A developmental, hard-driving swing composition.Program NotesWritten for Conti Condoli and the Tonite Show Orchestra. Premiered by Condoli at The Lakeland Jazz Festival with The Lakeland Jazz Orchestra and composer, Daniel McCarthy, conducting.
Grade Level: 4…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Daniel McCarthy
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
As Blue" is a lush, melancholy ballad featuring the full ensemble followed by an alto sax solo. After a brief sax soli, the ballad builds to an exhilarating finale.Program NotesThis thoughtful ballad starts with a soft, lushly scored full ensemble A section,…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Patrick Thompson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Backyard Swing is a laid back "Basie-style" swinger featuring tenor sax and piano solos. After a vibrant sax soli and unison horn lines, Backyard Swing highlights an explosive shout chorus with some dynamic surprises.Program NotesThis medium-tempo "Basie-…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Patrick Thompson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Black Pepper is a fun, funky tune juxtaposing a beautiful, relaxing melody over a funky bass riff. Solo opportunities for alto (or tenor) sax, trombone, trumpet, and drums.Program NotesBlack Pepper is a medium funk tune. After the introduction, the…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Tohru Kanayama
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This up-tempo blues-rock chart with a catchy tune introduces students to the blues harmonic progression in a straight-eighth-note setting. Three solo sections include both optional written solos and chord symbols for students who are ready to improvise. A sax…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Stempien & Turner
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This medium-tempo pop bossa chart is reminiscent of the music of the Pat Metheny Group. Despite the complex harmonies and challenging syncopated rhythms, this piece has been described as having a light, airy, and “chill” feel to it. The dynamic hook of the…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Stempien & Turner
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Drive is an up-tempo bluesy rock chart that gives every section the opportunity to shine, including a solo section for anyone who wants to participate. The flexible chart for young jazz bands includes optional parts for flute, vibraphone, bass clarinet, tuba…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Ed Kiefer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This beginner blues rock chart introduces students to the blues progression in a straight-eighth setting. Instruments featured are saxes, trumpets, and drums. Repeated material and unison lines make this a recipe for a successful performance by young players…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Stempien & Turner
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Drop Somethin' is a beginner blues rock chart that introduces students to the blues progression in a straight-eighth setting. Flexible instrumentation makes this chart accessible for groups of varying sizes and instrument combinations. Repeated material and…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble, Flex Band
Composer:
Stempien & Turner
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A straight-ahead swinger, Jumpin’ June (named after a favorite granddaughter) features the sax section, a rollicking bari sax solo, short piano solo, and ends with a crisp shout chorus. Fun to play!Program NotesJumpin’ June is a quick, straight-ahead swinger…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Patrick Thompson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications