Blue’s Blues was written for the great trumpet player, Blue Mitchell, and is a medium boogaloo groove over a blues form.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2014 Publisher: Brolga Music Category: Jazz Ensemble
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Blues Blues - Sample…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Nick Mulder
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Cha Chooi is a modal piece based on a funky cha cha cha groove and a simple bass pattern.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2013 Publisher: Brolga Music Category: Jazz Ensemble
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Instrumentation
Alto Sax 1…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Nick Mulder
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Change My Medicationis a fun 4-mallet piece inspired by the music of Thelonius Monk that flirts with the octatonic scale. There are opportunities for improvisation throughout the piece.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 1992 Number of Players: 1 Duration: 2:30…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
J.C. Combs
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Drum Set Feature
In addition to the large collection of percussion instruments, there is soprano sax, flugel horn, trumpet, tenor sax, bass, and piano in this showcase for drumset. Contemporary jazz groove throughout.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 1995 Number of…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
J.C. Combs, G. Gibson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This 2-1/2 minute piece is a salute to the famous honky tonk piano artist “Meade Lux” Lewis. It is based on the blues scale, uses the standard 12-bar blues progression, and lends itself very well to improvisation. However, if you are uncomfortable improvising…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
J.C. Combs
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Ever wonder what goes through a performers mind during a classical percussion ensemble performance? Find out with 'Not Just Another Finale', where the daydream of being a rock star really does come true!
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 1992 Number of Players: 9…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
J.C. Combs
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Exciting jazz vibraphone feature with long sustained melodies over an undercurrent of syncopation. Chord symbols are provided for those daring enough to improvise over the bass line.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 1998 Number of Players: 1 Duration: 3:10 Publisher…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
J.C. Combs
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Opening with a brief rubato jazz ballad, the piece then moves into a samba feel before returning to the ballad again. Pedal and mallet dampening are indicated throughout the piece.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 1992 Number of Players: 1 Duration: 3:40 Publisher:…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
J.C. Combs
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Strollin' is a medium blues in a Basie style swing. Opening with a featured bass line strolling over a twelve bar blues, Strollin' refers to the colloquial name jazz musicians use when playing in a rhythm section without a chordal instrument.
Grade Level: 3…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Nick Mulder
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Three jazz vibraphone pieces of distinct character. Allowing for some improvisation, these pieces are a must for a vibe player looking for a tonally pleasing recital piece.Program NotesThree Brothers is a set of three jazz vibraphone pieces each dedicated to…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
J.C. Combs
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications