This beautiful ballad features the ensemble and is truly a gem at this level. Lush harmony abounds and all the colors of the contemporary jazz ensemble are utilized. There is a short written Piano solo that leads into the subtle modulation.
Grade Level: 3…
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Jazz Ensemble
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Publisher:
Kendor Music Publishing
Looking for a reason to have the band wear shades? Here’s the answer! Nice little bass riff, splashy piano chords and finger snaps set up this chart perfectly. Great motivic development and some weaving lives add to the character of the piece. Have some fun…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Peter Sciaino
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
The title refers to the numerous offbeat rhythms found throughout the chart. This is a great piece to teach syncopation and latin rhythms. The melody is first stated by a solo trumpet (brief feature opportunity) and the sax section follows. The trombone…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Paul Baker
Publisher:
Baker's Jazz And More
More advanced groups have come to know that Mike Tomaro’s name on a piece means that the music is of the highest quality. Our Man Dan is no exception. The chart is built on a swung 8th funk groove and features wonderful ensemble writing as well as plenty of…
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Jazz Ensemble
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Publisher:
Kendor Music Publishing
Well here’s a blues that will surprise you at every turn! Vince has taken the traditional 12 bar blues and turned it sideways in this clever composition. Definitely a hip chart to look at if you need something that colors outside the lines!
Grade Level: 2…
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Jazz Ensemble
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Publisher:
Kendor Music Publishing
Veteran composer Carl Strommen pulls out all the stops on this swinging blues. It starts with a gentle murmur and quickly builds to a rumbling thunder of backbeats. The heart of the chart is a fantastic Saxophone soli that sounds great and lays well for all…
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Jazz Ensemble
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Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Your young rhythm section will really be able to dig in with this funky, cut-time rock chart. It features bold melodies along with some compelling counter lines from the Saxes and Guitar. Driving rock is at the heart of this piece, but there are several…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Peter Blair
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
We are pleased to welcome young composer Christopher Artau to the Excelcia jazz catalog. This is a great latin-rock chart ideal for festivals. Plenty of tight ensemble work and a dazzling Guitar lead line in the style of Carlos Santana will wow the listener.…
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Jazz Ensemble
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Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Given the widespread popularity and accessibility of Jeff Jarvis’ infectious funk charts for big band, you’ll love this easy original. A solid introduction sets up the tuneful melody. The driving funk groove is coupled with a rich chord progression to give…
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Jazz Ensemble
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Publisher:
Kendor Music Publishing
Commissioned by the great Waltrip High School Ram Band this Funk chart has loads of exciting and dramatic moments. It starts with the pedal to the metal and stays intense right up to the Trumpet solo at measure 87 where the whole feel changes for a slow build…
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Jazz Ensemble
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Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing