Sierra Music Publications Kansas City Suite - Carter - Jazz Ensemble - Set of 10

Artist: Count Basie
Composer: Benny Carter
Format: Score and Parts (10 sets)
Instrumentation: Jazz Ensemble

The Kansas City Suite, composed by Benny Carter, was recorded by the Count Basie Band in 1960 ("Kansas City Suite - the Music of Benny Carter"). It is comprised of ten marvellous pieces, each different in style and tempo, but all very much in the "Basie Bag." Every one of the charts is playable by
most bands and should be an integral part of any school jazz library.

Titles in set:

• Blue Five Jive - Grade 4 (moderately easy)
  • As originally recorded by Count Basie on the Roulette LP (Vogue CD) "Kansas City Suite - the Music of Benny Carter", this is a medium tempo Swing chart featuring solos for tenor saxophone, trumpet and piano. It is a terrific arrangement that puts a lot of emphasis on the saxophone section. Classic Basie! 5-4-3-4 (w/opt. 4th Trb.)
• Jackson County Jubilee - Grade 4-5 (more difficult)
  • As originally recorded by Count Basie on the Roulette LP (Vogue CD) "Kansas City Suite - the Music of Benny Carter," this is an up- tempo swing chart featuring solos for tenor saxophone, trumpet and piano. Your band will love playing this happy, swinging "flag raiser." It is a terrific arrangement that will make a great Opener or Closer. Classic Basie! 5-4-3-4 (w/opt. 4th Trb.)
• Katy-Do - Grade 2 (quite easy)
  • As originally recorded by Count Basie on the Roulette LP (Vogue CD) "Kansas City Suite - the Music of Benny Carter", this is a slow Swing," not unlike "Li'l Darlin' " in effect. A brilliant, laid-back chart on a lovely melody. Solos are written out (opt.) for tenor saxophone, trumpet and piano. Classic Basie! 5-4-3-4 (w/opt. 4th Trb.)
• Meetin' Time - Grade 2 (quite easy)
  • As originally recorded by Count Basie on the Roulette LP (Vogue CD) "Kansas City Suite - the Music of Benny Carter," this is a medium slow Swing with more than a tinge of Gospel flavor. The trombone section gets the call and the saxophones respond. A delightful, happy chart with solo space for tenor saxophone and trumpet (written out solos opt.). Classic Basie! 5-4-3-4 (w/opt. 4th Trb.)
• Miss Missouri - Grade 3 (easy)
  • As originally recorded by Count Basie on the Roulette LP (Vogue CD) "Kansas City Suite - the Music of Benny Carter," this is a medium Shuffle which features solos for piano, tenor saxophone and trombone. This melody will stick with you for a long time. Benny was the best at creating those tight, soft, Basie ensemble choruses, and this one has it all. Classic Basie! 5-4-3-4 (w/opt. 4th Trb.)
• Paseo Promenade - Grade 3 (easy)
  • As originally recorded by Count Basie on the Roulette LP (Vogue CD) "Kansas City Suite - the Music of Benny Carter," this is a medium-up Swing chart that everyone will love to play. The saxophones get a workout, and there is solo space for tenor saxophone, trombone and piano. Soft, exciting ensemble work makes this chart a true delight. Classic Basie! 5-4-3-4 (w/opt. 4th Trb.)
• Rompin' at the Reno - Grade 4 (moderately easy)
  • As originally recorded by Count Basie on the Roulette LP (Vogue CD) "Kansas City Suite - the Music of Benny Carter", this is a fast Swinger that will be a lot of fun for your band. Tight, rhythmic ensemble passages make this a joy to play and hear. Your audiences will really respond to this one. Classic Basie! 5-4-3-4 (w/opt. 4th Trb.)
• Sunset Glow - Grade 3 - (easy)
  • As originally recorded by Count Basie on the Roulette LP (Vogue CD) "Kansas City Suite - the Music of Benny Carter", this is a beautiful ballad, written to feature trombone throughout. The middle section features the saxophones in one of Benny's patented sax choruses. Nobody did it like Benny! Classic Basie! 5-4-3-4 (w/opt. 4th Trb.)
• Vine Street Rumble - Grade 4 - (moderately easy)
  • As originally recorded by Count Basie on the Roulette LP (Vogue CD) "Kansas City Suite - the Music of Benny Carter," this is a medium-up Shuffle feel, with solos for tenor saxophone and piano. The sax section plays the tune in unison while the brass interject those terrific rhythmic figures that Carter wrote so well. Soft, tight ensemble passage swing like crazy and raise the roof when played yet again up an octave and very powerfully. What a joy this one is! Classic Basie! 5-4-3-4 (w/opt. 4th Trb.)
• The Wiggle Walk - Grade 3 - (easy)
  • As originally recorded by Count Basie on the Roulette LP (Vogue CD) "Kansas City Suite - the Music of Benny Carter," this is a medium tempoed Swing chart featuring solos for tenor saxophone, trumpet, trombone and piano. There are lots of great ensemble passages and rhythmic hits in the brass. And the saxophones have their time in the spotlight. Classic Basie! 5-4-3-4 (w/opt. 4th Trb.)