Commissioned by the band director son of a Top Gun Flight School Instructor in memory of his father, this high powered swing chart starts with a vertical take-off and settles into a hard swinging tune. The saxes play the tune while the brass answer and support. The trombone section takes the spotlight on the bridge with a challenging soli passage. Tenor and alto saxes each have solo space and then stage a musical dogfight . An 8 bar drum solo sets up the Gene Krupa style “Sing Sing Sing” section. A brief sax soli follows before the full ensemble shouts its way to the finish. A brief quote from Kenny Loggins’ “Danger Zone” (Top Gun Theme) is heard just before the final chord. Trumpet range is to written High D. Trombone range is to High Bb.
Commissioned by the band director son of a Top Gun Flight School Instructor in memory of his father, this high powered swing chart starts with a vertical take-off and settles into a hard swinging...
A little bit more. That's what this chart offers and delivers. Opening with a definitive brass statement, Un Poco Mas settles into a smooth latin groove before switching things up with a half-time feel on the bridge. Returning to the latin groove, the form finishes and launches into the solo sections. Both solos can be successfully navigated using only the Concert F harmonic minor or F Blues scales. Written solos are provided for Trumpet and Tenor Sax. Following the last solo is an opportunity for the drummer a/o percussionist(s) to showcase their talents before returning tot he half-time feel for the Ensemble Section. Finally, we return to the original latin groove and roar to the rhythmic finish line. Trumpet range is to written G on top of the staff. Trombone range is to F above the bass clef.
A little bit more. That's what this chart offers and delivers. Opening with a definitive brass statement, Un Poco Mas settles into a smooth latin groove before switching things up with a half-time...
Johnny Carson looks into the camera and says, "Well Be Right Back." and the band launches into a hard swinging chart with a big brass punches answered by a hard charging sax section. The bridge is dominated by a bebop trumpet section soli before handing back off to the saxes to finish the chorus. Solo opportunities are provided for Alto Sax and Tumpet, or piano or guitar may be added or substituted. The solo changes are "Rhythm Changes" except they're in concert Eb this time. Trumpets get to have some fun with plungers on the bakcground figures. The Shout Section ensues featuring a trombone section soli on the bridge. A brief coda leads to the signature ending. Trumpet range is to written High C. Trombone range is to G.
Johnny Carson looks into the camera and says, "Well Be Right Back." and the band launches into a hard swinging chart with a big brass punches answered by a hard charging sax section. The bridge is...
A wonderful introduction to modal jazz for the beginning ensemble. This contemporary sounding chart is based on the chord changes of Miles Davis’ iconic “So What” and offers lots of melodic and counter-melodic material. An easy swing tempo of 138bpm makes this an excellent chart for beginning improvisers, and written solos are provided with chord changes for all players. Trumpet range to written top space E in the staff.
A wonderful introduction to modal jazz for the beginning ensemble. This contemporary sounding chart is based on the chord changes of Miles Davis’ iconic “So What” and offers lots of melodic and...
A Beautiful melodic feature ballad for alto sax. The soloist is backed by full accompaniment and counterpoint that wraps around and through the melody as the title suggests. A written solo is provided for the soloist, along with written cadenzas as well. Trumpet range to written G on top of staff.
A Beautiful melodic feature ballad for alto sax. The soloist is backed by full accompaniment and counterpoint that wraps around and through the melody as the title suggests. A written solo is...
A Beautiful melodic feature ballad for trumpet. Backed by full accompaniment featuring counterpoint that wraps around and through the melody as the title suggests. A written solo is provided for the soloist, along with written cadenzas as well. Ensemble Trumpet range to written G on top of staff.
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A Beautiful melodic feature ballad for trumpet. Backed by full accompaniment featuring counterpoint that wraps around and through the melody as the title suggests. A written solo is provided for the...
A high energy samba that opens with a piano riff that sets up the groove and alto/trpt melody. After a trumpet section fanfare interlude, the saxes move into the B section. The trombones restate the piano riff to set up the improvised alto sax solo. The pianist returns to the spotlight with a 16 bar montuna that leads into a modulation that launches the shout section. One last return to the intro riff builds to an exciting ensemble unison climax. Trumpet range is to written high D (once), high C (once), otherwise, high Bb. Trombone to F.
A high energy samba that opens with a piano riff that sets up the groove and alto/trpt melody. After a trumpet section fanfare interlude, the saxes move into the B section. The trombones restate the...
