One of Australia’s greatest entertainers, the late Ricky May, often used the expression to an audience to acknowledge his band “How about a little bit of sugar for the band?”. This piece is in fond memory of Ricky and how great would it be for any one back…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Daryl McKenzie
Publisher:
Brolga Music
If you are looking for a fresh sounding Latin-rock chart that features the full ensemble you should certainly check out this new piece from Terry White. After the dynamic introduction Tenor Sax and Trumpet 1 lead the way. Several harmonic, melodic and…
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Jazz Ensemble
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Publisher:
Kendor Music Publishing
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
This delightful, breezy bossa has all the ingredients of a great chart…an engaging melody, a fresh harmonic approach and captivating rhythmic development. Written solos are included for Trumpet 2 and Trombone 1 over easy ii7 - V changes followed by an…
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Jazz Ensemble
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Publisher:
Kendor Music Publishing
Charlie is the coolest dude. He likes to eat the Corgi’s food. He’s always into this and that. Charlie, He’s the cat. Dedicated to Charlie, one of our four cats, this chart is about swing, melody and coolness.Program NotesCharlie is the coolest dude. He likes…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Lachlan Davidson
Publisher:
Brolga Music
This minor blues in the hard bop tradition of Art Blakey and Cannonball Adderley was written for the 2020 District 8 Georgia Honor Jazz Band and is perfect for developing groups. The solo section is written out with solo sheets provided in all keys along with…
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Jazz Ensemble
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Publisher:
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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Publisher:
Kendor Music Publishing
The Four Note Boogaloo is a fun piece for a grooving rhythm section with a melody featuring a small jazz combo horn section of Alto Sax, Tenor Sax and Trombone in the A section. In the B section the Saxes and Bass play unison counterpoint against the brass.…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Daryl McKenzie
Publisher:
Brolga Music