This is a swinging excursion in C minor that the whole band will love. An interesting development section follows the main statement of the melody that builds into a great send-off for the solo section. Effective background figures are provided to accompany…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
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Publisher:
Kendor Music Publishing
Reflection in Light is written as a ballad spotlighting the lead trombone. Stylistically the chart echoes influences of Stan Kenton and Mel Lewis, creating an old school feature for the lead trombonist, while also allowing the other sections of the band to…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Roger Schmidli
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Composer and educator Anthony Susi weaves several traditional spirituals together in a swinging medley that stays in one tempo throughout. The chart starts with a Gene Krupa style drum solo that breaks into a joyous swing at measure 21. The Krupa style…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Anthony Susi
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
A straight ahead swinger in the style and vocabulary of the late, great Sammy Nestico, this chart features numerous opportunities to feature soloists (written solos provided for alto sax, trpt, trombone and piano) as well as each section of the band. A 16 bar…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Paul Baker
Publisher:
Baker's Jazz And More
This great new shuffle checks all the boxes: driving groove, intense ensemble writing, and vivid dynamic contrasts. Craig skillfully uses tension and release to create several high points throughout the chart and it is all capped off with a superb final 12…
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Jazz Ensemble
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Publisher:
Kendor Music Publishing
Scallywag is a big band original composition with a light 16ths groove featuring a Guitar and Saxophone melody. Solo for 1st Alto Sax.Instrumentation includes: 5 Saxes, 5 Trumpets (5th is optional), 4 Trombones, Optional Horn in F, Piano, Guitar, Bass Guitar…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Daryl McKenzie
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Written for the wonderful saxophonist Chris Vadala, arranger Kris Berg has fashioned a contemporary sounding chart in D minor that moves from a loose, open swing to a straight-ahead swing groove. Terrific development of melodic material from the tune is…
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Jazz Ensemble
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Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
George Shutack pulls out all the stops in this fun “spy rock” chart. Very playable, this is sure to be a hit with your band and would be a great addition to any home concert or light performance. Duration 3:00
Style: Swing
Grade Level: 1 Copyright: 2022…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
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Publisher:
Kendor Music Publishing
This is “spy rock” at its best! Jamie Roth weaves all the familiar melodic and harmonic material of spy themed TV and movie music together in this sensational easy jazz chart. This will be an entertaining and fun selection for home concerts and other events.…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Jamie Roth
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
This unique set of 17 warm-up pieces for the young Jazz Ensemble covers the essential rhythmic and harmonic elements found in two styles of Jazz: “even eighth note” (such as Latin Rock) and Swing music. After the initial two legato warm-ups, the music is…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
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Publisher:
Kendor Music Publishing