Trumpet Feature
A lush full ensemble introduction leads into a beautiful trumpet (or flugelhorn) feature ballad. The sax section takes over for the bridge before returning to the full ensemble for the last A section. A brief transition moves the tempo up to a…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Dan Torosian, Paul Baker
Publisher:
Baker's Jazz And More
"Mr. Cool" was literally composed while Robert was sitting in a meat locker - or so he tells me. The beginning bass line, enhanced with bari and bass trombone, sets the rockin' tone for this chart - attitude all the way. Solos all around for trumpet, alto…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Robert Skiles, Paul Baker
Publisher:
Baker's Jazz And More
Originally written for the 2004 Region 18-5A All-Region Jazz Band II, this is about as straight ahead as it gets - 12 bar blues, medium Basie-style swing, key of Eb. Originally written to provide solo opportunities for all who wanted to play; we ended up with…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Paul Baker
Publisher:
Baker's Jazz And More