Adventures! An energetic Latin Rock chart in Gm, featuring a driving rock beat as well as a more relaxed half-time feel. Numerous solo opportunities with written solos provided along with easy accessible chord changes. Four bar drum solo space as well as ample opportunity to add more Latin percussion. Trumpet range to written G, trombone range to F.
Adventures! An energetic Latin Rock chart in Gm, featuring a driving rock beat as well as a more relaxed half-time feel. Numerous solo opportunities with written solos provided along with easy...
Paul Baker | Grade 2 | First Chorus | Latin/Rock | 2022
In the Basie/Nestico tradition, this fun swing chart shows off an ensemble’s dynamic range as well as the use of cup mutes in the trumpet section. Solos for trumpet and tenor sax. A striking feature of this chart is its pianissimo “shout” chorus which builds through 16 bars to a sax soli bridge and then returns to the main theme to finish out the chart with the traditional Basie piano ending. Trumpet range to written G, and there are several of them.
In the Basie/Nestico tradition, this fun swing chart shows off an ensemble’s dynamic range as well as the use of cup mutes in the trumpet section. Solos for trumpet and tenor sax. A striking...
A hip-hop blues in the style of the Brecker Brothers Band, this chart pays tribute to the contemporary harmonic sidesteps and sly melodic lines so often found in their music. A simple drum groove begins the chart, and this can be opened up as a feature spot for the drummer, followed by the rest of the rhythm section setting up the foundation for the chart. Trumpet and tenor sax are featured, naturally, and changes for alto and trombone are included as well. Trumpet. range is to written high C.
A hip-hop blues in the style of the Brecker Brothers Band, this chart pays tribute to the contemporary harmonic sidesteps and sly melodic lines so often found in their music. A simple drum groove...
A combo chart in the tradition of the classic Blue Note recording Blue Trane, Blue Note Blues incorporates the option for both a unison and a harmonized melody. After the solo section, the head is played again before moving on to a tagged ending.
A combo chart in the tradition of the classic Blue Note recording Blue Trane, Blue Note Blues incorporates the option for both a unison and a harmonized melody. After the solo section, the head is...
This ballad features the lead trumpet and harkens back to the big band era sounds of Glenn Miller and Harry James, along the lines of Miller’s “Serenade in Blue”. In addition to written melodic solos for lead trumpet, there’s an improvised solo for tenor sax. Winding through two key modulations, each distinct section is presented in its best register. Trumpet range is to written high D. Trombone range is to Gb.
This ballad features the lead trumpet and harkens back to the big band era sounds of Glenn Miller and Harry James, along the lines of Miller’s “Serenade in Blue”. In addition to written melodic...
A combo chart dedicated to Charles J. “Butch” Miles, this 12 bar Blues Shuffle in Bb provides a straight ahead blowing platform on the most basic of chord progressions. Like Butch, it swings all the way to the last note.
A combo chart dedicated to Charles J. “Butch” Miles, this 12 bar Blues Shuffle in Bb provides a straight ahead blowing platform on the most basic of chord progressions. Like Butch, it swings all...
A smooth bossa nova based on the chord changes to Antonio Carlos Jobim’s most famous tune about a certain young lady who goes walking on the beach. Solos for alto sax and trumpet. Trumpet range is to written F#.
A smooth bossa nova based on the chord changes to Antonio Carlos Jobim’s most famous tune about a certain young lady who goes walking on the beach. Solos for alto sax and trumpet. Trumpet range is...
Bu-yah is an affirmation of the great Art Blakey and his Jazz Messengers. Known as "Bu", Blakey trained many of the great jazz artists over the decades. This chart features Blakey's famous front line of trumpet, tenor, and trombone and a swinging minor blues in Cm at a very accessible 168bpm.Lots of open solo space for everyone to play, as well as a unison bebop interlude to break things up a bit. Backgrounds are provided for all sections, and students are encouraged to make up their own, too. A 24 bar shout chorus swings its way to a little more blowing (think modal dixieland) before the ensemble takes over to wrap up the proceedings. Trumpet range to written high C (Optional C#). Trombone range to F.
Bu-yah is an affirmation of the great Art Blakey and his Jazz Messengers. Known as "Bu", Blakey trained many of the great jazz artists over the decades. This chart features Blakey's famous front line...
Bebop meets Benny Goodman’s band in a challenging romp for the ensemble. Featured soloists are tenor sax, trumpet, and piano.The bari and bass trombone get a good workout, too. Trumpet range is to written high C.
Bebop meets Benny Goodman’s band in a challenging romp for the ensemble. Featured soloists are tenor sax, trumpet, and piano.The bari and bass trombone get a good workout, too. Trumpet range...
