 |
Ed Wilson original from Up The Pace CD. Features Saxes. Plenty of ensemble work. Trumpet and Alto Sax solos. | WP 827 |
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A VERY USEFUL Some original, some PD Level 3 |
TEN separate pieces that are very useful to have in your BIG BAND
library. 1. ADVANCE AUSTRALIA FAIR Volume 1 is a collection of novelty pieces that some bands might find difficult to play without having the music in front of them. These help to give the band a professional sound to many special occasions - birthdays, end of year celebrations etc. See also A VERY USEFUL BIG BAND SELECTION Volume 2 - below |
WPA 783 |
No.1 Listen to MP3 No.2 Listen to MP3 No.3 Listen to MP3 No.4 Listen to MP3 No.5 Listen to MP3 No.6 Listen to MP3 No.7 Listen to MP3 No.8 Listen to MP3 No.9 Listen to MP3 No.10 Listen to MP3 |
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A VERY USEFUL Some original, some PD Level 3½ |
TEN separate pieces that are very useful to have in your BIG BAND
library. 11. SWINGIN' MATILDA Volume 2 is a collection of play on's and play off's (chasers) that will give your concerts a professional touch. Example: ideal for a play on for an award winner, special guest speaker as they approach the stage. The tunes are "till cut", giving the person time to get to the stage. See also A VERY USEFUL BIG BAND SELECTION Volume 1 - Above |
No.11 Listen to MP3 No.12 Listen to MP3 No.13 Listen to MP3 No.14 Listen to MP3 No.15 Listen to MP3 No.16 Listen to MP3 No.17 Listen to MP3 No.18 Listen to MP3 No.19 Listen to MP3 No.20 Listen to MP3 |
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BATTLE HYMN OF THE REPUBLIC Original arrangement Level 5 |
Wow! This one is a show stopper! Lots of USA bands have bought this chart! Ed Wilson's Wacky Big Band uses this chart to close the show. | WP 836 |
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BEETHOVEN'S 5th SAMBA Original arrangement Level 4+ |
An exciting Latin/rock treatment of Beethoven's Symphony No. 5. Highest note for Trumpet 1 is "E". Advanced tonguing is required for this chart. There is a guitar solo over a Salsa feel. Several aux. percussion players required to capture the Latin feel. | WPA 767 |
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BILLABONG BOOGIE Level 3 |
Great swing era phrases. This chart is an excellent swing chart for your band. Jive tempo. A very popular chart - with optional written solos. | WP 708 |
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BLUES FOR PAT Original composition Level 4½ - 5 |
'Basie'style blues from Ed Wilson's CD 'UP THE PACE'. | WP 803 |
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CLICK GO THE
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A very exciting chart with some challenge. Features BRASS CHOIR. A dirty 12/8 feel with an ALTO SAX solo, into a fast swing with a BONE solo. Extra optional written solos. | WP 751 |
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DIXIE DOODLIN' Original composition Level 3½
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Dixie Doodlin' has a raunchy, "Stripper" like feel (plenty of "bump and grind"). It requires a good, forceful approach with glissing trombones, a back beat from the drums and section against section. Optional written solos for trumpet and tenor sax.
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WP 2204 |
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FAIR DINKUM BLUES Original composition Level 3 |
Easy blues for solos with optional written solo parts. Ed uses this chart when he workshops students to start them soloing with the "blues scale". | WP 703 |
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FAIR DINKUM BLUES Original composition Level 4 |
Advanced
version. From 'SONG FOR JOEL' CD. Basie style blues - features Trombone. |
WP 738 |
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IN JAZZ '94 Original composition by Ed Wilson Level 3 - 3½ |
Swinging
Show Opener with optional adlib Solos. From 'SONG FOR JOEL' CD. |
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GENERATIONS IN JAZZ '95 Original composition |
Funky 12/8
feel with Optional adlib Solos. From 'SONG FOR JOEL' CD. |
WP 711 |
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GENERATIONS IN JAZZ 2004 Original composition |
After
a rather "way out" beginning the chart settles into a funky-groove
feel with a catchy "hook". There is a written guitar solo in "G" into a trombone solo in "Ab", (both of have optional written solos). Several key changes throughout this chart gives an offbeat and interesting treatment to the "Blues". |
WPA
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HOUSE OF THE RISING SUN Original arrangement |
High Energy chart featuring Guitar. This chart is still a big hit in our catalogue. | WP 702 |
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JAZZ COUNTRY Original composition Level 3 |
Lively 2 beat feel with optional written solo. From Ed's 'SONG FOR JOEL' CD. | WP 709 |
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JIG THAT JAZZ Original composition Level 3½ |
A swingin' instrumental with a change of feel to a 12/8 'River Dance' feel. Comes with an optional written tenor sax solo. This chart is a little different. | WP 776 |
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JUMP 'N JIVE Original composition Level 4 |
A "straight ahead" up tempo, swinging chart. Also available in Level 5+ - see below. |
WP 799 |
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JUMP 'N JIVE Original composition Level 5+ |
A "straight ahead" up tempo swinging chart. | WP 829 |
Listen to MP3 Recording of Level 4 chart |
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JUST GROOVIN' Original composition Level 3½ |
Basie style '2' feel, really cooks as it romps into'4' feel. Optional written piano, trombone & trumpet solos. | WP 741 |
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KAKADU Original composition Level 3½ |
Easier version of Ed's instrumental from his "Up The Pace" CD. Features Alto Sax solo with an important bass backing. Begins softly and builds throughout to a very full ensemble, then fades again leaving the alto sax & bass to finish the tune. This one will work best in concert hall conditions. See Level 5 version below for the advanced band. | WP 781 |
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KAKADU Original composition Level 5 |
Instrumental from Ed's "Up The Pace" CD. Features Alto Sax solo with an important bass backing. Begins softly and builds throughout to a very full ensemble, then fades again leaving the alto sax & bass to finish the tune. This one will work best in concert hall conditions. | WP 823 |
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LEAVE US SLEEP Original composition Level 4½ - 5 |
From Ed Wilson's CD 'UP
THE PACE'. - Jazz/Rock feel - Very exciting - Features Saxes. aka "Kings Step Out" |
WP 801 |
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LOVERS Original composition Level 4½ - 5 |
From Ed Wilson's CD 'UP
THE PACE'. Beautiful ballad featuring Trombone or Tenor sax. |
WP 806 |
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MAKE IT HAPPEN Original composition Level 3½ |
This is a "Basie style", straight ahead swinger featuring optional written solos for trumpet & tenor sax. The saxes have the bulk of the melody. A short shout chorus leads back into the catchy theme after the solos. Comes with two versions: Version 1 for Big Band Version 2 has the melody and solo space on all of the parts for students to practice solo improvisaion. PLAY-A-LONG Big Band CD extra $5 +gst |
WP 2201 |
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MAJOR SWING Original composition Level 3½ |
Contains every Swing era phrase - shuffle feel - featuring several optional written solos - REALLY SWINGS. | WP 749 |
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MILLENIUM BUGABOO Original composition Level 4
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Very energetic with a ROARING 12/8 feel. Exciting chart! | WP 755 |
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MINOR RIFT Original composition Level 3½ |
Minor Rift has a driving swing/shuffle feel. It is basically a minor blues with a few colours added. Optional written solos for trombone, trumpet and guitar. Plenty of punch building through 4 key changes. Comes with two versions: |
WP 2202 |
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NOT IN THE MOOD Original composition Level 5+
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From Ed Wilson's CD 'Up The Pace'. This fast swinger features the trombones in the first chorus. An exciting interlude sets up key changes for the trumpet & tenor sax solos. Plenty of section work in this one. | WP 824 |
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PEER GYNT ROCK Original arrangement |
Driving Rock Feel - popular Concert piece. Also available in Concert Band. | WP 714 |
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PLAIN SAILIN' Original composition Level 4½ - 5 |
From 'SONG FOR JOEL'
CD Features Alto Sax or Flute - Up Tempo Swing. |
WP 812 |
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RECYCLED BLUES Original composition Level 3½ - 4
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Ed's MOST popular original. A 'must have' for your big band. See below for a more difficult version with higher trumpet parts. The MP3 recording you hear is the advanced version Level 5 - the only difference is the trumpets are not as high as the Level 5 chart. The highest note is "'G'. |
WP 717 |
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RECYCLED BLUES Original composition Level 5 |
Ed's MOST popular original. A 'must have' for your big band. This is a more difficult version than the chart above. The trumpet parts are higher at this level- highest note for trumpet is 'Eb'. | WP 833 |
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SCATTIN' LATIN Original composition Level 3½ - 4 |
Exciting Samba with optional written Trombone solo & vocal part written in "scat" lyrics. Also available in Concert Band & Choral Series. From Ed's 'SONG FOR JOEL' CD. | WP 730 |
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SONG FOR JOEL Original composition Level 4 |
Features Tempo & Feel Changes - Written Alto Solo + Optional Flugel + Soprano Sax Solo - A very special chart. This is also the name of one of Ed's CDs. | WP 729 |
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SOPHIE Original composition Level 3½ |
Dedicated to beautiful Sophie Delezio. Comes with two versions: |
WP 2203 |
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SOPHISTICATED SAMBA Original composition Level 3½ |
Exciting Samba with optional adlib Solos also available Level 5 (see below). From 'SONG FOR JOEL' CD. | WP 716 |
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SOPHISTICATED SAMBA Original composition Level 4½ - 5 |
Advanced version from 'SONG
FOR JOEL' CD. Several solos. This is Ed's CD version. It is also available for level 3½ (see above). |
WP 814 |
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SORT'A SALSA Original composition Level 3 |
Catchy Latin arrangement with a SALSA feel. A Good chance to feature those percussionists. Monutno section. Features a TRUMPET SOLO. Very bright piece. Also avaiable in Concert Band & Mix & Match. | WP 780 |
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TAKE IT EASY Original composition Level 3½ |
Basie style easy groove featuring alto sax & trumpet. Nice swingin' chart. | WP 772 |
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THIS 'OLE HOUSE Original arrangement |
Energetic swinger with several key changes. Guitar and trombone solos. Lots of ensemble work. From Ed Wilson's Wacky Big Band CD. | WP 826 |
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TIME FLIES Original composition Level 3½
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This has a high energy rock feel featuring double tonguing from the brass. Saxes carry the rather busy melody. There is an optionl written solo for guitar. A good chance to feature the drummer with an optional extended solo. Comes with two versions:
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WP 2205
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TIME OUT Original composition Level 4 |
Rhythmic challenge in 10/8-funky rock to fast swing. Features optional written Alto solo, lots of ensembles. Has a catchy melody. | WP 746 |
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TRIBUTE 2000 Original composition Level 4½ - 5 |
Exciting Show Opener - High energy rock style. AKA "Tribute to a Czar" (recorded by Daly/Wilson Big Band). |
WP 810
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12 METER BOOGIE Original composition Level 4½ - 5
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From Ed Wilson's CD 'UP THE PACE' - Clarinet Feature. | WP 808A
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UP THE PACE Original composition Level 5 |
From Ed Wilson's CD of the same name. Very,VERY fast swing chart . | WP 807
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WALTZING
MATILDA PLUS ADVANCE |
Two separate
charts for the price of one. |
WPA 728 |
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See also James Morrison's ORIGINALS
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