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Jazz Combo Collections
Jazzy settings of spirituals and hymns/songs arranged for a flexible combination of instruments.

I wrote these for both classical and jazz musicians. All of the tunes include optional opportunities for improvisation with suggested notes so the music is accessible to improvisers and readers alike. They also play fine without improvisation. Parts provided for keyboard, guitar, percussion, with instrumental charts for: Part I (soprano range) trumpet, alto sax, violin, clarinet, flute; Part II (alto range) clarinet, tenor sax, violin, viola; guitar may be substituted for piano; vocals optional.

$25.00

$25.00

$25.00

$25.00

3 Pack includes:

Amazing Grace
Go Down Moses
Wayfaring Stranger (live)

3 Pack includes:

Down by the Riverside (computer generated)
This Little Light of Mine
When the Saints Go Marching In

3 Pack includes:

Wade in the Water
Every Time I Feel the Spirit
What a Friend We Have in Jesus

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Product Details:
Publisher: Augsburg Fortress Press
Paperback 83 pages

Product Details:
Publisher: Augsburg Fortress Press
Paperback 79 pages

Product Details:
Publisher: Augsburg Fortress Press
Paperback 78 pages

Product Details:
Publisher: Augsburg Fortress Press
Paperback 83 pages

Review
In addition to the title tune, also includes “Go Down, Moses” and “Wayfaring Stranger” arranged for various possible instrument combinations. Score and parts for piano, tenor sax, Bb trumpet, bass and drums. Suitable for a wide range of skill levels.- Cross Accent, Vol 14, Num.1

Description
Jazzy settings of spirituals and hymns/songs arranged for a flexible combination of instruments. Parts provided for keyboard, guitar, percussion, with instrumental charts for two Bb instruments (trumpet and/or tenor sax) and bass (could also be a cello or trombone or any C instrument). While sample solos are given, Sowash also encourages even inexperienced players to improvise by suggesting a set of notes to start from. Suggested uses include instrumental anthems, congregational singing, sacred concerts, celebrations, and entertainment for church functions. These arrangements are fun, well-crafted, and versatile..

Description
Three beloved hymns set in popular rhythm styles for the praise band. Non jazz musicians will appreciate the scoring, designed for a flexible quintet of players with an optional singer or congregational part.

Guide Me, O Thou Great Redeemer - This one rocks! Tune name = CWM Rhondda

Holy, Holy, Holy - A medium rock groove makes this a good one for contemporary or blended worship. An optional vamp in the middle is designed to feature an enthusiastic vocalist. Tune name = Nicaea

Swing Lo, Sweet Chariot - The half time shuffle groove gives this a tune a very contemporary, almost hip-hop feel that church youth will really enjoy. An optional vamp in the middle is designed to feature an creative vocalist.

Review
Also includes “Every Time I Fell The Spirit” and “What a Friend We Have in Jesus;” “Wade in the Water” is combined with “You Gotta Sing.” For each, there is a full score and parts for piano/vocal, tenor sax, Bb trumpet, bass, drums and optional guitar. The vocal part is optional and may be used for congregational singing (with good leadership from a choir or vocalist). While sample solos are given, Sowash also encourages even inexperienced players to improvise by suggesting a set of notes to start from. Suggested uses include instrumental anthems, congregational singing, sacred concerts, celebrations, and entertainment for church functions. If you've ever wanted to hear “What a Friend We Have in Jesus” with Latin rhythm, you'll want this book! - Lara West, - Cross Accent, Vol 14, Num.3

Customer Comments:
"We received your "Praise Band Quintet" and performed all three selections last week at our outdoor service. The musicians and the congregation loved the arrangements." - Keith W.

"I put together a jazz combo and we've been playing from your books each week at our contemporary-style service, and the pieces are great! We do have a wonderful tenor sax player who is quite jazz-improv skilled, and so it's been a blast working up several of the arrangements. "Wade in the Water" was our favorite thus far." - Norma (Seattle)

"I love your jazz arrangements. They are all so fresh. I’ve ordered practically all of your combo and piano solo arrangements from Augsburg Fortress. We plan on using three of the combo arrangements for a spiritual concert that our music ministry is presenting." - Jim K., Minister of Music (AZ)

Self Published Sacred Jazz Combos

Amen, Amen - Begins with an nod to the Amen from Handel's Messiah before moving into a gospel version of this classic spiritual. Each chorus picks up tempo and changes key building towards an energetic ending. Makes a great postlude!
Amen, Amen Combo $10.00 Self-published on ordinary 8 1/2 x 11 paper with no cover 2:15 Specify in cart whether melodic parts are C, Bb and Eb	Listen to live excerpt
Doxology - A refreshing new version of this old favorite AKA Old Hundreth. Use it right after the offering.
Doxology Combo $10.00 Self-published on ordinary 8 1/2 x 11 paper with no cover 2:15 Specify in cart whether melodic parts are C, Bb and Eb	Listen to live excerpt
Forest Green - This hymn tune was named after The village in Surrey, England, where arranger Ralph Vaughan Williams first heard this folk tune which has been set to several hymns including All Beautful the March of Days, I Sing the Mighty Power of God and others. This version has a pop feel so it fits right in with contemporary and blended worship styles.
Forest Green Combo $10.00 Self-published on ordinary 8 1/2 x 11 paper with no cover 1:07 Specify in cart whether melodic parts are C, Bb and Eb	Listen to MIDI
Jesus Loves Me - Not your Grandma’s version of the Sunday school classic. Starts with a jazz waltz feel which comes to a sudden stop. Then the piano sets up a funky back beat feel and the music really starts to kick. A key change near the end moves the energy up again for a really big ending.
Jesus Loves Me Combo $15.00 Self-published on ordinary 8 1/2 x 11 paper with no cover 4:49 Specify in cart whether melodic parts are C, Bb and Eb	Listen to live excerpt (choral version)
Stuttgart - This tune has been set to several hymns including Come Thou Long Expected Jesus and Hark, What Mean Thos Holy Voices among others. This version has a light, Latin feel so it fits right in with contemporary and blended worship styles.
Stuttgart Combo $15.00 Self-published on ordinary 8 1/2 x 11 paper with no cover 2:32 Specify in cart whether melodic parts are C, Bb and Eb	Listen to MIDI
We Gather Together - Sometimes associated with Thanksgiving, Christians have been singing this as a gathering song since it was first published in 1597. Often used as the first hymn, this medium tempo version eases the congregation into worship.
We Gather Combo $15.00 Self-published on ordinary 8 1/2 x 11 paper with no cover 3:56 Specify in cart whether melodic parts are C, Bb and Eb	Listen to MIDI