Join the street parade! The horns holler and shout back and forth before the alto sax solo takes off. Followed by a funky breakdown section and a drum solo kicking the ensemble, the parade picks up where it started and leads the way to the finish. Trumpet…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Robert Skiles, Paul Baker
Publisher:
Baker's Jazz And More
A swingin’ medium tempo 12 bar blues in the “old school” Swing Era tradition. Echoes of Count Basie’s band fill the hall. Featured soloists include piano and alto sax, and the chart can be “opened up” to present as many as you like. Lots of fun ensemble work…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Robert Skiles, Paul Baker
Publisher:
Baker's Jazz And More
Welcome to the shadowy underworld of bluesy saxes and unexpected plot twists. Similar to Harlem Nocturne, Nick Brandon covers the waterfront keeping a watchful eye on the bari (or tenor) and trumpet soloists and dodging the sax soli with the double time feel…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Paul Baker
Publisher:
Baker's Jazz And More
Adapted from the second movement of “The serious blues” saxophone quartet, One Day Soon has a unique harmonic flavor which supports an intensely descriptive form and an almost pop melody and groove. The syncopations can be deceptively difficult, and the…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Lachlan Davidson
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Sub Zero is a bright jazz shuffle in the style of New York’s legendary Vanguard Jazz Orchestra. The title reflects the composer’s memories of his first visit to hear the band at the Village Vanguard in New York City during the depths of Winter.
Grade Level: 4…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Roger Schmidli
Publisher:
Brolga Music