Originally written for the 2004 Texas Region 18-5A All-Region Jazz Band II, this is about as straight ahead as it gets a 12 bar blues, medium Basie-style swing, key of Eb. Originally written to provide solo opportunities for all who wanted to play, we ended up with eight(!) soloists on the concert. Trumpet range is to written high C.
Originally written for the 2004 Texas Region 18-5A All-Region Jazz Band II, this is about as straight ahead as it gets a 12 bar blues, medium Basie-style swing, key of Eb. Originally written to...
In the tradition of Neal Hefti’s classic “L’il Darlin’”, 3am is a warm tutti ensemble ballad in the swing style that opens with a brief written solo for piano and features improvised solos for muted trumpet and tenor sax. Written solos are provided as well. Trumpet range is to written top space E in the staff. Flugelhorns are optional.
In the tradition of Neal Hefti’s classic “L’il Darlin’”, 3am is a warm tutti ensemble ballad in the swing style that opens with a brief written solo for piano and features improvised solos...
Easy Basie style swinger that features the piano throughout the chart. Numerous written solos and fills provided for piano as well as written solos for trumpet and trombone. Each section has their chance to shine in this full ensemble sound. Trumpet range to written high G.
Easy Basie style swinger that features the piano throughout the chart. Numerous written solos and fills provided for piano as well as written solos for trumpet and trombone. Each section has their...
An easy latin groove based on the chord changes for Horace Silver’s classic “Song For My Father”. The rhythm section sets the tone which is joined by the ensemble. This sets up the unison saxophone melody which is punctuated by the brass. Trumpet and Tenor Sax are the featured soloists and written solos are provided along with chord symbols. Plenty of ensemble backgrounds provide security for the soloist. A long ensemble crescendo begins after the soloists and leads to the shout section and finish. Trumpet range is to written G on top of the staff.
An easy latin groove based on the chord changes for Horace Silver’s classic “Song For My Father”. The rhythm section sets the tone which is joined by the ensemble. This sets up the unison...
"That's what we call a Texas 2. Anywhere else, that's a 3" is what we were told by one director and that seemed like a great title for this chart. Accessible ranges and just a little more technique in the horns, plus a 24 bar sax soli lead into an open solo section (written solos provided). A Count Basie "soft shout" chorus follows which builds to a hard-swinging riff shout to show off the dynamic range of your ensemble. Trumpet range to written G. Trombone to F. Piano and bass parts are written out.
"That's what we call a Texas 2. Anywhere else, that's a 3" is what we were told by one director and that seemed like a great title for this chart. Accessible ranges and just a little more technique...
Active Measures is a classic straight ahead swing chart with bebop overtones. Cup mutes are featured throughout the brass and instantly place the listener “back in the day”. Solo space is provided for piano, trumpet, and tenor sax, and a surprise coda appears just before the ending. Trumpet range is to written high D. Trombone range is to Ab.
Active Measures is a classic straight ahead swing chart with bebop overtones. Cup mutes are featured throughout the brass and instantly place the listener “back in the day”. Solo space is...
Based on the chord changes for the timeless jazz standard, All the Things You Are, this chart provides a more be-bop influenced approach in language and phrasing. The chart swings hard at 176bpm and includes a key change going from G minor to F minor (the traditional key). Written solos are provided, along with chord changes, for piano or guitar, alto sax, and trumpet. Piano and bass parts are fully written out, again, changes are included in appropriate spots. Each section is spotlighted throughout the chart with solis and feature opportunities. Show off your group's dynamic and stylistic range with a shout section that begins at a soft dynamic and builds through 24 bars to a climactic restatement of the melody and a nod to the famous Charlie Parker intro riff. Trumpet range is to written B natural. Trombone to G.
Based on the chord changes for the timeless jazz standard, All the Things You Are, this chart provides a more be-bop influenced approach in language and phrasing. The chart swings hard at 176bpm and...
A hard swinging riff based tune that features the trumpet section with plungers. Trombones use plungers later in the chart as well. “Blues with a bridge†solos for trumpet, tenor sax, and the drummer grabs 8 bars before an acapella shout section leads into a flag waving finale. Lots of independent section work lets each part of the ensemble shine. Trumpet range to written high C.
A hard swinging riff based tune that features the trumpet section with plungers. Trombones use plungers later in the chart as well. “Blues with a bridge†solos for trumpet, tenor sax, and...
Join the street parade! The horns holler and shout back and forth before the alto sax solo takes off. Followed by a funky breakdown section and a drum solo kicking the ensemble, the parade picks up where it started and leads the way to the finish. – Trpt range to written high Bb.
Join the street parade! The horns holler and shout back and forth before the alto sax solo takes off. Followed by a funky breakdown section and a drum solo kicking the ensemble, the parade picks up...
Aria, as the title suggests, is a beautiful melodic feature for alto sax. In addition to the haunting tune, Rick Lawn has fashioned subtle supportive ensemble figures that weave a rich fabric of accompaniment and include flugelhorns and cup mutes in the trumpet section. The improvised solo needs only two scales - concert D harmonic minor and Eb major - and the tempo makes it even more accessible. An ensemble chorus follows the solo section and leads to a cadenza before leading to a slower, more dramatic close. Trumpet range is to High B. Trombone range is to G.
Aria, as the title suggests, is a beautiful melodic feature for alto sax. In addition to the haunting tune, Rick Lawn has fashioned subtle supportive ensemble figures that weave a rich fabric of...
