In addition to the demonstration recording of this tune, be sure to check out the exuberant video by the composer, Bill Cantos, with his own band. He calls the music he wrote for this album “new standards for the new Millennium” and this funky cha-cha…
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Driving latin rhythms, great polyphonic writing and interesting major 7 over minor chord harmony combine to make this chart unforgettable. There are lots of dynamic contrasts, so the full range of your group will be showcased. The haunting melody weaves…
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Kris Berg uses his unique harmonic appraoch to the fullest in this new Bossa Nova. Each new phrase has some twists and turns that help make this a very interesting chart. Nothing “outside” but fresh and modern sounding.
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A winning combination: swing, a bit of gospel, a dash of pop and a catchy hook…this chart brings it all together with a contemporary flair. Originally written for Steve Zegree and Gold Company, this is a really fun swinger for the contemporary jazz ensemble.…
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Inspired by the crossover titles from the classic Blue Note era of the 1960s, composer and educator Peter Sciaino has come up with a unique latin-rock chart that has a great Bass groove and an infectious rhythmic drive. There is a lot of interplay between the…
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A beautiful and lush ballad that features the ensemble is a rare gem at this level and David Samuel has crafted an elegant example with The Path Left Behind. Smooth, flowing lines that seamlessly melt together create a wonderful sonic landscape. There is a…
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As you probably guessed from the title, Kris Berg has taken hints from some Miles Davis classics and turned them into a brilliant, up-tempo swing composition. Your band will get to show off their dynamic flexibility with some wonderful soft ensemble sections…
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