The Ellington band was famous for laying down a swinging groove and this new chart based on “In a Mellow Tone” is a great way to introduce this feel to younger ensembles. Featuring clever interplay between the sections and a teriffic Sax soli this solid…
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Kendor Music Publishing
This exciting Latin chart for beginning groups is based on the chord changes to Groove Merchant by Jerome Richardson, and is the perfect closer or opener. The solo section is written out with solo sheets provided in all keys along with scales to assist…
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Kendor Music Publishing
The main portion of this chart is slow swing similar to Slide Hampton’s Frame for the Blues, but it is interspersed with vignettes that use all the colors of the contemporary jazz ensemble. Cascading bell-tones and a lush written Trumpet solo start the tune…
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Excelcia Music Publishing
You can’t go wrong with George Gershwin! This new take on the standard tune is filled with dynamic contrasts and engaging harmony. Wonderful interweaving lines work together to showcase this iconic melody.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2023 Publisher: Excelcia…
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Excelcia Music Publishing
This hard driving shuffle will be a hit with groups at many levels. The combination of a strong melody, an infectious groove and an open solo section make this a winning choice for any program. And, there is a wealth of ensemble work in this chart, too.…
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Kendor Music Publishing
This tribute to jazz legend Buddy Rich is a wonderful way to expose young players to one of the icons of jazz history. Blues based changes help to make this chart accessible to young players while the melody trading phrases with the drums captures the feel of…
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Jazz Ensemble
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Kendor Music Publishing
This is a happy-go-lucky medium swinger from the pen of composer Greg Yasinitsky that is sure to bring a smile to the face of everyone in the audience. A great melody, fun harmony and engaging rhythms are brought together to make this chart a winner.…
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Jazz Ensemble
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Kendor Music Publishing
A combination of beautiful melody and contemporary harmonic structure create a great ballad to feature your Tenor Saxophone soloist. There are some colorful double time feel countermelodies in the brass and well written rhythm section parts. The Tenor solo is…
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Jazz Ensemble
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Wingert-Jones Publications
Composer, jazz educator and Trumpet performer Jeff Jarvis has a proven track record writing exciting funk charts, and Get After It is the latest in his series of hits! Engaging harmony and thrilling Brass lines are the cornerstone of his music and this chart…
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Jazz Ensemble
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Kendor Music Publishing
We are pleased to welcome new composer Colin Plank to the Excelcia catalog! This is an exciting swing chart that clocks in at 144. Excellent motivic development and the cool changes in D minor combine to make this a winner!
Grade Level: 2 Copyright: 2023…
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Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Colin M. Plank
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing