Originally written for the 2004 Texas Region 18-5A All-Region Jazz Band II, this is about as straight ahead as it gets – 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 – 12 bar blues, medium Basie-style swing, key of Eb. Originally written...
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...
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...
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 the...
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...
Orange Drink with an ATTITUDE! This funky chart starts with a piano riff to set up the rhythm groove before the trumpet and altos hit with the melody. Trombones and low saxes support with counterpoint. After the trombones take us through the bridge the saxes again state the melody in a dramatic stop time section that moves into the trumpet and trombone solos. After a drum solo the bari and bass trombone shine as they set the funky foundation for the shout chorus. A return of the piano riff sets up the final melodic statement and dramatic coda. Trumpet range to written High C. Trombone to G.
Orange Drink with an ATTITUDE! This funky chart starts with a piano riff to set up the rhythm groove before the trumpet and altos hit with the melody. Trombones and low saxes support with...
That's Aunt I, for Imelda, a swingin’ medium tempo 12 bar blues in the “old school” Swing Era tradition. Echoes of Count Basie’s band fill the hall. Featured soloists include piano and alto sax, and the chart can be “opened up” to present as many as you like. Lots of fun ensemble work in the shout section, too. Trumpet range is to written high C#.
That's Aunt I, for Imelda, a swingin’ medium tempo 12 bar blues in the “old school” Swing Era tradition. Echoes of Count Basie’s band fill the hall. Featured soloists include piano and alto...
