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
Bebop meets Benny Goodman's band in a challenging romp for the ensemble. Featured soloists are tenor sax, trumpet, and piano. The bari and bass trombone get a good workout, too. Trumpet range is to written high C.
Grade Level: 4 Copyright: 2007 Publisher:…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Robert Skiles, Paul Baker
Publisher:
Baker's Jazz And More
Capriccio is a lively work for two-mallet marimba with accompaniment by piano and optional percussion which offers the soloist an opportunity to be technically challenged as well as melodically expressive. The listener will enjoy the rhythmic “Tresillo,” a…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Gary E. Parks
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Capriccio for Marimba & String Orchestra is a lively work for 2-mallet marimba with string accompaniment that offers the soloist an opportunity to be technically challenged as well as melodically expressive. The listener will enjoy the rhythmic "Tresillo…
Style:
String
Composer:
Gary E. Parks
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Capriccio for Violin & String Orchestra is a lively work for violin with string accompaniment that offers the soloist an opportunity to be technically challenged as well as melodically expressive. The listener will enjoy the rhythmic "Tresillo," a dance…
Style:
String
Composer:
Gary E. Parks
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The top is down, the Strip is swingin' and the Rat Pack is back in town. Featured soloists include alto sax and trumpet and a surprise bass ride. Trumpet range is to written high C.
Grade Level: 4 Copyright: 2007 Publisher: Baker's Jazz And More Series:…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Robert Skiles, Paul Baker
Publisher:
Baker's Jazz And More
Mamma Ruth completes the family portrait (collect the entire set!) with a fun medium swing groove, and she definitely has an eye for fun and the attitude to go with it. Featured soloists are tenor sax and trumpet. Trumpet range is to written high B.
Grade…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Robert Skiles, Paul Baker
Publisher:
Baker's Jazz And More
Opening with a definitive call to arms, the general is on the march. Lots of unison ensemble and section work builds confidence in your troops while easy chord changes make it easier on your beginning soloists and provide a base from which to launch your more…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Robert Skiles, Paul Baker
Publisher:
Baker's Jazz And More
Mas Cumbia! Like its namesake, "Eye of the Hurricane" starts with a raucous cumbia and then moves into a calmer melodic section before returning to the churning winds of the outer bands. Alto sax and trumpet are featured along with the rhythm section. Trumpet…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Robert Skiles, Paul Baker
Publisher:
Baker's Jazz And More