This is a seriously funky chart - a party on staff paper. A funky Prince-like guitar riff sets the groove and the brass section ushers in the melody. There is a lot of back and forth interplay in the ensemble and some fun bari sax/bass trombone licks as well…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Robert Skiles, Paul Baker
Publisher:
Baker's Jazz And More
Travel back in time to the Big Band Era with this nostalgic dance ballad ensemble feature. This idiomatic chart with a lyrical melody will immerse players in the tightly voiced harmonies and textures made famous by the Glenn Miller Band. Accessible range and…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Stempien & Turner
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
As you probably guessed from the title, Kris Berg has taken hints from some Miles Davis classics and turned them into a brilliant, up-tempo swing composition. Your band will get to show off their dynamic flexibility with some wonderful soft ensemble sections…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Here’s a great Latin chart in the tradition of Tiger of San Pedro that has something for everyone. Flowing melodic lines contrasting with punchy brass hits and rhythm section figures that really pop add up to a wonderfully creative chart. Duration 3:59
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Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Publisher:
Kendor Music Publishing
One of the most famous (and beautiful) beaches anywhere is Varadero in Cuba. Listening to Michele’s new funk tune, it is easy to envision the clear blue water and white sand stretching for miles.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2023 Publisher: Kendor Music…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Publisher:
Kendor Music Publishing
Using a light and breezy Calypso vibe, this arrangement will be as much fun to play as it is to hear. There are several interesting melodic and harmonic twists that will keep everyone on their toes, but it is still quite easy to play and should require a…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Peter Blair
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Johnny Carson looks into the camera and says, "Well Be Right Back." and the band launches into a hard swinging chart with a big brass punches answered by a hard charging sax section. The bridge is dominated by a bebop trumpet section soli before handing back…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Paul Baker
Publisher:
Baker's Jazz And More
West Fork Shuffle is a laid-back swing tune following a traditional 12-bar blues progression. Students will have the opportunity to study standard jazz articulations and rhythms, as well as idiomatic chord voicings. The solo section includes suggested written…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble, Flex Band
Composer:
Stempien & Turner
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Got Rhythm? Tyler Mire gives us a swinging take on the chord changes from Gershwin's classic "I Got Rhythm" at a very accessible tempo of 174bpm. Solo space for trumpet and trombone, but this can be opened for any and all - a great teaching tool. a 32 bar sax…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Tyler Mire
Publisher:
Baker's Jazz And More
A high energy samba that opens with a piano riff that sets up the groove and alto/trpt melody. After a trumpet section fanfare interlude, the saxes move into the B section. The trombones restate the piano riff to set up the improvised alto sax solo. The…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Paul Baker
Publisher:
Baker's Jazz And More