A good introduction to the ubiquitous rock shuffle, this piece captures the fun and mystery of an illusionist’s sleight-of-hand close magic act. Every section is featured as the melodic lines are passed along over a funky groove. There are solos written for…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Steve Parsons
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Long known for his writing for upper-level groups, Kris Berg turns loose his creative talents on this easy funk-rock composition. Great rhythm section writing, solid scoring throughout and creative and fresh harmonic ideas set this chart apart from the pack.…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Kris Berg
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
In the tradition of Neal Hefti’s classic “L’il Darlin’”, 3am is a warm tutti ensemble ballad in the swing style that opens with a brief written solo for piano and features improvised solos for muted trumpet and tenor sax. Written solos are provided as well.…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Paul Baker
Publisher:
Baker's Jazz And More
Here is something different for your jazz band program - a groovy second-line tune with a tinge of contemporary jazz. Alternating with a swinging bridge, this chart delivers energy to your set! Duration 5:45.
Style: 2nd Line Swing
Grade Level: 3 Copyright:…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Publisher:
Kendor Music Publishing
Easy Basie style swinger that features the piano throughout the chart. Written solos provided for piano as well as trumpet and trombone. Each section has their chance to shine in this full ensemble sound. Trumpet range to written high G.Style: Swing Series:…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Dan Torosian, Paul Baker
Publisher:
Baker's Jazz And More
Leave it to the creative mind of composer Steve Wiest to come up with a crazy title and chart to match! This is definitely not your grandmother’s swing tune. It is a great choice if you are looking for something outside the box that has fun parts for…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Your band will have a great time digging into this “power rock” chart. Terrific horn licks and killer rhythm section parts add to the impact of this excellent new offering from Ed Gaston.
Grade Level: 2 Copyright: 2023 Publisher: Kendor Music Publishing…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Publisher:
Kendor Music Publishing
An easy latin groove based on the chord changes for Horace Silver's classic "Song For My Father". The rhythm section sets the tone which is joined by the ensemble. This sets up the unison saxophone melody which is punctuated by the brass. Trumpet and Tenor…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Matt Morey
Publisher:
Baker's Jazz And More
All young jazz musicians need to develop a sense for the blues and this chart gets them started on this essential song form. The infectious melody sets up the journey that includes solid scoring and effective use of basic swing rhythms. An open solo section (…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Publisher:
Kendor Music Publishing
This chart is based on the chord changes to Black Orpheus and features solos for any instrument over the A section of the form along with melodic segments for all sections. It is a great way to introduce Bossa Nova style along with syncopation and playing in…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Publisher:
Kendor Music Publishing