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
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
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
This beautifully arranged version of the classic “Silent Night” features unique and colorful harmony to accompany the carol in a refreshing new setting. The ensemble is featured throughout…no improvisation is required. The cascading lines in the brass close…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Franz Gruber, Peter Blair
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
This exquisite ballad features the whole ensemble. Beautiful harmony and flowing melodic lines make this a perfect “down” tune for a concert or festival. There is a short, written solo for Alto Sax that is accompanied by bell-tone cascades in the brass.
Grade…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Peter Blair
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
This minor blues in the hard bop tradition of Art Blakey and Cannonball Adderley was written for the 2020 District 8 Georgia Honor Jazz Band and is perfect for developing groups. The solo section is written out with solo sheets provided in all keys along with…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Publisher:
Kendor Music Publishing
We are pleased to welcome new composer Colin Plank to the Excelcia catalog! This is an exciting swing chart that clocks in at 144. Excellent motivic development and the cool changes in D minor combine to make this a winner!
Grade Level: 2 Copyright: 2023…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Colin M. Plank
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
There’s good reason this quickly turned into our most popular winter holiday chart! David Samuel turned the classic carol Deck the Halls into a funky, rhythmic crowd pleaser. There is a terrific winds only section after the short solo section. Be sure to…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
David Samuel
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing