At the Crossroads is a contemporary ballad featuring solos for 1st Alto Sax, 1st Tenor Sax, 4th Trumpet, 2nd Trombone. Instrumentation contains: 5 Saxes (Sop double on Alto 1), 4 Trumpets, 4 Trombones, Piano, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums, Percussion.
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Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Daryl McKenzie
Publisher:
Brolga Music
A Big Band arrangement in a jazz/swing style of traditional Australian tunes - Waltzing Matilda, The Road to Gundagai and Click Go The Shears by Daryl McKenzie. Originally commissioned by the Royal Australian Air Force Central Band (the audio demo is from the…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Daryl McKenzie
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Boogaloo for Two was originally composed as a play-on theme for the Australian variety television show "Hey Hey It's Saturday" in the 1990's. The Daryl McKenzie Jazz Orchestra on their 2008 CD "It's About Time" recorded a big band version. Boogaloo for Two is…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Daryl McKenzie
Publisher:
Brolga Music
What an iconic set of changes! A staple of jam sessions the world over Peter Blair has taken the chord progression and crafted a wonderful chart for younger bands. Creative rhythmic development throughout makes this chart a winner.
Grade Level: 1 Copyright:…
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Jazz Ensemble
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Publisher:
Kendor Music Publishing
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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Jazz Ensemble
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Publisher:
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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Jazz Ensemble
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Publisher:
Kendor Music Publishing
Here’s an easy swing chart from respected composer and arranger Carl Strommen. In the Kendor Jazz Quest Series, this chart is based on the chord changes to the Gershwin hit ‘S Wonderful. Lots of tutti rhythmic figures and solid ensemble writing throughout…
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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
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